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Ashley

Certified Tutor

Ashley

Masters in Business Administration, Masters in Business Administration
Ashley's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

I am a graduate of The University of Michigan and The University of Pennsylvania (The Wharton School). I received my undergraduate degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering with a minor in history. Also, I recently graduated with an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania (The Wharton School).

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Masters in Business Administration, Masters in Business Administration

University of Michigani

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Rebecca

Certified Tutor

Rebecca

Bachelor in Arts
Rebecca's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

I am a former high school STEM teacher with a passion for teaching, certified in Secondary Math and Biology. I LOVE math and science, and what they tell us about the world. As a teacher in Detroit, I've worked with students of all ability levels and learning styles, so I have a lot of strategies in ...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1460
Nicole

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Nicole

Master of Arts, Education
Nicole's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Reading

I am passionate about helping students. I believe that we all are learners and teachers. all of us are readers and writers. I have the ability to share my passion for learning with others, and one of my greatest strengths is building relationships with students which is the corner stone to successfu...

Education

University of Michigan-Flint

Master of Arts, Education

University of Innsbruck

Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics

Joanne

Certified Tutor

Joanne

Master of Arts, Educational Studies
Joanne's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade Writing
7th-12th Grade Reading
Calculus
Algebra

I'm well-versed in teaching students with a wide range of skills and learning styles. I graduated with Honors from Santa Clara University where I received my Bachelor of Arts in English with a specialization in Teaching English. In May 2015, I will graduate with my Masters in Educational Studies fro...

Education

University of Michigan

Master of Arts, Educational Studies

Santa Clara University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
SAT
1450
Arianna

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Arianna

Bachelor of Science
Arianna's other Tutor Subjects
8th-12th Grade math
9th-12th Grade Writing
Pre-Algebra
Calculus

I am a Dartmouth graduate. I am currently working on my med and business endeavors. I have not only an interest, but a motivation to help others. I have helped students get into Ivy League schools as well as other top universities across the country with top scholarships. I tutor in all subjects fro...

Education

Dartmouth College

Bachelor of Science

Sierra

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Sierra

Bachelor of Science
Sierra's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Public Speaking
College Essays

I am a working communications professional, dedicated to helping you achieve academic success in the subjects of English and writing. I take a personalized approach to working with each student, understanding your needs and goals and helping grow your targeted skills to reach (or exceed!) these goal...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science

Jonathan

Certified Tutor

Jonathan

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Jonathan's other Tutor Subjects
8th-12th Grade math
8th Grade Science
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

I am working as a Research Assistant at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in the Department of Transplant Surgery. Though I enjoy working in research, I truly love educating others in anyway that I can. My most recent tutoring experience was during the summer of 2014, in which I taught algebra to...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Ishan

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Ishan

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Ishan's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Cell Biology
AP Biology

I am currently a second year medical student at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Tutoring is something I have always been involved with. Throughout high-school, I tutored students in Algebra and Calculus. In college, I had an opportunity to work with younger students while also tutoring in...

Education

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Wayne State University

Doctor of Medicine, Biology, General

Anthony

Certified Tutor

Anthony

Bachelors, Film Production
Anthony's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Elementary Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a filmmaker with an interest in teaching and interacting with youth. I am very friendly but expect high effort and a positive attitude. In my eyes, every student has the ability to accomplish whatever goals they set their minds to as long as they work hard and push through obstacles.

Education

Wayne State University

Bachelors, Film Production

Test Scores
ACT
32
Jonah

Certified Tutor

Jonah

Bachelors, Media Studies
Jonah's other Tutor Subjects
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
Elementary Math
Geometry

I am a lifelong learner, eldest brother, musician, artist, former camp counselor and working tutor. Born and raised in New York City, I studied at Pomona College in Los Angeles and spent a semester in Madrid, worked for a few years in Miami at a Latin American technology company and have recently mo...

Education

Pomona College

Bachelors, Media Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1440
ACT
32

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