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Abel
I enjoy learning and I've been a tutor for a long time at different types of tutoring venues over the years. I have bachelors degrees in chemical engineering and chemistry and a PhD in chemical engineering. I am a life-long learner. For the purposes of tutoring, my main proficiency is in chemistry, ...
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
PHD, Chemical Engineering
Polytechnic Institute of New York University
Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Certified Tutor
14+ years
Tom
I've recently moved to New York, NY after graduating at the top of my class from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy NY! At RPI, I received my BS in Computer Systems Engineering. Before college, I was valedictorian, got 5s on a variety of AP exams and achieved a 99+ percentile SAT score. Right ...
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science, Computer Systems Engineering
Certified Tutor
3+ years
Tejus
Hi I'm Tejus!I am an incoming PhD candidate and I graduated cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science while also being on the Pre-med track at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. My goal is to help students grasp concepts they might struggle with particularly within the fields of Math and...
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Keith
For my entire life, I've had a passion for mathematics. My earliest memory of using mathematics was at the age of three, I used math in order to tell time on my analog watch. I was so proficient at telling time that my preschool teacher would have to take my watch away because I would time her when ...
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Master of Science, Applied Mathematics
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Sandra
I *love* to help people achieve *their* dreams. Math and science courses pose challenges for some as they pursue those dreams. I tutor math and science (specifically chemistry and physics) to help people overcome those challenges and thrive. I strive to understand a student's perspective and then ut...
Wayne State University
Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Doctor of Philosophy, Physics
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Jeffrey
I have a BS from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Interdisciplinary Science and an MS from Marist College in Information Systems, both in New York. I also have a Six Sigma Green Belt and am a Microsoft Certified Professional.In addition to my work in IT I have taught at both the high school and c...
Marist College
Master of Science, Information Systems
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science, Interdiciplinary Science
Certified Tutor
9+ years
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...
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Current Undergrad, Physics
Certified Tutor
Daniel
I am a senior chemical engineering major at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. I love to help people improve their skills in STEM fields and to help them apply what they learn.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
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Eileen
I am a college student in my senior year at RPI.I am studying mechanical engineering and love math and science.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
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Andrae
Having tutoring for over several years now, I have gained an immense amount of teaching experiences working with students from junior high school, high school, and college both undergrad and a few graduate. I know what it feels like when someone is having difficulty in a particular subject, they oft...
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelors, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics
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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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