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Meagen

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Meagen

Bachelor in Arts, English
Meagen's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

I am a sophomore, English and Computer Science double major at Carleton College who is ecstatic about teaching and spreading my love of learning. I am also greatly interested in sociology and gender studies, and have yet to decide if I will minor in one of those fields, too. I love helping students ...

Education

Carleton College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
SAT
1500
ACT
34
Lisanne

Certified Tutor

Lisanne

PhD
Lisanne's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
English Grammar and Syntax

I am a dynamic, recent Harvard PhD graduate seeking to enrich the lives of others through increasing knowledge, growth, and confidence. I currently reside in Austin, TX, but I am originally from New York City. I attended a private New England boarding school called the Hotchkiss school for high scho...

Education

Harvard University

PhD

Brown University

Bachelor in Arts, Development Studies

Brown University

BA in International Studies

Jordan

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Jordan

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Jordan's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

I am third year medical resident in Family Medicine and was born and raised in a family of teachers and educators. I really enjoy learning and teaching and the process of deconstructing things down to their most digestible parts. I am a big advocate of making things fun and trying to bring the mater...

Education

The University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

Test Scores
ACT
31
Jessalyn

Certified Tutor

Jessalyn

PHD, Philosophy
Jessalyn's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade Writing
1st-12th Grade Reading
1st-6th Grade math
Calculus

I am “HQ” (Highly Qualified) certified to teach Social Studies for grades 7-12. I currently teach a sophomore level ethics class at St. Edwards University. I taught several classes at The University of Texas at Austin as a Doctoral Candidate, where I also earned my M.A. in Philosophy. At the Univers...

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

PHD, Philosophy

Test Scores
SAT
1420
Paul

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Paul

Current Grad Student, Law
Paul's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am able to tutor on a variety of subjects, but I'm especially passionate about test prep! I'm currently traveling around Europe and South America, before I start law school at the University of Texas this fall.

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelors, Economics

The University of Texas at Austin

Current Grad Student, Law

Test Scores
SAT
1520
ACT
34
Natalie

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Natalie

Bachelors in English and Film
Natalie's other Tutor Subjects
9th-12th Grade Writing
9th-12th Grade Reading
Calculus
Algebra

I'm a recent Cornell graduate who is passion about personalized education. I studied English and Film, with a lot of everything else thrown in!

Education

Cornell University

Bachelors in English and Film

Test Scores
SAT
1560
ACT
33
Jared

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Jared

Bachelor in Arts, English
Jared's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
English Grammar and Syntax

I am a graduate of University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Most of my experience in teaching has been with 826 Michigan, a non-profit organization focused on teaching children creative reading and writing. My favorite subject to teach is English literature and writing. I believe t...

Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Bachelor in Arts, English

Leah

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Leah

Doctor of Philosophy, American Studies
Leah's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Reading

I am a third-year Ph.D. student in UT Austin's American Studies department. I received my B.S. in Media, Culture and Communication from NYU and my M.A. in Literary and Cultural Studies from Carnegie Mellon. As a lifelong student, I love to help others enjoy the process of learning and to see their h...

Education

New York University

Bachelor of Science, Communication, General

The University of Texas at Austin

Doctor of Philosophy, American Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1490
Sophie

Certified Tutor

Sophie

Bachelors, International Development and Economics
Sophie's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
English Grammar and Syntax

I am originally from Massachusetts, but now I live in Texas, going on three years now. I love to learn, meet new people, and explore new places. My travels have taken me to Ecuador, Panama, and Spain, where I have practiced my Spanish. I also love to read books of all kinds and write in my free time...

Education

Brown University

Bachelors, International Development and Economics

Tim

Certified Tutor

Tim

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Honors
Tim's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Linear Algebra

I am their tutor, I know what it is like to be their age and to be stressed about not understanding something. I show students that I am approachable and open to any and all questions so that they do not feel intimidated during tutoring sessions.

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Honors

Test Scores
ACT
35

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