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I'm a junior at MIT pursuing a B.S. in Computational Neuroscience, and a B.S. in Philosophy. Starting in high school, I have served in a multitude of teaching/tutoring roles, including: tutoring all levels of high school math (from pre-algebra to AP Calculus BC); teaching a six-week class on psychology to underserved high school students in the Boston area; teaching chemistry, biology, and computer science at a STEM summer camp to 6th-9th graders; working as a TA in a college-level philosophy seminar; and even teaching choreo for a hip-hop dance workshop series! And, though my teaching experience centers largely around STEM subjects, I also have a deep love for history, English, and philosophy, and am excited to work with students in these areas as well. In general, I have an intense passion for learning anything and everything, and my top goal when working with any student is to ignite their own curiosity, and awaken their inner desire to understand themselves and the world.

As a passionate person pursuing a Master's degree in Biotechnology from Brown University, I have over 2 years of tutoring experience in subjects such as AP Biology, AP Spanish Language & Culture, and Biostatistics. I believe in fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel comfortable exploring complex concepts and asking questions. My teaching philosophy centers on connecting the material to real-world applications, which ignites curiosity and enhances understanding. I am particularly motivated by the transformative power of education that encourages students. I take pride in helping students achieve their academic goals and discovery of self. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy exploring different cultures through travel and language, which enriches my approach to teaching Spanish, my double major in undergrad. I'm not afraid of the hard questions or difficult topics! I'm so excited to work with you. God bless!!
I am a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where I majored in mathematics and minored in creative writing and statistics. I tutor math, reading, and writing up to the college level. My favorite subject to tutor is Algebra, because I believe it is the most intuitive area in math, and nothing in teaching brings me more joy than in helping students develop their own sense of intuition towards a subject.
I am a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where I studied Computer Science and minored in Mathematics. Cannot wait to meet you in our sessions and help as much as I can!
I am Maggie! I recently graduated college in Biomedical Engineering. Throughout college I was a TA and tutor for Chemistry, Calculus, and MATLAB. I am passionate about helping others in their education. Learning is difficult yet extremely rewarding! I look forward to helping students on both content and reaching their academic goals. I am currently a PhD Student in Biomedical Engineering.
I'm trying to work on personal projects. I really enjoy snowboarding, and have been doing that since the third grade. I also enjoy playing sports and video games.
I am a certified EE Engineer. I received my master's degree in Electrical Engineering in 2019 from the University of Texas at Tyler with a focus in Power and Energy System. During my master's degree I worked as Teaching Assistant and Instructor. I mentored various years of undergrad students; mostly engineering courses such as circuit theory, electronic I & II, mathematics, and Power System. I tutored few students to pass their FE. Also, I taught 24 senior year undergrad students on two collegiate courses and conducted respective labs independently. Therefore, while tutoring/lecturing on a various courses, I am very passionate about all topics of mathematics, statistics, and all EE courses. Since graduation, I have involved heavily in industry. I mentored my two junior electrical engineer to pass their PE. I also mentor newly fresh college graduate to help them understanding the practical as well as technical aspects of engineering. I am a strong advocate of education, learning new things every day, believing it to be mandatory for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all my students. In my leisure time, I like to read new things which gives me a feeling of accomplishment which, in turn, boots my confidence in my own capabilities, play cricket, watching documentaries, and doing exercise.
I am a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a minor in Art Studio. I am currently working toward my Masters of Arts in Game Development at the Savannah College of Art and Design. I am deeply passionate about helping students unleash their full potential. Witnessing the "aha" moments when they grasp a challenging concept is very rewarding. I tutor a range of subjects from computer science principles and programming languages (C, C++, Java, etc.) to game development in Unity and 3D art in various software.
I am a senior studying computer science at MIT. I have 5+ years experience teaching students through nonprofit organizations, private tutoring, and being a teaching assistant for MIT courses. I have experience teaching computer science, math, and SAT to students ranging from middle school to college. I hope to help students reach their goals and gain a love for learning.
I come to tutoring and teaching with an eclectic background. I'm a dual citizen of France and the US, and grew up in Geneva Switzerland. I've worked with think tanks, governments, the World Economic Forum, and even on Wall Street. Trained in political science (BA, Harvard; MSc, London School of Economics), I have a passion for history and the French language. My goal is to meet you where you are on your learning curve, and with kindness and humour help you move closer to your goals.
I am a senior in the honors college at the University of Georgia, where I have a full tuition Zell Miller Scholarship, as well as a National Merit Scholarship and a Woodruff Scholarship. I am majoring in psychology and mathematics with a minor in German. In addition to my studies, I am active in the Psi Chi International Psychology Honor Society and a German language social program, and am heavily involved in social psychology research. Additionally I have received several awards for my performance in my math classes at UGA.
I am a current junior at Vanderbilt University studying engineering. I am passionate about math and science and I am excited to show kids a fun and exciting way to grow their STEM skills.
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