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Jonathan

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jonathan

Master of Divinity, Theology
Jonathan's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Subject Test in Literature

Jonathan's philosophy training — constructing arguments, evaluating evidence, identifying assumptions — maps onto science more directly than most people expect, particularly when students need to work through hypothesis formation or explain why an experiment's results support one conclusion over ano...

Education

Yale University

Master of Divinity, Theology

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy and Religious Studies, General

James

Certified Tutor

9+ years

James

Master of Science, Mathematics
James's other Tutor Subjects
Competition Math
Pre-Calculus
Calculus 3
Calculus 2

Holding degrees in both physics and mathematics, James tackles science the way it's actually practiced: by translating real-world observations into models and then testing whether the math holds up. He's especially strong at teaching students to set up problems — identifying variables, drawing diagr...

Education

Iowa State University

Master of Science, Mathematics

Iowa State University

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Test Scores
SAT
1510
ACT
34
Noah

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Noah

Bachelor of Chemistry, Biochemistry
Noah's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
AP Biology
AP Chemistry

Between his biochemistry degree, two years as an organic chemistry TA, and current doctoral research in medicinal chemistry, Noah has an unusually broad science background spanning biology, chemistry, and physics fundamentals. He explains scientific concepts by tying them to real laboratory observat...

Education

Creighton University

Bachelor of Chemistry, Biochemistry

Test Scores
ACT
33
Yosef

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Yosef

PhD
Yosef's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Statistics Graduate Level

Hello, my name is Yosef and I would be happy to serve as a math tutor. I place strong emphasis on a good balance between knowledge of mathematical content and proficiency in problem-solving, reasoning, and conveying mathematical ideas in writing. There are times when a student needs to be informed...

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

PhD

Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

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 ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

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...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Rhea

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rhea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36
Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34
Erika

Certified Tutor

Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Erika's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32

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