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Brittany

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Brittany

Masters, Literacy Birth- Grade 12
Brittany's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
AP English Literature and Composition

I have recently completed my final semester at Adelphi University, and I have received my Master's Degree in Literacy from Birth-Grade 12. Prior to attending Adelphi, I completed my Bachelor's Degree at Stony Brook University; graduating with a double major in English (Education) and Philosophy, and...

Education

Adelphi University

Masters, Literacy Birth- Grade 12

Stony Brook University

Bachelors, English, Education, and Philosophy

Marisa

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Marisa

Bachelor's
Marisa's other Tutor Subjects
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
College English
College Essays

I am currently completing my fourth year of the B.A. / M.A. Combined Program in English and the Teacher Preparation Program at Stony Brook University. With a strong background in literature, composition, and teaching methods, I believe that I am prepared for the dynamic and exciting challenges of tu...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Sharron

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sharron

Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Sharron's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER ESL
ACCUPLACER ESL - Listening
ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills
ACCUPLACER ESL - Sentence Meaning

I am excited to work with you! I have my Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and my Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), also known as English as a Second Language (ESL). I study education primarily focusing on English acquisition and my TESOL certification allows m...

Education

Stony Brook University

Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

Stony Brook University

Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics

Andrew

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Andrew

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Applied Math
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
AP Calculus AB

I am a graduate of the honors college of the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where I received Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics. My previous experiences include tutoring 7th grade math and serving as a teaching assistant at Stony Brook. I have also ...

Education

Stony Brook University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Applied Math

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Arlene

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Arlene

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Arlene's other Tutor Subjects
Art
Elementary School
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

I have my masters in Occupational Therapy and graduated from NYU. I also have my Bachelors of Art in Psychology and graduated from Stony Brook University. I have been working with students with special needs for 9 years. I primarily work with fine motor skills including handwriting and formation of ...

Education

Stony Brook University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Nancy

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Nancy

Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology
Nancy's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing

I am currently a recent M.S. graduate in Speech-Language Pathology. My clinical experiences with various populations, both children and adults, have taught me the importance of creativity and personalizing session. I am dedicated to motivate each student to reach his/her personal goals, and adapt to...

Education

New York University

Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology

CUNY Queens College

Bachelor in Arts, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Stony Brook University

Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics

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

Tomasz

Certified Tutor

Tomasz

Current Undergrad, Chemical Engineering
Tomasz's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Calculus
College Algebra

My first experience with tutoring occurred while helping my family members in multiple math subjects. I then tutored algebra, geometry and physics at my local high school. My love for math and science, specifically chemistry, are driving me to become a chemical engineer. I hope that by showing young...

Education

Stony Brook University

Current Undergrad, Chemical Engineering

Mahdi

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Mahdi

Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Mahdi's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC

I am currently a freshman at Stony Brook University studying Electrical Engineering and Physics. I began tutoring privately in my junior year of high school and continued in my senior year, while also joining a tutoring center called Best-Score Learning that promoted group-tutoring. I find joy in tu...

Education

Stony Brook University

Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1470
Misbah

Certified Tutor

Misbah

Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Misbah's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
AP Calculus AB

I am an economics major with a strong interest in Macroeconomics. I love to explore different economic journals to get a head start on my academic career. I enjoy teaching other students because it helps them succeed in their studies. It also helps me learn things that I may not have come across bef...

Education

Stony Brook University

Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1500

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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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Yes. Tutors who graduated from Stony Brook have taken many of the same courses you're taking and understand the major requirements for different programs. They can help you prepare for challenging courses, explain difficult concepts from your lectures, and guide you through major projects and exams. Their direct experience with Stony Brook's curriculum makes them particularly effective at helping you succeed in your specific major.

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