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Jennifer

Certified Tutor

Jennifer

PHD, Natural Resource Economics
Jennifer's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays

I am easy-going and will try to make learning as fun and successful as possible for you - I look forward to meeting you!

Education

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

PHD, Natural Resource Economics

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Bachelor of Science, Biology and Spanish

Matt

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Matt

Masters, Educational Leadership
Matt's other Tutor Subjects
CLEP Prep
CLEP Introduction to Educational Psychology
Conversational Spanish
Languages

I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Spanish Education at Indiana University, and I received my Master of Arts in Educational Leadership at the University of Indianapolis. I am currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Hispanic Linguistics. I have been teaching high school Spanish for 11 years....

Education

University of Indianapolis

Masters, Educational Leadership

Indiana University

Bachelors, Spanish

Shelby

Certified Tutor

Shelby

Masters, Biology, General
Shelby's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
Biostatistics
College Biology
Endocrinology

I have always had a passion for education. While pursuing my MS degree I was awarded a highly competitive Teaching Assistantship, which allowed me to experience teaching general biology and human anatomy at the university level. My strengths include being able to portray complex concepts and ideas i...

Education

Minnesota State University-Mankato

Masters, Biology, General

The College of Saint Scholastica

Bachelors, Biology, Minor-Chemistry

Kwame

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Kwame

Bachelor in Arts, English
Kwame's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Creative Writing
English
Essay Editing

I have recently acquired my Bachelor's in English from Virginia Commonwealth University. I graduated a Distinguished English Major. I am applying for my MFA in poetry next. I have had over two years of experience working with college-level students at the remedial level and at senior level and I've ...

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Iselee

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Iselee

Current Grad Student, Digital Communication
Iselee's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Adult Literacy
Algebra
AP Spanish Language & Culture

Hi there! My name is Iselee, I am a graduate of Loyola Marymount University with an undergraduate degree in Spanish, and I am currently a visual artist pursuing further studies in digital and web design.I formerly taught bilingual math and science, and I am a certified bilingual education teacher in...

Education

Loyola Marymount University

Bachelors, Spanish

Johns Hopkins University

Current Grad Student, Digital Communication

Test Scores
SAT
1410
Sarvesh

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Sarvesh

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Sarvesh's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC

I am currently a freshman at the University of Texas at Austin and pursuing a Bachelor's in Computer Science. In my free time, I enjoy coding for quantum computers and especially love to explore interesting math and science concepts. I have had 3 years of prior experience teaching groups of students...

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Maima

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Maima

Masters in Business Administration, Accounting and Business Management
Maima's other Tutor Subjects
Business
College Business
College Economics
Cost Accounting

I'm a CPA with a master's degree in business administration from Mercer University. I enjoy consulting and educating my clients. I have tutoring experience from my college and graduate school days. I've been told that I'm good at explaining concepts in an easy-to-understand way.

Education

Mercer University

Masters in Business Administration, Accounting and Business Management

Georgia Southern University

Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting and Business Management

Dana

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Dana

Master of Science, Social Work
Dana's other Tutor Subjects
Admissions
College Application Essays
College English
Elementary School English

Hello,My name is Dana Lesueur.I have a Dual-Degree in Human Development and Psychology and a Masters in Social Work. I have over 5+ years of tutoring experience and hope to gain more! Feel free to reach out if any questions arise.

Education

University of Southern California

Master of Science, Social Work

California State University-San Bernardino

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Hassan

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Hassan

Bachelors, Dentistry
Hassan's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
College Biology
Graduate Test Prep
High School Biology

My name is Dr. Hassan Iqbal. I am a dentist by profession and recently moved to US from Pakistan. I am currently giving my US dental boards. I am also working at The Ohio State University. My goal is to become a registered dentist and a scientist in the field of head and neck cancer.

Education

Lahore Medical and Dental College Pakistan

Bachelors, Dentistry

Mark

Certified Tutor

Mark

Bachelor of Science, Real Estate
Mark's other Tutor Subjects
Professional Certifications
Real Estate License
Test Prep
UK A Level Prep

I love my family and always look forward in being with them. My goal in life is Helping others achieve their goals.

Education

Hondros College

Bachelor of Science, Real Estate

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