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...in economics, and have a strong math and public speaking background. I have experience teaching high school students and undergraduates in formal, paid settings. I have been teaching in some capacity for seven years because I genuinely enjoy it. I enjoy the eureka moment when concepts click. I'm mostly qualified to teach math-related subjects. If...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Economics
Master of Economics, Economics

Jonathan: Alhambra tutor
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...passionate about tutoring to increase students' understanding of and comfortability with course concepts. Practiced in detecting gaps in student understanding and reducing complex subjects to simpler ideas for students. I specialize in tutoring Math and Physics from middle school to graduate level, and love helping with ACT/SAT prep as well as introductory chemistry.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
GRE: 326
GRE Quantitative: 165

Sarah: Alhambra tutor
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...with other students. My favorite part of tutoring German is when students get excited when they realize they understand the language and how quickly they are absorbing new vocabulary! I also love making subjects, like chemistry, relevant to my students so that they grow not only understanding, but also appreciation for that subject. My hobbies...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
ACT English: 32

Connor: Alhambra tutor
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...and education as boring or useless. To me, however, this is a sign of the teachers failing to inspire and spark interest in their students, which is my biggest priority as a tutor! I have been programming for about 5 years now, mainly in C++, and have recently taken a C++ class at the University...
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Engineering in Computer Science, Computer Science
Master of Engineering, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Carley: Alhambra tutor
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...and learning new content excites me. I hope to pursue my Masters degree in the field of Psychology. My goal is to encourage learning and find successful ways to help students process and understand the material at hand. I have a love for assisting individuals in achieving their goals, finding a love for learning, and...
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Bachelor in Arts, Applied Behavior Analysis

Ellen: Alhambra tutor
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...arts spectrum. My PhD is in Creative Writing and English, and I have taught for 15 years at the college level. I established a Writing Center at a prestigious classics-based university. At my previous university I worked with dually enrolled high school students in Composition and Rhetoric. I enjoy helping all levels of students meet...
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Bachelor in Arts, English
Doctor of Philosophy, English

Steven: Alhambra tutor
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...to Japan for two years as an assistant language teacher. After two years, I returned to KU where I earned a master's degree in the history of philosophy and was also awarded the outstanding graduate student award as well as the outstanding teaching assistant award for that year. I then transferred to the Ohio State...
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Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy, Philosophy

Carl: Alhambra tutor
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...that anyone can learn these subjects when they're presented in an interesting way. I am very nearly finished with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree at the University of Kansas. I am currently employed as a research assistant in a computational chemistry group where I'm working towards going to graduate school.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 32

Shah: Alhambra tutor
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...have tutored many students successfully in Geometry and Algebra. I will be attending the University of Kansas Medical School in the Fall of 2020. I know the stress of studying and I've learned several study tricks that have helped me along the way. I am excited to give back what I know to my students....
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Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 33
ACT Science: 31

Jasmine: Alhambra tutor
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...native languages of my father's heritage, so I also studied and achieved conversational language abilities in Portuguese as well. I rounded out my love of languages with a year of both Latin and Mandarin Chinese. Essentially, I went through a phase of wanting to learn every language because I wanted to speak with as many...
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Bachelor of Fine Arts, Romance Languages
Master of Science, Educational Administration

Andrew: Alhambra tutor
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...Superfan of all things social studies. University of Minnesota alumnus, with degrees in Global Studies, History, and Political Science. Currently in pursuit of a M.S.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Kansas. Over a decade of experience in social studies education presently teaching 7th Grade Ancient World Civilizations in Washington, D.C.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction

Taylour: Alhambra tutor
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...at The University of Kansas majoring in Biology with a minor in business. I have a lot of experience with tutoring students of all ages in many different science and math subjects. I have also taken Spanish for 4 years and am able to tutor beginner levels in that. My philosophy is to try and...
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Current Undergrad Student, Biology, General

Lawrence: Alhambra tutor
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...of an American social context so as to bridge the gap between L1 C1 and L2 C2 competencies. In Japan, Qatar, UAE and the US, I have used the most modern instructional technology available in computer-equipped writing labs with course platforms such as Canvas, Moodle, and Blackboard. For the past fifteen years, I have implemented...
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Bachelor in Arts, Russian Studies
Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

Nick: Alhambra tutor
Certified Tutor
...Astronomy, Geography, Chemistry, and Advanced Reading & Writing Comprehension. I left teaching to pursue my MBA at American University, where I became a Marketing GA, helped run the behavioral lab and taught a few Marketing 101 classes to freshman. Outside of teaching and tutoring, I love going to new exhibits at the National Gallery of...
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Bachelor in Arts, English
Masters in Business Administration, Marketing

Christine: Alhambra tutor
Certified Tutor
I have been teaching for over 15 years. I have a 15 year old son that loves to play sports. I spend my spare time taking him to football tournaments. I love to spend time with family and friends. I love to go camping and hang out at the lake.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching
Masters in Education, Special Education

Nita: Alhambra tutor
Certified Tutor
My name is Nita, I am invested in helping those with high and low incidence disabilities obtain a valuable education that will aid in their long term success! When I'm not working you can find me in the gym or sipping some bobba. I look forward to working with you!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Akshat: Alhambra tutor
Certified Tutor
...gives a sense of satisfaction to not only the tutor but the person being tutored. Whenever learning a difficult concept, the first thing I usually do is look it up on Google. Sometimes the answers aren't there, and sometimes they are there, but too difficult to understand. In this case, the first thing I do...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35

Kiatana: Alhambra tutor
Certified Tutor
...old patient in clinic getting hearing aids for the first time. The mother broke into tears, happy that her child could simply appreciate her voice. I was astonished. I'd never considered a world in-which I couldn't experience my mother's laughter. This resonated with me, knowing I would be honored to impact someone's life in such...
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Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Doctor of Medicine, Molecular Medicine

Megan: Alhambra tutor
Certified Tutor
...of Arts Degree with Honors and Distinction in Communication Studies. I have experience teaching and tutoring many subjects, including French, Geometry, English, Public Speaking, SAT, ACT, and LSAT. My favorite subject is the SAT. My tutoring style is results-oriented. My hobbies are reading, listening to music, dancing, and traveling. I look forward to meeting you...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Master of Arts, Communication, General

Jared: Alhambra tutor
Certified Tutor
...also done very well in my standardized tests, including a 34 on my ACT, a 168 on my LSAT, and very good scores on my AP exams (three 4's and two 5's). My specialties are helping students with history, writing, and the standardized tests mentioned above. Please reach out if you'd like help in any...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
LSAT: 168
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