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Amy

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Amy

Bachelor
Amy's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC

As the child of two dedicated educators, a passion for learning and teaching has been instilled in me from a young age. Over the past four years, I've had the privilege of working with children of varying learning abilities, tailoring my approach to meet each student's unique needs. My goal is to cr...

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor

Yosef

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Yosef

PhD
Yosef's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Calculus 1
Calculus 2
Calculus 3

Hello, my name is Yosef and I would be happy to serve as a math tutor. I place strong emphasis on a good balance between knowledge of mathematical content and proficiency in problem-solving, reasoning, and conveying mathematical ideas in writing. There are times when a student needs to be informed...

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

PhD

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

PhD

Sarah

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Sarah

Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2

I'm a tutor and teacher with over 6 years of experience that conducts low-stress, engaging, and meaningful sessions with my students.My name is Sarah Tedesco and I am a 23-year-old Ph.D. student from Long Island, New York. I am a first year Ph.D. student in Cellular Biology at Rensselaer Polytechnic...

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering

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

Daniel

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Daniel

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics (double major)
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
AP Calculus AB

Learning a new subject can be confusing, and the manner in which the information is delivered is as important as what is being said. Making seemingly complicated problems simple is what makes me a proficient tutor. I would love to be given the opportunity to prove it to you. I can tutor almost any M...

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics (double major)

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

Jennifer

Certified Tutor

Jennifer

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Jennifer's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Calculus
Elementary School Math

I'm currently an undergraduate studying Mathematics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. I've volunteered teaching french lessons in an elementary school and I've been a volunteer math tutor for high schoolers. I've also tutored community college students professionally in college algebr...

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Test Scores
ACT
33
Georgeanna

Certified Tutor

Georgeanna

Bachelors, Architecture
Georgeanna's other Tutor Subjects
College Level American History
Conversational German
Earth Science
Ecology

Hi! I'm Georgie, I'm 24, and I'm a recent college graduate from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. I have my professional Bachelors of Architecture and am employed full time in Philadelphia, PA. In my (little) spare time, I enjoy reading, playing my guitar, biking, and playing volleyball. I love hiki...

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelors, Architecture

Michael

Certified Tutor

Michael

Bachelors, Mathematics
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra 3/4
Calculus
Calculus 2
College Physics

I've worked was a volunteer docent at the American Museum of Natural History while I was in high school, teaching visitors and students about the various dioramas on view and giving demonstrations of phenomena like buoyancy. More recently I had the opportunity to work as a student caller at the Rens...

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelors, Mathematics

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

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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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