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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
Antonia

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Antonia

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General State Certified Teacher
Antonia's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
ACCUPLACER College-Level Math
ACT Aspire
Algebra

I am originally from the Bahamas, but I have resided in the Fort Lauderdale area for the past 15 years. I am tutor with over 10+ years of teaching experience. I have taught Math and Sciences in both The Bahamas and in schools in Broward County, Florida. I graduated from Florida International Univers...

Education

Florida International University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General State Certified Teacher

Cliodhna

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Cliodhna

Master of Laws, International Relations
Cliodhna's other Tutor Subjects
Administrative Law
AP Macroeconomics
AP U.S. Government & Politics
AP World History

Hello,My name is Cliodhna. Currently I am a second year law student based between Chicago, IL and Dublin, Ireland. I received my BA from Bradley University in Peoria, IL in Journalism.Before entering law school, I worked for the Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter as a Content Production Specia...

Education

Dublin City University

Master of Laws, International Relations

Bradley University

Bachelor in Arts, Journalism

Ashton

Certified Tutor

Ashton

Current Undergrad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Ashton's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT Math
ACT Science
Algebra

Hi! My name is Ashton and I am a sophomore at Rice University majoring in mechanical engineering with a minor in business and certificate in engineering leadership. My goal as a tutor is to be able to establish trust between my students and I by encouragement and motivation. If a student can leave a...

Education

Rice University

Current Undergrad Student, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1440
ACT
32
Lyndsey

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Lyndsey

Master of Science, Education
Lyndsey's other Tutor Subjects
AP Art History
AP Studio Art: 2-D Design
AP Studio Art: 3-D Design
AP Studio Art: Drawing

Hi! I live in Florida but I am from the Midwest. I am a graduate of Columbia College Chicago and Indiana University- Northwest! I'm really fun and really funny! I really love art history, history, and art-making! I teach high school, middle school, and college art history. I am an essay scorer for t...

Education

Indiana University-Bloomington

Master of Science, Education

Columbia College-Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, Arts and Entertainment Management

Navin

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Navin

PHD, Electrical Engineering
Navin's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I earned my Ph.D. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. I was a national topper in Physics at High School level, and am an expert in STEM subjects, including Math, Chemistry and Physics. I worked in the telecommunications industry for 30 years and am now retired. I ha...

Education

Carnegie Mellon University

PHD, Electrical Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology

Bachelors, Electrical Engineering

Parth

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Parth

Bachelors, Political Science (Economics, Philosophy, Law, Minor)
Parth's other Tutor Subjects
AP Economics
AP U.S. Government & Politics
AP US Government
Business

My greatest personal satisfaction is achieved when I can help recognize and nourish the distinct talents inherent in others. I know that I would not be where I am today if it were not for someone at one point recognizing my potential, and encouraging me to pursue my goals. More than the numbers at t...

Education

The College of New Jersey

Bachelors, Political Science (Economics, Philosophy, Law, Minor)

Kevin

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Kevin

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Kevin's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
Calculus

I am a Colorado State University student in Mechanical Engineering. I work as a Physics and Calculus tutor on Campus both privately and during office hours. I am also an Engineering Mentor for the Incoming students in Engineering each year. I have experience with courses from chemistry to mathematic...

Education

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Angi

Certified Tutor

Angi

Associates, Undeclared
Angi's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Elementary School
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

My teaching and tutoring experience began when I became frustrated by the public school system for my own children. Sometimes they needed extra help, while in other cases they were surpassing the curriculum available in both public and private schools. This experience opened my eyes, and I began hom...

Education

Brookhaven College

Associates, Undeclared

Lucy

Certified Tutor

Lucy

Bachelors, Global Public Health/Science
Lucy's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Science
ACT Writing

I graduated magna cum laude from NYU where I studied public health, biology, and studio art. I have been teaching in the sciences and humanities for nine years as a private tutor and have also worked as a health educator at Peer Health Exchange and employee of the NYU University Learning Center. I k...

Education

New York University

Bachelors, Global Public Health/Science

Test Scores
SAT
1460
ACT
32

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