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Thomas

Certified Tutor

Thomas

Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
Thomas's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Science
Algebra
Algebra 2

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...

Education

Stony Brook University

Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1430
Kelly

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Kelly

Master of Arts Teaching, Teaching English, Secondary Ed.
Kelly's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
CST - California Standards Test

I am a caring, passionate, and innnovative English language arts and writing teacher who is ready to help children with any and all of their verbal, reading, grammar, or writing needs. I am a graduate of Providence College, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in English, taking many pre- and post-1...

Education

Stony Brook University

Master of Arts Teaching, Teaching English, Secondary Ed.

Providence College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
SAT
1470
Bevonna

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Bevonna

Master of Social Work, Social Work
Bevonna's other Tutor Subjects
English
LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
Middle School Reading
Middle School Reading Comprehension

I was born and raised in NYC but recently moved to Georgia. I am currently a Social worker licensed as a LMSW. I have a master's degree in social work from Stony Brook University and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Plattsburgh State. I have worked in the Human Services/Behavioral Sciences fie...

Education

Stony Brook University

Master of Social Work, Social Work

SUNY College at Plattsburgh

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Seung

Certified Tutor

Seung

Current Grad, M.Div.
Seung's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Science
Algebra
Algebra 2

Hard work pays off. Over the 5+ years tutoring, I have seen it happen with my students. I can help you perform your best on your math tests, whether it be the SAT or an exam in school.I graduated with a BA in philosophy, was on track to medical school, worked in a corporate setting, and am now a gra...

Education

Stony Brook University

Bachelors, Philosophy

Westminster Theological Seminary

Current Grad, M.Div.

Sunny

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
WeiBang

Certified Tutor

9+ years

WeiBang

Bachelor in Arts, Applied Mathematics
WeiBang's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Competition Math
Geometry
Math

I have many years of experience in competitive mathematics as I was the former co-captain of the NYC ARML math team. I have an unique approach with illustrating mathematics.

Education

Stony Brook University

Bachelor in Arts, Applied Mathematics

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

Daniel

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Daniel

Bachelor of Science, Clinical Psychology
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Science
AP Biology
AP Psychology
Biology

I am a sophomore at Stony Brook University on the pre- med track studying towards a major in Psychology. I love Biology, chemistry, and Psychology and am currently teaching my own chemistry course at Stony Brook University under the guidance of Dr. Troy Wolfskill, the head of the chemistry departmen...

Education

Stony Brook University

Bachelor of Science, Clinical Psychology

Test Scores
ACT
31
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
Michael

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Michael

Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Mathematics
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Applied Mathematics
Business
Calculus
College Math

I'm passionate about science and mathematics, and in particular its application to problems in business and science. Since completing my PhD in applied mathematics and statistics from Stony Brook University, I've been working as a data scientist / analyst in various industries such as marketing, law...

Education

Stony Brook University

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Stony Brook University

Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Mathematics

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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.

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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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