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Karan

Certified Tutor

Karan

Current Undergrad, Applied Economics and Management
Karan's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Science
Advanced Placement Prep
Algebra

I'm a sophomore at Cornell University, and a recent graduate from Stuyvesant High School (a specialized high school in downtown Manhattan). I have much experience tutoring kids from ages 6 to 18 through the company Allen Mentoring in subjects such as physics, math, english, and history. I have score...

Education

Cornell University

Current Undergrad, Applied Economics and Management

Test Scores
ACT
34
Derrick

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Derrick

Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Labor Relations
Derrick's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Comparative Government and Politics
AP U.S. Government & Politics
AP United States History

I am a recent graduate of Cornell University where I majored in Industrial and Labor Relations. Additionally, I minored in International Relations, Law and Society, Latin American Studies and Business. I first gained experience in tutoring working with younger children at a private tutoring company....

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Labor Relations

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

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

Alexis

PHD, School Psychology
Alexis's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Writing

I am currently a doctoral student at St. Johns University, working towards obtaining a Psy.D. in School Psychology. I graduated from Cornell University, where I studied Child Development. I absolutely love working with students of all ages. I have the most experience working with preschoolers with a...

Education

St. John's University

PHD, School Psychology

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Human Development

Test Scores
GRE
329

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Juliane

Bachelor in Arts, Applied Physics
Juliane's other Tutor Subjects
AP German Language and Culture
AP Physics 1
Calculus
Conversational German

After graduating from Cornell University with my Bachelors in Physics and German Studies, I am currently enrolled in the Materials Science and Engineering PhD program at the University of Michigan. I enjoy tutoring students because I was once on the other side of the table! While at Cornell, a physi...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, Applied Physics

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Mariana

Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations
Mariana's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
Algebra
Algebra 2
Audition Prep

I am a sophomore at Cornell University. Hoping to pursue a career in government or law, I am studying to receive my Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Labor Relations. I have tutored a wide range of subjects, but I am most passionate about English, History, and Math. I specialize in SAT tutoring ...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations

Test Scores
SAT
1530

Certified Tutor

Moriah

Bachelor in Arts, Music
Moriah's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
AP Music Theory

I am a graduate of Cornell University and received a Bachelor of Arts in Music. Currently, I am working as an Assistant Director at a preparatory school managing and teaching students simultaneously. In the recent years at the school, I have been focusing more on the Reading portions of standardized...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, Music

Test Scores
SAT
1550
GRE
330

Certified Tutor

Ian

Bachelor of Science, Biometry, Statistics
Ian's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Advanced Placement Prep
Algebra
Algebra 2

I am a Cornell University graduate, I majored in Biometry and Statistics. I am interested in helping students to succeed in their course work by sharing my passion for learning, and by helping students develop their critical thinking skills. I am particularly well suited to assist students with math...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Biometry, Statistics

Certified Tutor

Sara

Master of Science, Horticulture
Sara's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

My academic background is focused on the Biological Sciences, Writing, and Editing. I have worked as an Educator in the fields of Nutrition and Sustainable Agriculture. Both fields require a thorough understanding of Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, and other Sciences. The age range of students I h...

Education

Cornell University

Master of Science, Horticulture

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Bachelor of Science, Nutrition

Test Scores
ACT
31

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Annie

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Annie's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am a current sophomore at Cornell University pursuing a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering. I have done extensive coursework in biology, physics, chemistry, math, and lab sciences. I love applying engineering problem-solving skills to the biological sciences. For the past year, I have been a teaching ...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Anthony

Bachelor of Science, Physics
Anthony's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Calculus
College Algebra

I graduated from Cornell University with a double major in Math and Physics. I am a prospective Math PhD student with research interests in geometry and mathematical physics. I have 1 year experience as a teaching assistant in mechanics and multivariable calculus. I have had multiple tutoring experi...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Test Scores
SAT
1450

Certified Tutor

Elliott

Bachelor's (in progress)
Elliott's other Tutor Subjects
SAT Math

I am a sophomore at Cornell University in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR). I graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School as a Law & Society major, and have lived in Manhattan my entire life. I am also an athlete. I'm currently a third-degree black belt in Taekwondo. I also playe...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor's (in progress)

Test Scores
SAT
1430

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

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Daniel

BS
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
AP Biology
Cell Biology
IB Biology
Algebra

As a recent graduate from Cornell University with a degree in biological sciences and someone who plans to attend medical school in the future, my passion and appreciation for the sciences and medicine is something I consider integral to my identity. My favorite subjects to tutor are biology and che...

Education

Cornell University

BS

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