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Benedette

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Benedette

Doctorate (PhD)
Benedette's other Tutor Subjects
AP Chemistry
Chemistry 2
IB Chemistry
Grade 12 Chemistry

My teaching experiences have been defined by a commitment to engaging students in critical thinking, problem solving and a lasting desire for learning. Teaching is the ability to demonstrate a new skill to another person. Both the teacher and students grow in knowledge. Teaching can be joyful, enric...

Education

Stony Brook University

Doctorate (PhD)

Timothy

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Timothy

Bachelor of Science, Physics
Timothy's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB

I'm a physics student at Stony Brook University with interests in mathematics, baroque music, and music theory.

Education

Stony Brook University

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Test Scores
ACT
32
Thomas

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Thomas

Bachelor in Arts, English
Thomas's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Graduate Test Prep
GRE Verbal
REGENTS Prep

I graduated Cum Laude with departmental honors from Stony Brook University, and with Merit from the Master of Letters program in Creative Writing from the University of Glasgow. In New York City, I still find that some are most impressed by my diploma from Stuyvesant High School.Recently, I tutored ...

Education

Stony Brook University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Kathryn

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Kathryn

Masters, History
Kathryn's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Level American History
College World History
English

Hi! I'm happy to help with anything you need related to History, English/Literature, Religious Studies, Social Studies, Essay Writing and Editing, Study Skills and Homework Help. I earned by B.A. from Hofstra University, and I'm a Distinguished Graduate from their Honors College. I earned two Master...

Education

Stony Brook University

Masters, History

Hofstra University

Bachelors, History

Kaytarzyna

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Kaytarzyna

Current Grad Student, Chemistry
Kaytarzyna's other Tutor Subjects
Chemistry
Graduate Level Chemistry
High School Chemistry
Organic Chemistry

I received my Master's Degree in Chemistry from University College London and Harvard University. I am currently pursuing studies towards a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry at Stony Brook University. I have experience teaching undergraduate and graduate level classes including General Chemistry, Organic Ch...

Education

University College London

Bachelor of Chemistry, Chemistry

Stony Brook University

Current Grad Student, Chemistry

David

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

Donald

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Donald

Masters, TESOL (Teaching English as a Second or Other Language) State Certified Teacher
Donald's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
Calculus

I earned my bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, then worked in the computer database software industry as a pre-sales engineer, consultant, trainer, and quality assurance engineer. Consulting in several industries gave me broad exposure to real-world problems and a work ethic that may serve a...

Education

Stony Brook University

Masters, TESOL (Teaching English as a Second or Other Language) State Certified Teacher

Cornell University

Bachelors, Chemical Engineering

Test Scores
GRE
335
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

Umair

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Umair

Current Undergrad Student, Applied Mathematics
Umair's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Calculus
Calculus 2

I am a senior at Stony Brook University majoring in Applied Mathematics and Statistics along with a Pre-Med Track. I have tutored people in the range of 13-23 years old. I have tutored Calculus for my school's learning center. I love working with people, as I believe it is a learning for me as well....

Education

Stony Brook University

Current Undergrad Student, Applied Mathematics

James

Certified Tutor

6+ years

James

Bachelor in Arts, English
James's other Tutor Subjects
Admissions
College Application Essays
College English
College Level American Literature

Long ago in the land of Stony Brook, one man's quest to find out what makes a good story began. For 8 semesters he studied why the pen is mightier than the sword. Between classes and trying to unwind from the day's deep discussions of literature, video games provided a sweet escape from the mentally...

Education

Stony Brook University

Bachelor in Arts, English

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