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4+ years
Breno
I am currently a Ph.D. student at Harvard University in the department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology.
Suffolk University
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Harvard University
Doctor of Science, Chemistry

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Erica
I am a recent graduate of Harvard College, graduating with a degree of High Honors in the History of Science. I am also anticipating entering dental school this coming Fall at Columbia College of Dental Medicine. In this interim year, I would love the opportunity to continue tutoring -- I have tutor...
Harvard College
Bachelor in Arts, History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
Columbia College of Dental Medicine
Current Grad Student, Predentistry

Certified Tutor
7+ years
I'm a recent college graduate from the University of Chicago and young professional based in Washington, DC, and currently working in international development. I have substitute taught STEM and English to all levels of college-preparatory high schoolers. I also established a peer-to-peer tutoring a...
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts

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Michael
I am also a first year medical student at the Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. I have extensive experience with premedical classes and have taken and tutored the MCAT exam. I placed in the 97th percentile of the MCAT exam and I understand what the test takers want students to know and ...
University of Washington
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, Economics

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I'm a second year MD/PhD student currently enjoying medical school. I'm a laid back guy who loves to teach and help people understand topics. I also enjoy teaching people new ways to learn, allowing them to spend less time studying and more time enjoying other activities, like playing soccer or expl...
Boston University School of Medicine
PHD, Medicine
New York University
Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry

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Katharine
I am an avid skier and outdoorswoman, and a passionate fan of Boston sports. As a tutor, I offer a broad range of scientific subjects, including Physics, Chemistry and Biology, and I am particularly passionate about Biochemistry and Microbiology. I also offer and enjoy test prep, including the SAT a...
Bowdoin College
Bachelor in Arts, Biochemisty

Certified Tutor
13+ years
Jennifer
I am confident that I can help ease the process for other students and even make it fun along the way!
Boston University
Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

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Amy
I am a current undergraduate student at Northeastern University working towards a pharmacy degree, while minoring in Biology and Chinese. I first started tutoring in high school through peer tutoring, working with students younger than me and tutoring them in subjects that I had excelled in. Besides...
Northeastern University
Current Undergrad, Pharmacy

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Zachary
I am ever committed to better enhancing your understanding of the biological and chemical sciences.
University Of Copenhagen
Masters, Human Biology/Molecular Biology
Marymount Manhattan College
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Sarah
I am a graduate of the University of Virginia, where I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Global Public Health. After college, I went on to get my Masters of Science in Biomedical Science at Tufts University School of Medicine. I am currently applying to medical school and hope to matriculate nex...
Tufts University School of Medicine
Current Grad Student, Masters of Biomedical Science
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Bachelors, Global Public Health
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