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Timothy
Timothy's science-heavy background — AP coursework in biology, chemistry, and physics, now followed by medical school — means he's used calculus as a tool in real contexts like modeling drug absorption rates and reaction kinetics. He teaches limits, derivatives, and integrals by grounding each conce...
Drexel University College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, M.D.
University of California Los Angeles
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Certified Tutor
7+ years
John
Pre-med biology at Loyola Marymount meant John didn't just take calculus — he used it, working through enzyme kinetics, pharmacokinetic models, and the rate-of-change problems that underpin how biological systems behave. Now headed to medical school at Creighton and conducting clinical oncology rese...
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Music and math share more DNA than most people realize — rhythm is subdivisions, harmony is frequency ratios, and Conor's musicology training means he's spent years thinking in precisely those structured, pattern-driven terms. He's straightforward that calculus isn't his primary subject, but his com...
San Diego State University
Masters, Musicology
Humboldt State University
Bachelors, Music
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Michael
Michael's degree is in Chinese and Communications, so he's transparent that calculus isn't his deepest area of expertise. His ACT score of 32 reflects solid quantitative reasoning, though, and his experience teaching algebra gives him a clear read on the prerequisite skills students need to have loc...
University of California-Davis
Bachelors, Chinese/Communications
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I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate
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Kate
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors
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9+ years
Jai
I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rhea
I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jeffrey
I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
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Erika
I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
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Many students struggle with the transition from algebra and precalculus to calculus because it requires both procedural fluency and conceptual understanding. Common pain points include grasping the concept of limits, understanding derivatives and their real-world applications, setting up integrals correctly, and connecting multiple concepts together. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction helps students move beyond memorizing formulas to truly understanding why calculus works, which builds confidence and improves problem-solving skills.
During an initial session, a tutor will assess your current understanding of calculus topics, identify specific areas where you're struggling, and learn about your learning style and goals. Whether you're working through limits, derivatives, integrals, or applications, the tutor will develop a personalized plan tailored to your needs. This foundation helps ensure every subsequent session builds on your strengths and directly addresses your weaknesses.
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