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Aser

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Aser

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Aser's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
Biology

I am currently attending UMass Amherst where I am pursuing my Bachelor’s degree in Biology. Following my matriculation from college, I plan to attend medical school and pursue a career in medicine and health care.I was born and raised in Ethiopia. I immigrated to the United States on the summer of 2...

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University of Massachusetts Amherst

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Milan

Certified Tutor

Milan

Bachelors, Computer Science, English (double major)
Milan's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Computer Science

A Symbolic Systems and Theater double-major at Stanford University in Northern California, Milan is very excited to be a part of the Varsity Tutors team. His main academic interests are English, philosophy, math, and computer science, but Milan enjoys many other subjects (psychology, physics, and ec...

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Stanford University

Bachelors, Computer Science, English (double major)

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Talia

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Talia

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Sociology
Talia's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
Arithmetic

I obtained my B.A. from Williams College in 2008, double majoring in Psychology and Sociology. In 2011, I received my California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential.I have been working in classrooms, providing academic support, since 2004.I have extensive experience working with individuals with s...

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Williams Collegee

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Sociology

Robert

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Robert

Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
Robert's other Tutor Subjects
AP Biology
Biology
College Biology
High School Biology

I am a recent graduate from UCSD, with a B.S. in Human Biology. I was also recently accepted into dental school but decided to pursue medicine instead. I excelled in biology in both high school and college and have a passion for teaching. I spent time as a tutor in high school, and in college I was ...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor of Science, Human Biology

Ameer

Certified Tutor

Ameer

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and History (Double Major)
Ameer's other Tutor Subjects
AP Comparative Government and Politics
AP U.S. Government & Politics
AP United States History
AP US History

I am a proud graduate of University of California, Los Angeles, where I double majored in Political Science and History. Over my 6 years of tutoring, I have cultivated the strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills necessary to ensure that students succeed. My primary subjects as a tutor incl...

Education

University of California-Los Angeles

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and History (Double Major)

Shelby

Certified Tutor

Shelby

Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
Shelby's other Tutor Subjects
Emergency Medicine
Gastroenterology
Human Development
Medical Ethics

It would be my honor to serve you by helping guide you through your coursework! I got into nursing because I love to care for others, which is why I am here to tutor. Helping others grow in their knowledge is my passion! Here are some of my credentials and experiences. I graduated from Liberty Unive...

Education

Liberty University

Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)

Zephyr

Certified Tutor

Zephyr

Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering
Zephyr's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Calculus
Civil and Environmental Engineering
College Physics

I am a student majoring in Civil Engineering major at UC Berkeley. I was born in China, later educated in Singapore, and now I am here in the States trying to become a hippie. As a Berkeley engineering student, I am really good at math and physics. Moreover, I have worked as a tutor in both China an...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Rob

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Rob

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Rob's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
American Literature
Elementary School Math

I have been tutoring for 7 years in Southern California. In that time, I have tutored hundreds of students, many of whom I have tutored from elementary school all the way through high school. I graduated from Cal State Northridge in 2013 with a degree in Psychology. I mainly tutor Math and English b...

Education

California State University-Northridge

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Jessica

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jessica

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Arithmetic
College English
Elementary Math

I am extremely patient and will make sure the student I'm working with truly understands what we're working on. The great thing about tutoring one on one is being able to go at each student's pace and work with their unique learning styles. I'm personally very visual and need to draw a picture to fi...

Education

University of Miami

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Jim

Certified Tutor

Jim

Masters, Math education
Jim's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Calculus
Calculus 2

I have been a math teacher for 10 years; I love math and I love teaching!I totally get it: for most people, the end-goal of studying math isn't to become a mathematician or to fall deeply in love with division and derivatives.For most people, math is just a tool that they need to use (or study) to a...

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CSU Sacramento

Masters, Math education

Ohio University-Main Campus

Bachelors, Finance

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Samantha

General Chemistry Tutor • +3 Subjects

I have been teaching and tutoring college level chemistry for the past 7 years, the last 2 of college obtaining my bachelors (B.S.) at Sonoma State University in chemistry and 5 years while obtaining my Ph.D. at UC Santa Cruz in chemistry (bioinorganic). I love chemical research and teaching chemistry to others.While not teaching or tutoring I enjoy running and hiking on trials because I think you have to put in effort to see some of the most beautiful places. I also love cooking new dishes.

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Monica

Algebra Tutor • +19 Subjects

I am UCLA undergraduate student studying Mathematics with a focus on Finance. As you might have guessed, I tutor mathematics, ranging from arithmetic to calculus. My personal favorite is trigonometry, because of how it ties in with circles and bridges geometry with calculus. As I have excelled in math throughout my academic career, I have tutored classmates throughout the years. I enjoy helping people learn, because I think it is how we connect and evolve as people.My belief is that all students have different capacities of learning as well as different approaches to achieve comprehension of study material. As a tutor, I find that I try to find and optimize a student's preferred approach to learning, as it is usually the one that helps a student learn the most in the fastest amount of time possible for them. Be it more practice, or more in-depth explanation of the material, I try several different methods of tutoring to see what clicks with each individual student, and then continue with what works. I believe that it is essential to communicate well with a student, and the only way to understand what they don't understand is by discussing with them what confuses them without any pressure or reproach. I also focus in on areas that students lack mastery of, particularly the basics (such as arithmetic), and add extra review on those subjects, even if it isn't required. I find creating a safe, learning environment with the student essential, especially so that reviewing things that a student feels "they should have known already" doesn't feel embarrassing or reprimanding.When I'm not busy with school or work, I enjoy spending my time with friends watching TV/movies and cooking/eating good food. I am a big tennis fan, and follow most major Olympic sports.

