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Eric

Certified Tutor

Eric

Bachelors, Biological Sciences/Russian
Eric's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Quantitative Reasoning
Biology

I'm a recent college graduate with degrees in Biological Sciences and Russian from Ohio University. During my time there, I tutored students in a variety of subjects, including biology, chemistry, and Spanish. In addition, I worked as both a peer advisor and teaching assistant, which gives me insigh...

Education

Ohio University-Main Campus

Bachelors, Biological Sciences/Russian

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1560
ACT
36
Nathan

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Nathan

Bachelor of Science, Natural Sciences
Nathan's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
AP Biology
Biology

I am a recent college graduate looking for opportunities to tutor and get involved with education before I attend medical school this fall. I have a bachelor's of science from the University of Akron and my academic areas of focus where I am best prepared to teach are animal and cell physiology, imm...

Education

University of Akron Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Natural Sciences

Test Scores
SAT
1460
ACT
32
Nikolas

Certified Tutor

Nikolas

Bachelors, Exercise Science Education
Nikolas's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary Algebra
Physiology

I am a recent graduate of The Ohio State University, where I received a Bachelor's of Science in Exercise Science Education. At Ohio State, I also was a Defensive Back on the football team, and have tutored many of my teammates. We accomplished much as a team, and became 2014-2015 College Football N...

Education

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Bachelors, Exercise Science Education

Test Scores
SAT
1370
Jonathan

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Jonathan

Masters, Nursing
Jonathan's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Elementary Math
Geometry

I am a recent graduate from The Ohio State University with a passion for sharing knowledge with those around me. During my time at Ohio State University I studied the science of Human Nutrition which included courses of Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Calculus, Microbiology, Molecular Genetics, Nut...

Education

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Masters, Nursing

The Ohio State University

Bachelors, Human Nutrition

Test Scores
ACT
34
Emeric

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Emeric

Bachelors, Biochemistry
Emeric's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Biochemistry
Chemistry

I am very skilled at tutoring the mathematics and verbal section of the SAT, as well as the Physical and Chemical, CARS and Bio and Biochem sections of the MCAT. I also love teaching chemistry, biochemistry and biology at the highschool, AP or college level.

Education

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Bachelors, Biochemistry

Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Rhea

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rhea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36
Erika

Certified Tutor

Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Erika's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32

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