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Margaret

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Margaret

BS
Margaret's other Tutor Subjects
MCAT
MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior

In 2021, I received my Bachelor of Science in Integrative Neuroscience from Fordham University with minors in Philosophy and Chemistry, and I am currently a medical student. In college, I tutored and TAed in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry. In addition to writing, basic math, ...

Education

Fordham University

BS

Jaclyn

Certified Tutor

Jaclyn

Masters in Education, Mathematics Teacher Education
Jaclyn's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Elementary School Writing
English

I am a graduate of Fordham University, where I received a B.A. in History with a minor in mathematics. I have spent 8 years as an educator; seeing knowledge and wisdom imparted on the minds of others, as well as witnessing progression in analytical and critical thinking skills is a passion of mine. ...

Education

Chestnut Hill College

Masters in Education, Mathematics Teacher Education

Fordham University

Bachelor in Arts, History

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Chitra

Master's/Graduate

I received my Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Maths, Statistics & Physics and MBA in Finance. I worked in the Financial Services Industry in Asia. Having retired and traveled extensively, now settled in WA, USA, I enjoy teaching Maths to children & adults.

Education

Fordham University

Master's/Graduate

University of Sri Jayawardenapura

Bachelor

Certified Tutor

Alison

Master of Science, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Alison's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
College English
College Essays
English

I am a graduate of Harvard University, Fordham University, and the Mindful Schools' Yearlong Certification Program in Mindfulness* Education. During my undergraduate years at Harvard, I studied Sociology and African Studies and spent a semester studying and discovering another culture in Accra, Ghan...

Education

Fordham University

Master of Science, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

Harvard College

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Certified Tutor

Mark

Master of Science, Statistics
Mark's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER Prep
ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra
Algebra
Algebra REGENTS

I have 2 math degrees, 7 years of teaching experience and 30 years of tutoring experience in math. I enjoy what I do and I help students enjoy the learning process as well. I help them build their confidence through a series of successes in solving progressively more challenging problems. I look for...

Education

Fordham University

Master of Science, Statistics

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

Certified Tutor

Oliver

Bachelors, Philosophy, Economics
Oliver's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading
Algebra

I recently graduated from Fordham University with a bachelor of arts in economics and philosophy. While in college, I enrolled in a wide variety of courses and received an extensive interdisciplinary education. My experience at Fordham demonstrated firsthand the value education has in helping people...

Education

Fordham University

Bachelors, Philosophy, Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1470

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Nore

AB

I believe that anyone can learn and obtain knowledge, when given the proper tools to succeed.

Education

Fordham University

AB

Certified Tutor

Kadiah

Masters, Special Education Gen. 7-12
Kadiah's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
College Biology
Ecology

I received a Bachelors of Science in Biology with a Pre-Med focus at Syracuse University. Upon graduating, I joined Teach For America and I have been teaching for four years. In my first two years I attained a Masters in Science in Special Education from Fordham University.I teach in District 79, an...

Education

Fordham University

Masters, Special Education Gen. 7-12

Syracuse University

Bachelors, Biology, General

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jake

Master of Arts, English
Jake's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Science
Algebra
American Literature
Banjo

Hello, my name is Jake Sanders, I am a graduate student and writing instructor in the English department at the University at Buffalo. I study 20th century American and British literature, but have experience taking the SAT, AP Subject tests in Literature and Psychology, and the GRE General and Subj...

Education

CUNY Brooklyn College

Master of Arts, English

Fordham University

Bachelor in Arts, English Composition

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Kevin

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Kevin's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
C++
Calculus
Data Structures

I am currently an undergraduate student pursuing a Computer Science degree at Fordham University. This is my first year tutoring as my only real experience was helping classmates do their homework. However, when it comes with teaching others math, I've always held the belief that people need to lear...

Education

Fordham University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Certified Tutor

Eric

Bachelor in Arts, African American Studies
Eric's other Tutor Subjects
American Literature
English
Essay Editing
High School English

My practice is founded in the belief that critical thinking will always benefit the student greater than memorization. Therefore I spend my time show my students how to think and deconstruct problems instead of having them memorize the answers. This method has taken my student far beyond the classro...

Education

Fordham University

Bachelor in Arts, African American Studies

Certified Tutor

Melissa

Juris Doctor, Law
Melissa's other Tutor Subjects
AP Art History
AP U.S. Government & Politics
AP United States History
AP US History

I graduated from Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Government and from Fordham University School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree. I have ten years of experience as a volunteer and private tutor to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. I have tutored a...

Education

Georgetown University

Bachelor in Arts, English/Government

Fordham University

Juris Doctor, Law

Test Scores
SAT
1510

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Nancy

Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Nancy's other Tutor Subjects
CTP - Certified Treasury Professional
Professional Certifications

I love sharing my experiences and mentoring others. My varied background in corporate finance, banking and treasury management gives a great global view.

Education

Fordham University

Masters in Business Administration, Finance

Pace University-New York

Bachelor of Science, Finance

Certified Tutor

15+ years

Paul

Masters, Law (JD)
Paul's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
American Literature
AP Macroeconomics

I graduated Harvard in 1987, I went to Fordham for Law School, but the thing I enjoy the most is teaching. My parents were teachers, and the greatest thing you can do in the world is help someone understand things. I can help any kind of student with a desire to work do much better.

Education

Fordham University

Masters, Law (JD)

Harvard University

Bachelors, Economics

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Margaret

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Margaret's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading
AP Psychology

I graduated with summa cum laude from the Honors Program at Fordham University with a B.S. in Psychology with minors in Political Science, Spanish, and History. I have a wide variety of past tutoring experience starting when I was quite young. For the past four years I have worked as a peer tutor th...

Education

Fordham University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
32
GRE
331

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Fordham alumni tutors excel across the university's core disciplines, including liberal arts subjects, business, engineering, sciences, and languages. Many have specialized expertise in areas emphasized by Fordham's curriculum, such as philosophy, theology, economics, and pre-professional coursework. When you connect with a Fordham tutor, you're working with someone who has mastered material within the same academic framework.

Yes. Tutors with Fordham experience can provide valuable guidance on test preparation, essay writing, and academic readiness for college applications. Having navigated the admissions process themselves and succeeded at a competitive university, these tutors offer realistic perspective on what colleges look for and how to strengthen your academic foundation before applying.

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Absolutely. Current Fordham students often connect with alumni tutors to strengthen performance in difficult courses, prepare for major exams, or deepen understanding of complex subjects. Alumni can relate to the specific challenges of Fordham's curriculum and share strategies they used to succeed in similar courses. This mentorship bridge between alumni and current students creates meaningful learning opportunities.

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Personalized 1-on-1 instruction with someone who understands Fordham's academic culture and standards provides strong value. These tutors can help you navigate challenging coursework more efficiently, improve grades, and develop deeper understanding of material—all while benefiting from their direct experience at the university. The investment pays off through improved academic performance and confidence in your studies.

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