...I was also an active participant in math competitions, competing annually in the AMC and AIME and qualifying for the USAJMO in 10th grade. During college, I continued my interest in competition math by taking the Putnam exam and contributing to CMU’s very own CMIMC, a math competition for high schoolers. As a tutor my primary goal is to teach you how to learn math. (read more)
Hi, I'm Alexandra and I'm a student at Cornell. Throughout high school, I tutored in Math and Latin and fell in love with helping students. I found that explaining concepts simply and making learning genuinely enjoyable were important skills I developed to effectively help my students. (read more)
...Students can be overwhelmed because they have gaps in their understanding of previous material that block understanding of new material. It takes patience on the part of a teacher to understand where a student is, in his or her understanding, and to work with that student to move forward. I hav... (read more)
...I also have a Masters degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan. I currently live in the Ithaca, NY, area. As a tutor, I specialize in a variety of STEM and non-STEM subjects, including Calculus, German, Physics, Materials Science/Metallurgy, MATLAB, study skills/organization, proofreading, and resume/cover letter reviews. (read more)
...We will not only solve the specific questions that you have but also work on problems that I have gathered over the years that will give you the prep you need to ace your exams. In addition to my teaching experience, I have four years of research experience. At UCLA, I synthesized organometallic complexes that catalyzed the polymerization of biomolecules, rendering biodegradable bioplastics. (read more)