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Susan

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Susan

Masters, Physiology
Susan's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
High School Biology
Nutrition
Science

I have a Bachelor's of Science degree as well as a Master's of Science degree in Applied Physiology. My educational experiences included numerous classes in biology, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, and general sciences. While I was working towards my degrees I had a Teaching Assistantship, which ...

Education

University at Buffalo

Masters, Physiology

SUNY College at Cortland

Bachelors, Exercise Physiology

James

Certified Tutor

5+ years

James

Current Undergrad Student, Chemistry
James's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Calculus AB
AP Chemistry
AP English Language and Composition

I am currently a senior at SUNY University at Buffalo. I am working towards a bachelor's degree in chemistry and a master's degree in education, and I hope to become a high school chemistry teacher in the future. Though I am most passionate about chemistry, I also tutor English literature/language, ...

Education

University at Buffalo

Current Undergrad Student, Chemistry

Test Scores
SAT
1450
Bianca

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Bianca

Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
Bianca's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
Algebra
ASVAB Prep
Elementary School Math

I am going into my third year as Biology student at the University at Buffalo. Once I graduate I intend on pursuing a career in teaching. I enjoy working with kids and would love to have the opportunity to help someone improve on a subject they may be struggling in.

Education

University at Buffalo

Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences

Emily

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Emily

Bachelor in Arts, Biological Sciences, Anthropology
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
9th-12th Grade Reading
9th-12th Grade Writing
Adult Literacy
Advanced Placement Prep

I am an Honor's College graduate of the University at Buffalo where I received a dual Bachelor's of Arts degree in Biological Sciences and Anthropology. During undergraduate studies, I worked as a tutor for the university's athletics department. I tutored 10-15 students twice a week in subjects vary...

Education

University at Buffalo

Bachelor in Arts, Biological Sciences, Anthropology

Daniel

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Daniel

Bachelor in Arts, Asian Studies
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Mandarin
Languages
Mandarin Chinese
Mandarin Chinese 1

I first became interested in Chinese language, history, and culture when I watched Once Upon a Time in China starring Jet Li in high school. Although now I realize that the movie was in Cantonese, back then I was fascinated by the country and decided to start learning Mandarin in college.I have been...

Education

University at Buffalo

Bachelor in Arts, Asian Studies

Johns Hopkins University-Nanjing University Center

Certificate, Chinese Studies

Felipe

Certified Tutor

Felipe

PHD, Hispanic Languages and Literatures
Felipe's other Tutor Subjects
AP Spanish Language & Culture
AP Spanish Literature and Culture
Conversational Spanish
Languages

I graduated from Binghamton State University in 2010 with a B.S. in Biology and a B.A. in Spanish. After completing my undergraduate studies, I moved back closer to home and continued on with Romance Languages and Literature Studies in graduate school. In 2012, I received my M.A. Degree from St. Joh...

Education

University at Buffalo

PHD, Hispanic Languages and Literatures

SUNY at Binghamton

Bachelors, Spanish/Biology

William

Certified Tutor

6+ years

William

Doctor of Philosophy, Biochemistry
William's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
Cell Biology
College Biology
Molecular Biology

Dear Prospective students: I have earned two BA degrees in Biology (Environmental & Organismal) as well as BA in Cell & Molecular Biology. In addition I have earned an M.S. In Cancer Biology (emphasis in Biochemistry); and 4 PERMANENT Secondary Teaching Certifications (Biology, Mathematics, Chemistr...

Education

University at Buffalo

Master of Science, Biochemistry

SUNY College at Buffalo

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

University at Buffalo

Doctor of Philosophy, Biochemistry

Hosam Yousef

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Hosam Yousef

Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
Hosam's other Tutor Subjects
Aerospace Engineering
Calculus
College Math
College Physics

I am a dedicated educator who finds immense joy in guiding students toward academic success and fostering their growth. With a passion for teaching and a strong background in aerospace engineering, I am committed to empowering students to excel in their studies and reach their full potential.Through...

Education

University at Buffalo

Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering

Todd

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Todd

PhD
Todd's other Tutor Subjects
REGENTS
Thermodynamics
College Chemistry
Organic Chemistry

I am a former Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Johnson C. Smith University. I have over thirty years experience teaching General Chemistry, Analytical (qualitative, quantitative and instrumentation), and Physical Chemistry (thermodynamics and quantum .) Expertise in nanochemistry and surface chem...

Education

University at Buffalo

PhD

Alfred University

PhD

Brandon

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Brandon

AM
Brandon's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Science
AP Biology
High School Writing
Elementary School

Hello! I am a current first year medical student at the Jacobs School of Medicine at the University at Buffalo. I have taught individuals from ages 5 to adult and have experience with one-on-one, small group, and classroom-style pedagogies. I look forward to helping you or your child learn!

Education

University at Buffalo

AM

University of Rochester

AM

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