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Jean

Certified Tutor

Jean

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Jean's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Arithmetic

I am a fourth year student at Harvard Medical School, and will start working as a pediatrician in July of 2016. However, if I had not decided to become a physician, I would have strongly considered becoming a teacher. Teaching is one of the most enjoyable activities I do, and I have taught in some c...

Education

Harvard College

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Harvard Medical School

Doctor of Medicine, Medicine

Theodora

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Theodora

Master of Science in Biotechnology
Theodora's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Abstract Algebra

I am a graduate of Emory University, where I received a Bachelor of Science in Biology. I then received a Master of Science from Johns Hopkins University where I focused on Biotechnology. I am currently pursuing my M.D. in Boston, MA. During my time in graduate school, I tutored middle school and hi...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Master of Science in Biotechnology

Emory University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Sarah

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Sarah

Current Grad Student, Global Health and Population (2-year Master's)
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra
Biostatistics

I am a graduate student at the Harvard School of Public Health living, working, and studying in Boston, MA. I have a passion for people and for learning. Specifically, I have studied Spanish for ten years, and graduated from Bucknell University with a degree in Spanish in 2014. I have served as a te...

Education

Harvard University

Current Grad Student, Global Health and Population (2-year Master's)

Bucknell University

Bachelors, Biology and Spanish, minor in Latin American Studies

Jasmine

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Jasmine

Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Jasmine's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Intermediate Algebra

I am a current graduate student at Boston University getting my Masters of Science in Medical Sciences and will be applying to medical school this year. I also received a Bachelors in Biology from Boston College. I am passionate about inclusion for students with developmental delays and have done cl...

Education

Boston University

Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences

Boston College

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
ACT
34
Davis

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Davis

Bachelors
Davis's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Organic Chemistry
Biology

I am extremely passionate about the material, and enjoy tutoring as a way of keeping Biology in my life. While in school I tutored for a student-run nonprofit called Chance tutoring, In this role I tutored middle and High school students in subjects ranging from statistics to SAT prep. I also taught...

Education

Duke University

Bachelors

Noel

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Noel

Bachelor in Arts
Noel's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Statistics

I'm a recent college graduate from the University of Chicago and young professional based in Washington, DC, and currently working in international development. I have substitute taught STEM and English to all levels of college-preparatory high schoolers. I also established a peer-to-peer tutoring a...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Erica

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Erica

Current Grad Student, Predentistry
Erica's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am a recent graduate of Harvard College, graduating with a degree of High Honors in the History of Science. I am also anticipating entering dental school this coming Fall at Columbia College of Dental Medicine. In this interim year, I would love the opportunity to continue tutoring -- I have tutor...

Education

Harvard College

Bachelor in Arts, History and Philosophy of Science and Technology

Columbia College of Dental Medicine

Current Grad Student, Predentistry

Bronwyn

Certified Tutor

Bronwyn

Bachelor in Arts
Bronwyn's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Nutrition
Biology
Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor in Arts

Marc

Certified Tutor

Marc

PHD, Medicine
Marc's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology

I'm a second year MD/PhD student currently enjoying medical school. I'm a laid back guy who loves to teach and help people understand topics. I also enjoy teaching people new ways to learn, allowing them to spend less time studying and more time enjoying other activities, like playing soccer or expl...

Education

Boston University School of Medicine

PHD, Medicine

New York University

Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry

Test Scores
ACT
32
Michael

Certified Tutor

Michael

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, Economics
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
AP Biology

I am also a first year medical student at the Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. I have extensive experience with premedical classes and have taken and tutored the MCAT exam. I placed in the 97th percentile of the MCAT exam and I understand what the test takers want students to know and ...

Education

University of Washington

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, Economics

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