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Matt

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Matt

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Matt's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
AP U.S. Government & Politics

I am a recent graduate of Cornell University. I graduated from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell with a Bachelor’s in Science. I majored in Biology with a concentration in Molecular and Cell Biology. I am currently working in medical research here in New York and am plan...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Rahul

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Rahul

Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Rahul's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT Writing
Algebra
Algebra 2

I am a recent graduate of Cornell University, where I received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Over the past several years, I have worked with students from diverse backgrounds and experiences tutoring thermodynamics (my personal favorite), chemistry, and math. I have a...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Test Scores
Perfect Score
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Elizabeth

Master of Arts, Humanities
Elizabeth's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Literacy
College English
English
Essay Editing

My goal is not just to help students with a tough class or a standardized test, but also to teach them learning skills they can apply to the next challenge. When you work with me, we're not just practicing algebra (or whatever); we're practicing the kinds of behaviors that will help you succeed in f...

Education

University of Chicago

Master of Arts, Humanities

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Michael

Current Undergrad, Physics
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am a junior at Cornell University where I am working toward a Bachelor of Arts in Physics. In the past, I have worked at Kumon as a math and reading tutor. I am most passionate about teaching Math, Physics, and Spanish. I try to bring that passion to each tutoring session so that the lessons are b...

Education

Cornell University

Current Undergrad, Physics

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Rickey

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Rickey's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
Arithmetic

I grew up tutoring three of my siblings and their friends in Math throughout Middle and High School. During that time, I also coached swimming and soccer. Over the years, I've learned to show same concepts in multiple ways depending on the person I'm tutoring. And I've built up a considerable tolera...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Rayna

Juris Doctor, Law
Rayna's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math

By helping adolescents to define themselves based on their own talents and a valuable self-worth instead of trying to meet someone else's expectations, we can build students' confidence and academic success. We all have the right and responsibility to accept ourselves by defining who we are on our o...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Industrial & Labor Relations

Columbia Law School

Juris Doctor, Law

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Taylor

Masters / Graduate

I am a Master of Architecture student at Cornell University and hold a B.A. in Architecture from the University of Kentucky with minors in history & historic preservation with honors. I was Valedictorian of my high school with 11 AP Classes taken, being named an AP Scholar with Distinction and earni...

Education

Cornell University

Masters / Graduate

University of Kentucky

Bachelors

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Samuel

Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Mathematics
Samuel's other Tutor Subjects
Abstract Algebra
ACCUPLACER Prep
ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
Advanced Functions

I received my Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University in 2014, with a minor in Mathematics. After attaining my undergraduate degree, I went to the University of Iowa to pursue a PhD in Applied Mathematics, which I earned in 2020. Since August 2020, I have been a lecture...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

University of Iowa

Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Mathematics

Certified Tutor

Ian

Current Undergrad Student, Chemical Engineering
Ian's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

I am a chemical engineering student at Cornell University. I enjoy learning math and science and want to share my passion for these subjects. I have experience working as a sleep-away camp counselor and enjoyed those summers. I also have prior tutoring experience at the high school level.

Education

Cornell University

Current Undergrad Student, Chemical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1530

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Meg

Master's/Graduate
Meg's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
Algebra
Middle School Math

A lifelong learner with multiple master's degrees and an undergraduate degree from Ivy League institutions, I bring my passion for learning to every conversation. I have tutoring experience in subjects such as AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP U.S. History, and college-level Political Science. I a...

Education

Columbia University

Master's/Graduate

University of Pennsylvania

Master's/Graduate

Cornell University

Bachelor's

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