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Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
1+ years of tutoring

I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 mon...

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PHD, Medicine
1+ years of tutoring

I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I...

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Nova Southeastern University

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University of Pennsylvania

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Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
6+ years of tutoring

I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and...

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University of Chicago

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David

Current Grad Student, Bioethics and Medical Ethics
6+ years of tutoring

I am a graduate of Yale University, where I received my Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. While I tutor a broad range of STEM subjects, I am most passionate about helping students achieve their bes...

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Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience

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B.S. in Chemical Engineering
6+ years of tutoring

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B.S. in Chemical Engineering

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Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
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I am a undergraduate student at Cornell University. I am studying computer science in the College of Engineering. I have been tutoring in all subjects since 9th grade, mostly computer science and math...

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Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

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James

Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
1+ years of tutoring

I am currently a senior at Harvard College where I study chemistry, and I'll be attending Columbia Medical School next year. I have years of experience tutoring college students in math (mostly calcul...

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Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry

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Yeshiva University

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine

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Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
6+ years of tutoring

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Bachelor in Arts in Political Science
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University of Chicago

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