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Dylan

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Dylan

Bachelors, Policy Analysis and Management
Dylan's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
AP Environmental Science
AP Microeconomics
AP Research

I studied "Policy Analysis and Management" at Cornell University (economics, econometrics, and public policy), and I'm looking forward to pursuing graduate studies in the fall for Environmental Management. During the past 3 years, I've been fortunate to travel and work on different organic farms and...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelors, Policy Analysis and Management

Test Scores
ACT
32
GRE
164
Maggie

Certified Tutor

Maggie

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering
Maggie's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Calculus
Calculus 2

I recently graduated from Cornell University where I majored in Environmental Engineering. Because of my acedemic background, my tutoring strenghs are in math and science. I began tutoring in high school as president of the Math Honors Society and a member of the science honors society. In college, ...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1520

Certified Tutor

Katie

Master of Science, Science Teacher Education
Katie's other Tutor Subjects
AP Environmental Science
Ecology
Environmental Science
Life Sciences

I graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in natural resources with a focus in aquatic ecology. From there, I began teaching chemistry and coaching both fencing and soccer at an independent high school. After three years of teaching, I moved to the Czech Republic to teach busine...

Education

Indiana University-Bloomington

Master of Science, Science Teacher Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Natural Resources and Conservation

Certified Tutor

Elvin

Bachelors, Bio-Engineering
Elvin's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2
Business

I am a graduate from Cornell University where I received a bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering with a minor in Mechanical Engineering. For several years, I have always had a passion for tutoring/teaching others around me whether they were children, classmates or adults much older than I. Fro...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelors, Bio-Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1400

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Celia

Bachelor of Science, Statistics
Celia's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Business
College Math
Computer Programming

I am a recent graduate from Cornell University with a Bachelor's in Statistics. I am passionate about helping students and making difficult topics easy to understand. I believe the best teachers are ones who can make the subject matter both interesting and understandable.

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Statistics

Certified Tutor

Peter

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy and History
Peter's other Tutor Subjects
AP U.S. Government & Politics
AP United States History
AP US History
Business

I graduated Cornell University magna cum laude with degrees in History and Philosophy. After graduation, I consulted for two years and helped build Hawaii's new Health Insurance Marketplace. I also created an educational current events newsletter. I then joined a start up in NYC where I mentored and...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy and History

Test Scores
LSAT
164

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Miles

MS
Miles's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus 1
College Algebra
Elementary School Math
Middle School Math

I'm a Cornell University alumnus with a BA in Philosophy and Mathematics. My minor was Linguistics. Currently, I'm finishing an MSc in Logic from the University of Amsterdam. I tutor math, chemistry, logic, philosophy, English, Latin, and ACT prep. During my senior year, I was an undergraduate cour...

Education

University of Amsterdam

MS

Cornell University

MS

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Calum

PhD

Hi! I'm Dr. Calum Russell and I am a biologist in North Carolina. I currently teach at Wake Technical Community College (Biology) and am an agricultural scientist (plants and insects). I've taught in community college settings for over 5 years and have led informal education seminars around insects,...

Education

Cornell University

PhD

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Andrea

Juris Doctor, Law
Andrea's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
AP Calculus AB

I majored in math at Cornell University. I then went to law school and now write comedy for a theater in Manhattan. All the while I have been tutoring math at all levels from elementary to college level calculus. Due to my law school experience I have a very organized approach to my tutoring session...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelors, Mathematics

Columbia Law School

Juris Doctor, Law

Certified Tutor

Sam

Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies
Sam's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
ACT Math
Cell Biology
College Application Essays

As an educator, an individual is required to fill various different roles in order to provide students with the most effective education possible. After reflecting upon my own formative educational experiences and the teachers that left a profound impact on my thought processes and belief in myself,...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies

University of Pennsylvania

Certificate, Biomedical Sciences

Test Scores
SAT
1530

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Francois

Master of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Francois's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
Calculus

Francois graduated in Fall 2016 with a Bachelor of Technology in Telecommunication Engineering Technology from New York City College of technology. Francois has also been involved at City Tech as a Peer Leader, beginning in the Fall 2014 semester. Through this Peer-Led Team Learning program, he has ...

Education

Cornell University

Master of Engineering, Electrical Engineering

CUNY New York City College of Technology

Bachelor of Technology, Telecommunications Engineering

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

Certified Tutor

2+ years

MARTHA

Master's/Graduate
MARTHA's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
SAT Math
SAT

I have spent my life teaching math, both as a classroom teacher and as a tutor, and I love it! My goal is always to make mathematics simple and understandable. I teach by asking questions, both to check for understanding and to allow the student to figure out the concept on his/her own. While my ...

Education

George Mason University

Master's/Graduate

Cornell University

Master's/Graduate

Brown University

Bachelor

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Lauren

Bachelors, Biological Engineering
Lauren's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
College Algebra
Conversational Spanish

I recently graduated from college with a degree in engineering. Although it was taxing at times, an education in engineering allows students to draw connections between the theoretical realm of math or science with the physical world. I hope to create this context for the students that I tutor. Also...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelors, Biological Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1540

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Etinosa

Master's/Graduate
Etinosa's other Tutor Subjects
Biochemistry
Anatomy & Physiology

I graduated with a B.A from Cornell University and majored in biology (premed) with a concentration in genetics. I am currently 2nd year medical student at DUCOM and am passionate about biology, biochemistry and English. I understand the struggle of memorising small details and struggling to underst...

Education

Drexel University

Master's/Graduate

Cornell University

Bachelor

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