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Megan

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Megan

Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
Megan's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am a 19 year old student taking a year off from college to explore opportunities in the intersection between art and cognitive studies. I am currently residing in Los Angeles, but traveled from Charlottesville, Virginia where I was studying Cognitive Science and Studio Art at University of Virgini...

Education

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science

Test Scores
SAT
1450
LaTanya

Certified Tutor

4+ years

LaTanya

Doctor of Philosophy, Business Administration and Management
LaTanya's other Tutor Subjects
Business
Business Ethics
College Business
Elementary School

My name is Dr. LaTayna Jackson and I am an educator. I have worked with students from the age of three years of age to fourteen. I previously taught 6th and 7th-grade pre-algebra as a lead teacher and taught regular and Sped students in my class. During my time as an educator, I've seen that all stu...

Education

Walden University

Masters in Business Administration, Organizational Leadership

Walden University

Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Walden University

Doctor of Philosophy, Business Administration and Management

Amir

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Amir

Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Amir's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Entertainment
Geometry
Math

Pursuing a Grad Degree in Biomedical Engineering following an undergrad degree in the same field, am looking to build new ways to interface technology with our humanity and society! As such, I am well versed in a breadth of STEM fields, and have plenty of experience teaching them as well. Since my i...

Education

Duquesne University

Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Stony Brook University

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Leah

Certified Tutor

Leah

Bachelor of Accountancy, Accounting
Leah's other Tutor Subjects
Accounting
Algebra
Business
Competition Math

Hey there! I am a recent graduate from the University of Georgia! I got both my undergrad and masters degree in accounting from the University of Georgia. I am extremely passionate about helping others and seeing others succeed. My most recent tutoring experiences have been with college accounting s...

Education

College

Bachelor of Accountancy, Accounting

University of Georgia

Diploma, Accounting

Yuying

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Yuying

Master of Science, Data Processing Technology
Yuying's other Tutor Subjects
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2
AP Statistics
College Physics

I received my Master of Science in data analytics. I have helped students with questions about data science and statistics related projects for a year now. I enjoy problem solving and help with any data science and statistics related question using my skill set.

Education

Boston University

Master of Science, Data Processing Technology

Wheaton College (Illinois)

Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

Maria

Certified Tutor

Maria

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Maria's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Denison University. I am currently pursuing an M.D. at Case Western Reserve University. I've been a college-level teaching assistant for both introductory biology and general chemistry. Besides chemistry, I really enjoy tutoring for test ...

Education

Denison University

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Case Western Reserve University

Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences

Test Scores
ACT
34
Aminata

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Aminata

Bachelor of Science, General Studies
Aminata's other Tutor Subjects
Math
Pre-Algebra

Hi there,My name is Aminata and like many of you I had my ups and downs with maths. Like most of you, my mom got a tutor for it and it was during that time that I started enjoying maths. This reason helped me decide on which college program to choose and this has helped shaped my way of thinking and...

Education

Oakwood University

Bachelor of Science, General Studies

Ketaki

Certified Tutor

Ketaki

Bachelors, Civil Engineering
Ketaki's other Tutor Subjects
10th-12th Grade Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4

My name is Ketaki and I come from a beautiful town in India.I am a civil engineer by education but a teacher at core.I have helped many a students to clear their concepts in the subject math,which is more often a dreaded one. It gives me immense satisfaction to see students come out and overcome the...

Education

Engineering College

Bachelors, Civil Engineering

Tom

Certified Tutor

Tom

Current Grad Student, Coaching Education
Tom's other Tutor Subjects
AP U.S. Government & Politics
College Level American History
Geography
High School Geography

Tutors and teachers have possibly the most important job next to parents. As they play a part in developing a new generation of thinking individuals and life-long learners. I am excited to a part of this process each day as a teacher. It gives a feeling of satisfaction to see a student succeed, self...

Education

Grand Canyon University

Bachelors, Integrated Social Studies

Ohio University-Main Campus

Current Grad Student, Coaching Education

Jasmine

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Jasmine

Master of Science, Educational Administration
Jasmine's other Tutor Subjects
AP Spanish Language & Culture
AP Spanish Literature and Culture
Conversational Spanish
Elementary School Reading

My name is Jasmine Casilla and I am excited to share my heart with you regarding education and how I have (in the past) and hope to (in the future) make an impact for generations to come. Let me start first with my first passion; people and my desire to communicate with them! I entered into educatio...

Education

University of Kansas

Master of Science, Educational Administration

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Romance Languages

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