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Emma

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Emma

Current Undergrad, Nursing
Emma's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Environmental Science
Biology
Chemistry

As a current nursing student, teaching is part of what I do every day-- from educating parents on child development to helping seniors understand the pathophysiology of diabetes, and even helping classmates with homework. I love being able to share my love of learning with others, and I hope to be a...

Education

Resurrection University

Current Undergrad, Nursing

Holly

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Holly

Bachelor's
Holly's other Tutor Subjects
Professional Certifications
Real Estate License
Real Estate License - Georgia

I have been in the real estate industry for more than 25 years. I thoroughly enjoy teaching professionals transitioning into real estate. I feel my pragmatic approach as an instructor ensures the students learn the prerequisite course material to successfully become licensed real estate agents. I us...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Abigail

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Abigail

Bachelor in Arts, English
Abigail's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I've been tutoring with Varsity Tutors for over 2 years, mostly as an ACT/SAT and K-12 English tutor. Although, I'm also comfortable teaching many social sciences, history, and humanities subjects. Previously, I also volunteered as an adult ESL tutor and taught 4th and 5th grade reading and math rem...

Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
SAT
1460
ACT
33
Dan

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Dan

Current Grad Student, Math
Dan's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary Math
Finite Mathematics
Middle School Math
Pre-Algebra

I am a former high schools physics teacher and current graduate student in mathematics.I've had experience tutoring math subjects since my undergraduate days-- in a distant epoch-- and was lucky enough to teach the first AP Physics course at a high school in Florida.I believe that my approach to tea...

Education

Thomas Edison State College

Bachelors, Natural Science/Math

The University of West Florida

Current Grad Student, Math

Sampada

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Sampada

Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Sampada's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Aspire
ACT Residual
ACT Study Skills and Organization
ACT with Writing

I am a graduate of the University of Houston where I double majored in Honors Biomedical Sciences and Public Health. I recently completed my Master of Science, and will be attending medical s book in July. I have been tutoring for many years in a broad range of subjects, and I love working with stud...

Education

University of North Texas Health Science Center

Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences

University of Houston

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences

Ruth

Certified Tutor

Ruth

Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
Ruth's other Tutor Subjects
10th-11th Grade Reading
10th-11th Grade Writing
1st Grade Math
ACT Prep

I am a high school English teacher, currently working primarily with 10th grade students. I have previously worked at middle and elementary schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked wi...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1520
Marlee

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Marlee

Masters, Special Education
Marlee's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
ACCUPLACER ESL
ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills
ACCUPLACER ESL - Sentence Meaning

I have a love for learning and a love for teaching. I have my Master's degree in Special Education, Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS1) and Secondary English Language Arts certifications. My Bachelor's degree is in English from Northeastern University. I am also a Certified Behavior Instructor for...

Education

DePaul University

Masters, Special Education

Northeastern University

Bachelors, English

Chinedu

Certified Tutor

Chinedu

Current Grad Student, Chemical Engineering
Chinedu's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
Calculus

Over the past decade, I have done paid and voluntary tutoring of Chemical Engineering and Math courses in both one-on-one and classroom settings. However, I particularly enjoy tutoring Math and my students often wish I were the actual professor for the course.Furthermore, I have a very strong backgr...

Education

Federal University of Technology, Owerri

Bachelors, Chemical Engineering

University of Houston

Current Grad Student, Chemical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1440
Francesca

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Francesca

Current Undergrad, Biology, General
Francesca's other Tutor Subjects
American Literature
Basic Computer Literacy
Biology
Elementary School English

I am an attorney who graduated from Hofstra Law in 2023. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from Farmingdale State College and graduated in 2019. Prior to going into law, I was a biology major and worked at a dental surgeon's office for four years. I am passionate about teaching other...

Education

Adelphi University

Current Undergrad, Biology, General

Karen

Certified Tutor

Karen

Bachelor in Arts, Education
Karen's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Geography
College Level American History
Comparative Literature

I am a 5th grade teacher at Palm Lane Elementary. I have been working with children since I was 16 and have been teaching for 4 years. I am originally from Chicago and completed my bachelor degree at Michigan State University. I majored in Education and minored in ESL and English. I also have a spec...

Education

Michigan State University

Bachelor in Arts, Education

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