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I bring an energetic, fun experience to learning that helps you better absorb the information. I have obtained a doctorate in psychology, which allows me to easily adapt to your learning style and adapt quickly when need be. I am also a published author who is currently working on two books. I have taught and proctored for over 20 years and nothing makes me happier than when I see that a student has grasped a new concept.

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Barb’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Degree: Utrecht University - Doctorate (PhD), Forensic Behavioral Psychology

Hobbies

Writing, Psychology, Behaviorism, Civics, History, Music, Journalism, Writing, Swimming, Reading, Yoga and Theatre

Tutoring Subjects
ABPTS - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
Academic Coaching
ACT English
ACT Writing
Admissions
Adult ESL/ELL
Adult Health and Wellness
Adult Literacy
ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center
ANCC - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) Certification (PMHNP)
ANCC - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification (PMH)
AP Music Theory
AP Psychology
BPS - Board of Pharmacy Specialties
Business
Business Analytics
Business Writing
Classics
CLEP Prep
CLEP Introduction to Educational Psychology
CLEP Introductory Psychology
CLEP Social Sciences and History
Clinical Psychiatry
Clinical Psychology
College Application Essays
College English
COMPASS Prep
COMPASS Writing Skills
Creative Writing
Criminology
MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
Dutch
Economics
Elementary School English
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
Elementary Social Studies
English
English Grammar and Syntax
English Language Arts Substitute
EPPP - Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology
ESL/ELL
Essay Editing
Ethics
Expository Writing
Fiction Writing
GED Prep
GED Social Studies
GMAT
GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment
GMAT Integrated Reasoning
GMAT Quantitative
GMAT Verbal
Government
Graduate Test Prep
GRE
GRE Analytical Writing
GRE Quantitative
GRE Subject Test in Literature in English
GRE Subject Test in Psychology
GRE Subject Tests
Health Care Policy
High School Economics
High School English
High School Government
High School Political Science
High School Reading
High School Writing
Histology
IB Extended Essay
IB Global Politics
IB Philosophy
IB Psychology
IB Social and Cultural Anthropology
IB Theory of Knowledge
Insurance License
Introduction to Fiction
Journalism
Languages
Linguistics
LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
LSAT
LSAT Argumentative Writing
LSAT Logical Reasoning
LSAT Reading Comprehension
LSW - Licensed Social Worker
MCAT
MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
Medical Ethics
Medical Terminology
Medicine
Middle School English
Middle School Reading
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Middle School Social Studies
Middle School Writing
Music
Other
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Philosophical Ethics
Phonics
Poetry
Poetry
Political Science
PRAXIS
PRAXIS Early Childhood
PRAXIS Elementary School
PRAXIS Health/Physical Education
Professional Certifications
MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
Psychologies
Psychology
Public Speaking
Reading
Science
Science Substitute
Series 6
Series 7
Social Networking
Social Sciences
Social Studies
Social Work
Sociologies
Sociology
Spelling Bee
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
Substitute
Technical Writing
Technology and Coding
TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
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UK GCSE Prep
UK GCSE Psychology
Women's Studies
Writing