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Devon

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Devon

Master of Science, African Studies
Devon's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am a Master's student who tutors and is an educator. Education is the primary focus and I hope to inspire that in you. Here, I want to be the best me, so you can be the best you. I excel in Africana Studies, or cultural competency, Math, ELA, or English Language Arts,, and Graduate Entry Exams.

Education

University of Ghana

Master of Science, African Studies

Taylor

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Taylor

Bachelor's degree
Taylor's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Middle School Science
IB Biology

I am a recent graduate of Washington University in St. Louis and a current first year medical student at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. I began tutoring junior high and high school students in math and science as a freshman in high school, and have continued refining these skills throughout my...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor's degree

Cole

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Cole

Bachelor of Science, Finance
Cole's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Linear Algebra
Finite Mathematics
Statistics

I am currently enrolled as an applied accounting and finance major at the Fordham Gabelli School of Business where I'm taking business statistics and calculus classes alongside writing and economics classes. In my free time, I watch tons of basketball and football and love action movies.

Education

Fordham University

Bachelor of Science, Finance

Ava

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Ava

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Ava's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am from Phoenix, Arizona but currently live in New York as a student at Fordham University. I am a Philosophy major with a passion for learning and creativity. I have experience tutoring in pre-algebra, Latin, and SAT prep. I have taken the SAT three times, the PSAT three times, and three SAT subj...

Education

Fordham University

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Ivan

Certified Tutor

Ivan

Masters, General and Special Ed, Grades 5 through 9
Ivan's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
English Grammar and Syntax

I am currently in my 10th year of teaching for the New York City Department of Education, and have taught English to a broad range of students across various grades and academic settings (general, self-contained, Collaborative Team Teaching, and Resource Room). At the moment, I teach English Literat...

Education

Touro College

Masters, General and Special Ed, Grades 5 through 9

Siena College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Laura

Certified Tutor

Laura

Bachelor in Arts, Biology and Anthropology
Laura's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Competition Math
Trigonometry
Statistics

I am currently a first year graduate student at Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health working towards my Masters in Public Health in environmental health sciences. For my undergraduate, I attended Fordham University and received a Bachelors degree in both biology and anthropology. I know how di...

Education

Fordham University

Bachelor in Arts, Biology and Anthropology

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Gabriela

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Gabriela

Current Undergrad, African American Studies
Gabriela's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Geometry
Calculus

I'm a rising junior at Harvard College. I study African American Studies with a secondary in Women's Studies and I am pursuing a language citation in Spanish. I aspire to one day go to business school. When I am not doing work, I can typically be found reading, writing, or dancing.

Education

Harvard University

Current Undergrad, African American Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1450
ACT
33
Stanley

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Stanley

Bachelor of Arts in History
Stanley's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

I am a graduate of The University of Pennsylvania. I received my Bachelor of Arts History. Since graduation, I have worked in organizations that seek to enrich and empower the lives of students regardless of their age, skill level, and, I have tutored the children of immigrants in Brooklyn and Manha...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Arts in History

Alexander

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Alexander

Bachelor's
Alexander's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Elementary School Math
Engineering
AP Physics 1

I am a researcher who graduated with a Ph.D. in materials science and engineering from Penn State University and a B.S. in applied physics from Columbia University. I have found great passion in teaching and mentoring students in physics and materials science, whether through informal educational tr...

Education

Columbia University

Bachelor's

Samantha

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Samantha

Bachelors, Physiolgical Science
Samantha's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Middle School Math
Elementary Math

I am a graduate of UCLA with a major in Physiological Science and a minor in Spanish. This past year, I worked in a third grade math class with City Year New York. I have years of tutoring experience, and I am passionate about learning and working with children.

Education

University of California Los Angeles

Bachelors, Physiolgical Science

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