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Ryan

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Ryan

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Ryan's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Algebra 2
AP Calculus BC
AP Physics 2

I am a rising sophomore studying civil engineering at Cornell University. I enjoy tutoring math (algebra-calculus 3), high school and college physics, Spanish, and writing. I have experience tutoring throughout high school, where I was the head of a peer-tutoring program. I have continued tutoring i...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1510
ACT
35
Benedetto

Certified Tutor

Benedetto

Masters, Management
Benedetto's other Tutor Subjects
8th-12th Grade Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4

Math is a language; it is creative, intuitive and serves a purpose. As a tutor I will help you master it with the fewest formulas to memorize and the most conceptual understanding, so that you will not forget everything a year later or blank out during an exam. This is the learning approach I used a...

Education

Cornell University

Masters, Management

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Masters in Business Administration, Decision Sciences

Peter

Certified Tutor

Peter

Masters, Strategy, Management
Peter's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Science
Algebra

I am a graduate of Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry with Distinction in 2015. Since graduation, I was a physics/chemistry teacher and soccer coach at a private school in Virginia for a year, where I led the soccer team to an undefeated se...

Education

Kellogg School of Management

Masters, Strategy, Management

Cornell University

Bachelors, Chemistry

Test Scores
ACT
32
GMAT
710
Andrea

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

Natalie

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Natalie

Bachelors, English
Natalie's other Tutor Subjects
9th-12th Grade Reading
9th-12th Grade Writing
ACT English
Adult Literacy

I'm a recent Cornell graduate who is passion about personalized education. I studied English and Film, with a lot of everything else thrown in!As someone who's been stuck in classes that didn't do anything for me, I value the fact that everyone learns differently, and that variety and context, thoug...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelors, English

Test Scores
SAT
1560
ACT
33
Andrea

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Andrea

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Andrea's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I have just graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and am very excited to begin my career as a professional. Explaining complex concepts and methods in mathematics and physics has always come naturally to me, and I've made great use of this sk...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1470
ACT
32
Sam

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Sam

Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations
Sam's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
American Literature
College Application Essays
Conversational Spanish

Hi, I'm Sam! I am a sophomore at Cornell University where I study the world of labor and employment and work as a volunteer EMT. I am motivated to help students learn new things and overcome challenging obstacles. I have experience tutoring, working with kids in one-on-one and group settings, and I ...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations

Test Scores
ACT
35
ShaoYuan

Certified Tutor

2+ years

ShaoYuan

AB

Hi there! I'm Will, and I'm passionate about helping students navigate the path to both academic excellence and professional success. As a Cornell University graduate and a member of the selective College Scholar Program, I double-majored in Development Economics and History, giving me a unique inte...

Education

Cornell University

AB

Kerry

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Kerry

Masters, Professional Psychology
Kerry's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
College English
College Essays
Conversational French

Hi! My name is Kerry Pinnisi. I'm a proud graduate of Cornell University (B.A. in Psychology, 2011) and William James College (M.A. in Psychology, 2014). I have founded my own business as a Productivity Coach, specializing in executive functioning and motivation. I also enjoy helping students learn ...

Education

William James College

Masters, Professional Psychology

Cornell University

Bachelors, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1500
Rona

Certified Tutor

Rona

PHD, Materials Science and Engineering
Rona's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4

Scientific curiosity is necessary to inspire the next generation of young scientists. I did not begin to see the possibilities of scientific curiosity until I was 13, and only through a short summer camp. I did not feel very engaged in my science classes until sophomore year of high school, when I f...

Education

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

PHD, Materials Science and Engineering

Cornell University

Bachelors, Chemical Engineer

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