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Ashwaq

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Ashwaq

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Ashwaq's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
Calculus
College English
College Math

I have graduated with a Bachelor's in Biological Sciences and I am currently earning another Bachelor's degree in Computer Science! I chose to get another Bachelor's degree because I discovered my passion for programming in a previous job role I had.I am currently volunteering with an organization c...

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SUNY College at Buffalo

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Brianna

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Brianna

Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction
Brianna's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

My name is Brianna Scott. I am a Master's-level educator who is passionate about providing equity in access to education through e-learning and innovative curriculum design. I am experienced in working with diverse learners in a multitude of settings. Although, I am specifically interested in explor...

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Eastern Michigan University

Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction

Minot State University

Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching

Jim

Certified Tutor

Jim

Masters, Administration and Supervision
Jim's other Tutor Subjects
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2
College Physics
High School Physics

I am a graduate of Michigan State University for my Undergraduate Degree and The University of Toledo for my Graduate Degree. I have been teaching for 30 years and love my profession! I have worked with hundreds of students over the years and I am just as excited about teaching physics as I was when...

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University of Toledo

Masters, Administration and Supervision

Michigan State University

Bachelors, Biology, General

Anisha

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Anisha

PHD, Biochemistry
Anisha's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Biology
Evolutionary Biology
High School Biology

My first tutoring experiences revolved around my younger brother and cousins- mainly tutoring them in middle school math and science. Since then, I have gone on to tutor and help students in high school, college, and graduate school. No matter the subject or the age of the student, I always focus on...

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Rice University

PHD, Biochemistry

Florida State University

Bachelors, Biochemistry

Miles

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Miles

Bachelor in Arts, Biopsychology
Miles's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
AP Biology
Biology

I am a recent Hunter College undergrad (majored in Neuroscience) working as a Biology and Chemistry teacher at Lower Manhattan Art Academy (a Title 1 school) during the day and tutoring in the evening. I have been tutoring since high school in all subjects, and more recently, college students in Sta...

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CUNY Hunter College

Bachelor in Arts, Biopsychology

Courtney

Certified Tutor

Courtney

Master of Science, Accounting and Finance
Courtney's other Tutor Subjects
Accounting
ACCUPLACER ESL - Listening
ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills
ACCUPLACER ESL - Sentence Meaning

I have a Masters of Science in Finance and a Bachelors of Administration in Business Management and Accounting all from Sam Houston State University.I have taught and tutored students ranging from elementary to secondary and post secondary education. Having been a student I learned to appreciate the...

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Sam Houston State University

Master of Science, Accounting and Finance

Sam Houston State University

Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting and Business Management

Kouame

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Kouame

Current Undergrad Student, Petroleum Engineering
Kouame's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Calculus
College Algebra
Geometry

I am currently at the University of Texas at Austin pursuing a bachelor degree in petroleum engineering. Since January 2016, I have been tutoring Math and Physics at my current college. These two subjects are my favorites because I am proficient. My tutoring style consists in having my students comp...

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The University of Texas at Austin

Current Undergrad Student, Petroleum Engineering

Cuyahoga Community College District

Current Undergrad, Sciences

Naffie

Certified Tutor

Naffie

Masters in Business Administration, Healthcare adminstration
Naffie's other Tutor Subjects
Medical Terminology
Medicine

I did my undergraduate studies at Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I received my MBA in Healthcare administration at Davenport University in Grand Rapids, MI. I have been involved in tutoring since MSU, where I held a teaching assistant position in the Foreign Lang...

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Davenport University

Masters in Business Administration, Healthcare adminstration

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Megha

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Megha

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Megha's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Literacy
Biology
College Application Essays
College English

Hi! I'm a student at Tufts University studying Biology and Public Health. I love teaching, and I'm so excited to work with you!My teaching style is mostly about building strong foundational knowledge, filling understanding gaps, and using those skills to develop higher-level thinking and understandi...

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Tufts University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Denia

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Denia

Masters in Education, Education
Denia's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English
Middle School Reading

Hello all, I am an experienced tutor and teacher. Tutoring English in Brazil, and teaching special education full time (all subjects grades 7-12). I am most confident in ELA and writing. I published my first research article in 2017 as well as worked as a research assistant. I enjoy helping students...

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Relay Graduate School of Education

Masters in Education, Education

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Bachelor in Arts, African Studies

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