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Kevin

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Kevin

Bachelors, Operations Research
Kevin's other Tutor Subjects
REGENTS Prep
SAT Prep
SAT Math
SAT Mathematics

My first experience with standardized testing was with the SHSAT, which I scored well enough on to attend NYC's prestigious Stuyvesant High School. Four years later, I took the SAT, after a summer of rigorous self preparation, and scored in the 99th percentile in both the Verbal and Math sections.In...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelors, Operations Research

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Karann

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Karann

Bachelors, Biological Engineering and Biological Sciences Dual Major
Karann's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
AP Biology

I graduated from Cornell University in 2016 with dual bachelor degrees in biological engineering and biological sciences. Within biology, I concentrated in computational biology with an additionally strong focus in ecology and ecological applications of computation. I am currently working on my doct...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelors, Biological Engineering and Biological Sciences Dual Major

Test Scores
SAT
1560
GRE
337
Drishti

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Drishti

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Drishti's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Biology

I love tutoring students because of how fun and rewarding it is. I attended Jericho High School where I was secretary of the peer tutoring club. I tutored over 50 hours each year in algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, biology, chemistry, and physics. My favorite subject tutor has always been an...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1500
Alexander

Certified Tutor

Alexander

Master of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Alexander's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Physics 2

I am a recent graduate of Cornell University, where I acquired a B.S. and M.Eng in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a minor in Computer Science. I've enjoyed assisting in education for as long as I can remember (cheesy, I know); I loved being a little "teacher's assistant" at my grandmother's...

Education

Cornell University

Master of Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Alexis

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Alexis

Bachelor's

I am a Cornell University sophomore studying Mechanical Engineering with a strong background in math, physics, and computer science. I understand firsthand how challenging material can feel under pressure, which is why I approach tutoring with patience and clear goal-setting. I was a mathematics an...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor's

Katie

Certified Tutor

Katie

Master of Science, Science Teacher Education
Katie's other Tutor Subjects
AP Environmental Science
Ecology
Environmental Science
Life Sciences

I graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in natural resources with a focus in aquatic ecology. From there, I began teaching chemistry and coaching both fencing and soccer at an independent high school. After three years of teaching, I moved to the Czech Republic to teach busine...

Education

Indiana University-Bloomington

Master of Science, Science Teacher Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Natural Resources and Conservation

Scott

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Scott

Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Scott's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Calculus 1
College Algebra
Trigonometry

As a dedicated educator holding a Doctorate in Engineering from Georgia Tech (ABD) and a Master's in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University, I specialize in tutoring subjects such as Algebra, Calculus, and Statistics. With over 2 years of experience in both tutoring and classroom environment...

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

Cornell University

Master's/Graduate

North Carolina State University

Bachelor's

Tina

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Tina

Bachelor of Science, Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering
Tina's other Tutor Subjects
AP Biology
Biochemistry
Biology
College Biology

I love tutoring and seeing students build confidence in their grasp of material. I enjoy tutoring Biology (Coursework, AP, SAT Subject Test) and Biochemistry because I love sharing my passion for "the study of life". SAT Math, SAT Writing, and SAT Verbal are my favorite subjects to tutor because I f...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1500
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

MARTHA

Certified Tutor

2+ years

MARTHA

Master's/Graduate
MARTHA's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
SAT Math
SAT

I have spent my life teaching math, both as a classroom teacher and as a tutor, and I love it! My goal is always to make mathematics simple and understandable. I teach by asking questions, both to check for understanding and to allow the student to figure out the concept on his/her own. While my ...

Education

George Mason University

Master's/Graduate

Cornell University

Master's/Graduate

Brown University

Bachelor

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