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Certified Tutor
4+ years
Patrick
I have four years of full-time classroom teaching experience, but many more as a tutor. I started tutoring when I was in the sixth grade, and I now work with students from grades six through college. I also teach SAT and ACT preparation courses. While my favorite subject to teach is Social Studies, ...
Stony Brook University
Master of Arts, Liberal Studies
SUNY University at Buffalo
Bachelor in Arts, History

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Christopher
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...
Stony Brook University
Bachelor in Arts, English
Seton Hall Law
Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Frank
While obtaining my first doctorate, I filled the role of senior prosector in the anatomy lab, a task typically reserved for elite anatomists, which created a powerful self-realization and redirected my life's objective. My purpose gradually presented itself while investing copious amounts of hours i...
AUC School of Medicine
PHD, Medical Doctor
Stony Brook University
Bachelors, Neuroscience

Certified Tutor
Neehad
Tutoring, in my opinion, is a collaborative process between student and tutor that aims to not only relay information but also helps in building free-flowing and independent learning skills in the student. In my eight years or so of tutoring, I have seen that even a tutor can grow with the student i...
Stony Brook University
Building Engineer, Mechanical Engineering

Certified Tutor
Thomas
I first started tutoring others while in high school. I casually tutored some of my friends and peers who needed help in mutual classes, such as AP Calculus, AP Stats, and AP Physics. I became more involved with formal tutoring as a member of National Honor Society. I was active in tutoring both pee...
Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Elisha
I am a recent graduate from Stony Brook University and have received my Bachelors of Science degree in Biology. Over my undergraduate career I have tutored many different students ranging from grades 4-12 as well as several college classes. I have always loved being able to work with a student or co...
Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Certified Tutor
15+ years
Aqeel
I have been tutoring students since high school. It is an aspect of my life that I find very rewarding. To be able to take someone with an attitude of the topic being too hard to being confident enough to approach any challenge. I love showing how a deeper understanding can translate to being able t...
Stony Brook University
Master of Science, Physiology and Biophysics
Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Science, Biochemsitry

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Alexander
I am biologist passionate about teaching and making peoples lives easier.
Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
New York University
Current Grad Student, Biology, General

Certified Tutor
8+ years
I earned my PhD in physics (New York University) and work in nanotechnology research and development. I worked as a teaching assistant throughout my graduate school years (which there were seven of!), also taking on a number of private tutoring students during that time. My teaching experience has b...
New York University
PHD, Physics
Stony Brook University
Bachelors, Physics

Certified Tutor
Umit
I am a graduate of Binghamton University and Stony Brook University. I earned a B.S degree in Computer Science and M.S. degree in Business. As a personal tutor, my primary goal is to help my students discover a hidden sweetness in the so called bitterness of education, in the hope that one day that ...
Stony Brook University
Masters in Business Administration, Management
SUNY at Binghamton
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
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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.
Your first session is designed to establish rapport and assess your current understanding. The tutor will discuss your academic goals, review any specific coursework or assignments you're working on, and identify areas where you need the most support. This foundation allows them to create a personalized learning plan that aligns with your needs and leverages their knowledge of Stony Brook's academic environment.
Alumni tutors understand the exam formats and question styles used in Stony Brook courses because they've taken similar tests themselves. They can help you review material strategically, practice with realistic problems, and develop test-taking strategies tailored to your professors' expectations. Their knowledge of what to focus on—and what professors typically emphasize—gives you a significant advantage in preparation.
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