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10+ years
Nina
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant ...
Columbia University
Masters in biostatistics
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)
Columbia University in the City of New York
Current Grad Student, Biostatistics
Certified Tutor
7+ years
Kevin
I am interested in working for Varsity Tutors because I enjoy helping others learn new concepts and progress in whatever they are struggling with. I have significant experience tutoring with a variety of age levels and would be delighted to have an opportunity to work with students through this oppo...
Stanford University
Bachelor of Science
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Shoaib
I am an Economics Master Student from Rutgers University (Top 10%) and Undergraduate in Economics with massive mathematical courses. I have 3 years tutoring experience and have the ability to teach kids from various ethnic, income, language and cultural backgrounds.
Rutgers University-Newark
Masters, Economics
Universiti Malaya
Bachelors, Economics
Certified Tutor
Tashina
I'm in a good position to talk about how certain concepts are used in the real world. I'm also a huge bookworm and offer SAT Critical Reading prep as well as general tutoring for writing. My hobby is creative writing and I'm currently writing up parts of my dissertation for publication, so I can hel...
Johns Hopkins University
PHD, Psychological and Brain Sciences
Barnard College
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Brian
I'm a recent graduate of the California Institute of Technology in Economics and Computer Science. I was also accepted at Harvard, Princeton, MIT, and Stanford. I have a broad range of interests spanning science, math, engineering, social science, the humanities, the arts, and athletics (I also play...
University of California-Santa Cruz
PHD, Technology & Information Mgmt (Indef. deferred)
California Institute of Technology
Bachelors in Economics and Computer Science
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Dillon
I am a high school math teacher with a passion for demonstrating the practical use of math outside of the classroom. I pride myself in teaching critical thinking and decision making skills that cultivate a real world experience in my classroom to best prepare students for life after academia. I have...
Vanderbilt University
Master's in Engineering
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Master of Science, Welding Engineering Technology
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor's in Engineering
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Thomas
I am also working towards a career in molecular biology, I use math and science every day, and I can explain real-world applications and uses for these subjects that may not seem obvious. By demonstrating the use of math and science in everyday life, I am able to help interact with the student and i...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Arts, Biology, General
Dartmouth College
Bachelor in Arts
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Sam
I am flexible and adaptive to different learning styles. I welcome students and/or parents to set their own goals/expectations, and I tailor the curriculum to suit those goals.
University of Iowa
PHD, Statistics
Northwestern University
Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Juan
I am a Senior at the University of Florida studying Industrial Engineering and Statistics. My areas of expertise include Statistics, High School and College level Math, and Government. I emphasize maintaining trust and steady communication with my students to maintain a healthy and comfortable learn...
University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Kate
I am a 4th year psychology PhD student and have taught introductory psychology and abnormal psychology courses at the college level. I am able to tutor in a range of subjects including Statistics, English, Science, Social Sciences (psychology is my favorite), and Math. I have experience working with...
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Masters, Public Mental Health, Adolescent Health
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelors, Psychology, Public Health
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