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Lewis

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Lewis

Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Lewis's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic
College Algebra

As a recent graduate in Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a passionate mathematician, I am looking to share my insight and passion through tutoring students. I strive to add fun to subjects that are usually seen as bland or less than exciting, and create a positive learn...

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelors, Chemical Engineering

Michael

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Michael

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Writing
Adult Literacy
Algebra

I recently graduated with a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. I have accomplished many things while at college, such as programming a robot to drive itself around a building, and constructing a pump for an experiment in detecting dark matter. I also w...

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1480
ACT
34
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

Kim

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Kim

Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Kim's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
ACT Math
Algebra
College Math

I have always loved math and helping people grow skills and gain confidence with their math studies. If any students are in the Brick, NJ area I am still willing to do IN PERSON TUTORING.

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Union College

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

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)

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
Maima

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Maima

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Maima's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Physics 1
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Engineering

I graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a BS in Civil Engineering in the spring of 2016. During my undergrad, I tutored for two years as a Engineering Statics and Dynamics tutor. As a tutor, I like to follow along with the student so they understand step by step what is happening and ...

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

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

Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

Jeffrey

Master of Science, Information Systems
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Applied Mathematics
Arithmetic

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...

Education

Marist College

Master of Science, Information Systems

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science, Interdiciplinary Science

Ronald

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Ronald

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

I will share with you a way of learning and ATTITUDE that allowed me to:Be rated "most likely to succeed" and "most intelligent" in high school by my peers.Achieve straight A's in grades 2-12.Receive several prestigious awards and scholarships, including the RPI Math and Science Award and Eastman Ko...

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

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