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Katrina

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Katrina

Bachelors in Film and Media Studies and Sociology
Katrina's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
ACT English

I'm Katrina--a recent transplant to LA and also a recent grad of Yale University! Reading and writing have been integral to my life over the past few years as a Film and Media Studies and Sociology double major. I believe that crafting text can be a fun hobby and a very useful skill. Yet, it can oft...

Education

Yale University

Bachelors in Film and Media Studies and Sociology

Test Scores
SAT
1490
ACT
32
Nicole

Certified Tutor

Nicole

Bachelors, International Development Studies
Nicole's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
AP Biology
AP Chemistry

I am a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles. I received my Bachelor of Arts in International Development Studies with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa. I also completed a minor in Public Health during my undergraduate career. Upon my graduation from UCLA in June 2013, I r...

Education

University of California Los Angeles

Bachelors, International Development Studies

Naama

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Naama

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Naama's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Competition Math
Middle School Math

I'm a New York transplant to LA, and a freelance composer and musician by nature. I am an artist and a teacher-- these are my two passions! I'm also a translator, linguistics nerd, avid reader, and fabulous teacher. I went to NYU and studied Linguistics, and am continuing my studies for an Applied L...

Education

New York University

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1570
Travis

Certified Tutor

Travis

Bachelor's
Travis's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
Elementary Math

I am confident that by tailoring personalized learning sessions to individual student needs and giving students the resources and skills they need to succeed, any student can ace their next exam, get the best grade, or get into the college of their dreams.

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
33
Ema

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Ema

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
Ema's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
Calculus

I am a recent graduate of Harvard University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with an emphasis on screenwriting. Although I love literature and writing, I am most passionate about tutoring math. I have five years of experience as a math tutor, during which time I helped st...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature

Test Scores
SAT
1540
ACT
33
Helen

Certified Tutor

Helen

Bachelors, Neuroscience
Helen's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Physiology
Biology

I'm a communications professional with a master's degree in pharmacology from Tulane University, a master's degree in journalism from USC and a bachelor's degree in neuroscience. I have two years of professional tutoring experience and thrive on guiding students to that "aha!" moment.

Education

Rhodes College

Bachelors, Neuroscience

Zach

Certified Tutor

Zach

Bachelors, Theatre/English
Zach's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Subject Test in United States History

I am an actor, writer, and composer, with degrees in Theatre and English from Northwestern University. I have been passionate about literature and writing for as long as I can remember, and I use that passion to make critical reading, comprehension, and testing much easier and less daunting. I tutor...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelors, Theatre/English

Northwestern University

BA in Theatre

John

Certified Tutor

John

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
John's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Middle School Math
Elementary Math

I am most passionate about English, History, Math, and the SAT. I am fascinated by the SAT. I love teaching struggling test takers how to view the SAT as an approachable, accessible set of riddles and games instead of as an intellectual brick wall. I firmly believe that the majority of people can fi...

Education

Carnegie Mellon University

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Claire

Certified Tutor

Claire

Bachelor in Arts, Music
Claire's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Subject Test in United States History

I am a credentialed teacher with ten years of experience. I have an M.A. in Teaching from USC (Multiple Subject/K-6) and a B.A. in Music from Pomona College. I have taught individual and group violin lessons from age 3 to adults throughout L.A., and I have taught general music in the Lawndale School...

Education

Pomona College

Bachelor in Arts, Music

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Raquel

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Raquel

Bachelor in Arts, Nutrition Sciences
Raquel's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

I am currently attending UCLA School of Dentistry. I have spent a big chunk of my life tutoring. I had 600 hours of volunteer experience tutoring 5th graders in language. I also was the Tutoring Head of the Science National Honor Society in high school and spent every week tutoring high school level...

Education

Case Western Reserve University

Bachelor in Arts, Nutrition Sciences

UCLA School of Dentistry

Doctor of Dental Science, Predentistry

Test Scores
ACT
34

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