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...College (BA), Villanova University (JD), and the University of Cambridge (LL.M). I majored in English Literature and minored in International Relations at BC. I have previously tutored high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. Throughout my own high school curriculum, I provided tutoring services as a member of the honor society. While in college, I tutored a student from Ecuador during her visit to the US. During my time at BC, though I did not tutor...

...the language to a great level of fluency, but also explore the culture and survive on my own in a foreign country. I loved my time abroad so much that when I returned to Indiana I worked with the Study Abroad Office, advising students and helping them to map out their own plans for study abroad. I spoke in front of hundreds of students during orientations about culture shock, preparation for studying abroad, and how...

...Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA and Eastern University in St. David's, PA. I received my Bachelor of Arts from VCU in African American Studies with a minor in Women's Studies. I have also received a Master of Arts from Eastern University in Urban Studies with a concentration in Community Development. Through employment opportunities, I have had the pleasure of working with many students striving towards academic success and high school graduation; serving in both...

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...a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Interdisciplinary studies. I also have a master's in education and am working towards another master's in biotechnology at Johns Hopkins University. I have several years of experience tutoring math and life sciences and was a 7th/8th grade science teacher for two years. I work especially well with 6th-10th grade students in the math and science fields, but I can also be of help in middle/high school English...

I graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Romance Languages and Literatures and I'm excited to help you with Spanish and French language and literature! I have experience teaching high school Spanish, teaching English as a foreign language in Latin America and tutoring college-level French.

...Tufts University, and am originally from Stamford, Connecticut. I major in International Relations with a concentration in international security issues. A lover of history and politics, I enjoy teaching students in these topics particularly, but also have a deep passion for writing and public speaking. I am also available for SAT and ACT test preparation. I find it extremely enriching to help students see the potential in themselves when it comes to a standardized test...

I am a licensed elementary educator who has taught in Washington, DC and Maryland for the past 5 years. I am passionate about making a difference and helping students reach their full potential. It is essential to have a belief that everyone is capable of achieving their academic goals, as long as they are willing to put in the effort and have a positive attitude to make them a reality.

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...University of Pennsylvania and a graduate student at the University of Virginia. My bachelor's degree is in Elementary Education and I am finishing up my Master's degree in Special Education. I completed my student teaching in the city of Pittsburgh, and am a licensed teacher in the state of Virginia, where I have been teaching for several years. While my expertise is working with K-6 students in math, reading, writing and standardized test taking, I've...

I love learning, and through my love of learning came my appreciation and passion for teaching. Having tutored my family and peers for several years I have the experience to assistant students from a wide range abilities and circumstances. As I work towards getting into a top-tier graduate masters in teaching program, I wish to continue practicing my teaching/tutoring skills by helping people achieve their academic goals.... Get to know them (and the parent/guardian) and their...

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