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Adrienne

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Adrienne

Bachelors, Biology and Society
Adrienne's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Science
GED Prep

Hello! My name is Adrienne, I am a Cornell University alum, former 8th grade math and science teacher, and current youth worker.

Education

Cornell University

Bachelors, Biology and Society

Test Scores
SAT
1410
Josef

Certified Tutor

Josef

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Josef's other Tutor Subjects
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
College Biology

Tests are just one way to take a student’s measure. I believe in going beyond the test and teaching the subjects. With an infectious enthusiasm for science, I help students synthesize topics across different disciplines until it all makes sense. Building from a strong foundation, each of my students...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Joseph

Certified Tutor

Joseph

Master of Arts, English Education
Joseph's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic

Between trips abroad and completing coursework at Teachers College, Columbia University, I had the pleasure of tutoring students from my very own high school on Long Island and neighboring schools in town. After having received an MA in English education, I have relocated to Manhattan and I am eager...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Master of Arts, English Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, English Literature

Test Scores
SAT
1480
Laura

Certified Tutor

Laura

Master of Science, Chemistry
Laura's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2 Class
Algebra 3/4
Algebra REGENTS

I believe most people learn best by practicing, but it has to be the right kind of practice. Flailing around at something intimidating, where you don't know how to even start, can be discouraging and counterproductive. I try to provide enough scaffolding to make students feel safe exploring, and to ...

Education

Cornell University

Master of Science, Chemistry

University of Michigan

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Sophia

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Sophia

Bachelor
Sophia's other Tutor Subjects
High School Chemistry

I am a sophomore at Cornell University studying Biological Sciences and Spanish. I do molecular bio/genetics research with fruit flies, dance, and sing in the CU chorus. I was the student director of my high school's Academic Resource Center, tutoring in math, science, Spanish, and SAT/ACT for 3+ ye...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Jonathan

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Jonathan

Bachelors, Chemical Engineering and Computer Science
Jonathan's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Science
Algebra
Algebra 2

I am a student at Cornell University studying Chemical Engineering and Computer Science. I'm living in Tarrytown right now and can help your son or daughter in math, science, or SAT/ACT prep! Over the past 5 years, I've accumulated many hours of tutoring experience. Some of the subjects I tutor incl...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelors, Chemical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
ACT
34
Krishna

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Krishna

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Krishna's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Aspire
Advanced Placement Prep
Algebra
Algebra 2

I have tutored extensively throughout high school. I was a private tutor to students ages 7-14 in math, reading, writing, and science. I helped found a mentorship organization that tutored elementary-aged children in reading, writing, and math in preparation for the New York State exams. I have tuto...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1560
Joshua

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Joshua

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Joshua's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Physics 2
Astronomy

I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cornell University in 2011 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. For the past decade I've worked in renewable energy designing wind turbines for some of the top tier global wind power companies. In 2017, I co-founded a wind power business that has been funded by the N...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Jacob

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Jacob

Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Jacob's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I graduated from Cornell University in May of 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and minors in English and Business. During my senior year, I wrote intersectional analyses of philosophical and modernist texts, attempting to reveal a more critically substantial relationship between the ...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Test Scores
GRE
335
Roberto

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Roberto

Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Roberto's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Aspire
ACT Residual
ACT Study Skills and Organization
ACT with Writing

I am a rising sophomore at Cornell University, majoring in computer science and minoring in math. I am passionate about computer science and mathematics, and I'm particularly interested in machine learning. Additionally, I enjoy learning about history. Currently, I'm self-learning computer architect...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science

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