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Andrew

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Andrew

Current Undergrad Student, Finance
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Algebra

I'm from upstate New York and I love to be outside, play guitar, and work out. I have 3 siblings, so I'm used to helping people strengthen their skills and learn new ones. I love most math classes, and I'm attending Boston College in the Carroll School of Management Honors Program. I intend on major...

Education

Boston College

Current Undergrad Student, Finance

Test Scores
SAT
1430
ACT
32
Adaobi

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Adaobi

Masters, Counseling
Adaobi's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
Clinical Psychology
College Application Essays

I graduated from Argosy University in 2010 with a M.A. in Counseling. I graduated from Georgia State University in 2006 with a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in Chemistry. I have worked with a lot of children and adolescents as a counselor in the mental health field. I believe that being able to com...

Education

Argosy University-Atlanta

Masters, Counseling

Georgia State University

Bachelors, Psychology

Joel

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Joel

Masters, MBA
Joel's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am an experienced teacher, coach and tutor with a passion for helping students improve through better understanding the material, reading between the lines of the test questions, and mastering the tactics and strategies particular to each test that will lead to the best possible score.

Education

University of Louisville

Masters, MBA

University of Louisville

Bachelors, Philosophy

Test Scores
GMAT
710
Jennifer

Certified Tutor

Jennifer

PHD, Doctor in Physical Therapy
Jennifer's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy
Anatomy & Physiology
Neuroscience
Physiology

I am a top graduate of Rutgers University and hold a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Although I am a practicing clinician, I also love to teach and tutor. I have had several years of teaching experience, including a variety of teaching experiences throughout my undergraduate and my doctorate program....

Education

Rutgers University-Newark

PHD, Doctor in Physical Therapy

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science and Sports Studies

Patrick

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Patrick

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Patrick's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

Every student has their own set of skills and intelligences. Success in school, however, requires more than book smarts. You need insight into how teachers grade, strategies for how to attack assignments, and a plan for a success. With my years of experience in education and academia, I am the perfe...

Education

Carleton College

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Test Scores
GRE
330
Joshua

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Joshua

Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Joshua's other Tutor Subjects
Government
Graduate Test Prep
High School Government
Law

Philosophy and Legal Studies.I discovered the academic Philosophies during my first semester as an undergrad and I immediately fell in love. I switched Majors the next semester and never looked back. After graduating with a Major in Philosophy and a Minor in Government, I worked for several years as...

Education

California State University-Sacramento

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Florida Coastal School of Law

Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Test Scores
LSAT
164
Kahan

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Kahan

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Kahan's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Biology
Math
SAT Prep

I am currently a sophomore in college that is on track to graduate a year and a half early.I became interested in teaching and tutoring others in high school. I would always help my friends that were struggling in similar classes that I took or had taken by meeting with them at lunchtime and reinfor...

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Atul

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Atul

Masters in Business Administration, International Business
Atul's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Literacy
American Literature
Business
College English

Hi, my name is Atul, my friends call me Anton or Anthony, and I would like to be your English and/or Mathematics teacher. For the past 3 years, I have taught English to the students in Honduras, Central America. There is no greater joy than to see students getting the knowledge to be better citizens...

Education

University of St Thomas

Masters in Business Administration, International Business

University of Bombay

Bachelor of Science, Consumer Economics

Gabriel

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Gabriel

Bachelor in Arts, Theatre (Spanish Minor)
Gabriel's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
Conversational Spanish

After graduating from undergrad in California I came to Austin and in the two years I have been here I have started a professional acting career in films, plays, commercials and other fun arenas. I love teaching and learning in just about any subject but I am most fond of languages, literature Histo...

Education

Pomona College

Bachelor in Arts, Theatre (Spanish Minor)

Hannah

Certified Tutor

Hannah

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Hannah's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Physics 2
Basic Computer Literacy
Calculus

I am currently a student at the University of Michigan studying Material Science and Engineering. I am very passionate about math and helping people to understand math and its importance even in non-STEM fields. I also have a lot of experience working with students that have learning differences.

Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

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Calculus builds directly on Pre-Calculus foundations: understanding functions, limits, and rates of change. Tutoring that emphasizes conceptual understanding—not just procedure—ensures your student enters Calculus with genuine comprehension rather than fragmented knowledge. Students who grasp why trigonometric identities work and how functions transform are far better positioned to succeed with derivatives and integrals.

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