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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

Lee Anne

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Lee Anne

Masters, Journalism
Lee's other Tutor Subjects
College Level American History
College World History
Conversational French
ESL/ELL

I have recently rediscovered my passion for education and the betterment of society through learning, after spending the better half of my career floating around the editorial world. After moving to America, from Montreal, Canada, it became apparent that the school system differed largely, and that ...

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London College of Fashion

Masters, Journalism

Université de Montréal

Bachelors, History

Helna

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Helna

Current Grad Student, Materials Engineering
Helna's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Other

Engineering professional with more than 5 years of experience . Completed bachelor degree in electrical engineering and currently pursuing master degree in materials engineering. Loved tutoring and never got a chance to the do it yet. Always willing to pass on the knowledge I have to whoever needs i...

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Mar Baselios Christian College of Engineering and Technology

Bachelors, Electrical Engineering

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Current Grad Student, Materials Engineering

Eunhwa

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Eunhwa

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Eunhwa's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC

Hello, I am Eun hwa Choi.I am a graduate of Stony Brook University. My major is mathematics. I have experience working as a tutor at Queens Borough Community College. I have experience teaching students statistics, algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus, and calculus 1 and 2. All subjects must have a s...

Education

Stony Brook University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Jagir

Certified Tutor

Jagir

Bachelor of Science, Economics
Jagir's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Business
Calculus

I am a certified tutor working at the tutoring center at my university. I tutor Math and Economics, specifically Calculus, Algebra, Principles of Micro and Macro econ. I can help you with any question you have in these areas. I have more than one year experience working as a tutor.I have worked with...

Education

Univeristy of North Carolina Charlotte

Bachelor of Science, Economics

Preethi

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Preethi

Master of Science, Management Information Systems
Preethi's other Tutor Subjects
AP Computer Science Principles
Basic Computer Literacy
Business
Business Analytics

A short bio about me :I'm a software Engineer, recently graduated MS in IT & Management, from Illinois Tech, Class of 2019.Why I'm here?I've always loved teaching and have been inspired by so many wonderful teachers throughout my life. I believe in the 'learning things together' method of teaching, ...

Education

Illinois Institute of Technology

Master of Science, Management Information Systems

Anna University Chennai TamilNadu India

Bachelor of Technology, Information Technology

Stephanie

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Stephanie

Current Grad Student, History
Stephanie's other Tutor Subjects
Advanced Placement Prep
African-American History
AP European History
AP United States History

I am a recent graduate of Cornell University with a bachelors degree in both English and History and am currently pursuing my Masters degree in History at the University of Pennsylvania. My long-term goals include enrolling in a Phd program in the History department and becoming a form of history or...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelors, History and English

University of Pennsylvania

Current Grad Student, History

Keturah

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Keturah

Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry
Keturah's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
Algebra
Chemistry
CLEP Prep

I hold a doctoral degree in Chemistry from Texas A&M University. Currently I am a postdoctoral associate at Trinity University where I am pursing additional training in teaching and research. Teaching has been a passion of mine; from my eagerness to mentor the kids in my neighborhood to my excitemen...

Education

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Bachelor of Chemistry, Chemistry

Texas A & M University-College Station

Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry

James

Certified Tutor

7+ years

James

Bachelors, Architectural Engineering
James's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade Math
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Reading

I am a math and science tutor with years of experience and a passion for helping young students realize their potential and achieve their goals.I received my bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. I am currently studying to become an actuary, having...

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Illinois Institute of Technology

Bachelors, Architectural Engineering

Test Scores
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338
Cole

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Cole

Bachelor of Science, Forensic Chemistry
Cole's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Chemistry
College Chemistry
High School Chemistry

Hi, my name is Cole and I am a recent college graduate from SHSU with a B.S. in Forensic Chemistry. I want to help students gain a better understanding of science and mathematics and hopefully inspire them to follow STEM career paths. my email is coleriley451@gmail.com please feel free to reach out ...

Education

Sam Houston State University

Bachelor of Science, Forensic Chemistry

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