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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
Kendall

Certified Tutor

Kendall

Bachelors, Physics
Kendall's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I first tutored at BYU in the Physics Tutorial Lab, and I absolutely loved it. Helping people understand the concepts and have it really click for them was immensely satisfying. You can just see that light in their eyes turn on, and bam! They get it. Those kind of experiences led to my decision to m...

Education

Brigham Young University

Bachelors, Physics

Test Scores
ACT
35
GRE
330
Josh

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Josh

Current Grad Student, MBA
Josh's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Business
College Business
College Economics

I first began tutoring when I was in 5th grade. I was outside of my home playing with the locals, when a parent came up to me and said, "You look smart enough, come help my son in math." I was a little shy and nervous at the time, plus the fact that her son was 3 years older than me, I wasn't sure w...

Education

Utica College

Current Grad Student, MBA

Central Connecticut State University

Bachelors, Economics

Kristen

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Kristen

Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Sciences
Kristen's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
American Literature
Chemistry
College English

I am a Junior Biomedical Sciences major with a chemistry and a math minor. I also play division I lacrosse and participate in best buddies.

Education

Quinnipiac University

Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Sciences

Dane

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Dane

Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Dane's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Science
Algebra

From a young age, it was obvious that math is my strongest subject. I've always enjoyed the subject, and excelled in each of my math courses at Tonganoxie High School and at Washington University in St. Louis. I finished homework assignments quickly and accurately, and was frequently asked by my pee...

Education

Washington University in St Louis

Bachelors, Chemical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
32
Lena

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Lena

Masters, Health Psychology
Lena's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
English
English Grammar and Syntax

I am excited about the opportunity to help someone improve upon or master a skill. I am passionate and very interested in human psychology and am about to obtain a Master's Degree in the field. I also love to travel, meet new people, and learn new things. I spend 2015 abroad, traveling 10 countries ...

Education

Central Connecticut State University

Masters, Health Psychology

University of Connecticut

Bachelors, Human Development and Family Studies

Veronica

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Veronica

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Veronica's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Literacy
American Literature
College Application Essays
College English

I believe every student has the ability to be a strong writer and reader. My job as tutor is to equip my students with tools they can use to achieve academic and professional success. I hold a B.A. in English: Writing from West Chester University and am currently pursuing an MFA in Poetry at Spaldin...

Education

Spalding University

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor in Arts, English

Nathan

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Nathan

Doctor of Science, Geology
Nathan's other Tutor Subjects
Geology
Science

I'm a graduate of Marshall University and Missouri University of Science and Technology where I earned Bachelor's degrees in Engineering Geology and Geological Engineering, as well as a Master's Degree in Geological Engineering. I'm currently in my third year of my Ph.D. in Applied Geology at Kent S...

Education

Kent State University at Kent

Doctor of Science, Geology

Johannah

Certified Tutor

Johannah

Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Johannah's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary Reading and Phonics Class
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math

I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Liberty University with a major in Elementary Education and a minor in Spanish. While in college I tutored biology for the university and tutored the Vice President of the university's four elementary and middle school aged children for three years. I also taught abr...

Education

Liberty University

Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching

Marvin

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Marvin

Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Marvin's other Tutor Subjects
1st Grade Reading
1st Grade Writing
Algebra
Algebra 2

I am currently an upper elementary teacher through Teach For America, and I've passed all of my elementary certification exams, while working on finishing my teacher license this academic year from calumet college, St. Joseph. My undergraduate degree is in Economics from the University of Chicago, a...

Education

The University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, Economics

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