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Devan

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Devan

Bachelors, Human Development/English
Devan's other Tutor Subjects
Arithmetic
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math
English Grammar and Syntax

I am a college graduate with a passion for education and helping others. I believe that regardless of perceived ability or adversity, every student has potential. My goal is to work with students on how to find and best reach their full potential. I have tutored for over seven years throughout high ...

Education

SUNY Oswego

Bachelors, Human Development/English

James

Certified Tutor

7+ years

James

Bachelors, Architectural Engineering
James's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade Math
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Reading

I am a math and science tutor with years of experience and a passion for helping young students realize their potential and achieve their goals.I received my bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. I am currently studying to become an actuary, having...

Education

Illinois Institute of Technology

Bachelors, Architectural Engineering

Test Scores
GRE
338
Jennifer

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jennifer

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Jennifer's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Psychology
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

I am currently a university student completing prerequisites to apply to medical school -- psychology major/chemistry minor.I am passionate about learning, and I hope to promote that passion in others! My teaching style is very calm, and I'm very open to any sorts of questions on the material my stu...

Education

Florida International University

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Cynthia

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Cynthia

Current Undergrad Student, Public Policy Analysis
Cynthia's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
AP Music Theory
College Application Essays
Conversational Mandarin

Hello! My name is Cynthia and I am a current sophomore at Vanderbilt University! I am double majoring in Public Policy and Human & Organizational Development with a minor in Spanish. I first started tutoring in high school, when I started working at Kumon Learning Center and began teaching elementar...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Current Undergrad Student, Public Policy Analysis

Test Scores
SAT
1560
ACT
35
Valencia

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Valencia

Bachelors, Computer Science
Valencia's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Literacy
Algebra
Algorithms
Basic Computer Literacy

I was a tutor in college; I really enjoyed helping others learn so I'm looking forward to being a Varsity Tutor. My main hobbies currently are gaming, writing (poetry, songs, short stories), beat making, and hanging out with my friends outdoors (weather permitting). I'm always interested in new tech...

Education

Augsburg College

Bachelors, Computer Science

Shuwen

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Shuwen

Bachelors, Vocal Performance
Shuwen's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Mandarin
Languages
Mandarin Chinese
Mandarin Chinese 1

I am a Brooklyn based actor, comedian, musician, and teacher. I am a native Mandarin Chinese speaker and I have a Bachelor of Music degree in Musical Theatre and Vocal Performance. Having learned English as a second language, I understand the challenges of learning a new language, especially one so ...

Education

Arizona State University

Bachelors, Vocal Performance

Roberto

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Roberto

Masters, Public Policy
Roberto's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Spanish
English
ESL/ELL
Languages

I tutored classmates in high school and elementary and high school students at the Dome Project in their after school and summer program. I taught at DeWitt Clinton High School for a year and a half before moving onto to other public service work. I take an interdisciplinary approach, using other su...

Education

Harvard University

Masters, Public Policy

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelors, History

Jonathan

Certified Tutor

Jonathan

Bachelor of Science, Psychology/Business minor
Jonathan's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
College Algebra
Conversational Spanish

Hello! Thank you for choosing Varsity Tutors. I focus on all sorts of math subjects, from algebra to pre-calculus and SAT math. I was always more of an independent thinker during high school, and I would usually try to solve things myself. However, I struggled a lot when the time for my SAT came aro...

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Science, Psychology/Business minor

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Emilly

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Emilly

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Emilly's other Tutor Subjects
AP Chemistry
Biochemistry
Chemistry
College Chemistry

I have advanced knowledge in Chemistry, Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry. I have been teaching/tutoring for over ten years and my passion is to see students grasp the material, renew their drive for learning, and succeed in their course. I love seeing my students achieve their dreams. I understand...

Education

Kenyatta University

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Rebecca

Certified Tutor

Rebecca

Masters, English Literature
Rebecca's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing

My M.A. is in English Literature from DePaul University. Through DePaul's Urban Teacher's Corps, I tutored extensively in CPS high schools and grammar schools from 2002 through 2003. From 2003 to 2006, I taught English and Communication (public speaking) at Robert Morris College. I also taught Human...

Education

DePaul University

Masters, English Literature

Miami University-Oxford

Bachelors, English Literature and Philosophy (double major)

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