Richard
Certified Tutor
...the student have an "Aha!" moment, when a previously misunderstood concept suddenly makes sense. Such moments give students a real sense of confidence in themselves and agency in their learning, as their hard work has paid off. Because of this, when teaching I aim to get my students to come to conclusions themselves, instead of...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 730
Maggie
Certified Tutor
...where I majored in Environmental Engineering. Because of my acedemic background, my tutoring strenghs are in math and science. I began tutoring in high school as president of the Math Honors Society and a member of the science honors society. In college, I continued to teach peers through Cornell Outdoor Education. I believe any student...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 750
Daniel
Certified Tutor
...of life." I am an experienced tutor in a variety of subjects, ranging from the elementary to the college and medical school levels. I am a graduate of Cornell University with a wide range of educational experiences. By combining this knowledge with hard work, I motivate and empower students to learn. I can work with...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History and Biology
Doctor of Medicine, Medicine
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
Kevin
Certified Tutor
...specifically, SAT Math, SAT II Math level 1 and 2, and AMC 12. It goes without saying that in order to excel in these exams, the student must possess a solid foundation in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus. But first and foremost, it is important that each student identifies the reason that he or she...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 800
SAT Writing: 700
Anni
Certified Tutor
...Aristotle During my free time, I love to bake and cook. But if you're going to eat as many sweets as me, you better work it off! Luckily, I love a good work out and dancing as well. I've done hiphop since high school and throughout college. Recently, I have picked up latin dancing and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences; Nutritional Sciences; Cognitive Sciences
Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 740
Ian
Certified Tutor
...I majored in Biometry and Statistics. I am interested in helping students to succeed in their course work by sharing my passion for learning, and by helping students develop their critical thinking skills. I am particularly well suited to assist students with math and physics, subjects which I believe are fundamental in the process of...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biometry, Statistics
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34
SAT Math: 740
Joseph
Certified Tutor
...at Teachers College, Columbia University, I had the pleasure of tutoring students from my very own high school on Long Island and neighboring schools in town. After having received an MA in English education, I have relocated to Manhattan and I am eager to continue helping students achieve their academic goals. In particular, I specialize...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
Master of Arts, English Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Writing: 760
Frankie
Certified Tutor
...earned degrees in both Math and Physics from Cornell University. Prior to joining 51Թ, I worked as both a Math Course Assistant and as an SAT Math Tutor. In addition to working with students, I'm also currently conducting Applied Math Research for the National Science Foundation at Pennsylvania State University. During my years of...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics & Physics
SAT Math: 800
Gita
Certified Tutor
...at the Lincoln Park Zoo, studying the behavior of chimpanzees and gorillas. I frequently interacted with zoo guests as I collected my data and enjoyed teaching them about ape behavior, care, and conservation. Most recently, I took on students in my hometown of West Windsor, NJ as I prepared my Master's thesis for publication in...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Master of Arts, Psychology
Erin
Certified Tutor
...in Ithaca, New York, with a degree in Mathematics. I also have minors in Education and Music. After graduation, I moved right to DC to begin working on my Masters in Education at American University. I plan to teach secondary Math in DC beginning with the 2014 - 2015 school year. I have been tutoring...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 750
Alexis
Certified Tutor
...at St. Johns University, working towards obtaining a Psy.D. in School Psychology. I graduated from Cornell University, where I studied Child Development. I absolutely love working with students of all ages. I have the most experience working with preschoolers with autism, but have also worked with adolescents with various behavioral difficulties. For the last few...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Human Development
PHD, School Psychology
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 165
Benny
Certified Tutor
...results they desire. The first part of that journey is to determine what learning style the student is in order to fully maximize their learning potential. Along with proper review at timed intervals using various resources, my students and clients have been able to achieve long-term memory retention and improved problem solving skills. I will...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 750
SAT Writing: 700
Ken
Certified Tutor
...physical science courses or mathematics? I can show you how to solve problems in ways that will increase your understanding AND will increase your ability to complete them successfully for homework and tests. I am certified to teach physics at the high school level. I taught high school physics for 17 years before going on...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Physics
Master of Science, Secondary Science Education
State Certified Teacher
SAT Math: 740
Michael
Certified Tutor
...not the entire class's strengths and weaknesses. I also seek to be personally approachable to students because when there is a divide between tutor and tutoree, I do not believe that the student learns as much as they potentially can. I see the tutoring relationship as a two-way avenue in which both parties learn valuable,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Human Development
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Brett
Certified Tutor
...variety of hobbies, personal interests, and experiences in the world, I have much to draw upon. As a small sampler, I enjoy and engage in sports such as tennis and swimming; have multiple hobbies such as chess, and coin & stamp collecting; and I have traveled many parts of the United States and held a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Master of Science, Biology, General
Joseph
Certified Tutor
...graduate students. I am passionate about science and enjoy tutoring all aspects of Biology along with Chemistry. I know the value of critical thinking, writing, and communication that is needed to be successful in school and beyond. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, gardening, SCUBA diving, reading Sci-Fi and fantasy books, and spending time...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Marine Biology
Doctor of Philosophy, Toxicology
Christopher
Certified Tutor
...tutoring, in part because it's sort of the only way I really learn: I don't really understand a topic until I can teach it to someone else. Because of that, when I was in school I would regularly be tutoring other students. I also spent hours and hours tutoring others over the Internet. For me...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Applied and Engineering Physics
Master of Science, Applied Physics
Samantha
Certified Tutor
...in Chemistry & Chemical Biology with a focus on food science. After graduation I decided to take a gap year before applying for a graduate degree program and worked for six months at a winery internship in California. Over my high school and college years I tutored high school students in a variety of math...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 720
Adam
Certified Tutor
...a B.S. in Natural Resources. Upon graduating, I joined Teach For America as a middle school science teacher working in a public school in the Bronx, New York. I taught sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth grade Math and Science for six years before enrolling in a Post-Baccalaureate program for health sciences professions at Rutgers University....
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Natural Resources
Master of Science, Education
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 710
Anita
Certified Tutor
...my life. In college, I tutored extensively in fundamental engineering courses, and conducted workshops to further strengthen my students' understanding of the material. Standardized testing is one of my strong suits, and I enjoy helping students advance in their performance in Critical Reading, Math, and Writing. I believe a strong foundation in education is vital...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 710
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