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Najja

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Najja

Master of Arts, History
Najja's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry

I am a Seattle area math tutor in various subjects, including algebra, trigonometry, calculus and SAT Math test preparation. I graduated with a math degree from Stanford University, and am currently pursuing a PhD in history at the University of Washington. While new to Varsity Tutors, I have years ...

Education

University of Washington (Seattle Campus)

Master of Arts, History

Stanford University

Bachelor of Science (math)

Amanda

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Amanda

Current Undergrad Student, Applied Mathematics
Amanda's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade math
1st-11th Grade Writing
1st-9th Grade Reading
AP Statistics
Education

Seattle University

Current Undergrad Student, Applied Mathematics

Test Scores
ACT
32
Crimson

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Crimson

Master of Arts, Digital Arts
Crimson's other Tutor Subjects
Adobe Illustrator
Agricultural Science
AP Research
AP World History

I believe that education is the key to success. With a background in cultural sustainability, partnerships, and digital media, I can teach a variety of subjects, including but not limited to: history, algebra, study skills, and coding in python, javascript, and css.

Education

Goucher College

Master of Arts, Digital Arts

SUNY at Albany

Bachelor in Arts, European History

Moosa

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Moosa

Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
Moosa's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Algebra
AP Calculus AB
AP Physics 2

I am a graduate of Minnetonka High School and an incoming freshman at the University of Minnesota. I have done 2 years of classes at the University of Minnesota through the PSEO dual credit program. I tutor physics and math, at the high school and introductory college level. In my spare time, I like...

Education

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics

Test Scores
ACT
35
Omar

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Omar

Bachelors, Civil Engineering
Omar's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER Prep
ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
ACCUPLACER College-Level Math
ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra

My interest in math dates back to my years in high school, where I excelled in all math courses from Algebra to Calculus. When I was a senior, I took a first-year calculus course at a local college (such an advanced-level class was not available in high school at the time) and earned an A. It seemed...

Education

Arizona State University

Bachelors, Civil Engineering

Alyssa

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Alyssa

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual and Critical Studies
Alyssa's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Art
Art History
Chemistry

I was born drawing, I think.I am an artist enthusiastic about math and science, and I have successfully infused both passions into a technique designed to guide students in a visual manner. My tactic of digesting conceptual math and science problems and re-organizing them in a visually appealing man...

Education

the School of Fine Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual and Critical Studies

Timothy

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Timothy

Masters, Education
Timothy's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
College Algebra
College English

I believe that all students given the right support can excel in mathematics. Students need a teacher who can explain complex math skills in a way that is easy and relates to them in order to help them become successful. Being a great communicator is my strongest attribute because I am able to under...

Education

Rowan University

Masters, Education

Rowan University

Bachelors, Mathematics

Frederic

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Frederic

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Frederic's other Tutor Subjects
AP French
AP French Language and Culture
AP Spanish Language & Culture
AP Spanish Literature and Culture

I am a graduate of Kent State University. I received my Bachelors of Arts in Spanish Literature, Culture & Translation with a focus on education. I am native of the Netherlands and lived in many countries: the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Spain for many years. I am a certified Spanish/French tea...

Education

Kent State University at Kent

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Julio

Certified Tutor

Julio

Bachelor of Science, Physics
Julio's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC

Hi, I am a Ucsd physics major and have plenty of experience working with children between being a tutor and having worked in childcare. I love both learning and teaching so I am very excited for these tutoring opportunities! My philosophy has a lot to do with bringing the subject matter to life for ...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Harry

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Harry

Bachelor in Arts, Theater
Harry's other Tutor Subjects
Advanced Placement Prep
AP English Language and Composition
AP World History
Arithmetic

I am a graduate of Northwestern University with a BA from the School of Communications, GPA 3.6, with a specialty in Theater and Education. Since then, I have worked as an educator at the Rubin Museum of Art, tutored the SAT, regularly traveled to India where I study Tibetan Language and conduct ind...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor in Arts, Theater

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