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...jazz piano and jazz theory to teach more advanced students how to play blues piano. I have studied with several world class instructors including a teacher who was trained in European classical piano techniques by a very renowned concert pianist who had lineage back to Beethoven. My teacher when I was a piano major in...
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Bachelors, Music History
Masters, Ethnomusicology

Carolyn: Compton tutor
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...a number of odd jobs before starting full-time at The Ohio State University. At The Ohio State University, I worked at the Office of Legal Affairs as a legal secretary/front-desk receptionist for 2 years before realizing my passion for helping children. So I decided to quit my desk job and am currently enrolled at OSU...
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Bachelors, Korean

Daniel: Compton tutor
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...I've been tutoring math since high school and started teaching courses as an undergraduate. Combined, I have over nine years of experience teaching and tutoring mathematics at the grade school, high school and post-secondary levels, from pre-algebra to differential equations. My goal in tutoring is to create an environment that students can enjoy learning in,...
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Bachelors, Mathematics
Masters, Mathematics

Radhika: Compton tutor
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...math, because as Kady explains in Mean Girls, I like math because it is the same in every country. I know a lot of people hate math, and I am here to try to change their minds...math is really great if you give it a try. I have tutored throughout high school and college my...
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Bachelors, Actuarial Science
Masters, MBA
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
SAT Math: 800
GRE Quantitative: 167

Haley: Compton tutor
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...areas of expertise include physiology, microbiology, and immunology. As a tutor, I want to encourage enthusiasm and share the reward of academic accomplishment. My ultimate goal is to become a board certified naturopathic oncologist. Aside from studying I enjoying hiking, skiing, painting, reading, and cooking. I am excited to work with you as a Varsity...
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Bachelors, Biology, Pre-Health Sciences
Current Grad Student, Naturopathic Doctorate

Megan: Compton tutor
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...English with a focus in rhetoric and writing from Texas State University. I have experience teaching and tutoring English at both the high school and college level. I really enjoy helping students develop their writing skills and helping them become comfortable with academic writing. I believe tutoring is so helpful because it allows methods of...
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Bachelors, English
Masters, English

Richard: Compton tutor
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...the past. I have a B.S. in Cell Biology from Western Washington University and an M.S. in Physiology from the University of Cincinnati. I am most passionate about subjects that can be applied to human medicine, including Anatomy, Physiology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Pharmacology and Microbiology. I believe that rote memorization is ineffective. It is...
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Bachelors, Cell Biology
Current Grad Student, Medicine (M.D.)

Steve: Compton tutor
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...foreign language as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Turkmenistan, test prep to older high school students in Brooklyn, NYC, as an English classroom teacher to 7th through 12th graders in Queens, New York, a tutor for my advisory students in 7th and 8th grade, and as a teacher trainer at Columbia University. These numerous positions...
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Bachelors, English Literature
Masters, Teaching of English

Graziella: Compton tutor
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...to learn myself. My method and approach to being a great tutor and educator is that first I love teaching, and second is that I plan ahead for my lessons. I have been working as a tutor and as a substitute teacher in Central Ohio for the last two years with great success, and throughout...
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Bachelors, Art and Biology

Christian: Compton tutor
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...training experience. After college, I pursued graduate level training in Biomedical Sciences at The Ohio State University (OSU). In 2015, I received my Ph.D. from the College of Medicine at OSU in Biomedical Sciences with a special emphasis in Microbial Pathogenesis. During graduate school I fell in love with the field of microbiology and subsequently...
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Bachelors, Molecular Biology
PHD, Biomedical Sciences (microbial pathogenesis)

Mary: Compton tutor
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...favorite subject to tutor is math because I was not originally a strong math student and I had to work very hard at it to be successful. Therefore, I know what it's like to struggle in math and how to overcome issues that students have, because I likely had them myself. In my spare time...
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Current Undergrad Student, Chemical Engineering

Amanda: Compton tutor
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...science subjects. My students not only successfully passed state standardized but also achieved advanced status while learning subject content in Chinese. I'm interested in helping elementary students who strive to be successful in math, science and Mandarin language. Also, I am an expert and enthusiastic about Mandarin language learning for learners of all ages and...
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Bachelors, Sociology
Masters, Languages Education

Gary: Compton tutor
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I enjoy teaching and tutoring students to ensure that each student will achieve academic success. I believe that all students should have high expectations for themselves and by doing so, the learning experience will continue throughout their adult life.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, Education

Dennis: Compton tutor
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...reach their career goals and find a greater level of satisfaction at work. I have had several tutors and mentors in my academic and professional life. Those people made a big difference in my life and I would not be where I am now without them. It is important to pay it forward and inspire...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics

Emeric: Compton tutor
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...with a perfect score in the Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems section. 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,...
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Bachelors, Biochemistry
SAT Math: 750

Eric: Compton tutor
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...graduated with a Chemical Engineering degree with a Biomedical Engineering minor from the Ohio State University, and I am really interested in helping people in Engineering, AP Physics I, AP Physics II, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus AB, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus 1. Shoot me a message if you want help!
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemical Engineering

Brooke: Compton tutor
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...Psychology. Since graduating I have presented at many conferences, including the Society of Psychophysiological Research annual meeting in Florence, Italy. Before moving to Chicago I also volunteered on a suicide prevention hotline. Since moving to Chicago I have been working as a guest teacher for charter schools throughout the area. As such, I feel most...
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Bachelors, Psychology

Jaye: Compton tutor
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...homeschooled, I got a lot of practice being a homework helper and tutor. I continued as a high school peer tutor and volunteered at the local elementary schools. As a parent with a homeschooled child I honed my skills further. I was first employed as a tutor after earning my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
Masters, Communication
GRE Verbal: 165

Scott: Compton tutor
Certified Tutor
...I graduated with my Masters of Science in Ecology in May 2016, and while I had three years of teaching experience during that time, I felt the need to continue doing this kind of work. My personal goal for each student will be to help them not just learn the material, but learn how to...
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Bachelors, Organismal Biology
Masters, Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 32
ACT Science: 36

Curtis: Compton tutor
Certified Tutor
...range over topics such as fun reading and being part of several fandoms (Harry Potter, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Wheel of Time, Kingkiller Chronicles, and several others), academic reading and history podcasting, conlanging (creating languages), camping/hiking, kayaking, Boy Scouts/Scouting, puzzle solving (blacksmith's puzzles, Rubik's solids, etc.), and playing with math. I got a...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Theoretical Physics, Theoretical Mathematics, Astronomy and Astrophysics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 31
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