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Tony

Certified Tutor

Tony

Bachelor of Science in Biology
Tony's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Biology
High School Biology

I am a recent graduate of Yale University and incoming first year medical student at Columbia University. Originally from the DC area, I have always had a passion for science and medicine and pursued a degree in Biology while at Yale. During the 2008-2009 academic year, I tutored science, math, Engl...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Sarah

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Sarah

Bachelor of Science, Predentistry
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Middle School Math
Geometry

I am a pre-dental student at Vanderbilt University majoring in Human Organizational Development with a concentration in Health and Human Services. I am well versed in many science subjects (Biology and Chemistry, etc.), math, and Spanish. I tutor all ages and will tailor my methods based on any type...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor of Science, Predentistry

Test Scores
ACT
34
Laura

Certified Tutor

Laura

Bachelor of Arts in History
Laura's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Elementary Math

I am a graduate of Princeton University, class of 2014. I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with a focus on recent American economic history. I was a pre-med, molecular biology major for my first two years at Princeton, and while I ended up deciding not to pursue a career in the sciences, I to...

Education

Princeton University

Bachelor of Arts in History

Garrett

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Garrett

Bachelor in Arts
Garrett's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Physiology
Physics
Education

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Ayako

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Ayako

Bachelor in Arts, English
Ayako's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Middle School Math
Geometry

I am a rising third-year student at Trinity College Dublin, and I am working towards a degree in English Literature. I have a lot of practical test-taking and study skills to offer, particularly in high school and middle school academics and standardized testing! I also consider myself a well-rounde...

Education

Trinity College Dublin

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Judah

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Judah

Bachelors, Biology, General
Judah's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry
Geometry

I am currently a rising sophomore at Washington University in St. Louis. I am majoring in Biology and hope to enter medical school following my completion of college. I am passionate about math and science and enjoy teaching these subjects to students having difficulty. I am patient and know how to ...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelors, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Micah

Certified Tutor

Micah

Bachelors, Biology, General
Micah's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Biology
High School Biology

I am a graduate from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in Biology. I have three younger siblings, so I have had experience helping children with their homework from a pretty young age. Throughout college I participated in several tutoring and mentorship programs, helping students who ...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelors, Biology, General

Washington University in St. Louis

Degree in Biology

Test Scores
ACT
34
Matthew

Certified Tutor

Matthew

Bachelor in Arts
Matthew's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
IB Mathematical Studies SL
College Algebra

I am currently conducting breast cancer research as the lab manager in an immunology lab at Columbia University Medical Center. I am extremely comfortable with physics and mathematics (from my studies) as well as biology, chemistry, and biochemistry (through my research experience) and sincerely enj...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1540
ACT
35
Zosia

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Zosia

Bachelor of Science
Zosia's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Cell Biology

I am recent graduate of Yale University. After an intensive application cycle and four years of college, I hope to be able to impart to others the wisdom I have learned. I have four years of freelance tutoring experience in college admissions and the MCAT. Overall, tutoring is a way that I can suppo...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor of Science

Test Scores
SAT
1570
Thomas

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Thomas

Master of Arts, Biology, General
Thomas's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Statistics Graduate Level
Pre-Algebra

I am also working towards a career in molecular biology, I use math and science every day, and I can explain real-world applications and uses for these subjects that may not seem obvious. By demonstrating the use of math and science in everyday life, I am able to help interact with the student and i...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Master of Arts, Biology, General

Dartmouth College

Bachelor in Arts

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