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Megan

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Megan

Masters in Education, Special Education
Megan's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

I am a graduate of Sewanee: University of the South. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English. I also have two master's degrees in education - a Master's of Education from Vanderbilt University in Special Education and a Master's of Arts in Educational Leadership from Lipscomb University. I have ov...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Masters in Education, Special Education

Lipscomb University

Master of Arts, Educational Administration

Sewanee: The University of the South

Bachelor in Arts, English

Brianna

Certified Tutor

Brianna

Bachelor's
Brianna's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade Writing
1st-12th Grade Reading
1st-10th Grade math
Pre-Algebra

I am a currently a high school mathematics teacher. I graduated from the University of Richmond majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing Analytics and a minor in Mathematics. I have worked with kids of all ages, ranging from elementary school to college students through ...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Cheyenne

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Cheyenne

Bachelors, English Literature & Pre-Med Track
Cheyenne's other Tutor Subjects
American Literature
College Application Essays
College English
College Level American Literature

I graduated last May from Beloit College- a tiny liberal arts college with a big personality. I got my BA in English Literature as well as completed the Pre-Medical track. I took the MCAT this past summer and on my lanta am I glad that I passed and don't have to take it again. I recently moved from ...

Education

Beloit College

Bachelors, English Literature & Pre-Med Track

Lauren

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Lauren

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

I am a full-time college student in the honors program at my university studying English Literature, Film & Media Arts, and Psychology. When tutoring, I specialize in English and am also experienced in tutoring select high school and college Psychology classes. I am a highly engaged tutor who incorp...

Education

Cleveland State University Honors College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
ACT
33
Claire

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Claire

Bachelor in Arts, English
Claire's other Tutor Subjects
Admissions
College Application Essays
English
ESL/ELL

I am passionate about project-based learning and hands-on, student-centered education. My goal as a tutor is to help students determine and develop their personal strengths and interests. Learning should feel like an adventure, not a chore. I graduated From Texas Tech with an English degree and a mi...

Education

Texas Tech University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Megan

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Megan

Masters in Education, Education
Megan's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Elementary School Math
Geometry

I am a graduate of Eastern CT State University where I received my bachelors degree in Math. After Eastern I went to Grand Canyon University where I got my masters in Secondary Education. I have worked in schools for the past 6 years ranging from Elementary schools all the way up to High School. I l...

Education

Grand Canyon University

Masters in Education, Education

Eastern Connecticut State University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Kenisha

Certified Tutor

Kenisha

Master of Science, Elementary Education
Kenisha's other Tutor Subjects
1st Grade Reading
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School

Academic Credentials: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania; Master of Arts in Elementary Education, North Carolina A&T State UniversityEducational Philosophy: My philosophy of education is that teachers should make learning interesting and fun. Teache...

Education

North Carolina A & T State University

Master of Science, Elementary Education

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education

Jeff

Certified Tutor

Jeff

Master of Arts, Classics
Jeff's other Tutor Subjects
AP Latin
College English
Comparative Literature
English

For eight years I served with distinction as a Latin, Greek, History, and Philosophy instructor at Western Reserve Academy and at St. Catherine's School. In addition to my classroom duties, I had the opportunity to serve as an academic advisor, a dormitory housemaster, and an athletic coach. After b...

Education

University of Oxford

Master of Arts, Classics

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Bachelor in Arts, Classics

Bennett

Certified Tutor

Bennett

Bachelors, History
Bennett's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
College Level American History
English

I am a writer living in Brooklyn. I grew up in a suburb of Washington, D.C., and attended Oberlin College in Oberlin, OH, where I majored in history. In college I acted as an editor for the Oberlin Review and as research assistant to an English professor. I spent one semester abroad at Trinity Colle...

Education

Oberlin College

Bachelors, History

Test Scores
SAT
1520
John

Certified Tutor

John

Master of Science, Clinical Nutrition
John's other Tutor Subjects
CDR - Commission on Dietetic Registration
Cooking
Other
Professional Certifications

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Professional Chef with 10 years experience in the food service industry, including experience as a Sous Chef and Chef Garde Manger. Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts as of 2011, Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics as of July 2018, and Mast...

Education

Grand Valley State University

Master of Science, Clinical Nutrition

Madonna University

Bachelor of Science, Human Nutrition

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