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Benjamin

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Benjamin

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Benjamin's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
Calculus

I am a junior Computer Science major in the College of Engineering at Cornell University. I have experience tutoring in the National Honor Society in high school, as well as on numerous occasions with acquaintances of mine who were struggling and needed a hand. I tutor high school computer science e...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Lori

Certified Tutor

Lori

Bachelor of Science, Applied Economics
Lori's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
History
Math
Pre-Algebra

I am committed to helping students achieve success in a number of subjects by pinpointing specific areas where they need help as well as determining the teaching style under with which they learn best.

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Applied Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Hyun

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Hyun

Bachelor's

As a recent graduate from Cornell University with a Bachelor's in Biomedical Engineering, I am passionate about making complex subjects like algebra, calculus, and biology accessible and engaging for my students. With over two years of tutoring experience, I have developed a student-centered approac...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1460
Debra

Certified Tutor

Debra

Masters, Special Education
Debra's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

I have always loved to teach students! As a certified special education and general education teacher, with a Master of Arts in Teaching, I have been able to work in public schools to address the differentiated needs of elementary education students. Working one on one in tutoring sessions enables m...

Education

Montclair State University

Masters, Special Education

Cornell University

Bachelors, Child Psychology

Aleksandra

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Aleksandra

Bachelor's
Aleksandra's other Tutor Subjects
Polish
English Language Arts Substitute

Hello! My name is Aleks and I am a MSEd student at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. I am originally from the Northwest side of Chicago, and grew up attending public schools and Polish Catholic school on the weekends. I graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Arts in Government a...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor's

Peter

Certified Tutor

Peter

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy and History
Peter's other Tutor Subjects
AP U.S. Government & Politics
AP United States History
AP US History
Business

I graduated Cornell University magna cum laude with degrees in History and Philosophy. After graduation, I consulted for two years and helped build Hawaii's new Health Insurance Marketplace. I also created an educational current events newsletter. I then joined a start up in NYC where I mentored and...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy and History

Test Scores
LSAT
164
Annie

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
Joseph

Certified Tutor

Joseph

Master of Arts, English Education
Joseph's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic

Between trips abroad and completing coursework at Teachers College, Columbia University, I had the pleasure of tutoring students from my very own high school on Long Island and neighboring schools in town. After having received an MA in English education, I have relocated to Manhattan and I am eager...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Master of Arts, English Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, English Literature

Test Scores
SAT
1480
Roberto

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Roberto

Masters, Operations Research and Information Engineering
Roberto's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
AP Calculus AB

I graduated from Cornell University undergraduate in 2009 with a Bachelor's in Engineering (Operations Research) and then did a Master's degree at Cornell in 2010 also in Operations Research. I have lived in New York City since the summer of 2010 and have worked in software since 2010. I love teachi...

Education

Cornell University

Masters, Operations Research and Information Engineering

Cornell University

Bachelors, Operations Research and Information Engineering

Jessie

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Jessie

Bachelors, Economics, Asian Studies
Jessie's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Biology
Business

My teaching experience began in high school, when my dad was a teacher at a weekend Chinese school in Westchester County, New York. I substituted for him while he went to China for a few weeks. The students loved me even though I wasn't that much older than them (they were middle school students). A...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelors, Economics, Asian Studies

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