I obtained my BA degree from the Divinity School, Ankara University, Turkey, in 1995. Then I obtained my MA degree in Islamic philosophy from the same school in 1997. I have worked as a teacher of Arabic since 1995. (read more)
I am a recent graduate of Kenyon College (GPA 3.8) who has just started a PhD at UMass Amherst in the Polymer Science and Engineering department. I have previously tutored high school chemistry, college introductory chemistry and college organic chemistry as well as a few math courses. On average, with regular tutoring, my students with a C end their courses with an A. (read more)
...As a Mechanical Engineer, my thorough grasp of subjects like fluid mechanics and heat transfer equips me to effectively tutor Civil Engineering students, particularly in areas overlapping between the two disciplines. Understanding that these subjects form the cornerstone of many civil and mechan... (read more)
...On top of that, I've found that a cheery disposition and sense of humor can do a great deal to make the tutoring process as painless as possible. I have tutored students in five continents, mostly preparing them for the SAT and ACT. My SAT subject test specialities are Math I, Math II, and Physics. (read more)
...Throughout high school, I came to understand that I appreciated the most were not the ones I necessarily was the most interested in. Instead, the teachers made the difference between an enjoyable class and an unengaging class. I sometimes found the textbook definitions and explanations unsatisfactory so those instructors that were patient and fully explained concepts were my favorite ones. (read more)