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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

Apoorva

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Apoorva

Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Apoorva's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Math
Middle School Math

My name is Apoorva and I am a rising senior at Cornell University. I am majoring in Chemical Engineering and minoring in business. I have been teaching since high school and have been conducting my own 2 hour weekly supplemental course in math and chemistry for the past 2 years. I have TAed many Che...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Jacquelyn

Certified Tutor

Jacquelyn

Bachelor in Arts, English
Jacquelyn's other Tutor Subjects
English
Essay Editing
German
German 1

Hi. My name is Jacquelyn. I am an educator and tutor based in New York City. I see the relationship between teacher and student more as a partnership. I look forward to working with you!

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Sho

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Sho

Bachelor of Science, Biological/Biosystems Engineering
Sho's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Writing
Algebra
Algebra 2

I graduated Cornell University College of Engineering cum laude with honors, majoring in biological engineering. Following graduation, I worked in a cancer drug discovery lab for a pharmaceutical company.I have tutored students of all ages in a variety of subjects. I am passionate about teaching and...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Biological/Biosystems Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
35
Brett

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Brett

Bachelors, Communications
Brett's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Science
ACT Writing

I tutor based on the needs and wants of each of my clients. My thought process is that each person is different from the next, and needs to be treated as such. Every student has a unique learning style, and figuring out what works for an individual person is the key to success. I am a Cornell Univer...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelors, Communications

Test Scores
ACT
32
Alaaeddeen

Certified Tutor

Alaaeddeen

PHD, Chemistry
Alaaeddeen's other Tutor Subjects
AP Chemistry
Chemistry
College Chemistry
High School Chemistry

I am a PhD student in Chemistry at the University of Windsor. I did both my Undergraduate and Master's degree in Chemistry at the University of Windsor as well. I also did a year and a half of course/research work at Cornell University. I am interested in the academic field and hope to one day hold ...

Education

Cornell University

PHD, Chemistry

University of Windsor

Bachelors, Chemistry

Ke

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Ke

Bachelor in Arts, French
Ke's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Writing
English
Essay Editing

Hello,My name is Ke and I'm a recent graduate of Cornell University. I'm having to help in a variety of subjects ranging from high school literature to the SAT. I'll work with you to find the best way to help you improve!

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, French

Test Scores
SAT
1480
Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Jeffrey

Master's/Graduate

Having worked on the Shrek, Madagascar, and Ice Age franchises, I have thirty years of animation experience as an Animation Director, and I can teach animation to all age groups, having had extensive teaching experience before. My forte is guiding students on how to break into the visual arts and a...

Education

School of Visual Arts

Master's/Graduate

Cornell University

Bachelor

Michael

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
Rafael

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Rafael

Bachelor's (in progress)
Rafael's other Tutor Subjects
Math
Middle School Math
SAT
SAT Math

As a Cornell Student and someone who raised my own SAT score from 1350 to 1480, scoring 770 in Math and 710 in Reading and Writing, I understand firsthand how the right approach can unlock a student's full potential. My teaching style is highly repetition-based: I focus on helping students master pa...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor's (in progress)

Test Scores
SAT
1470

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