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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
Marissa

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Marissa

Bachelor of Science, Social Studies Education
Marissa's other Tutor Subjects
1st-5th Grade Math
College Geography
Geography
High School Geography

As a 1st grade student I was asked the question that is often asked by many school teachers: "What do you want to be when you grow up?" My eager response was, and always would be, "Teacher!" Although the type of teacher I wanted to become varied over the years, I knew I wanted to work in the educati...

Education

Indiana University Bloomington

Bachelor of Science, Social Studies Education

Alison

Certified Tutor

Alison

Current Undergrad, Nursing
Alison's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic
College Algebra

I am currently attending Hunter College and studying nursing. Math is my passion! I want to make it a priority not only to help students understand math but to make it interesting and evoke the feeling of enthusiasm that I feel! I currently tutor algebra 1, algebra 2 for students in high school and ...

Education

CUNY Hunter College

Current Undergrad, Nursing

William

Certified Tutor

9+ years

William

Master of Science, Electrical Engineering
William's other Tutor Subjects
10th-12th Grade Math
ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra
Algebra
Algebra 2

I graduated from the University of South Florida obtaining a B.A. degree in Mathematics and a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering. Currently, I am pursuing a Master's degree in Telecommunications and Optics Engineering at the City College of New York.I started tutoring mathematics shortly after my...

Education

City College of New York

Master of Science, Electrical Engineering

University of South Florida

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Kesmic

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Kesmic

PHD, Biochemistry
Kesmic's other Tutor Subjects
AP Biology
Biology
Cell Biology
College Biology

For as long as I can remember, I've enjoyed learning new things and then teaching others about what I've learned. When I was a 5-year old, that translated into counting to 100 and then counting backwards from 100 for everyone who would at least pretend to listen. And since I was constantly asking qu...

Education

Tulane University of Louisiana

PHD, Biochemistry

Alcorn State University

Bachelors, Chemistry

Tasha

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Tasha

Master of Science, Counselor Education
Tasha's other Tutor Subjects
Clinical Psychology
Elementary Reading and Phonics Class
Elementary School
Elementary School Math

I am passionate about teaching and learning. It's exciting, challenging and rewarding to actively be a part of processes that foster academic, social, emotional and behavioral growth for children.

Education

Jacksonville State University

Master of Science, Counselor Education

Talladega College

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Loyola University-Chicago

Doctor of Education, School Psychology

Keith

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Keith

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, Spanish
Keith's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
Chemistry

I tutor chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, and Spanish. I recently graduated from Bucknell University with my degrees in both biology and Spanish. I was hired by the university to tutor organic chemistry, which I did for two years. I also worked as a teacher's assistant (TA) for a general chemis...

Education

Bucknell University

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, Spanish

Brennan

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Brennan

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Brennan's other Tutor Subjects
College Biology
Conversational Spanish
High School Biology
High School Chemistry

I received my Bachelor's of Science degree from Messiah College and have 3 years of teaching experience at an international Christian school. While teaching High School Science there, I found my love for teaching and education. It is my passion to share my passion for the Science with my students an...

Education

Messiah College

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Iyana

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Iyana

Bachelors, Neuroscience
Iyana's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Spanish
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math
Languages

My name is Iyana. I am a graduate of Boston University with a degree in Neuroscience. I am currently an elementary school teacher but I also tutor in my free time. I am here today to help you improve and ultimately reach your language and math goals. I am working towards my Mathematics certification...

Education

Boston University

Bachelors, Neuroscience

Jeff

Certified Tutor

Jeff

Bachelor in Arts, Molecular Biology
Jeff's other Tutor Subjects
Advanced Placement Prep
Algebra
Algebra 2
Anatomy & Physiology

As a pre-medical student at Princeton University, I've had significant experience with a vast array of subjects in both learning and teaching roles. I started tutoring in high school and have been hooked ever since! I enjoy helping others succeed in any way I can.After spending a few years helping s...

Education

Princeton University

Bachelor in Arts, Molecular Biology

Test Scores
SAT
1560

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