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Kate
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors
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9+ years
Jai
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I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
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Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
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6+ years
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University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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6+ years
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Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
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Duke University
Bachelors in Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions
Harvard Medical School
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Charles
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best descr...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
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9+ years
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Columbia University in the City of New York
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Bachelor in Arts
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6+ years
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