Certified Tutors From Cornell University

...experiences more rewarding than getting a child over his or her fear of a subject that they find difficult. It was not easy, but I have even managed to convince people that math is not some bizarre form of torture. It can even be fun. I promise! As a tutor my primary goal is not...

...preparation for the ACT, SAT, and AP tests; and topics in literature and history. My favorite subject to tutor is probably calculus because calculus really opens students' options for further exploration in math, science, economics, and pretty much every other STEM field. When it comes to tutoring, I believe that in order to give useful...

...first, and to do so in a manner that accommodates both myself and my student. I've found in past teaching experiences that the most rewarding and meaningful results come from direct engagement with students, and so that is what I aim to do. I've had experience with several modes of teaching and learning, and I...

...made many technical presentations about "leading edge" software, and so became skilled at explaining complex concepts. My work in QA reinforced my obsession with quality and gave me a good eye for seeing and diagnosing errors, which applies to student errors and misunderstandings. I have tutored on and off since my college days, in math,...

...Cornell, I participated in a tutoring program for two years called AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) which is an organization that aims to close the achievement gap between students and prepare them for college and other postsecondary opportunities. Many of the goals that were part of the program, such as teaching students skills and behaviors...

...summer, so I will be in the DMV area until September 2017. I have two years of experience in private tutoring, and have tutored elementary, middle and high schoolers, as well as adults. I have tutored algebra, geometry, Common Core, and French. I truly believe that each student's learning style is unique and rest assured...

...MS in Environmental Toxicology (focus on Environmental Chemistry) from Cornell University. I was an undergraduate TA for General Chemistry at MSU in the Lyman Briggs College of Science for 2 years and guest lecturer for a graduate-level Water Chemistry course at Cornell. I am currently a student at Otterbein University, working towards my teaching certificate...

...in Anthropology with a minor in Global Health. I also participated in the pre-med curriculum, taking courses in Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Math. During my senior year, I tutored students from the Department of Athletics and the Office of Academic and Diversity Initiatives in Calculus I. I am passionate about helping others gain the skills,...

...help, but everyone can do math. With patience and hard work, any student can learn. I also enjoy tutoring Spanish, which I have studied since I was in elementary. During undergrad, I even studied abroad in Barcelona and lived with a host family. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, dancing, TV/movies, and knitting.... Patience and practice! I try first to understand what the student doesn't understand ,and then approaching the topic from various angles until...

...was taxing at times, an education in engineering allows students to draw connections between the theoretical realm of math or science with the physical world. I hope to create this context for the students that I tutor. Also, while I love learning and teaching subjects in math and science, I have a passion for language...

..."historical method" as easily as possible through exposure to historical sources and understanding of their uses--I also frequently approach history from a so-called "bottom-up" or microhistorical approach, which I've found in teaching Roman Republican history can be very useful for students in understanding how a society functioned, which is crucial for their understanding of causality...

...urban middle school. This is in addition to more than a decade of informal experience assisting friends and family academically as I've balanced pursuing an Ivy League undergraduate degree. Writing has been a lifelong strength of mine, and I've enjoyed taking on positions where I've helped others improve their writing. The most prominent example of this...

...Xavier University for my graduate degree in School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling. I have a high interest in math, chemistry, physics and psychology. I majored in psychology at Cornell, and was on track to receive a minor in math. Cornell no longer offered a minor in math my senior year, so I wasn't able...

I have tutored many people in the past - from elementary school kids to Duke University athletes. I really enjoy the challenge of helping students understand material that was previously foreign to them. I am highly dedicated, make my own lessons and try to make learning as fun as possible.... To make learning as fun as possible. Learning should never be frustrating or painful. There is always a way to enjoy the process!

...a blog and I am currently working on two books. I believe that every student learns in their own way and it is my job to help my students in the way that works for them. I will use visual aids and relate what I am teaching to something my student already understands.... I would get to know the student. I need to know what they are working on and what they are having trouble with....

...University. I'm an Industrial and Labor Relations Major and Spanish Minor with a concentration in Disability Studies. In my free time, I play rugby, work as a peer counselor on campus, gender discussion panelist, editor at the Cornell Undergrad Disability Studies Journal, and editor and fellowship writer with The Tab Cornell. I have also interned...

...biology, developmental biology and molecular biology. I have an extensive and highly successful record of mentoring elementary, middle school, high school, undergraduate and graduate level students (from a career spanning over 25 years). I have taught high school students, undergraduates and graduate courses, as well as medical school coursework. I am also able to help...

...up. Now, as an adult, I feel lucky to be able to give back as a tutor. I love getting to know my students, learning how they tick. Understanding how my students learn allows me to tailor my approach to each student to fit his or her individual needs. I like to incorporate the student's...

...studying Mechanical Engineering at Cornell University. I tutor my peers through Engineering learning initiatives, do research modeling drug delivery to circulating tumor cells, am president of Cornell Food Recovery Network, and am a member of Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honors fraternity. In my free time I love running, hiking, cooking, and baking!... A strong conceptual understanding is the key to success and enjoyment in any subject.

...at Cornell University. I graduated with my Bachelor's of Science from Cornell in 2016 and I plan to attend medical school in the fall of 2017. I am really excited to be tutoring for Varsity tutors because I really enjoy helping students with subjects that gave me trouble in school. I hope that my time...