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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

Cindy

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Cindy

Masters, Curriculum and Instruction
Cindy's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science
Elementary School Writing

I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Elem.Ed./Early Childhood from Northwest Missouri State University. Three years later I obtained my Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from William Woods University. Later that same year, I received my certification in Special Education grades K-1...

Education

William Woods University

Masters, Curriculum and Instruction

Northwest Missouri State University

Bachelors, Elementary Ed/Early Childhood

Tressena

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Tressena

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Tressena's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Science
Elementary Social Studies
Middle School
Middle School Science

Most students have a natural curiosity to know and understand things. My years of teaching middle school Science helped students to use their natural curiosity to succeed inside and outside of the classroom. I truly enjoy the opportunity to help students find joy in learning. I am looking forward to...

Education

University of Houston

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Annalyssia

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Annalyssia

Master of Science, Criminal Justice
Annalyssia's other Tutor Subjects
Criminology
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math

Hi my name is Annalyssia Soonah! I am a graduate of Western Carolina University. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and another Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. I am currently a graduate student at Kennesaw State University where I am a Graduate Teaching Assistant ...

Education

Kennesaw State University

Master of Science, Criminal Justice

Western Carolina University

Bachelor of Science, Applied Psychology

James

Certified Tutor

7+ years

James

Bachelor in Arts, Digital Communications and Multimedia
James's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Aspire
ACT Residual
ACT Study Skills and Organization
ACT with Writing

Each day my philosophy of teaching becomes more focused and more precise. I work to assure that wisdom and knowledge are hallmarks of my classroom. This is not just a place to learn academics, this is a place to instill future personal success. And how does that future personal success happen? It be...

Education

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Bachelor in Arts, Digital Communications and Multimedia

University of Southern California

Diploma, Education

James

Certified Tutor

James

Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
James's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Conversational Spanish
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

"What will she do with all this education?""She'll live a richer, fuller life, of course."

Education

Marist College

Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching

Justin

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Justin

Masters, Master of Arts in Teaching
Justin's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
English

I believe that every student is capable of succeeding and am willing to create individualized learning plans to help the student achieve their goals. My sense of humor and easygoing attitude makes learning enjoyable and rewarding.

Education

Central Connecticut State University

Masters, Master of Arts in Teaching

Central Connecticut State University

Bachelors, English

Tess

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Tess

Bachelor in Arts, Sustainability Studies
Tess's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
Algebra
English
English Grammar and Syntax

Hi, my name is Tess! I got a 1560 on the SAT (800 EBRW, 760 Math), love coaching others, and have firsthand experience studying with ADHD. I attend a Top 5 public university, majoring in Sustainability Studies.

Education

University of Florida

Bachelor in Arts, Sustainability Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1560
Rupali

Certified Tutor

Rupali

non degree, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Rupali's other Tutor Subjects
ARDMS - RDMS - Abdomen (AB)
ARDMS - RDMS - Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)
ARDMS - Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
ARDMS - RVT - Vascular Technologies (VT)

Hello everyone. Welcome to my profile page. Little bit about me. I am married and have 2 wonderful kids.I love doing ultrasounds and even have my small portable ultrasound business called " Cupid Imaging LLC " .I am registered in 3 modalities in ultrasound.1. Abdomen ultrasound2. OB/Gyn ultrasound3....

Education

Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta

non degree, Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Evan

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Evan

Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineer, Aerospace Engineering
Evan's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Calculus
Math

My personal education consists of a high school degree with classes largly focused in math and science, and I am currently working towards an Aerospace Engineering degree at the University of Colorado, Boulder. In high school, I worked with 5th grade students tutoring math. Beyond that, I was always...

Education

University of Colorado Boulder

Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineer, Aerospace Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
33

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