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...cardiologist or dermatologist -- still have plenty of time to decide! During college I tutored two kids in 6th through 8th grade math. I really enjoyed helping them with their homework assignments, preparing them for exams, and watching them improve in their courses. During this time, I learned how to be a very patient instructor and an effective communicator. As my dad was a high school math teacher, I also learned a few things from... Read more
Can also tutor: SAT, College Biology, Biology and 24 more subjects.
Education
- University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Biological Sciences
- University of Southern California - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine
Biography
...as young as 6 to as old as 60. No matter what level of English you have, I will help figure out the best way for you to learn! I chose to become a Varsity Tutor because I want to make learning enjoyable and I want to help students overcome the challenges they face. Every student has the potential to improve. I want to help unleash that potential. I look forward to our first tutoring... Read more
Can also tutor: SAT, SAT Subject Tests, PSAT and 38 more subjects.
Education
- University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, International Relations
Biography
...an important creative aspect to most academic subjects that often gets overlooked, especially in math. I try to incorporate this into my tutoring because it really seems to help people connect with the concepts. In my free time I enjoy making things and exploring what others have made, whether in music, programming, writing, games, or art. I received my BA in Mathematics from Arizona State University, and subsequently attended post-bac programs at a handful of... Read more
Can also tutor: SAT, Elementary School Math, Calculus and 32 more subjects.
Education
- Arizona State University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 35
- ACT English: 34
- ACT Math: 36
Biography
...interestingly enough, a ballroom dance instructor. My academic strengths are fairly broad, with expertise in mathematics and standardized testing. A couple fun facts about myself: I'm from New Jersey and of Italian decent, so I naturally love cooking and all things pizza. My favorite childhood book is The Giver by Lois Lowry, and favorite high school class was physics (rockets, easy winner). I enjoy playing guitar and ride my bicycle on a sunny day.... Anything can... Read more
Can also tutor: Advanced Placement, GED, ASVAB and 54 more subjects.
Education
- University of Memphis - Current Undergrad, Business Economics
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 32
- ACT English: 31
- ACT Math: 35
Biography
...class of 2015 graduate of Boston College. I have been brought to the world of tutoring because of my desire to help students through the stressful time of taking those big scary standardized tests. Both the ACT and the SAT gave me a large amount of anxiety when I was a junior in high school and I want to help other students through this process. This desire brought me to tutor kids in the local... Read more
Can also tutor: SAT, AP Comparative Government and Politics, SAT Writing and Language and 22 more subjects.
Education
- Boston College - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 31
- ACT Reading: 34
- ACT Science: 32
Biography
...as a senior in high school with a fifth-grade student at a local elementary school. After loving the experience, I continued spending my time mentoring in college through a program called Reading Friends. After graduating college, I joined Teach for America and began teaching at a middle school in Nashville. Last year I taught Social Studies, and this year I moved into teaching literacy. I will continue in this position next year as well. Not... Read more
Can also tutor: SAT, PSAT, CSAP/ TCAP and 35 more subjects.
Education
- Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
- Lipscomb University - Masters in Education, Instructional Practice
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 33
- ACT English: 34
- ACT Math: 32
Biography
I have a bachelor's of arts in mathematics, and am enjoying life in reno Nevada before I go onto grad school. In my free time, I like to make mathematical animations and do creative writing.... I believe that when I am teaching it is important for me to balance the rigor of the content with the accessibility of how I present the information to the student. As a tutor I try to communicate as effectively as... Read more
Can also tutor: SAT, Algebra, Linear Algebra and 31 more subjects.
Education
- University of Nevada-Reno - Associates, Applied Mathematics
Test Scores
- ACT Reading: 31
- ACT Science: 35
Biography
...graduate of Loyola University Chicago with an Honors BS in Biology and an Honors BA in French, and have been a tutor for years. Having worked in countries all over the world, I am comfortable working with a diverse range of people, regardless of their language fluency and subject expertise. Since graduating, I have been attending a post-bac program at the University of Toronto in intensive Spanish and Arabic, before continuing on to medical school.... Read more
Can also tutor: SAT Subject Tests, Advanced Placement, SAT and 63 more subjects.
Education
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Biology and French
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 33
- ACT English: 33
- ACT Math: 35
Biography
...graduate of the University of Montana with a degree in Ecology and Organismal Biology. I believe that hard work, curiosity and an open mind are the keys to lifelong learning. Often the journey to academic success is not a solo one, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share what I know in a way that inspires and educates students. My passion for education stems from a desire to become more aware of the... Read more
Can also tutor: Anatomy, MCAT, AP Biology and 28 more subjects.
Education
- Univeristy of Montana - Bachelors, Ecology and Organismal Biology
Test Scores
- ACT Reading: 32
Biography
...because I enjoy it. Education has opened up so many doors for me, and this is largely because I was fortunate to have some amazing teachers growing up who made learning fun (or at the very least not miserable). My goal is to do the same for each one of the students who I work with, and find ways to make even the most abstract concepts or complex math problems "click" in a student's mind. Read more
Can also tutor: Advanced Placement, GED, PSAT and 66 more subjects.
