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9+ years
Andrew
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...
Boston College
Current Undergrad Student, Finance

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Aaron
Hello,My name is Aaron and I am currently a senior at the University of Pittsburgh Majoring in Finance and Business Information Systems and Minoring in Statistics and Economics. I have lots of relevant tutoring experience for math and statistics and I hope to build on that experience with you or you...
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Current Undergrad, Finance & Business Information Systems

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Christopher
I am currently writing and analyzing data from my doctorate research study conducted on teacher learning communities in an online learning environment.Needless to say, data plays a very big part of being able to maximize teaching and enrichment of content. By using informal and formal screeners alon...
Pace University-New York
Masters, Education
SUNY at Purchase College
Bachelors, BFA Music Production

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Jeremy
My name is Jeremy Moses. I graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in Political Science. I focus on tutoring for high school and college level writing and college level political science.I believe in fostering a conversational approach to tutoring, and try to shape tutoring s...
Washington University in St Louis
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Utsav
I am Utsav, a student at University of Connecticut. I have experience of tutoring a variety of students from different age groups. I have tutored number of subjects such as Chemistry, Biology, Physics and higher level math courses.I believe that knowledge has no value unless you use it and share it.
University of Connecticut
Current Undergrad, Pre-Med

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Samuel
I am currently a Biology major at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. I am in the process of switching into Computer Science. My background is primarily in the sciences and math, mostly Biology and Chemistry. I also am proficient in Spanish; I have received two awards from the National Spanish exam ...
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Current Undergrad, Biology, General

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Sydney
Hi! My name is Sydney Mueller, I am a graduate from the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelors in Cognitive Neuroscience. I am now working as a healthcare consultant.
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Sofia
I am a graduate of Hamilton College in upstate NY and recently received my Master's degree in Physiology & Biophysics from Stony Brook University. I am a pre-med student with a Bachelor's degree in Economics with minors in Chemistry and Biology. I will be starting medical school in the fall and have...
Stony Brook University
Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Hamilton College
Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Omar
I am a graduate of a top engineering university and a doctoral candidate in biomedical engineering. I have years of experience tutoring math and various sciences from elementary through college. I tutor high school sciences such as physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics. I also have extensive ...
Illinois Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology
Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering

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Camille
Camille has a Master of Science in Radiologic Science from Midwestern State University in Texas. She is registered with the ARRT in both radiography (R) and cardiac interventional radiography (CI).Throughout her career as a technologist, she's worked with students in the clinical setting, fostering ...
Midwestern State University
Master of Science, Radiologic Technology
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The first session focuses on understanding your student's strengths, challenges, and learning style. The tutor will likely review recent classwork or assessments to identify specific areas—whether it's trigonometric identities, function notation, or word problems—and create a personalized plan. This diagnostic approach ensures tutoring addresses exactly what your student needs rather than starting from scratch.
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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