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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...

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The University of Tennessee

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Jakob

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Jakob

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Jakob's other Tutor Subjects
Admissions
AP Physics 2
Biochemistry
Biology

Hello! I am a medical student who recently graduated with degrees in biochemistry and neuroscience from the University of Wisconsin - Madison.While I am capable at helping students with specific content in their classes, I feel that my strengths are in helping students to optimize their studying and...

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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Medical College of Wisconsin

Doctor of Medicine, Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General

Susan

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Susan

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
Susan's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing

I am excited to help elementary and middle school students (online or in person) in the area of reading and writing. Especially those that struggle with reading, as I have worked with not only my own children in this area, but students who have fallen behind or just need that extra ENTHUSIASM with r...

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Carroll University

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management

Kristin

Certified Tutor

Kristin

Bachelor of Science, Applied Psychology
Kristin's other Tutor Subjects
Art
Art Hour
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

Greetings, I am Kristin and i am a certified teacher. I have been teaching for five years and 2 of those years on an online platform. I enjoy reading, crafting, and educating. Education is my passion, aside from my children it is my most favorite thing. I enjoy growing minds and making an impact. My...

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Liberty University

Bachelor of Science, Applied Psychology

Jayme

Certified Tutor

Jayme

Master of Science, Early Childhood Education
Jayme's other Tutor Subjects
College Application Essays
College English
Elementary School
Elementary School Math

I am a New York State Certified Teacher. I am an alumni of SUNY Albany where I received my Bachelor's Degree in English Studies. Further, I am a recent graduate of Saint Joseph's College. It is there that I received a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education. I became certified to teach Birth to...

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Saint Josephs College-New York

Master of Science, Early Childhood Education

SUNY at Albany

Bachelor in Arts, English

Kayla

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Kayla

Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood Education
Kayla's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English

Hello! My name is Kayla, and I am prospective elementary school teacher! I am entering into my senior year at Duquesne University with a major in Early Childhood Education and a minor in Spanish. I have experiences tutoring in various subjects, and am very passionate about helping others learn! Alth...

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Duquesne University

Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood Education

Soham

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Soham

Bachelor of Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
Soham's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Geometry
Math
Middle School Math

I am currently a college student at Rutgers University - New Brunswick studying aerospace engineering, and I have a huge passion for helping anyone in any way I can. I have previously worked as a tutor in my high school and local community programs, and the subjects I tutor are elementary school mat...

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Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Bachelor of Engineering, Aerospace Engineering

Dawn

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Dawn

Doctor of Philosophy, English
Dawn's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
Elementary School Reading

Tutoring has always been one of my supreme passions. I believe in blending academic work with play: scientific curiosity with artistic enthusiasm--and the results have always paid off.I started tutoring privately, as a college student. I worked with one little girl from the ages of 7-11, tutoring he...

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SUNY Purchase

Bachelor in Arts, Literature

SUNY at Binghamton

Doctor of Philosophy, English

Malcolm

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Malcolm

Master of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Malcolm's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
Anatomy & Physiology
Anthropology
AP Biology

The power of an inspiring teacher is often understated, and in my own experience, it has been my mentors who have lifted me up and inspired me to work harder, learn from my failures, and believe in myself. I hope to be a guiding presence in the life of my students, helping them achieve their goals w...

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University of Southern California

Master of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology

University of California-Santa Cruz

Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Brittney

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Brittney

Master of Science, Accounting
Brittney's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
Business
Business Ethics
Business Writing

Brittney Johnson is the CEO of Fervent Financial LLC whose passion is to teach, coach, and empower everyday people and children on personal finances to include: budgeting, how to save, how to get out of debt, and the importance of an emergency fund.Brittney believes that many people are ignorant to ...

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Gardner-Webb University

Master of Science, Accounting

North Carolina A & T State University

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

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