
Cleveland: Duke University tutor
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...me a varied life experience to my students and peers. Although we only experience about 100 years or so on this planet our understanding of where we came from is just as important and where we want to go. History for me is a living breathing entity that is not wrote memory but seeing the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History

Jamie: Duke University tutor
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...they will develop the life long love of learning in general. I earned my Bachelors degree from Wilmington College with a double major in Math and Secondary Education with a concentration in math with a minor in Leadership. I earned my Masters degree from the University of Cincinnati with my Masters of Arts for Teachers...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics Teacher Education
Master of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education

Nathan: Duke University tutor
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...and MA in Psychology, a BA in English, and I'm an expert in statistics, so I tutor in those subjects. I work as a college professor by day and fight crime at night. In my spare time, I enjoy sci fi, blueberries, and the odd game of enigma hopscotch (which I invented).
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology

Samantha: Duke University tutor
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...equips me with the knowledge and expertise necessary to effectively support students across various subjects. Throughout my tutoring career, I have had the opportunity to engage with students from diverse backgrounds and skill levels. While my tutoring repertoire spans a wide array of subjects, I find particular fulfillment in teaching phonics, fluency, reading comprehension, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Education
Masters in Education, Applied Behavior Analysis

Mollie: Duke University tutor
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...M.A. in Editing/Publishing/Creative Writing from the University of Cincinnati. I taught at UC from 1990 - 1998 - Freshman English, Creative Writing and Topics in Lit. From 1998 - 2002 I raised a family and did free lance writing and editing work. In 2003 I returned to teaching and have been teaching 8th grade LA...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Fine Arts, English
Master of Fine Arts, English

James: Duke University tutor
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...tutored for Sylvan, Tutor Doctor, WyzAnt, Virtual Vocations, Club Z and with my own agency (Growing Desire Educational Association). I primarily tutor math (Developmental to Finite Math, Geometry and Statistics) and business subjects (Accounting, Bookkeeping, Management, Marketing, Human Resources) to name a few. My philosophy goes this way. When parents tell me that "Oh, my...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Masters in Education, Adult and Continuing Education

Kathryn: Duke University tutor
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...subjects. I enjoy getting to know each student's interests and abilities and I have a wide range of musical interests myself. Even if you are preparing for standard exams (AP Music Theory, etc.) I like to tailor the tutoring sessions to your specific interests so that you come away learning what interests you. I completed...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Music Pedagogy
Doctor of Philosophy, Music History, Literature, and Theory
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420

James: Duke University tutor
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...intimidatednow feel understood and appreciated. When their teacher models perseverance, resilience and hope, they feel someone cares, really cares. Now something great happensthe feeling of being accepted, being valued, being honored, being validated and being appreciated. What if there is a student reluctant to speak out in class? My students are safe, my rules are...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Digital Communications and Multimedia
Diploma, Education

David: Duke University tutor
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With a Masters Degree in Music Composition and over 15 years of experience teaching music, David Pencil takes great joy in helping his students pursue their goals in music. He teaches piano, voice, music theory, and music composition.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music Theory and Composition
Master of Fine Arts, Music Theory and Composition

Ahmad: Duke University tutor
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...in Computer Science. I taught advanced computer science courses (C#, programming, Algorithms) for 6 years for graduate students at the university. My classes usually had more than 25 students. I'm passionate about teaching, especially programming, and love to make an influence on my students and see them succeed. I also enjoy academic writing and research.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General
Master of Science, Computer Science
Doctor of Science, Computer Science

David: Duke University tutor
Certified Tutor
...piano for over twenty years. In that time if have taught students of all ages and all levels. I am a classically trained pianist with several degrees and extensive performing experience. I'd love to pass on that training to my students. I have had students participate in and won prizes in several festivals and competitions.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Music Performance
Master of Arts, Music Performance
Non Degree Doctorals, Music Performance

Amy: Duke University tutor
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...me to reach these goals. I make every effort to ensure our sessions are enjoyable, and that each student feels safe to explore his or her learning in a judgement free zone. Respect and compassion are key in helping my students to reach academic success, and more importantly, to gain the confidence and independence needed...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Education
Masters in Education, Education

Grace: Duke University tutor
Certified Tutor
...student at the University of Cincinnati. My end goal is to help each student I encounter, achieve their academic goals. I believe that as an educator I play a crucial role in a student's success. I believe in getting to know each student as an individual in order to devise a plan that will best...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education

Krista: Duke University tutor
Certified Tutor
...the past 15 years I have been working in clinical education at the university level. My primary responsibilities include preparing students to be clinically competent SLPs through organized clinical rotations, simulation and related activities and coursework. I have taught college courses, undergraduate and graduate level, for many years. I teach currently between 6-8 courses per...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Speech-Language Pathology
Master of Arts, Communication Sciences and Disorders

S M: Duke University tutor
Certified Tutor
I see the education as a journey in the path of knowledge where teachers illuminate the path for the students. My strategy to assist the students in this journey by sharing my experience, by varying the instructional process. As a teacher, I see myself as a bridge that connects the students with the knowledge.
Education & Certification
Master of Science, Physics
Doctor of Philosophy, Physics

Manori: Duke University tutor
Certified Tutor
...Blue Ash College (UCBA), University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio. Since I joined UCBA College in 2013, I have been engaged in teaching extensively and my main area of teaching includes calculus based and algebra based introductory physics courses and physics labs. I also teach variety of math causes including college algebra, calculus I and calculus...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Doctor of Science, Physics

Ron: Duke University tutor
Certified Tutor
...algebra. I loved seeing both parent and child's sense of accomplishment and more peace in the home once the nightly math battles were over. In addition to tutoring algebra, I have college level corporate finance and written business communications. No matter the subject, I strive for a cooperative and interactive relationship with my students, so...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies

Tyler: Duke University tutor
Certified Tutor
...Bachelor of Arts in Education with a focus on Social Studies education. I am also a graduate of The University of Cincinnati with a Master's of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. I have taught at the high school level for 8 years. I have mainly taught Business and History courses (Marketing, Finance, American Government, World...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Education, Education
Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Kathryn: Duke University tutor
Certified Tutor
...2.5 years and currently work in the field of applied behavior analysis for the past 3. I have an associate's degree in early childhood development (Columbus State Community College), a bachelor's in early childhood education (Otterbein University) focusing as an intervention specialist, and a master's degree in the foundations of behavior analysis (University of Cincinnati).
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
Masters in Education, Applied Behavior Analysis

Abigail: Duke University tutor
Certified Tutor
...B.S. in Biological Sciences and will be attending dental school next fall. I have experience mentoring kids through my university as well as tutoring math and English to elementary-aged students. I am passionate about teaching math, reading, and biology to students and seeing their excitement when they finally understand a challenging concept or problem. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
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