Education
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Business Administration, Exercise & Sport Science (Minor: Mathematics)
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 35
- ACT English: 35
- ACT Math: 34
Biography
...have a Russian heritage that can help out with colloquialisms and grammar. Languages and linguistics are fascinating to me and I don't get to speak mine enough, so please speak them with me! My physics background, as well as my years of teaching, means I know a disturbing amount of math (through advanced calculus). Yet, I've also been reading since I was old enough to hold a flashlight (my eyes don't thank me), so if... Read more
Can also tutor: SAT, SAT Subject Tests, Advanced Placement and 155 more subjects.
Education
- New College of Florida - Bachelors, Chemistry/Physics
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 34
- ACT English: 35
- ACT Math: 34
Biography
...My students have enjoyed understanding concepts through problem solving, emphasizing understanding over rote memorization. Since moving up to the northeast, I have taught multiple levels of mathematics at the university level. I have experience in helping students keep up with their studies and well as designing plans to help students advance through material at an accelerated pace. My academic interests are in resource economics though I have training in mathematics, the natural sciences, and public... Read more
Education
- Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science and Public Policy
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 36
- ACT English: 35
- ACT Math: 36
Biography
...tests. I am well aware of the challenges that standardized tests present and love working with students to come up with a tailored arsenal of strategies and approaches to make the test easier and less intimidating. I have years of experience with reading comprehension, essay writing, critical analysis (including the identification of tone, argument, style, etc), argumentation, and editing, and a strong record of working well with my students. My style of teaching is pretty... Read more
Can also tutor: ISEE, SAT Subject Tests, SAT and 37 more subjects.
Education
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, English
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 33
- ACT English: 33
- ACT Reading: 36
Biography
...motivated and hardworking first-year PhD student at New York University, studying Data Science. I recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a B.S. in Computer Science and the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign with an M.S. in Data Science. I have a passion for tutoring in an immense amount of subjects /standardized tests/essays, and helping others gain a greater sense of the material they are trying to master. More specifically, I love helping other students work... Read more
Can also tutor: UK A Level, Advanced Placement, SAT Subject Tests and 76 more subjects.
Education
- Vanderbilt University - Current Undergrad, Biological Sciences
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 34
- ACT English: 35
- ACT Math: 34
Biography
...is to help students become independent, comfortable, and confident in the fields they are studying. I love helping people get to the "aha" moment when they really understand what's being taught. In my experience, one of the most important parts of tutoring is setting clear expectations at the beginning and working toward a common goal. Given the right goals and assistance, I truly believe that anyone can master any of the subjects I teach. Read more
Can also tutor: SAT, Advanced Placement, IB History HL and 63 more subjects.
Education
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Current Undergrad, Computer Science: Bioinformatics
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 35
- ACT English: 35
- ACT Math: 36
Biography
...hate asking that guy for help because he doesn't know how to explain somethinghe just gets it right away. He's never sat down and broken it down. I never was that guy and I will never be that guy . I will always be that guy that stays after class to asks questions because I didn't get it right away. I will always be that guy that is in office hours from start to end... Read more
Can also tutor: SAT Subject Tests, SAT, ACT Math and 31 more subjects.
Education
- Yale University - Current Undergrad, Applied Mathematics
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 31
- ACT English: 32
- ACT Math: 33
Biography
...Economics and Political Science major at the University of Minnesota. In addition to being a tutor at Grade Potential, I work as a debate coach at Como Park High School in St. Paul. I have previously worked as volunteer tutor at East Side Neighborhood Services and as a Resident Assistant at the University of Michigan Summer Debate Institute. This summer I will also be working with high school students at the Minnesota Debate and Advocacy... Read more
Education
- University of Minnesota - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Economics
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 35
- ACT English: 34
- ACT Math: 36
Biography
...organizations in both a group and one-on-one tutoring atmosphere. I am patient and can easily identify what pace each student would like to work at. I cater my tutoring to the student's pace so that they get the most out of each session. I love tutoring because I know how important it is. I took tutoring sessions myself when I was in high school to prep for AP and ACT exams. Those sessions really helped... Read more
Can also tutor: ACT Writing, High School Computer Science, Technology and Coding and 23 more subjects.
Education
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Computer Sciense
Test Scores
- ACT English: 34
- ACT Math: 36
- ACT Science: 36
Biography
...alumna from the University of Washington with a degree in English Language and Literature. I have 10+ years of tutoring experience ranging from elementary students to undergraduate seniors. Additionally, I am a published writer and have worked for multiple literary magazines. I am skilled in writing, reading, editing, research, prose, language acquisition, and literary analysis. I am also proficient in Italian and am working towards fluency. I consider myself to be a very passionate and... Read more
Can also tutor: UK A Level, Admissions, Elementary School and 56 more subjects.
Education
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English
Test Scores
- ACT English: 33
Biography
...a student at the University of Chicago going into my sophomore year. I'm working towards a double major in public policy and international relations with a minor in Middle Eastern studies, and I hope to go to law school after I graduate. I've done paid and volunteer tutoring for three years, across a range of ages and subjects. I've earned consistently high scores on my ACT and AP tests, and I'm comfortable teaching advanced math... Read more
Can also tutor: SAT Subject Tests, English, Middle School Reading Comprehension and 54 more subjects.
Education
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
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