
Spencer Nelson: Blue Island tutor
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I am a 1580/1600 SAT scorer and 177/180 LSAT scorer who is passionate about helping others achieve similar results. I know the SAT and LSAT to be learnable tests, and I am excited to help others get to their goals.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780

Jackson: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
...mechanical engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. My whole life I have had a passion for math and science and for the past couple of years I have been tutoring in those fields. I have always loved math which is something that not a lot of students will say due to its difficulty. I love...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, General Studies

Mehmet: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
...a variety of math subjects. Helping young people understand mathematical and computer science related subjects is very exciting to me! My favorite subjects to tutor are all levels of Calculus, Algebra, and Discrete Math - although I do not have any limitations as to the areas outside of my favorites! My philosophy in tutoring is...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science
Master of Science, Computer Science
GRE Quantitative: 169

Alisha: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
...Physical and Biological Sciences, a certificate in religious studies, a graduate certificate in health sciences, and a Masters of Science in Medical Sciences. I have professional experience tutoring for college math curriculum remotely. I am passionate about tutoring students in STEM, particularly in math to help them succeed. In my free time I like to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Master of Arts, Premedicine

Greta: Blue Island tutor
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...Frontero and I am a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I am a Journalism major on the Strategic Communications track with two minors, one in Political Economy, Philosophy & Politics and the other in Gender & Women's Studies. I am passionate about the study of communication, and I am an excellent essay-writer and copy-editor.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Verbal: 780

Cayana: Blue Island tutor
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...Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a focus on environmental engineering. When I graduated, I got accepted into Teach for America New Mexico 2019 Corps. I moved to the Navajo Nation and got my teaching certification for Secondary Math. In New Mexico, I taught Algebra I for 2 years, Pre-Calculus for 1 year, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

John: Blue Island tutor
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...has taught hydrogeology, groundwater modeling, environmental geology, and glacial / climate geology at the University of Michigan and Bloomsburg University. He held a research faculty position at the Pennsylvania State University. His research involves mathematical modeling of hydrogeological and geochemical phenomenon, usually at regional scales, including climate-hydrologic models at PSU, and completing the US Geological...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Geology
Doctor of Philosophy, Geology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600

Isabel: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
...and helping them learn how they work best, both so that I can more efficiently guide their study and so that can take charge of their own future learning. Though I've worked with students on everything from algebra to anatomy and physiology, my favorite subjects to tutor will always be History and Philosophy which were...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Aditi: Blue Island tutor
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Hardworking, dedicated, and willing to learn with the student. Tutoring specializations in algebra, geometry, calculus I(AB) and Python programming language
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics

Sarah: Blue Island tutor
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...MBA graduate, I've been trained to cater to a wide range of learning styles, personality types, and unique challenges such as learning disabilities, test anxiety, and other mental blocks. My flexibility and deep understanding of exam content stem from years of close collaboration with students across various categories. I am dedicated to being available for...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Masters in Business Administration, Accounting and Business Management

Jacqueline: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
...a classroom setting. Because of my diverse experience, I am accustomed to adapting my teaching based on the level, learning styles and personalities of my individual students. I am very patient and especially love working with shy students in helping them out of their shells. My classroom is a safe-space in which students can feel...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Anthropology

Julia : Blue Island tutor
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...from the personal interests and learning style of the child. Her teaching and tutoring draw on a holistic approach, some of such philosophies deriving from Waldorf education. With experience working in both public and Waldorf schools, as a tutor, teacher and aide, she carries a breadth of skills and knowledge to nurture and enrich the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Ashish: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
...while teaching a self-designed history course as the views the students brought up were often different than mine and perspectives that I had never considered before clouded my mind. Pausing to rethink my own perspectives made me realize how much deeper I could go into the subject matter, pushing me to challenge my students equally....
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 730

Graham: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
I'm looking to help kids succeed academically. I had a great experience in school. I want to help kids have a great experience, too. In my free time, I like to read, go out to dinner with friends, and go to shows in town. Love to travel--particularly to site-see in Nature.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History

Louisa: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
...a special education teacher who has taught many children over my career with learning challenges. I use phonics heavily in my reading instruction as this is where I have typically found the most need. My masters degree also focused on the effectiveness of phonics instruction for elementary-aged students. I like to think that I convey...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
Bachelor in Arts, History
Master of Arts, Special Education
Master of Arts, Education

Elizabeth: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
...talent for teaching complex concepts to students with different learning styles and needs. Throughout my undergraduate university experience, where I graduated with a 4.0, I tutored peers in subjects ranging from Multivariable Calculus, Python, Organic Chemistry, Biology, and Statistics. I am available Monday - Saturday during the summer to tutor both K-12 students and college...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

John: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
...Economics from the University of Wisconsin- Madison. I currently tutor student-athletes at the University of Minnesota in Economics and Statistics. However, I am passionate about helping younger students in Middle School and High School excel in Math. It is wonderful to see those "Ah..hah" moments when students get it. So I am very interested in...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Economics
Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Economics

Jason: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
...Psychology, my Master's in Teaching and Learning with Technology and my Bachelor's in English. I also have a 120 hour Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate. I have taught courses in English as a Second Language, Statistics, Psychology, Leadership, Educational Leadership, and Research. I also speak Spanish fluently. I have been teaching students of...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Alex: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
...and am in the process of writing my own book. I'm here to help with English writing and reading. I have some skills in math and am not scared to pull out a calculator and crunch with you! I think that tutoring and giving back is so important because I had tutors growing up and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Master of Laws, Criminal Justice

Michael: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
...in for my undergraduate and am currently pursuing a Master's in curriculum and instruction at UW. I love helping students become better writers and seeing the beauty in old literature. As somebody that hated English in high school and middle school, I feel I bring a unique perspective and relationship to the subjective that I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
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