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Ashlen

ACT Prep Tutor • +15 Subjects

I am currently attending California Institute of the Arts. I am studying art, as well as theatre and art management. Eventually, I hope to attend grad school for library science. My favorite subject to tutor in is math. I believe in life-long education, and I hope to impart that to the students I meet. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, crocheting, sewing, and hiking.

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Drew

Algebra Tutor • +14 Subjects

My name is Drew Andersen and I am a freshman studying Physics and Mathematics at Occidental College in Pasadena, California. I have been tutoring high school students in mathematics and science for the past 3 years. While my methods in teaching rely on a few fundamental principles, I realize that each student I come into contact with learns in very different ways. I believe I am a good fit for your student not because of my knowledge in specific subjects, but my ability to cater to each student's individual learning strengths - creating a work environment in which your student is not only comfortable, but one in which they thrive.

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Samuel

Algebra Tutor • +29 Subjects

I graduated from UCLA after studying Sociology and Government. After working briefly in politics, I decided to go into education, and since then I have spent time working in a charter school, as a private English tutor in Madrid, and with both private and non-profit academic support and enrichment programs. Over the years I've taught just about every subject. I love helping students develop a positive, can-do attitude in relation to subjects that used to make them feel anxious and confused. (In my experience this is often math or standardized tests, but I also love to tutor writing and general study skills.) In my spare time I enjoy playing soccer, video games, and always learning something new!

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Tom

Algebra Tutor • +30 Subjects

I received my Bachelors Degree in 2012 from Thomas Aquinas College, double majoring in philosophy and theology, with a minor in math. I then went on to receive my Master's of Science in Business Analysis in 2013 from Catholic University of America. Since graduation, I have worked for environmental non-profits, helping plant trees across the world, and for consulting firms, helping to mitigate risk in user processes and IT risk analysis. While I tutor in a broad range of subjects, my personal favorites are history, literature, algebra, and philosophy.My approach is focused on two things: perspective and passion. I genuinely believe that learning is one of the greatest gifts society can give us today, and one of the best things we can pursue for ourselves. All knowledge is connected, and rather than approaching a subject as simply that subject by itself, everything we learn opens new doors for our minds, and into subjects we sometimes never knew about or never believed to be as intertwined. For example: is it simply coincidence that the studies of astronomy and philosophy tend to happen at the same time for early cultures? Or that early arithmetical and geometrical proofs were found to exist in natural formations? I find that once connections and insights like the previous occur with the learner, passion begins to grow, and education no longer becomes a requirement, but a self-employed pursuit.In my spare time, I love expanding my knowledge of different artists in many different genres, always looking for my new favorite. I also enjoy spending time with friends and family, recreational reading, playing board games and video games, and watching NFL games with my dad.

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Xintong

Algebra Tutor • +17 Subjects

I received my bachelor degree in statistics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign this year. With a solid foundation of statistics, Id like to help more students to improve their grades and find their own way of tackling the subject. I'd like to share my learning tips I got when I was a student. Besides statistics, I am also interested in tutoring algebra and calculus. I like to encourage students to ask questions to ensure they completely understand the content and could apply to new problems. The sudden moment when the students understand something they've been struggling with is the truly rewarding to me.Outside of tutoring, I like to watch movies, anime and listen to indie music.

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Sophia

Anthropology Tutor • +22 Subjects

As a graduate of a top-20 national university, I know that it takes a lot of hard work to succeed in school. Sometimes, we need a little extra help to get us to that point, and I love working with students to make their success a reality! It is very important to me that I not only have a good relationship with my students, but also work with them throughout their tutoring sessions to make sure they have the confidence to succeed in school.My strategy as a tutor is to get to know the student and figure out why they are having trouble with a particular subject. Then, we will work together to build up both their knowledge base, critical thinking skills, and confidence so that the student can effectively tackle their homework and other assignments. When a student has confidence in him/herself, they have eradicated the biggest barrier to success!Aside from tutoring, my hobbies are dance and music. I grew up playing piano and performing in a variety of dance styles, and even continued dancing in college!

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Derek

Algebra Tutor • +30 Subjects

I graduated from the University of California, Davis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. I have privately coached students online and created over 40 hours worth of educational and entertaining videos. I teach a variety of subjects at a high school level and lower, but I am most comfortable with math and sciences. My favorite subject is Statistics, as it has several practical uses that I apply in my life nearly every day. I start by getting to know a student and observing how their mind works. I constantly ask questions to make sure their train of thought is correct as giving a direct shortcut to the right answer does not help them to deeply understand the material and prepare themselves for any type of problem. Every time I am told I have changed the way someone thinks and helped their understanding it is a personal victory for me. When I am not teaching, I am working on my own side projects or playing tactical games.

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Adam

AP English Language and Composition Tutor • +12 Subjects

I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of California, Riverside and a dual Master of Arts in English and Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Chapman University in Orange, California. In between studies, I began my experience as a tutor for the "No Child Left Behind" program tutoring students K-8 in Reading and Language Arts in order to help them improve study habits and standardized test scores in a one-on-one setting.Upon entering graduate school at Chapman University, I began working as an English tutor for the writing center on campus. I worked one-on-one with undergraduates and graduate students of various majors in order to ensure their writing assignments (short and long papers, theses, resumes, and personal statements) were following the given prompts.I tutor any category related to the field of EnglishReading, Writing (both academic and creative), Literature, and Language Arts. My favorite subject to tutor is writing because my belief, from personal experience, is that fostering a strong and confident authorial voice is of the utmost importance for a student and it becomes applicable to all career choices one might make. In my spare time, my hobbies tend to include things that continue to foster my own authorial voice and those around me writing music and poetry, publishing a literary zine, reading leisurely, and watching films.

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