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Breno

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
4+ years of tutoring

I am currently a Ph.D. student at Harvard University in the department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology.

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Suffolk University

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Harvard University

Doctor of Science, Chemistry

Erica

Current Grad Student, Predentistry
6+ years of tutoring

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 Dent...

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Harvard College

Bachelor in Arts, History and Philosophy of Science and Technology

Columbia College of Dental Medicine

Current Grad Student, Predentistry

Noel

Bachelor in Arts
7+ years of tutoring

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 Engli...

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University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts

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Michael

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, Economics
1+ years of tutoring

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 t...

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University of Washington

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, Economics

Marc

PHD, Medicine
1+ years of tutoring

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 t...

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Boston University School of Medicine

PHD, Medicine

New York University

Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry

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Katharine

Bachelor in Arts, Biochemisty
1+ years of tutoring

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 p...

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Bowdoin College

Bachelor in Arts, Biochemisty

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Jennifer

Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
13+ years of tutoring

I am confident that I can help ease the process for other students and even make it fun along the way!

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Boston University

Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

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Anthony

Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
1+ years of tutoring

I am a graduate of Boston University (BU) as of 2012, and I recently graduated from Tufts University in 2014. I have received my Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Engineering from BU, and I have earn...

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Tufts University

Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Boston University

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Sarah

Current Grad Student, Masters of Biomedical Science
10+ years of tutoring

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 ...

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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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Zachary

Masters, Human Biology/Molecular Biology
1+ years of tutoring

I am ever committed to better enhancing your understanding of the biological and chemical sciences.

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University Of Copenhagen

Masters, Human Biology/Molecular Biology

Marymount Manhattan College

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

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