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Karim

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Karim

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Karim's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Biology
Biology

I am a junior at Cornell University studying Biology and Society. I've been interested in science and medicine for as long as I can remember, and I aspire to become a physician one day. Growing up, I always appreciated the value of education and what it opened up for me. I constantly had questions a...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Julie

Certified Tutor

Julie

Masters, Marketing & Hospitality Management
Julie's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Spanish
Languages
Other
Spanish

I am a working professional in hospitality and real estate with several years of work experience in Spanish speaking countries (Mexico & the Dominican Republic). I received a Bachelor of Science in Evolutionary Anthropology and a Master's in Marketing & Hospitality. I'm a language and science nerd; ...

Education

Cornell University

Masters, Marketing & Hospitality Management

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Bachelors, Evolutionary Anthropology

Adiba

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Adiba

Bachelor of Science, Physics
Adiba's other Tutor Subjects
Admissions
Algebra
College Application Essays
College Physics

Who am I in 2 sentences: Coming from a third-world country, I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to be able to learn and teach students about the beauty of academics; I am passionate, detail-oriented and driven.Why do I like helping others?:Going through difficult times at a young age has all...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Mohammed

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Mohammed

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Mohammed's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra 2
AP Computer Science A
Geometry

Hi guys! My name is Mohammed Islam, but all my friends call me Mo. I'm a freshman engineering student at Cornell University studying Computer Science. If you need help in any STEM subject, I'm your guy. But if you still want to talk about you English Essay problems or SAT Writing issues, I can defin...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1490
Cory

Certified Tutor

Cory

Bachelor of Science, Hotel and Motel Management
Cory's other Tutor Subjects
Professional Certifications
Real Estate License
Real Estate License - Colorado

I am a graduate of Cornell University. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel Administration with a minor in Real Estate at the Nolan School in the SC Johnson College of Business.Since graduation, I have worked extensively in commercial and residential real estate throughout the United St...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Hotel and Motel Management

Nikhil

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Nikhil

Bachelor of Science, Finance
Nikhil's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Business
Business Ethics
English

My name is Nikhil. I am a junior at Cornell University, where I am majoring in applied economics.

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Finance

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Roberto

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

Samantha

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Samantha

Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Samantha's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
AP Chemistry

I'm a graduate of Cornell University, where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry & Chemical Biology with a focus on food science. After graduation I decided to take a gap year before applying for a graduate degree program and worked for six months at a winery internship in California. Over my h...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry

Test Scores
SAT
1520
Theresa

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Theresa

Current Undergrad, Government
Theresa's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
Algebra
American Literature

I'm here to assist with any current or aspiring college students with making the grades for, getting into, and thriving at college.My tutoring experience has spanned a wide variety of students over several years: from serving as a teaching aide for high school students with special needs, to working...

Education

Cornell University

Current Undergrad, Government

Test Scores
SAT
1440
Talia

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Talia

Bachelor's (in progress)
Talia's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Reading

As a passionate and dedicated tutor, I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Biology at Cornell University with minors in both Spanish and Psychology. With experience teaching both high school and middle school students as a teaching assistant, I have developed a student-centered approach tha...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor's (in progress)

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