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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
Olivia

Certified Tutor

Olivia

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Olivia's other Tutor Subjects
6th-10th Grade Math
6th-10th Grade Reading
6th-10th Grade Writing
6th-8th Grade Science

I graduated from New York University this past December receiving a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in anthropology with a minor in chemistry. While my focus was in genetic anthropology, my liberal arts major has allowed me to explore a wide variety of subjects during my college experience. I began tut...

Education

New York University

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Test Scores
SAT
1530
GRE
330
Lloyd

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Lloyd

Bachelor in Arts, Latin American Studies
Lloyd's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Geography
Conversational Spanish
Elementary Math

I earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan in Latin American Studies. I have four years of extensive experience as a language arts tutor specializing in reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, writing, and oral communication. I am also fluent in Spanish as a second language and...

Education

Univeristy of Michigan

Bachelor in Arts, Latin American Studies

Caly

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Caly

Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Caly's other Tutor Subjects
Art
Art Hour
Certified Reading Intervention
Cooking

I am a graduate of the University of Central Florida, obtaining my degree in Elementary Education, with a minor in theatre, in 2019. I graduated with a 4.0 GPA and University Honors. I have had a passion for working with students for as long as I can remember, and my greatest joy is getting to help ...

Education

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching

Meera

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Meera

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Meera's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Calculus
Math
Middle School Math

I graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology (Go Jackets!) this past December with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. From my time in National Honor Society in high school tutoring K-12 students in my town through my time at Tech as a class tutor, I've always engaged in my communities thr...

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

David

Certified Tutor

16+ years

David

Current Grad Student, Music Performance
David's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Music Theory
AP Physics 2

I always try to learn using Einstein's approach to understanding: "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it enough." In my tutoring , I try to impart that same philosophy to my students.

Education

University of California-Santa Barbara

Bachelor in Arts, Music Performance

Roosevelt University

Current Grad Student, Music Performance

Test Scores
ACT
35
Eric

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Eric

Master of Arts Teaching, Education
Eric's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP English Language and Composition

Eric Credle is a Math teacher with over 7 years of Middle School and High School teaching experience. He also has over 2 years of experience tutoring students to reach their perspectives goals on the SAT and ACT in the Math, English, Reading, and Writing sections. Mr. Credle served the students at C...

Education

Marian University

Master of Arts Teaching, Education

Indiana University-Bloomington

Bachelor of Science, Business, General

Alexis

Certified Tutor

Alexis

Master in Public Health, Public Health
Alexis's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Adult Literacy
American Literature
Biology

As a first generation student, I was always taught that knowledge is power. The first priority in our life would be education because it would be what freed us from the confines of what previous generations endured. I am committed to fostering that intellect, individuality, and excitement that stude...

Education

Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health

Master in Public Health, Public Health

University of Detroit Mercy

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Carol

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Carol

Bachelor in Arts, Music Teacher Education
Carol's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science

I am a results-oriented teacher with the goal of seeing students grow and gain success in the subjects that they study.With kindness, patience, and understanding, I seek to help students think through the process of learning. With a background in Music Education, I especially enjoy teaching private ...

Education

Miami University-Middletown

Bachelor in Arts, Music Teacher Education

Cheri

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Cheri

Master of Science, Educational Administration
Cheri's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary Reading and Phonics Class
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math

I am a graduate of the University of Central Missouri, where I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration Accounting emphasis. After working in the accounting field, I went on to pursue a career in education. I graduated with a Master of Arts in Elementary Teacher Education an...

Education

Western Governors University

Master of Science, Educational Administration

University of Phoenix-Online Campus

Master of Arts, Elementary School Teaching

Missouri State University-Springfield

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management

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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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