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Kelly

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Kelly

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

I'm Kelly and I love everything about language. I became an avid reader at a young age, and it's stuck with me my entire life. My favorite stories are those that engage both intellect and emotions. And I love the infinite possibilities that come with constructing a good story. I'm honored to serve a...

Education

Burlington College

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing

Test Scores
SAT
1450
ACT
32
Morgan

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Morgan

Current Grad Student, Chemical Engineering
Morgan's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade math
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4

I am a recent graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelors of Science and Engineering (BSE) in Chemical Engineering. I was selected as the outstanding graduate for the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering and have extensive math, physics, and writing experience. I recently applied and was a...

Education

Arizona State University

Bachelors, Chemical Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin

Current Grad Student, Chemical Engineering

Ally

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Ally

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music Teacher Education
Ally's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math
College Essays

I am music educator passionate about providing you the individualized assistance you require. I believe in providing engaging, real-life applications of concepts to maximize student interest and growth in subject areas.

Education

Western Illinois University

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music Teacher Education

Test Scores
ACT
34
Chris

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Chris

Bachelor's
Chris's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Trigonometry
Statistics

I am one of a rare breed of native Arizonans born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. I graduated from the University of Arizona with a bachelor's degree in Astrophysics and a Master's degree in Teaching and Teacher Education. Before getting the master's degree in education I worked for NASA as an entry-...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1400
ACT
33
Robert

Certified Tutor

Robert

Master of Science, Psychology
Robert's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays

I am a graduate student in psychology with an extensive research background and a passion for education. I have presented an international conferences and am currently working on several publications in peer reviewed journals. Along with my extensive research background comes a strong foundation in ...

Education

Arizona State University

Master of Science, Psychology

University of Washington

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Brooke

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Brooke

Bachelors, Theatre
Brooke's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
AP United States History

I am graduate of Tulane University with Bachelors in Arts with a focus on Theatre. During and after college, I worked in children's theatre, bringing Shakespeare to the schools in New Orleans. I then moved to Texas and began teaching 5th grade science. Doing this allowed me bring a "whole" approach ...

Education

Tulane University of Louisiana

Bachelors, Theatre

Test Scores
ACT
31
Amber

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Amber

Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Amber's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing

My goal as an educator is to first form a relationship with my students built on mutual trust and respect. I believe everyone can learn, but individuals learn in different ways. Through a love of learning, I guide cheer, motive and inspire my students to meet their goals.

Education

Lenoir-Rhyne University

Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching

Nathan

Certified Tutor

Nathan

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Nathan's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Chemistry
Chemistry
College Chemistry

Hello There! I'm Nathan and I tutor, which means I help you get so good at whatever you're learning that someday you won't even need me anymore! By focusing on study skills in addition to the topic at hand you will learn how to learn. I love math and chemistry and am enthusiastic about teaching the ...

Education

Brigham Young University-Provo

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Marah

Certified Tutor

13+ years

Marah

Master of Science, Biology, General
Marah's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic
Biology

I believe that organization and a good work ethic will lead anyone to success. I love working with students and excel at explaining difficult topics in terms that anyone can understand. I love the sciences and hold a BS in Biochemistry from Northeastern University and an MS in Biology from Georgia T...

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Master of Science, Biology, General

Northeastern University

Bachelor of Science, Biochemisty

Gayle

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Gayle

Master of Arts, Social Studies Teacher Education
Gayle's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School English
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English

I have a Master's of Art in Teaching from Lewis and Clark College (2006) and I live in Portland, OR. My undergrad degree is in History. I am a retired (but still licensed) special education teacher. I am certified to teach SpEd, Social Studies, and ELA for K-12. I have tutored adults who are studyin...

Education

Lewis & Clark College

Master of Arts, Social Studies Teacher Education

Portland State University

Bachelor of Science, History

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Eden

Elementary School Tutor • +14 Subjects

As a professional tutor of 10 years, I have learned to be very adaptable to different learning styles. Everyone has different educational needs and my primary goal is to have students understand concepts on a deep, cognitive level. Because of this goal, I cater all of my sessions individually to fit each student's needs. I have experience with special education including students with adhd, autism, and dyslexia. I try my hardest to make learning as fun and engaging as possible. It's always a pleasure to teach!

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Karl

ACT Math Tutor • +44 Subjects

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Ruth

Algebra Tutor • +21 Subjects

I am a Jersey native and recent graduate of Rutgers University with a BS in Public Health. In college, I tutored middle school students in math and language arts at New Brunswick Middle School. I became very familiar with each student's learning style and leveraged their own strengths to maximize their learning curve and encourage academic development. Informally, I have also taught my fellow peers advanced math concepts they were struggling with in intermediate-level college math. Since graduation, I traveled to Thailand to take part in an ongoing public health project and taught English to elementary school children and health care workers. Although I am well adept in a variety of subject areas, Math and English are my two strong suits. There is no singular right way to learn, and there are as many strategies as there are people in the world. Therefore, as a tutor, my own personal hallmark lies in empowering students to actively use innovative learning methods to grasp even the most challenging of concepts.

