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Therrin

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Therrin

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Therrin's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

I am originally from Memphis, TN. I graduated my high school at the top of my class while taking AP and dual enrollment courses. I attended the University of Tennessee from 2015-2019 and received my Bachelor's of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I am currently a mentor to underprivileg...

Education

The University of Tennessee

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Bethel

Certified Tutor

Bethel

PHD, Law
Bethel's other Tutor Subjects
Constitutional Law
Contract Law
Criminal Law
Ethics

I am from the United Kingdom originally where I also read law/psychology earning a JD/LLB and a PhD. My family and I have been in the US for about 10 years.I love teaching. I come from a family of teachers and educators and got my first experience in a classroom full of gifted students with learning...

Education

University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

PHD, Law

University of Hertfrodshire, United Kingdom

Masters, Law

Sidney

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Sidney

Bachelor in Arts, High School Teaching
Sidney's other Tutor Subjects
American Literature
College Application Essays
Elementary School
Elementary School Math

Hi! I am a Senior in English Education at New York University. I love to teach and I look forward to working with you!

Education

New York University

Bachelor in Arts, High School Teaching

Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Jeffrey

Current Undergrad Student, Biology, General
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Physics 1

I am a second-year college student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I have previous tutoring experience and I have learned numerous skills and techniques that will help you grow as a student. Outside of school and studying, I enjoy playing sports, such as soccer, tennis, and baske...

Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Current Undergrad Student, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1440
ACT
33
Zoe

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Zoe

Current Undergrad Student, Mathematics
Zoe's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Calculus AB
Calculus
English

I have experience tutoring disadvantaged middle school students in algebra and pre-algebra. I also tutored my peers while we studied for various standardized tests. I attended Swarthmore College for my first semester of college, and after struggling academically for the first time, I decided that I ...

Education

Oglethorpe University

Current Undergrad Student, Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1540
ACT
33
Crystal

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Crystal

Bachelor of Science, Education
Crystal's other Tutor Subjects
Admissions
Adult ESL/ELL
Adult Literacy
British Literature

I graduated Magna cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in Education from Toccoa Falls College. I have been a teacher for the past 11 years. Currently, I teach middle/high school in a virtual setting. I am certified by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission to teach English, Middle Grades Langua...

Education

Toccoa Falls College

Bachelor of Science, Education

Riana

Certified Tutor

Riana

Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Riana's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Macroeconomics
College Algebra

As an undergrad at New York University, I am working towards my Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Since graduating from Brooklyn Technical High School, I have tutored high school students in algebra and trigonometry and helped prepare students for the SAT. I am also a Jumpstart Corps Member and spend a...

Education

New York University

Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Derrick

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Derrick

Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
Derrick's other Tutor Subjects
College Application Essays
English
Essay Editing
High School English

Proficient communication skills are indispensable in our lives as academics. Knowing how to relay one's ideas is the key to achieving success in the educational arena. I am here to help you improve your communication skills, as well as furthering along your ability to comprehend texts, in order for ...

Education

Rice University

Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government

Lauren

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Lauren

Masters in Business Administration, Marketing
Lauren's other Tutor Subjects
Accounting
Algebra
Basic Computer Literacy
Business

I will strive to meet you where you are, to be realistic and supportive, and to help you gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to achieve your goals.My first time tutoring was back in elementary school, as an accelerated math student, I had time in the mornings to tutor 3rd grade math. When I w...

Education

Purdue University-Main Campus

Masters in Business Administration, Marketing

Wright State University-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Lucy

Certified Tutor

Lucy

Masters, Landscape Architecture
Lucy's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Conversational French
English
ESL/ELL

My goal is to help students achieve their goal, whether it's to excel in a classroom, or to confidently order in a restaurant.A Brit by birth, I grew up bilingually between London and Cahors, a small town in Southwest France. I attended the local lycee and passed the baccalaureat with high grades. M...

Education

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Masters, Landscape Architecture

University College London

Bachelors, French and Philosophy

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