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Krupa

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Krupa

Masters, MBA
Krupa's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I was a straight A student in high school, graduate Cum Laude from Stony Brook University, and went on to attend Cornell University for my MBA. Currently I'm a start-up consultant. I've always enjoyed teaching, however, that's why I like tutoring. I've a teaching assistant many times over, both in u...

Education

Cornell University

Masters, MBA

Stony Brook University

Bachelors, Sociology

Test Scores
SAT
1390
GMAT
740
Sanah

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sanah

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Sanah's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP World History
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

I am a rising junior attending Cornell University. I am a psychology major on the pre medical track. Over the summers, I tutor students between the ages of kindergarten through 5th grade and created engaging games to help them actively learn. At Cornell, I serve as Math TA for Algebra.My main goal i...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Alexander

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Alexander

Doctor of Philosophy, Chemical Engineering
Alexander's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT Math
ACT Science
ACT Writing

My goal as a teacher is to impart knowledge of the subject matter and enthusiasm for the material to as many students as possible. Making the material enjoyable to students requires employing multiple methods for teaching the subject matter. Each student will approach a subject from a different back...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Biological/Biosystems Engineering

Cleveland State University

Doctor of Philosophy, Chemical Engineering

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

Jennifer

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jennifer

Masters, Microsystems Engineering
Jennifer's other Tutor Subjects
AP Chinese Language and Culture
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Conversational Mandarin
Creative Writing

I am a graduate of Cornell University college of engineering and a native Mandarin Chinese speaker fluent in both Chinese and English. I moved to the US when I was 9 years old. I am warm, attentive, and love to use humor and creativity in my tutoring. I have 2 young kids of my own and especially pas...

Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Masters, Microsystems Engineering

Cornell University

Bachelors, Material Science engineering

Brett

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Brett

Master of Science, Biology, General
Brett's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Biology
AP Environmental Science

I'm often asked about my motivation to become (and stay) a teacher. My answer is always the same:The look on students' faces when they get something - it is priceless. Learning is hard, teaching is harder, but when the two meet and success is the outcome, nothing is more rewarding.I've been teaching...

Education

Purdue University

Master of Science, Biology, General

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Elizabeth

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Elizabeth

Bachelor
Elizabeth's other Tutor Subjects
High School Physics
Middle School Math
High School Biology
Agricultural Science

I am a graduate of Cornell University with a BS in Biological Sciences, where I started tutoring students one-on-one in calculus. Since then, I have also served multiple times as a teaching assistant, both at the undergraduate and graduate level. Currently as a MS student at the University of Illino...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor

Andrew

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Andrew

Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am currently a student at Cornell University. At Cornell, I have maintained a 3.88 GPA and made the Dean's List every semester. I attended a small private high school and graduated at the top of my class with a 4.0 GPA (unweighted). My ACT Composite score was 34, and I am an AP Scholar with Honors...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations

Test Scores
ACT
34
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
Michele

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Michele

Doctor of Philosophy, Organizational Behavior Studies
Michele's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER Prep
ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension
ACT Writing
Admissions

I teach all types of writing. My students range from high school students writing course papers and essays to university students composing research papers and dissertations to adults engaged in self-study with creative writing. Some of my creative writing courses are "The Courage to Write Poetry Wo...

Education

Wesleyan University

Bachelor in Arts, General Literature

Cornell University

Doctor of Philosophy, Organizational Behavior Studies

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