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Teddy

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Teddy

Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Teddy's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Competition Math
Pre-Calculus

I am currently working as a molecular lab technician at the Friedman Brain Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital in the Upper East Side, Manhattan.

Education

Franklin and Marshall College

Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience

Annaliese

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Annaliese

Doctor of Science, Biology, General
Annaliese's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
AP Biology
Biology

I am a graduate of Skidmore College, where I received a Bachelors degree in Biology. Currently, I am pursuing a PhD in biology with a focus on ecology, evolution, and animal behavior. I currently teach at the college level intro Biology classes and have taught high school, and graduate students in b...

Education

City University New York

Doctor of Science, Biology, General

Jacob

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Jacob

Masters, Playwriting
Jacob's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Finite Mathematics
Trigonometry
Calculus

I am now a playwriting MFA at NYU, one of the best programs in the country (the story of how I transitioned from physics to theater is pretty funny and I???m happy to share it). While my intensive study of advanced Math and Physics helps me tutor those subjects, I find my theater skills are just as ...

Education

New York University

Masters, Playwriting

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelors, Drama and Astrophysics

Test Scores
SAT
1570
Ian

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Ian

Bachelor of Education, Music Teacher Education
Ian's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Music Theory
Arrangement and Composition
Audition Prep

Hello! My name is Ian Kinnaman. I have been a private tutor for over 5 years and I have a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Youngstown State University. I have worked with students aged 5-20 and would love to work with you!

Education

Youngstown State University

Bachelor of Education, Music Teacher Education

Erin

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Erin

Bachelors, Early Childhood Education
Erin's other Tutor Subjects
Art
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School

I am a recent graduate with my bachelor's in early childhood education and currently hold my teaching license. I have taught from pre-school all the way through subbing into middle school and some tutoring into high school. I also have a background in theatre which I love to use in my teachings quit...

Education

Cleveland State University

Bachelors, Early Childhood Education

Mathilde

Certified Tutor

Mathilde

Bachelor in Arts, French
Mathilde's other Tutor Subjects
AP French
AP French Language and Culture
Conversational French
French

I have graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in French literature, a minor in Spanish, and a certification in secondary education. I am a hardworking and highly organized person who is able to work independently and efficiently. In addition, my experience with working with people...

Education

Northern Illinois University

Bachelor in Arts, French

Natallia

Certified Tutor

Natallia

Master of Science, Foreign Language Education
Natallia's other Tutor Subjects
German 1
German 2
Russian

"To have another language is to possess a second soul" (Charlemagne).Nowadays, knowing a foreign language helps an individual feel confident while traveling abroad, communicating more effectively with business partners, and reading great books in the original language. In other words, it simply give...

Education

the University of Pittsburgh

Master of Science, Foreign Language Education

Minsk State Linguistic University

Bachelor in Arts, English and German Languages

Jackie

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jackie

Bachelor in Business Administration, Business, General
Jackie's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
ACT English
Advertising
Algebra

I am a senior at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. I have a minor in Spanish and a passion for writing. I have experience tutoring several subjects, including Spanish, English/Writing and Algebra. I am a teacher's assistant at the business school and have a lot of experience read...

Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Bachelor in Business Administration, Business, General

Test Scores
SAT
1500
ACT
33
Kevin

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Kevin

Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Kevin's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 3/4
AP Physics 1
Calculus

I have recently graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. I have always excelled in the more logical subjects such as Math and Sciences ever since middle school, thanks to excellent teachers that drilled the fundamentals into me. Those fundamenta...

Education

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

Jared

Certified Tutor

Jared

PHD, Mechanical Engineering
Jared's other Tutor Subjects
12th Grade Math
ACT Writing
Advanced Placement Prep
Algebra

My name is Jared Feindt, and I'm a Mechanical Engineering PhD Candidate at Lehigh University. I enjoy lifting, basketball, soccer, investing, technology, and soon hope to travel. I graduated from Bucknell University with a BS in Biomedical Engineering in May, along with a Math Minor.I excel at teach...

Education

Lehigh University

PHD, Mechanical Engineering

Bucknell University

Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1450
ACT
32
GRE
330

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