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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

Mike

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Mike

Juris Doctor, Family Law & Legal Writing
Mike's other Tutor Subjects
AP U.S. Government & Politics
College English
College Essays
College Geography

Nearly every academic pursuit and professional field requires writing proficiency. All too often, though, schools universalize writing styles and gloss over editing techniques. The result is an educated college applicant or technically qualified employee who lacks the ability to communicate effectiv...

Education

University of California-Los Angeles

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science (3.83GPA)

Emory University School of Law

Juris Doctor, Family Law & Legal Writing

Richard

Certified Tutor

Richard

Master of Arts, Secondary Education
Richard's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Arithmetic
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math

I believe that learning and education is a life-long pursuit. Students need to be successful and good teachers give students these tools. Learning though is a two way street where every student needs to share the burden of success with the teacher. One of the greatest assets a teacher can instill in...

Education

Sierra Nevada College

Master of Arts, Secondary Education

UNLV

Bachelor of Science, Hotel Administration

Josh

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Josh

Bachelor in Arts, History
Josh's other Tutor Subjects
9th-12th Grade Writing
AP European History
AP Spanish Language & Culture
AP United States History

I graduated from Grove City College in May 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a minor in Spanish. During my senior year I tutored Spanish for lower-level Spanish students for hour-long sessions twice a week, focusing on comprehension and mastery of vocabulary and grammatical concepts. I hav...

Education

Grove City College

Bachelor in Arts, History

Yaneury

Certified Tutor

Yaneury

Current Undergrad, Computer Science
Yaneury's other Tutor Subjects
College Computer Science
Computer Science
Geometry
High School Computer Science

I am a student at Westchester Community College studying for a Computer Science A.S. My goal is to attend a 4-year university to further my study in the field. I've gained a substantial amount of tutoring experience while volunteering at my school's tutorial center. Helping the dozens of students at...

Education

SUNY Westchester Community College

Current Undergrad, Computer Science

Rachelle

Certified Tutor

Rachelle

Juris Doctor, N/A
Rachelle's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
Algebra

My name is Rachelle and I am a recent graduate from Arizona State University. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelors in philosophy. I will be attending the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law in the fall of 2012. I have always been successful in academics and enjoy school thoroughly. I have als...

Education

Arizona State University

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

Juris Doctor, N/A

Michael

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Michael

Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Adobe Illustrator
Advertising
Animation
AP Studio Art: 2-D Design

I believe art and design should be a flexible and rewarding experience. Each student has different passions and skills and one size does not fit all. I feel when the techniques and methodology of creating art is acquired, many people can be artists.

Education

Minnesota School of Business-Plymouth

Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Bachelor in Arts, Graphic Design

Maria

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Maria

Masters, Master in Education
Maria's other Tutor Subjects
College Economics
Conversational Spanish
Economics
High School Economics

I have been lucky enough to have been taught by some truly inspirational teachers and am well aware of the effect they have had on my life and the choices I have made subsequently. My own passion for teaching extends from the desire to emulate these role models and perform the same inspirational fun...

Education

Universidad Autonoma de Madrid

Masters, Master in Education

Universidad Publica de Navarra

Bachelors, Economics

Daniel

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Daniel

Bachelor of Science, Engineering, General
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC

I am a recent graduate from Harvey Mudd College, a top undergraduate engineering and liberal arts institution in California. During my time there, as the class sizes were small, I was able to establish many meaningful connections with my incredible professors. Inspired by their example, I quickly de...

Education

Harvey Mudd College

Bachelor of Science, Engineering, General

Test Scores
GRE
327
Alison

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Alison

Master of Arts, ESE w/ ESOL Endorsement
Alison's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Comparative Literature
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math

I am a graduate of Rollins College in Winter Park, FL and of the University of Central Florida. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Masters in Exceptional Student Education K-12 with an ESOL endorsement. Since graduation from Rollins College, I have immersed myself in education while ...

Education

University of Central Florida

Master of Arts, ESE w/ ESOL Endorsement

Rollins College

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

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