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Mica

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Mica

B.S. in Science, Technology, and Society
Mica's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

I am a Stanford graduate with a B.S. in Science, Technology, and Society and a B.A. in Anthropology. I am currently completing my M.D. at the University of Rochester. In July, I will continue on to residency within otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.

Education

Stanford University

B.S. in Science, Technology, and Society

Test Scores
ACT
32
Wesley

Certified Tutor

Wesley

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Wesley's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
IB Mathematics SL
IB Mathematics HL
IB Mathematical Studies SL

I am currently a graduate student at Institute of Optics at the University of Rochester conducting research in Biophysical Chemistry. I recently graduated in June 2017 from the University of California - Irvine with two Bachelor degrees. One was in Biomedical Engineering and the other was in Materia...

Education

University of California-Irvine

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1570
Katie

Certified Tutor

Katie

Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction State Certified Teacher
Katie's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Anatomy
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Biology

I am a graduate of Arizona State University. I received my Bachelor degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Biology and Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. I have taught in the Gilbert Public Schools system for nine years. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate ab...

Education

Arizona State University

Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction State Certified Teacher

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science, Education

Niki

Certified Tutor

16+ years

Niki

Bachelor of Science, Biochemical Engineering
Niki's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
Cello

I am a recent graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder. I received my Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering with a minor in French. During my time at CU, I studied abroad in Paris, as well as being a Teaching Assistant for Chemistry, Biology, and Fluid Mechanics for eng...

Education

University of Colorado Boulder

Bachelor of Science, Biochemical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34
Benjamin

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Benjamin

Master of Science, Electrical Engineering
Benjamin's other Tutor Subjects
ACT 8-Week Prep Class Prep
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Physics 1

I'm a master's student looking for a side gig over the summer. I enjoy teaching; I've student taught my peers through my own education plus two years of TA at a middle school. I like to make learning fun - riddles, puzzles, creative thinking over just filling in the right steps :)

Education

Missouri S&T

Master of Science, Electrical Engineering

Southeast Missouri State University

Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics

Anna

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Anna

Bachelor of Science, Cell Biology and Anatomy
Anna's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Literacy
College Application Essays
English
ESL/ELL

I graduated with a degree in biology (genetics, cell development) and Spanish linguistics and have taken the MCAT twice. I am certified to teach ESL students. I have extensive experience working with children and in tutoring. I genuinely believe that learning is fun and should be a major part of eve...

Education

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science, Cell Biology and Anatomy

Chad

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Chad

Master of Science, Biology, General
Chad's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
College Biology

I have years of experience tutoring and teaching Biology, and Human Anatomy and Physiology at the college level. I primarily tutor Biology and A&P, but I also have experience in the General Sciences, Ecology, Life Science, Earth Science. I like to use relevant examples of how Biology, Anatomy & Phys...

Education

Texas State University - San Marcos

Master of Science, Biology, General

University of Mary-Hardin Baylor

Bachelor of Science, Organismal Biology

Peggy

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Peggy

Bachelors, Sociology, English
Peggy's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

T - Totally diligent in guiding each student to improving academic skills.U - Understanding that each student has a unique learning pattern.T - Time proven results from tutoring more than 15 years.O - Overjoyed with each success and always encouraging.R - Respectful and very patient when tutoring an...

Education

Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Central Piedmont Community College

Bachelors, Sociology, English

Allison

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Allison

Master of Science, Special Education 5-12 State Certified Teacher
Allison's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Biology
Chemistry
College Biology

I work full time at an urban charter school in Boston. I have a masters in Special Education and work in all different subjects. I have a background in history and writing, but currently co-teach math and science classes, giving me skills and confidence across all subjects. I am a passionate and opt...

Education

Simmons College

Master of Science, Special Education 5-12 State Certified Teacher

Stonehill College

Bachelor in Arts, History; Secondary Education

Carina

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Carina

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Carina's other Tutor Subjects
AP Chemistry
Chemistry
Science

I am passionate about helping chemistry students because I want to help students discover that chemistry is an accessible and fascinating topic. In addition to tutoring on this platform, I also tutor General Chemistry at Brandeis University, where I am a full time undergraduate working towards a Bac...

Education

Brandeis University

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Test Scores
SAT
1530

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