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Aderinsola

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Aderinsola

Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Aderinsola's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Biology
College Application Essays
College Biology

Hi! I'm Aderinsola, (Sola for short) and I graduated with my Bachelors in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University and my Masters in Biophysics/Physiology from Stony Brook University. While I was in college, I realized that the best way to comprehend what is taught isn't always in a classroom, bu...

Education

Stony Brook University

Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor in Arts, Public Health

Luciane

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Luciane

Doctor of Philosophy, Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
Luciane's other Tutor Subjects
AP Psychology
CLEP Prep
CLEP Introductory Psychology
Clinical Psychology

Dear Parents:I understand your concerns about your child's education! I am a full-time homeschool mom of our three children in elementary school. Teaching our own children is both rewarding and challenging! I will work hard to motivate your child to develop an appreciation for learning, and to under...

Education

Saint Peters College

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Stony Brook University

Doctor of Philosophy, Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Robert

DO

Hello, prospective students! I have made a life of teaching and studying. Among the subjects to which I have given the most attention are philosophy and history, each of which I have also taught at a college level. My courses have always been writing-intensive, honing my skills at guiding students i...

Education

Stony Brook University

DO

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

DO

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Christopher

Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Christopher's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
ACT English
Admissions
Adult Literacy

Education has always been very important to me. Many subjects can be very difficult to learn and learning how to deal with the stress of that is something that I can understand. I believe in helping people not only in understanding the subject, but also learning study techniques, planning, organizat...

Education

Stony Brook University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Seton Hall Law

Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sahir

Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Sahir's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Biology
Biochemistry
Biology

Hello! My name is Sunny and I am an experienced tutor in the Life and Biomedical Sciences. I am from the Cleveland greater area and am very familiar with the community. I earned my undergrad degree in Biochemistry from Stony Brook University and progressed towards earning a few more graduate degrees...

Education

Rutgers University-Newark

Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences

Stony Brook University

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Tina

Master of Science, Childhood Education
Tina's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math
English

Recalling my educational experiences, I am mindful of the significant impact that teachersmake on the lives of young people. I realize that the skills and knowledge acquired will be used by young people throughout life. I am a NYSED Childhood Education Grades 1-6 certified teacher (with extensions i...

Education

Dowling College

Master of Science, Childhood Education

Stony Brook University

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Certified Tutor

David

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
David's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra 2
AP Biology
AP Physics 1
Biochemistry

I am a graduate of Stony Brook University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a focus on the sciences as I followed a pre-dental course track. Since graduation, I have applied to and been accepted to the Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine, which I will be attending st...

Education

Stony Brook University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Certified Tutor

Sunny

Masters, Biomedical Engineering
Sunny's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
Biomechanics

Hi, my name is Sunny Wong and I am a graduate student currently attending NYU 's Tandon School of Engineering. I have a background in chemistry, biology and mathematics.

Education

NYU Tandon School of Engineering

Masters, Biomedical Engineering

Stony Brook University

Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
GRE
317

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Alexander

Current Grad Student, Biology, General
Alexander's other Tutor Subjects
Cell Biology
Life Sciences
Middle School Science
Neuroscience

I am biologist passionate about teaching and making peoples lives easier.

Education

Stony Brook University

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

New York University

Current Grad Student, Biology, General

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

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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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