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Sheena

Certified Tutor

Sheena

Masters in Business Administration, Artificial Intelligence
Sheena's other Tutor Subjects
A Beginner's Guide: Excel
Admissions
Algebra
Basic Computer Literacy

I am a Georgia Institute of Technology Engineering Undergraduate and have my MBA from Cornell University - Johnson College of Business. I am very proficient in: K-12 Mathematics, Science, English, History, Engineering, and College and Graduate level Business studies. A native English speaker, I also...

Education

Cornell University

Masters in Business Administration, Artificial Intelligence

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Toni

Certified Tutor

Toni

Bachelor
Toni's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Spanish
Elementary School Reading
Creative Writing
Spanish 1

From the track to the classroom, the boardroom to the community, I have always been driven by one thing: the pursuit of potential. As an athlete, I know the power of discipline, resilience, and pushing past limits. As an entrepreneur, I embrace creativity, calculated risks, and the thrill of turning...

Education

Temple University

Bachelor

Cornell University

Associate

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

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Astrid

BS

I graduated with a BS with Pre-med requirements from Cornell University and an MSW and MPH from Columbia University. I have experience in teaching Chemistry to incoming college freshmen and serving as a teaching assistant in psychology, biology, and math. I have also tutored elementary to middle sc...

Education

Cornell University

BS

Test Scores
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Derrick

Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Labor Relations
Derrick's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Comparative Government and Politics
AP U.S. Government & Politics
AP United States History

I am a recent graduate of Cornell University where I majored in Industrial and Labor Relations. Additionally, I minored in International Relations, Law and Society, Latin American Studies and Business. I first gained experience in tutoring working with younger children at a private tutoring company....

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Labor Relations

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Mingqian

Master's/Graduate
Mingqian's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Mandarin
Mandarin Chinese
Languages
Science

As a passionate educator with graduate degrees from Oxford and Columbia, I specialize in Chemistry, Genetics, and also conversational Mandarin. With over two years of tutoring experience, I strive to create a supportive learning environment tailored to each student's needs. My teaching philosophy em...

Education

Columbia University

Master's/Graduate

University of Oxford

Master's/Graduate

Cornell University

Bachelor's

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Zachary

Bachelor of Science, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
Zachary's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Business
Business Calculus
Business Statistics

Education has been one of my main passions since I was young and would play school with my little brother. I recently graduated from Cornell University where I received my Bachelors of Science with a major in Atmospheric Science and dual minors in Climate Change and Applied Economics. At Cornell, I ...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Zackary

Bachelor, Industrial and Labor Relations
Zackary's other Tutor Subjects
College Math
High School Physics
Math
Math 1

I am currently pursuing my bachelor's degree at Cornell University, likely in mathematics. I am most interested in applied mathematics in the finance and sports industries through quantitative finance and sports analytics. Thus, my favorite subjects to tutor are quantitative onesalthough I can also ...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor, Industrial and Labor Relations

Certified Tutor

Sean

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Sean's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Science
Algebra
Algebra 2

I recently graduated from Cornell University in May 2014. I received my Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with a concentration in Business. Math and Science have always fascinated me because of their applications to the technology we use in everyday life. As a tutor, these are my favorite ...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34

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

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Michele

Doctor of Philosophy, Organizational Behavior Studies
Michele's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER Prep
ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension
ACT Writing
Admissions

I teach all types of writing. My students range from high school students writing course papers and essays to university students composing research papers and dissertations to adults engaged in self-study with creative writing. Some of my creative writing courses are "The Courage to Write Poetry Wo...

Education

Wesleyan University

Bachelor in Arts, General Literature

Cornell University

Doctor of Philosophy, Organizational Behavior Studies

Certified Tutor

Amauri

Bachelor of Science, Human Biology Health and Society
Amauri's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Biology
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2

I am a graduate of Cornell University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, Health and Society. Since graduation, I have continued my education at Kean University. I plan to complete an informal postbach and apply directly to medical school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I ...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Human Biology Health and Society

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Ehi

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Ehi's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Dutch
Elementary School
Elementary School English

I'm currently an undergraduate at Cornell University studying Biology. During a semester long break from working towards my Bachelor in Arts, I tutored Math to young students at Best In Class Education Center in Fort Bend, Texas. Prior to that teaching experience, I also tutored SAT Math. I was recr...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1510

Certified Tutor

Peter

Bachelors, Interdisciplinary Studies
Peter's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Chemistry
College Algebra

I am a 2012 graduate of Cornell University. Following graduation, I worked at a startup for a few years and am now applying to law school. After tutoring several students privately, I found that one-on-one learning is very efficient and a great way to catch up and/or stay ahead. I enjoy working with...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelors, Interdisciplinary Studies

Certified Tutor

Elliott

Bachelor's (in progress)
Elliott's other Tutor Subjects
SAT Math

I am a sophomore at Cornell University in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR). I graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School as a Law & Society major, and have lived in Manhattan my entire life. I am also an athlete. I'm currently a third-degree black belt in Taekwondo. I also playe...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor's (in progress)

Test Scores
SAT
1430

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