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Bachelors, Natural Science and Mathematics
Masters, Molecular and Cellular Biology

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Bachelors, Multidisciplinary Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 780

Weibin: Chicago Ridge tutor
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I am a Sophomore college student currently studying Mechanical Engineering at Stony Brook University. I strongly encourage and aims to motivate high school students to become leaders in their careers as engineers, expand the idea of engineering as a means of improving the quality of life, and increase the diversity of the engineering profession.
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Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Math: 770

Rohan: Chicago Ridge tutor
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...during my undergraduate time. Also, I truly believe that teaching others helps me learn the material at a higher level. As a future doctor, it is very important to be able to teach people things. You want to be able to express yourself to other students and patients and talk to them in a vernacular...
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Bachelors, Psychology BS

Jennifer: Chicago Ridge tutor
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Bachelors, Psychology
Current Grad Student, Social Work

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I, Dylan Trott, am a hardworking Mechanical Engineering student at Stony Brook University that understands the importance of helping others. I believe in uplifting my fellow students and offering my knowledge to any and all students who need it which is why I believe varsity tutoring is a perfect fit for me.... Getting to know them first, and then asking them about their strengths and weaknesses. Afterward, I begin with the strengths by making sure they...
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Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering

Nick: Chicago Ridge tutor
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...student perform for a test or even whole course. That's only goal one. I aim for a tutoring environment which generates discussion, and proposes solutions, in which students think critically about the content at hand, ask their own questions, and exercise ways to find their own answers. Learning in this manner allows students to better...
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Bachelors, History and Political Science
LSAT: 170

Coleen: Chicago Ridge tutor
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...earned my Bachelor's degree in English from NYU, and I went on to complete a Ph. D in English at Stony Brook University. I am extremely passionate about my subject. I love interacting with my students, and helping them to feel more confident in their reading and writing skills. I have been helping students to...
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Bachelors, English
PHD, English

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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. ... I want students to not only be able to answer questions but to apply what they have learned to real world experiences. Being able to connect the classroom to the world is what I aim for.
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Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
Masters, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Math: 720
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 153

Zachary: Chicago Ridge tutor
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...lack of intimacy between teachers and their pupils. Instead of teaching students en masse, a more optimal approach is to make each lesson fit for the particular student. I have carried out this philosophy while tutoring in the past and I intend to continue doing so in the present and in the future.... The exact approach to responding to difficulty learning varies based on the exact course material with which they are having trouble. Personally, I...
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Current Undergrad, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 34
ACT Science: 34

Tiffany: Chicago Ridge tutor
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...most passionate about English, literature, and business consultancy. Im here to help in any stage of the writing process from brainstorming to editing a final paper. Im available for personal statements, literature analysis, resume writing, and creative writing. Im also versed in business writing from business plans to marketing strategy and elevator pitches. I believe...
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Bachelors, Business Management Operations & International Business

Frank: Chicago Ridge tutor
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...human specimens. I aspire to produce work that will outlive me and live by the statement of Ben Franklin, "Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing." Trained in science, I objectify uncertainty from a logical perspective. My artistic side allows me to reveal answers to scientific questions from an imaginative angle. With...
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Bachelors, Neuroscience
PHD, Medical Doctor

Sebastian: Chicago Ridge tutor
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...proper interpretation of students questions. Taking the time to understand the students area of difficulty and approaching it in the manner the student feels comfortable works very well in allowing students to see why their particular way of thinking may not be correct, rather than telling them what the right method or answer is. I...
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Associate in Science, Mechanical Engineering
Master of Mechnaical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Anne: Chicago Ridge tutor
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...I graduated summa cum laude in 2011. I'm currently a PhD Candidate and Instructor in the English Department at Stony Brook University. Over the past eight years, I've worked with a wide range of students, ages elementary through college as both a tutor and classroom instructor. I teach college literature classes during the year and...
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Bachelors, English
PHD, English
GRE Verbal: 169
GRE Verbal: 169
GRE Quantitative: 154

Chris: Chicago Ridge tutor
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...other students to achieve their goals in mathematics and computer science. I have many years of experience in math, and in High school I achieved a 5 on my AP Calculus exam. Personally, I enjoy creating projects with arduino/raspberry pi and I'm up to date in the tech world. I also enjoy reading and gaming...
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Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering, General

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...imparting wisdom onto others. My teaching approach is based on creating connections with my students and multiple intelligence theory. I believe that people learn better when they feel like they really have a support system. My students are always fond of me and many of them have contacted me well after our tutoring was done....
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Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General

Eldon: Chicago Ridge tutor
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I am a Senior majoring in Chemical Engineering at Stony Brook University and am interested in potentially pursuing a career in academics.
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Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering
ACT Math: 36
ACT Reading: 33
ACT Science: 36

Thomas: Chicago Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor
...college, I went back to informally tutoring some of my friends in classes that we were taking together or that I had already taken. Some of these classes included general chemistry and some organic chemistry, as well as calculus and statics and dynamics in biological systems. At my university, I am getting back into formal...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 32
ACT Science: 31

Mary Ellen: Chicago Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor
...to the novel. Something in me ignited that day. As a teacher, I honor my inner voice by helping students of all ages find themselves through language. I've done just about any job you could imagine from waitressing to investigating credit card fraud. Mostly, I've written and have been fortunate to earn money from my...
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Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Fine Arts, English

Michael: Chicago Ridge tutor
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...educational background stems from Stony Brook University, where I obtained a bachelor's of science in biochemistry. My highest qualification for this position comes from the fact that I have spent a year as an undergraduate peer tutor for courses such as biochemistry I, molecular & cellular biology, and organ & cell physiology. I have also...
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Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
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