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Sheyna

Certified Tutor

Sheyna

Master of Arts, Special Education Generalist
Sheyna's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

I am currently certified in School Counseling in Michigan and Special Education in New York.

Education

CUNY Hunter College

Master of Arts, Special Education Generalist

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology and Sociology

Ismael

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Ismael

Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Psychology
Ismael's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am a licensed school psychologist as well as a licensed behavior analyst trained in ABA, behavior therapy and CBT. I was educated at the University of Michigan. I've been in education for well over a decade working with varying levels of learners from elementary to high school as well as special e...

Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Masters in Education, Special Education

Central State University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Psychology

Naomi

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Naomi

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Naomi's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am finishing up my first year at Princeton University, still undecided but leaning towards studying Sociology. I have experience working with pre-K students through adults in a variety of topics ranging from environmental education to conversational English practice. I spent a year in Indonesia wo...

Education

Princeton University

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Test Scores
SAT
1480
ACT
35
Mya

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Mya

Master of Science, Chemistry
Mya's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Calculus
Chemistry
Elementary School Math

I began my academic journey at community college where I identified how important small class sizes and individualized attention in math and science was to my success in college. I then transferred to a large university in Southern California where I was challenged by large class sizes and no academ...

Education

Texas Southern University

Master of Science, Chemistry

San Diego State University

Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry

Lawrence

Certified Tutor

Lawrence

Master of Science, Administrative Certification
Lawrence's other Tutor Subjects
AP Comparative Government and Politics
AP Human Geography
AP United States History
AP US History

I feel as though my varied experiences in different areas of secondary education, my background in and passion for effective instructional strategies, and my work in the school community have provided me with a strong foundation to tutor and mentor young individuals. I am a graduate of Susquehanna U...

Education

Cabrini College

Master of Science, Administrative Certification

Susquehanna University

Bachelor in Arts, History/ Secondary Education

Mary

Certified Tutor

Mary

Masters, Education
Mary's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Comparative Literature
Conversational Spanish
Elementary Math

Mary graduated from the University of Georgia in 2010 with an A.B.J. in Public Relations and a B.A. in Spanish. Her interest in education started when she tutored immigrant students as an undergraduate. This interest continued to expand through her work as a teacher at an urban elementary school in ...

Education

Harvard University

Masters, Education

University of Georgia

Bachelor in Arts, Journalism, Spanish

Test Scores
SAT
1400
Damani

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Damani

Bachelor of Economics, Economics
Damani's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Science
Algebra
Algebra 2

I'm currently a student at Columbia University studying Economics. Before I switched majors halfway thru my sophomore year, I was a pre-med student. I love still being a college student because all these classes are still fresh in my mind! I've also been tutoring for 3+ years in everything from high...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelor of Economics, Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1490
ACT
32
Kathryn

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Kathryn

Masters in Education, Applied Behavior Analysis
Kathryn's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

I was a private nanny and tutor for 2.5 years and currently work in the field of applied behavior analysis for the past 3. I have an associate's degree in early childhood development (Columbus State Community College), a bachelor's in early childhood education (Otterbein University) focusing as an i...

Education

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Masters in Education, Applied Behavior Analysis

Otterbein University

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education

Katherine

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Katherine

Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
Katherine's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy & Physiology
Chemistry
College Chemistry
Elementary School English

I am a current medical surgical nurse. I graduated with honors from a four-year RN-BSN program at Olivet Nazarene University. I have been tutoring for 8+ years for elementary aged students to adults. I am passionate about assisting students in becoming independent learners.I have experience in basic...

Education

Olivet Nazarene University

Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)

Noriko

Certified Tutor

Noriko

Masters, Fashion Design and Society
Noriko's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Mandarin
Japanese
Languages
Mandarin Chinese

I have a wide range of cultural background, born in Beijing, China, and growing up in Nagoya, Japan. I have also lived in Florence, Italy for a year studying fashion design, and lived in NYC for over 12 years being a fashion designer. I have moved to Portland, Oregon 2 years ago and loving the close...

Education

Parsons New School of Design

Masters, Fashion Design and Society

Fashion Institute of Technology

Bachelors, Fashion Design

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