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Carrie

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Carrie

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Carrie's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
Chemistry
English
Essay Editing

UNC Chapel Hill '16: BS Biology, BS Psychology, minor in Chemistry. Licensed 6-12 science educator with prior tutoring experience (Kaplan Test Prep, Huntington Learning Center) for pre-K through adult students in subjects ranging from phonics to honors-level high school science, as well as ACT/SAT/G...

Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Laura

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Laura

Bachelor, Biology and Journalism
Laura's other Tutor Subjects
Graduate Test Prep
LSAT 10-Week Prep Class
LSAT 5-Week Prep Class Prep
LSAT Logical Reasoning

I graduated from Indiana University in 2022 with a degree in biology and journalism. While my academic background may seem unrelated to the legal field, this diverse foundation allows me to bring a unique perspective to LSAT tutoring for the Logical Reasoning section. During my LSAT preparation, I e...

Education

Indiana University

Bachelor, Biology and Journalism

Test Scores
LSAT
167
Michael W.

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Michael W.

Master of Philosophy, Sociology
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Admissions
Anthropology
Chess
CLEP Prep

I received my doctorate in sociology at the City University of New York. Over the course of my studies, I have taught more than 25 college-level courses to students with a wide variety of backgrounds in a number of subjects. This means that I have written exams, graded exams, published papers, prese...

Education

New York University

Master of Philosophy, Sociology

Northeastern University

Master of Science, Criminal Justice

Lee

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Lee

Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
Lee's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Science
Algebra
Algebra 2

I have always enjoyed helping my fellow students learn math and science. I feel like I can relate to many students because I have a variety of interests such as tennis, robotics, and reading. I try to make my sessions as fun as possible so that my students will remain interested in the subject matte...

Education

JCCC

Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
35
Tamika

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Tamika

Masters, Education
Tamika's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math
English

I graduated cum laude from York College, City of New York as well as Pace University. My undergraduate degree is in Psychology and my Master' Degree is in Education.I have six years teaching experience in self contained and inclusion settings. In order for students to reach their maximum potential, ...

Education

Pace University-New York

Masters, Education

CUNY York College

Bachelors, Psychology

Naftali

Certified Tutor

Naftali

Current Undergrad, Dramatic Writing
Naftali's other Tutor Subjects
9th-12th Grade Reading
9th-12th Grade Writing
ACT Prep
ACT English

I am an undergraduate junior at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. I am getting a Bachelor of the Fine Arts in Dramatic Writing with an emphasis on Screenwriting and a minor in Child and Adolescent Mental Studies. I have tutored and taught for Kaplan Test Prep in the past. While I tutor...

Education

New York University

Current Undergrad, Dramatic Writing

David

Certified Tutor

6+ years

David

Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
David's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
German
German 1
German 2

I currently live in a small town in Pennsylvania called Gilbertsville. However, I am also a sophomore at Holy Family University, a school in Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I am studying mathematics and business intelligence at Holy Family, and I hope to successfully pass my knowledge onto as ...

Education

Holy Family University

Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

Robert

Certified Tutor

15+ years

Robert

Bachelor in Arts, English
Robert's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Writing
American Literature
College English

I graduated from Chaminade High School in the class of 2014 and went on to graduate from Colgate University in 2018 with a Bachelor's in English with a focus in Creative Writing and a Minor in Film and Media Studies. I have several years of experience tutoring Middle, High School and College level E...

Education

Colgate University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
ACT
33
Sashwat

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sashwat

Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
Sashwat's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
AP Calculus AB
AP Computer Science A

I believe that students can benefit from learning sciences through catering to their learning style whether they are a visual learner or auditory learner, I strive to ensure that students become successful. Additionally, I find that learning becomes much more efficient when it is engaging and taught...

Education

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Microbiology

Matthew

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Matthew

Bachelor's
Matthew's other Tutor Subjects
Guitar
Music

I have been playing guitar for 13 years and teaching for the past 5 years. I have an Associates Degree in Music and I'm working towards a Bachelors of Music in Composition from Columbia College.I have taught students from all age groups and skill levels in my home, as well as at different music stor...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Frequently Asked Questions

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