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Alexander

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Alexander

AM
Alexander's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Geometry
ACT
GRE

I've been a university professor for the past five years and have been tutoring for as long as I can remember. I began tutoring informally while I was still in high school, helping friends get ready for their SATs, helping them with assignments. I realized quickly that I was suddenly helping half ...

Education

Stony Brook University

AM

Long Island University-C W Post Campus

AM

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Adam

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Adam

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Adam's other Tutor Subjects
Advanced Placement Prep
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic

I'm a recent grad of Stony Brook University with a B.A. in Psychology. I use my discipline of choice to break down the learning process and find the best individually tailored approach for each student. My favorite subjects are English, Math, and, of course, Psychology.Two of my specialties are SAT/...

Education

Stony Brook University

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1520
Dani

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Dani

PHD, Neuroscience
Dani's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
Arithmetic

I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology & Experimental Neuroscience from Elon University, located in North Carolina. Shortly thereafter I began to work towards my PhD in the field of experimental neuroscience research. My strongest subjects include statistics, math, and the sciences. My fav...

Education

Stony Brook University

PHD, Neuroscience

Elon University

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Christopher

Certified Tutor

Christopher

Masters, Social Studies Education
Christopher's other Tutor Subjects
AP U.S. Government & Politics
AP United States History
AP US Government
AP US History

I graduated from SUNY Albany in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude with a concentration in History, specifically World History, and a minor in Sociology. I finished graduate school in 2014 and received a Master of Arts in Teaching: Social Studies with Honors. I am a hard-working, self motivated ...

Education

Stony Brook University

Masters, Social Studies Education

SUNY at Albany

Bachelor in Arts, History

Charles

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Charles

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Charles's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic
ASVAB Prep

I have been a tutor for over five years, and my primary goal is to make students more independent. There are multiple ways I try to achieve this goal.First, I see a student's ability to do the basic operations: add, subtract, multiply, and divide. This is the basis of most math, and the more profici...

Education

Stony Brook University

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Test Scores
SAT
1380
Bevonna

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Bevonna

Master of Social Work, Social Work
Bevonna's other Tutor Subjects
English
LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
Middle School Reading
Middle School Reading Comprehension

I was born and raised in NYC but recently moved to Georgia. I am currently a Social worker licensed as a LMSW. I have a master's degree in social work from Stony Brook University and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Plattsburgh State. I have worked in the Human Services/Behavioral Sciences fie...

Education

Stony Brook University

Master of Social Work, Social Work

SUNY College at Plattsburgh

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Stephanie

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Stephanie

Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Stephanie's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
Math
Middle School Math
Pre-Algebra

I graduated summa cum laude from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor's in Linguistics. I am currently attending Columbia University for my Master's in Communication Sciences and Disorders.I have over 5 years of experience tutoring elementary to middle school students. I have prepared students for...

Education

Stony Brook University

Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics

Katie

Certified Tutor

Katie

Master of Arts, History
Katie's other Tutor Subjects
AP U.S. Government & Politics
AP United States History
AP US History
College English

I am a graduate of Queens College and Stony Brook University. I received my Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in history with a focus on American history after World War II. I wrote my Master of Arts thesis on equal rights which I am incredibly passionate about. While I have experiencing tutoring ...

Education

Queens Colege

Master of Arts, History

Stony Brook University

Bachelor in Arts, History

Laura

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Laura

Bachelor of Science, Applied Math and Statistics
Laura's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic
Calculus

I am a fully certified NYS Math Teacher who majored in Mathematics and then completed my Master's Degree in Education at Stony Brook. I have more than ten years of teaching experience with students at all levels of learning. I absolutely love to teach! I find it vital to form a bond with my students...

Education

Stony Brook University

Bachelor of Science, Applied Math and Statistics

Stony Brook University - Master of Arts, 7

12 Mathematics Education State Certified Teacher

Kunal

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Kunal

Current Undergrad Student, Chemistry
Kunal's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

As a devotee of educational importance, I cannot be more determined and excited to see new faces and spread the knowledge that has been bestowed upon me. I am a Syosset High School graduate, a part of the Stony Brook University Class of 2020, and a future part of the Stony Brook Medicine Class of 20...

Education

Stony Brook University

Current Undergrad Student, Chemistry

Test Scores
SAT
1500
ACT
35

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Stony Brook University alumni tutors excel across the university's strongest programs, including STEM fields like physics, chemistry, mathematics, and engineering, as well as life sciences and computer science. Many also specialize in business, economics, and humanities subjects. Because these tutors have completed advanced coursework in their areas of expertise, they can explain complex concepts clearly and help students master material at the depth required for Stony Brook's curriculum.

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