Certified Tutors From Cornell University

...also like reading, and have a particular knack for the English and Reading portions of the ACT and SAT. My philosophy for test taking success is to know the base material required to answer the questions, know the tactics to optimize approaches to questions, and to do practice problems and rigorously review mistakes. I aim...

...volunteer at a local nursing home. I began teaching at age 13 with 1st graders at my synagogue, and I have loved helping others learn ever since. In addition to working with elementary school students at my synagogue, I also have worked as a tutor for middle school students. I enjoy getting to know people,...

I am a chemical engineering student at Cornell University. I enjoy learning math and science and want to share my passion for these subjects. I have experience working as a sleep-away camp counselor and enjoyed those summers. I also have prior tutoring experience at the high school level.

...and experiences are able to master the topic and learn to work together as a team in solving problems. In his first semester as part of the peer leader training, he conducted research for his final project using theories of relational leadership, and presented this at the 4th Annual Conference of the Peer-Led Team Learning...

...seem more related to their lives. In high school, I developed very successful study strategies for various classes and I want to help bring these techniques to other students so that they can be successful as well. I am definitely a believer in a growth mindset when it comes to learning, and while many of...

...and African Studies with an MS in Research for International Development. I currently work as an Editor for a start-up company, and am passionate about the art of communication. Whether I'm editing, writing articles for publications, or tutoring, I think the ability to communicate clearly and effectively is key in any discipline. In my free...

...and the semester following graduation, I was a teaching assistant for upperlevel engineering electives. In addition, I individually tutored several younger students in core math, science, technology, and engineering subjects. As part of applying to undergraduate and graduate programs, I took several standardized tests, including the ACT, SAT, and GRE, as well as certain subject...

I have had ample experience as a standardized test and mathematics tutor while being a student in Colorado. As I pursue my undergraduate degree in public policy, I intend to continue teaching a variety of subjects, with the philosophy that any individual can achieve a goal with the right resources and support.

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...philosophy. I tutor SAT and ACT as well as most math and science subjects. I have worked with students of all ages from elementary school to adults returning to college. I find that the most important part of successful tutoring is making sure that the student understands why to solve a problem a certain way,...

...SAT subject and AP Tests as shown in my profile. My philosophy in tutoring is that success comes from a mix of intelligent test-taking strategies, and a familiarity or comfort with the test itself. I have the knowledge and attitude to help my students succeed, and I can't wait to get started with even more...

...course has to offer. As an educator I not only explain the concepts, but continually seek to inspire my students consistently on a daily basis. I always go the extra mile and try to make my students believe that their hopes and dreams are within their grasp. I also continually strive to make absolutely certain...

...test, I want you to learn the subject so that you might be able to understand why it works and how it can be integrated in all of your other subjects of learning. I will give you the tools to take a complicated question and divide it up into bits and pieces, making it a...

Four years of Latin in high school, another four at Cornell, several years of independent study, and now three years of teaching Latin professionally, and I still love the language.

...deeper understanding of seemingly difficult topics. I like using visuals and situations relatable to a students interests. In my experience, abstract topics like Statistics are easier to understand when people can see a situation described in a problem in their heads. In my spare time, Im an avid follower of the NBA and NFL. Im...

...to teach elementary school and middle school students in my areas of interest. They are: Nutrition, cooking skills, math, the biological sciences, reading, and writing. I currently produce a podcast called "healing outside the box", which deals with issues of food safety and sustainability, as well as nutrition. I enjoy discussing these topics. I also...

...a freshman studying computer science and statistical science at Cornell University. I'm new to Varsity Tutors, but I have experience tutoring privately, and I've found that everyone can improve their scores by taking advantage of the ways standardized tests are designed. In my free time, I like to hike, study investing, and listen to music...

...student, and adjust my style of tutoring based on this. I aim to tutor students so that they not only can figure out how to solve the current problems they are working on, but so they can gain a mastery of the information. This allows the student to improve dramatically. My favorite subjects are chemistry...

I am a former engineer who tutored math for a bit while I was in college. During that time I worked with all ages and learning levels. I am excited to work with you, get to know you, and help you improve your math skills.

...of high school where I tutored high school sophomores and juniors in SAT English. In my freshman and sophomore years of college I tutored native Chinese students from Beijing, ages 8 - 21, in English. I am a results driven tutor, meaning I will not relent until you achieve the scores you need!