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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
Scott

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Scott

Master of Arts, General Literature
Scott's other Tutor Subjects
British Literature
College English
English
Essay Editing

I am a lifelong learner, with 10+ years of experience teaching college level reading and writing courses. I am obtaining my PhD in Literature studies, and have interest in teaching 18th / 19th century British Literature at the college level. Additionally, I enjoy reading and teaching contemporary Am...

Education

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Master of Arts, General Literature

Eastern Michigan University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Donna Jean

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Donna Jean

Master of Science, Special Education
Donna's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing

I am a teacher, a parent and a grandparent and I enjoy working with students. I look forward to working with students to help them become successful in their goals. I have a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Masters of Education in Special Education. As an educator I have been in the...

Education

Grand Canyon University

Master of Science, Special Education

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching

Nichole

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Nichole

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Nichole's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
Adult ESL/ELL
Algebra
Anatomy & Physiology

I graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Houston-Downtown. My long term ambition is to help my community. I had the great opportunity of volunteering in the Microbiology lab at Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. This gave me the opportunity of working ...

Education

University of Houston-Downtown

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Brooke

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Brooke

Bachelors, English
Brooke's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
Art

I have a strong background in English. My years of travel experience have helped me develop excellent cultural sensitivity and awareness, and I work well with people from all backgrounds. I am especially familiar with critical analysis of film and theater, but have studied a variety of literary trad...

Education

James Madison University

Bachelors, English

Test Scores
ACT
31
Renata

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Renata

Professional (JD, MD, DMD, etc), Occupational Therapy
Renata's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER Prep
ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra
ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills
Adult ESL/ELL

I recently graduated with a doctorate in occupational therapy from Marquette University. I grew up in the Chicagoland area and graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor of psychology and a minor in art. My love for learning and teaching started at a young age because both ...

Education

Marquette University

Professional (JD, MD, DMD, etc), Occupational Therapy

Kristen

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Kristen

Current Grad Student, Clinical Psychology
Kristen's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Aspire
ACT Residual
ACT Study Skills and Organization
ACT with Writing

Hello, my name is Kristen! I am a current doctoral candidate in the Spalding University Psychology program. I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology and Education from Centre College. My experience includes elementary, middle, high school, and college level tutoring. I love working with peop...

Education

Centre College

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Spalding University

Current Grad Student, Clinical Psychology

Jeri

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Jeri

Master of Fine Arts, Music Performance
Jeri's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Music Theory
College Algebra
Flute

I believe all students in the arts have potential and it is my job as the tutor to help the student unlock all aspects of their potential!

Education

Ball State University

Master of Fine Arts, Music Performance

The Texas A&M University System Office

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music Performance

Ryan

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Ryan

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Ryan's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Physics 1

Hi! My name is Ryan; I am a recently graduated Mechanical Engineering major from Carnegie Mellon University. I tutored for three years before starting with Varsity, and I can't wait to help you!

Education

Carnegie Mellon University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
33
Nariman

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Nariman

Masters, TESOL
Nariman's other Tutor Subjects
Arabic
College English
English
ESL/ELL

I come from a multi-ethnic family who immigrated to Latin America from the Middle East during the early 1900s with hopes for a better and more comfortable life. They embraced Latino culture, attained fluency in Spanish, and successfully ran their own clothing business. In the mid-1960s, my grandpare...

Education

The College of New Rochelle

Masters, TESOL

Umm Al-Uura University

Bachelors, Arabic

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Bachelors, CIS

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