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Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Samuel: Pleasanton SSAT tutor
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education

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SFSU - Bachelors, Education

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Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology

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I have teaching experience in a range of the humanities and social sciences, particularly writing and language, history, politics, geography and religious studies. I have advanced degrees in history and religion from McGill and Harvard, and have held research positions at Oxford and Princeton. I love learning and teaching, and I find working with students incredibly rewarding.... My teaching philosophy revolves around encouraging students' autonomy to tailor my approach to their interests, learning styles, and background...
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University of Michigan - Bachelors, Comparative literature and Russian
Harvard University - Masters, History and Religion

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Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
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Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor of Science, Economics, International Relations

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Jennifer: Pleasanton SSAT tutor
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University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Talia: Pleasanton SSAT tutor
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Williams Collegee - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Sociology

Sara: Pleasanton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
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Scripps College - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
University of California-Irvine - Certificate, Psychology
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