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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
Mikhail

Certified Tutor

15+ years

Mikhail

Bachelors, Mathematics, Economics, Pre-Medical Track
Mikhail's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Biology
Business

I was born in Russia and grew up in NYC where I attended Stuyvesant High School. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Binghamton University where I majored in mathematics and economics and completed a core group of science courses that were part of the Pre-Medical track. I am currently applying to medic...

Education

SUNY at Binghamton

Bachelors, Mathematics, Economics, Pre-Medical Track

Claire

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Claire

Masters, Music
Claire's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational French
French
French 1
French 2

Bonjour tous,My name is Claire and I am born and raised in France. I moved to California in 2010 to study classical music and in May 2016 I received a Master in clarinet performance. On top of my musical studies, I have been tutoring and teaching French to students at my university and privately. I ...

Education

CSUF

Masters, Music

CSUF

Bachelors, Music

Kyle

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Kyle

Associate in Science, Computer and Information Systems Security
Kyle's other Tutor Subjects
AP Computer Science Principles
C++
Computer Programming
Computer Science

I'm a current college student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in software engineering. I'm proficient with Java, and knowledgeable in C++, HTML, CSS, and a basic understanding of Python. Outside of the classroom I'm a house and techno DJ.

Education

CUNY Kingsborough Community College

Associate in Science, Computer and Information Systems Security

Pryce

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Pryce

Bachelor of Science, Economics
Pryce's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Business
Business Calculus
Business Statistics

Hi, My name is Pryce and I am excited to be your GRE and/or math and economics tutor! I recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, where I studied economics and math and gained experience as a peer tutor. On my most recent GRE test, I scored a 170V and 169Q, and am excited to share what...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science, Economics

Jameshia

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Jameshia

Bachelor in Arts, Music
Jameshia's other Tutor Subjects
Creative Writing
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math

Hello my name is Mrs.Edmond, and my passion is to help and create a safe learning experience for children. It brings joy to know that children are trying to better themselves in every way.

Education

Lane College

Bachelor in Arts, Music

William Francis

Certified Tutor

2+ years

William Francis

Bachelor, Pre-Business
William's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Business
College Business

I am currently a rising freshman at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and plan on majoring in business and potentially computer science. I have a passion for math and have tutored my younger brother (2 years younger) and his friends for the past few years during which I have come to en...

Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bachelor, Pre-Business

Clayton

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Clayton

Master of Science, Elementary Administration
Clayton's other Tutor Subjects
Arithmetic
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math

In sharing my qualifications and interests, I hope to provide you with tremendous confidence in my abilities to not only establish a strong rapport with you, but to also be an exceptional teacher in arithmetic, elementary math, middle school math, and pre-algebra!I currently have seven years of expe...

Education

William Woods University

Master of Science, Elementary Administration

Missouri Western State University

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education

Jane

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Jane

Masters, Comparative French Literature
Jane's other Tutor Subjects
10th Grade Reading
10th Grade Writing
Adult Literacy
American Literature

For as long as I can remember, I have been passionate about literature and languages. With a background in creative writing, I am confident that I can help any student struggling to connect with the language arts. Additionally, I have extensive knowledge of the French language, having spent 6 years ...

Education

University of Paris 8

Masters, Comparative French Literature

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Bachelors, French & Francophone Studies

Tucker

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Tucker

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Statistics
Tucker's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Calculus
College Algebra

My main focus is tutoring elementary up to college-level algebra, calculus, and statistics. I used to work in the math tutoring center at the university I attended and I'm a Math major with a concentration in Statistics. Currently I teach highschool math. I have over a years worth of experience tuto...

Education

University of West Georgia

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Statistics

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