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Shawn

Certified Tutor

Shawn

Master of Science, Chemistry
Shawn's other Tutor Subjects
6th-8th Grade Science
6th-7th Grade math
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

I am a patient teacher who can explain problems in many different ways according to how individual students learn best. I only ask that you know and explain to me what topics you do not know or get so far. I know that every student can learn a subject with a combination of practice and patience, but...

Education

University of California Los Angeles

Master of Science, Chemistry

Test Scores
SAT
1420
Michael

Certified Tutor

Michael

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4

I am currently a student of the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV). I am working toward a Bachelor of Sciences in Biological Sciences degree with a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology. Since my high school years, I have worked tirelessly through the community, tutoring my peers in my scho...

Education

UNLV

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1570
Andrea

Certified Tutor

Andrea

Bachelor of Science, Physiological Sciences
Andrea's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Nutrition

I am a graduate of UCLA. I received my Bachelor's of Science in Physiological Sciences, which focuses on Anatomy and Physiology. Since graduation, I have moved to Las Vegas, started volunteering with a group of Junior youth, ages 11-15, and have applied to graduate school to become a Physician's Ass...

Education

University of California Los Angeles

Bachelor of Science, Physiological Sciences

Aaron

Certified Tutor

Aaron

Bachelor of Science, Engineering
Aaron's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math

I am very friendly and take great pleasure in helping others to understand new concepts and excel in their studies or entrance exams.

Education

The Ohio State University

Bachelor of Science, Engineering

Nathaniel

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Nathaniel

Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Nathaniel's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Algebra

As a passionate educator with a Doctorate in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University, I am committed to helping students excel in subjects such as algebra, chemistry, and biology. My tutoring experience includes working with middle and high school students, where I focus on understanding each...

Education

Cornell University

Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

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 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

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 became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34
Rhea

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rhea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

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 I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36

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