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Talha

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Talha

BS
Talha's other Tutor Subjects
ACT
SAT
SAT Math
ACT Math

My mission is to use my educational backing to give eager students the opportunity to acquire the assistance they need in achieving their academic goals. Being a strong student myself, I understand the dedication and effort required to excel in school and therefore I would be able to instill notewor...

Education

Stony Brook University

BS

Eva

Certified Tutor

Eva

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Eva's other Tutor Subjects
American Literature
College Level American Literature
English
High School English

Hello, and welcome to my profile!I am Eva Albanese, and I am a recent Spring '19 SUNY Stony Brook University (SBU) graduate - my cumulative GPA was 3.63, and I graduated with the honor of Cum Laude. As a student at SBU, I majored in Psychology - 3.43 was my major GPA - and minored in English - 3.80 ...

Education

Stony Brook University

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Test Scores
GRE
311
Miguel

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Miguel

Master of Arts, Physics
Miguel's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade Algebra
Elementary School Math
Linear Equations
Linear Systems

Do you "hate" math? I want to help! Together, we will pinpoint your weaknesses in whatever you are taking---algebra, calculus, geometry, even basic arithmetic! We will practice to boost your performance like you never thought possible! Most importantly, we will work on time management so that you ca...

Education

Stony Brook University

Master of Arts, Physics

California State University-Bakersfield

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics

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

Rachel

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Rachel

Masters, English and Creative Writing
Rachel's other Tutor Subjects
10th-12th Grade Reading
10th-12th Grade Writing
ACCUPLACER Prep
ACCUPLACER Arithmetic

My name is Rachel! I am a college English professor at Suffolk County Community College , and have been tutoring students of all ages in English, math, and history for ten years. I experience joy every time I can help a struggling student understand, or even enjoy a subject. I am very experienced in...

Education

Hofstra University

Masters, English and Creative Writing

Stony Brook University

Bachelors, English

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

Meagan

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Meagan

PHD, Integrative Neuroscience
Meagan's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I graduated from Farmingdale State College in 2015 with a B.S. in Applied Psychology. I also earned my Masters degree in Psychology from Stony Brook University.I started tutoring on my own approximately seven years ago. I have tutored over 600 hours and I received an abundance of positive feedback f...

Education

Stony Brook University

PHD, Integrative Neuroscience

Farmingdale State College

Bachelors, Applied Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1500
ACT
34
GRE
325
Kobe

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Kobe

Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General
Kobe's other Tutor Subjects
AP Chemistry
Biochemistry
Calculus
Chemistry

As a 4th year undergraduate student at Stony Brook University, I understand how difficult school can be. I have gone through my share of trail and error in how to study. I also understand that not every method of studying works for everyone and some subjects require different methods of studying. Bu...

Education

Stony Brook University

Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General

Ronald

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Ronald

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Ronald's other Tutor Subjects
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
College Biology

I am currently a graduate student working toward a Masters degree in Biochemistry. I received my Bachelor of Science degree from Stony Brook University with Magna Cum Laude distinction in Biochemistry. I enjoy helping other students understand the concepts necessary to succeed in some of the most di...

Education

Stony Brook University

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

David

Certified Tutor

16+ years

David

Bachelor in Arts, Music
David's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Anatomy
Anatomy & Physiology

In June 2010, I graduated from the Gallatin School of Individualized Study and NYU where I studied Jazz Guitar Performance and Creative Writing. Shortly after graduating, I began working as an ophthalmic technician at a private ophthalmology practice in Brooklyn and decided I wanted to pursue medici...

Education

New York University

Bachelor in Arts, Music

Stony Brook University

Doctor of Medicine, Medicine

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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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