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Henry

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Henry

Master of Science, Education
Henry's other Tutor Subjects
7th-12th Grade Math
7th-8th Grade Science
Algebra
Algebra 2

Following my career as a professional scientist, I have spent the past five years teaching students in both classroom and tutoring situations. In my role as tutor, my students enjoy the benefit that I can answer the question, "When will I use this material in the real world?" with compelling and int...

Education

Roberts Wesleyan College

Master of Science, Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Mark

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Mark

MS
Mark's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Elementary School Math
Differential Equations
FE Exam - Professional Licensed Engineer Fundamentals of Engineering Exam

I have recently retired from the HiTech industry as an Engineering Executive with a Professional Engineering License practicing more than 35yrs. Additionally, my MS Mechanical Engineering Degree was focused on Structural Mechanics as a specialty. Since retirement from industry, I have been a substit...

Education

Syracuse University

MS

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

MS

Henry

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Henry

Current Undergrad, Physics
Henry's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Biology

The smartest thing Albert Einstein ever said, with all due respect to his many accomplishments, is, "If you can' explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough." That phrase has served as the model of my education and instruction. If I know it, I can teach it. Luckily, I have had the opportu...

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Current Undergrad, Physics

Kyle

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Kyle

Current Undergrad Student, Physics
Kyle's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Physics C: Mechanics
Calculus

Physics major at RPI -- I have been a TA for Physics 1 and Physics 2. I can definitely help you with freshmen or high school level physics.

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Current Undergrad Student, Physics

Test Scores
SAT
1500
Divya

Certified Tutor

Divya

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Divya's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Languages
Math
Spanish

I am a sophomore biology major at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute under the Accelerated Medical Program. Outside of my academics, I am a volunteer for my school's Global Medical Brigades chapter. I also help lead my university's chapter of She's the First to fundraise for girls' education in develo...

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Andrew

Certified Tutor

Andrew

Bachelor of Science, Business Statistics
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Business
Business Analytics
C++

I am a student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute working towards a degree in Business Analytics with a minor in Computer Science. I first started tutoring when I was in high school and started a robotics club that taught computer programming and problem solving skills to elementary and middle scho...

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science, Business Statistics

Mort

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Mort

BS
Mort's other Tutor Subjects
Computer Programming
High School Computer Science
Python
Java

I am a patient and empathetic tutor . I've been tutoring Java and Python for 6 years, to students in college, high school and middle school. I've been using Java professionally since its introduction in 1995. The depth and breath of my experience in programming allows me to use numerous alternative...

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

BS

Andrew

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Andrew

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

I'm a researcher with a passion for communicating science to students. I hold degrees in chemistry (BS) and biochemistry (PhD) and have extensive experience in teaching high school and college students in both lecture and one-on-one tutoring formats. The subjects I feel most comfortable tutoring are...

Education

University of Minnesota

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

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelors

Shane

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Shane

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Shane's other Tutor Subjects
Abstract Algebra
Algebra
AutoCAD
Business

I am a recent BS. Civil Engineering Graduate from RPI, and working as a Bridge Engineer! Since HS I enjoyed all things math and science (hence Engineering aha) and have a passion for teaching/tutoring other students! Throughout HS and college, being tutored myself helped me a lot and taught me the v...

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
31
Ulrich

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Ulrich

MS
Ulrich's other Tutor Subjects
Differential Equations
Calculus 2
College Physics
AP Calculus AB

I have a strong background in science and engineering from RPI, MIT and CMU and attained the degrees of BS, MS and PhD from these universities respectively. I used my education as a engineer for designing nuclear reactors and after retirement I taught engineering subjects at various universities. ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MS

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

MS

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Given RPI's focus on engineering and STEM, tutors from Rensselaer excel in mathematics (calculus, linear algebra, differential equations), physics, chemistry, and engineering subjects like thermodynamics, circuits, and materials science. Many also have strong backgrounds in computer science, programming, and technical problem-solving. That said, Rensselaer graduates work across many fields, so you can find tutors specializing in humanities, business, and test preparation as well.

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