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Cornell Graduate Specialized in Math and Bio
Serena S.

588 hours tutoring

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About Serena


Bio

Hi, my name is Serena! I graduated magna cum laude from Cornell University in 2021 with a degree in biological engineering, and minors in biology, biomedical engineering, and business. I am currently in my third year of dental school at the University of Buffalo. My passion for teaching developed while at Cornell, after I was hired to teach a calculus support class for my peers. I have been tutoring ever since and love helping students finally understand topics they used to find tricky.

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Hi, my name is Serena! I graduated magna cum laude from Cornell University in 2021 with a degree in biological engineering, and minors in biology, biomedical engineering, and business. I am currently in my third year of dental school at the University of Buffalo. My passion for teaching developed while at Cornell, after I was hired to teach a calculus support class for my peers. I have been tutoring ever since and love helping students finally understand topics they used to find tricky.

I specialize in math and science, specifically algebra, biology, elementary math, and calculus. I teach at the high school, AP, and college level for all these subjects. I teach students over the summer to give them a good start in the fall, as well as during the school year. I am very flexible with times and rescheduling.

As a bioengineering major in college, I have always had a knack for numbers and loved the problem solving nature of math and physics. I like to approach teaching math of any level like a puzzle, teaching my students all the rules needed to unlock the answer. This helps students strengthen their foundational math skills so they are able to excel in future math classes, as well as be able to tackle complex exam questions.

As a current dental student, I have taken countless biology and chemistry classes and regularly tutor in both these subjects. I have a specific passion for AP and high school biology, and love helping students understand biological processes and connecting them to the world around us.

Please reach out if you have any questions about my skillset or to schedule a lesson!


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Cornell University
Biological Engineering
University at Buffalo
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College Counseling

College Counseling

I went to Cornell University and was also accepted into a few other elite schools. I have experience brainstorming for and editing college essays. I can also help you figure out what you should look for in a college and how to come up with a good list of schools to apply to!
Dentistry

Dentistry

I am a second year dental student at the University at Buffalo and have completed classes such as Oral Sciences, Dental Anatomy, and Introduction to Practical Dentistry. I would love to help you study for the DAT or your dental hygiene/assisting school exams!
ACT Math
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Biology
Calculus
Chemistry
Elementary Math
Elementary Science
Geography
Physics
Prealgebra
Probability
Proofreading
SAT Math
Trigonometry
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Amazing Algebra 2/Trig Tutor!

Serena has been tutoring my daughter since the start of this new school year, and she has been, by far, the best tutor we've found. She's extremely patient and goes above and beyond in sharing notes and suggested practice problems to reinforce their lessons. My daughter started the school year feeling anxious about this subject, and since working with Serena, she has grown a lot more confident. Serena works at a reasonable pace and is great at explaining hard-to-understand concepts. I also greatly appreciate her flexibility. Despite the time difference, she has made herself available late in the evenings if my daughter needs an extra session before her exams. We are so appreciative of Serena and her expertise and support as our daughter's math tutor.

Christina, 59 lessons with Serena

Serena Made Science Click—And the Grades Followed

Serena has been an absolute game-changer for my high school son. Over the past two years, her exceptional tutoring helped him earn straight As in both AP Biology and Chemistry—no small feat. Beyond the grades, she’s boosted his confidence, deepened his understanding, and made science something he genuinely enjoys. Her passion for teaching and unwavering support have been nothing short of incredible. We’re beyond grateful and recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a truly outstanding tutor.

Missy, 113 lessons with Serena

A kind hearted game changer!

Think what you may about remote tutoring or a risk of dynamic teaching, but Serena broke all molds. Serena is on the east coast and we are on the west coast. My daughter felt learning through listening, kindness through good challenging problem solving, and identifying gaps without making her feel small. Serena, thank you so much for elevating her aptitude. Should anyone be hesitant, reach out to me directly for more positive feedback. Happy to include more true hearted experiences my daughter had with Serena. Thank you!

John, 7 lessons with Serena

Serena is the BEST!

Serena helped me get a lot of work done in the time that we had. She’s REALLY good at explaining concepts that I find challenging. She helped me understand how to do the work. Now I’m starting to actually feel confident in Calculus (a course I’ve been stressed about for a long time).

Alissa , 5 lessons with Serena

helping ap bio

She is available last minute for my daughter’s ap bio. She is knowledgeable and patient. She even emailed to follow up the unsolved questions. Thank you 🙏 .

sarah, 3 lessons with Serena

Great tutor!

Great tutor! Thoroughly explained complex topics into simple bite-sized pieces to help me understand more easily! Great at explaining and really cares about making lessons understandable 😃😃

Vanessa, 16 lessons with Serena

Great tutor!

Great tutor! Thoroughly explained complex topics into simple bite-sized pieces to help me understand more easily! Great at explaining and really cares about making lessons understandable 😃😃

Vanessa, 16 lessons with Serena
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