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Ali

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Ali

CHE
Ali's other Tutor Subjects
ACT
High School Physics
Physical Chemistry
Statics

Hi I'm Ali and I'm majoring in Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute! I tutor in Mathematics (Algebra I and II, AP Calculus, Pre-/Calculus, ACT/SAT Math...) I can speak three languages fluently: Arabic, English, and French.

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

CHE

Test Scores
ACT
30
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

Tejus

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Tejus

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Tejus's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

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...

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Test Scores
ACT
33
Ishan

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Ishan

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Ishan's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT Math
Admissions
Algebra

I am a current sophomore at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where I am majoring in Biology as part of the 7 Year Accelerated Medical Program. I am also minoring in Healthcare Economics and Policy. My favorite subjects in school are Chemistry, Biology, and Math, but I also enjoy the process of writ...

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Albany Medical College

Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

Test Scores
ACT
35
Aman

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Aman

Current Undergrad, Biology, General
Aman's other Tutor Subjects
10th Grade Math
ACT Science
Algebra
Algebra 2

I am currently a first-year medical student.I decided to pursue this difficult and lengthy path only after facing several challenges along the way. Throughout my childhood and my high school career, test-taking always seemed to be a challenge. I pushed to get the best scores I could, but something w...

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Current Undergrad, Biology, General

Test Scores
ACT
32
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
Julie

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Julie

Doctorate (PhD)

I graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. I received a Ph.D. and a Master of Science degree in Physics. I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, with a minor in Mathematics and Chemistry. I have recently taught College Physics and Astrophysics courses both online and in person...

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Doctorate (PhD)

Shruti

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Shruti

Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
Shruti's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
C++
Computer Programming

I go to a well-known university within the technical field. I have been studying computer science for nearly 7 years. I have started an initiative at school to help underclassmen get through coding problems. I teach the way I would've liked to have been taught.

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science

Gerrit

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Gerrit

Bachelor's (in progress)
Gerrit's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2

I am currently pursuing an undergraduate degree at Rensselaer Polytechnic University for a dual major of Computer Systems Engineering and Computer Science. I have experience tutoring and mentoring across STEM, but specialize in math, computer science, and computer engineering. I'm deeply passionate...

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor's (in progress)

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

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