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Elias

Adult Literacy Tutor • +47 Subjects

I recently graduated from Washington University in St. Louis but am a Brooklyn native and an alumni of Stuyvesant high school. I have been tutoring since my senior year of high school and have always found it to be fun, engaging and rewarding. I have extensive experience with test prep (primarily SAT and LSAT), but have tutored all ages in a variety of subjects including chemistry, physics, trig, history, English, Spanish, and many others. Looking forward to meeting new students and helping as much as I can!In the rest of my life, I love to hike, I listen to a ton of music, and enjoy reading, spending time with friends and playing sports. I plan on attending law school in the next few years and hope to eventually work as a public defender.

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Liza

College English Tutor • +8 Subjects

Though I hail from north Texas, I attended Principia College, a small liberal arts institution in Illinois. There, I earned my Bachelor of Arts in English, with an emphasis in literary studies. As a student and Postgraduate Teaching Intern, I gained a great deal of tutoring experience in writing and literature. I took a rigorous training course to become a tutor for Principia's writing center my junior year, and thereafter served as a peer Writing Tutor, helping students with papers in a variety of subjects, for a year and a half. After graduating, I continued to tutor students writing literature papers as a teaching assistant for the College's English department for a year. Now that I'm back in Texas, running a small student residence near UT, I'm grateful that I get to continue tutoring! I absolutely love working with students and seeing them grow as writers and thinkers. I work from the basis that all my students are capable of successfully completing any task or assignment given to them, and I serve to share tools and strategies that will help them do so, while also showing them much support and compassion. When I'm not working, I'm most likely cycling, reading and writing at the park, or exploring new foods and places around town.

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Priya

Business Tutor • +25 Subjects

I love teaching and working with students and I take great satisfaction in watching their scores and confidence level increase as we continue to work together! I have tutored kids as part of a community outreach program. The children I've tutored have shown sharp improvements in their grades and understanding of substantive material. I find it incredibly rewarding.

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Destiny

Adult ESL/ELL Tutor • +23 Subjects

I am energetic and passionate about learning; I would love to share this passion with you! I am a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, and a prospective law student at NYU Law School as of Fall 2017.Fun Facts:My favorite subjects have always been English, French and Biology. Before I decided to major in International Relations and French, I was accepted to university as an Environmental Science major!I love to travel, and have been to almost 30 countries! I have lived in Ireland, France, the USA and Nigeria.Outside of education, my hobbies are mostly outdoor activities. I love camping, hiking, running, kayaking, and rock climbing.I love food.

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Patrick

1st Grade Math Tutor • +52 Subjects

I am passionate about helping students because I believe that it is incredibly important to learn how to take information from the classroom and apply it practically and critically to the world we all live in. By taking content learned in class and placing it in the context of real-life situations, all while collaboratively working with students, I believe students will not only be able to retain content better, but appreciate how such content informs the way we live, and how we can use that content to address and solve complex real-world issues.I studied at Florida International University, receiving two Bachelors degrees in Psychology and Religious Studies. I went on to receive a Masters of Science degree in Psychology, specializing in Mental Health Counseling. During and after my masters degree, I interned as a staff clinician, working to provide one-on-one mental health counseling services to children ages 6-18, as well as to college students attending FIU. After completing my internship, I made the decision to switch to pastoral counseling; Im currently in the process of completing a biblical counseling certificate, and currently serve as part of the pastoral care staff at my church. My experience working individually with students of various ages and helping them to understand complex concepts has honed many of the skills I take with me into tutoring. I currently tutor elementary, middle school, high school, and college students in various subjects, including reading in English, essay editing, psychology, religious studies, and geography.Apart from my academic pursuits, I love playing the piano and guitar, and singing; I particularly enjoy soul, R&B, and indie rock music. I also enjoy playing video games and addictively watching various TV shows.

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Michael

ACT Reading Tutor • +20 Subjects

I graduated from the College of New Jersey in 2007 majoring in History and Secondary Education. After graduation, I travelled extensively to see the country and world that I would one day be teaching about. After teaching English as a foreign language in the Republic of Georgia for a year, I returned home to my native New Jersey to enter the next phase of my life and career. I currently teach history and social studies at the high school level. I have always loved to teach and to discuss new topics with students.

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Kerri

College English Tutor • +39 Subjects

Hi! I am a graduate of the University of Central Florida. I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education and communication with a minor in creative writing. For the past decade, I have been teaching and tutoring children ages 4-16, and I love knowing that I am helping them become more confident, competent learners. I strongly believe in positive reinforcement and utilizing enthusiasm and excitement to foster learning, and I think that creating a comfortable and encouraging environment for children who are struggling is key to their success. I am all about high fives and positive energy, and I love watching improvement and confidence gained through small victories that gradually blossom into big achievements.

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