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Jonathan

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jonathan

Current Grad Student, Human Development
Jonathan's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
Biology

My name is Jon Lash, and I am currently a Master's student at Cornell University. I graduated with my Bachelor's of Science from Cornell in 2016 and I plan to attend medical school in the fall of 2017. I am really excited to be tutoring for Varsity tutors because I really enjoy helping students with...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelors, Human Biology

Cornell University

Current Grad Student, Human Development

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Daniel

Certified Tutor

Daniel

Master of Science, Computer Science
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algorithms

My academic background is in Math and Computer Science. I hold a bachelors of Mathematics from University of Florida and a Masters of Computer Science from Cornell University and I am currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science. Outside of tutoring, my full time career is in software development.I'...

Education

Cornell University

Master of Science, Computer Science

DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management-Florida

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics

Andrea

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Andrea

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Andrea's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I have just graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and am very excited to begin my career as a professional. Explaining complex concepts and methods in mathematics and physics has always come naturally to me, and I've made great use of this sk...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1470
ACT
32
Alexander

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Alexander

Doctor of Philosophy, Chemical Engineering
Alexander's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT Math
ACT Science
ACT Writing

My goal as a teacher is to impart knowledge of the subject matter and enthusiasm for the material to as many students as possible. Making the material enjoyable to students requires employing multiple methods for teaching the subject matter. Each student will approach a subject from a different back...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Biological/Biosystems Engineering

Cleveland State University

Doctor of Philosophy, Chemical Engineering

Aditi

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Aditi

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Aditi's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Basic Computer Literacy
British Literature
English

I am a sophomore student at Cornell University, studying Computer Science. I also find Linguistics and Natural Language Processing extremely interesting, and I hope to pursue a minor in them. In my spare time, you might find me singing, reading, or cooking! My passion for teaching has been present f...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Natalie

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Natalie

Bachelors, English
Natalie's other Tutor Subjects
9th-12th Grade Reading
9th-12th Grade Writing
ACT English
Adult Literacy

I'm a recent Cornell graduate who is passion about personalized education. I studied English and Film, with a lot of everything else thrown in!As someone who's been stuck in classes that didn't do anything for me, I value the fact that everyone learns differently, and that variety and context, thoug...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelors, English

Test Scores
SAT
1560
ACT
33
Sheroze

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Sheroze

PHD, Computational Science, Engineering and Mathematics
Sheroze's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
Calculus

Hello! I am a Ph.D. student at the University of Texas at Austin studying Computational Science. I graduated cum laude from Cornell University with a B.Sc. in Computer Science.My doctoral studies fall at the overlap of mathematics, computer science, and physics. I enjoy coding software that adheres ...

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

PHD, Computational Science, Engineering and Mathematics

Cornell University

Bachelors, Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1500
GRE
329
Abigail

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Abigail

Masters, Global Public Health
Abigail's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
American Literature
AP English Language and Composition
College English

Hi!My name is Abby and I am excited to work with you!A little about me, I recently graduated with my Masters of Public Health from Boston University. Before that, I completed my Bachelors from Cornell University.I have many years of experience as a tutor and I have worked with students and children ...

Education

Boston University School of Public Health

Masters, Global Public Health

Cornell University

Bachelors, Biology in Society

Test Scores
SAT
1410
Jackie

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jackie

Bachelor of Science, Sociology
Jackie's other Tutor Subjects
English
Essay Editing
Math
Pre-Algebra

I attended Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead, NY for high school and graduated in 2012. Following high school, I went to Cornell University. I am currently working towards my degree. My academic interests and strengths include math, psychology, sociology, writing, and test prep. I have had several t...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Sociology

Test Scores
SAT
1510
Anthony

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Anthony

Bachelor of Science, Physics
Anthony's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Calculus
College Algebra

I graduated from Cornell University with a double major in Math and Physics. I am a prospective Math PhD student with research interests in geometry and mathematical physics. I have 1 year experience as a teaching assistant in mechanics and multivariable calculus. I have had multiple tutoring experi...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Test Scores
SAT
1450

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