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Earnest

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Earnest

Masters, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Earnest's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Calculus

I am comfortable with either setting. I'm confident that I can help you (or your student) achieve to the best of their ability, so please don't hesitate to get in touch!

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Masters, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Alex

Certified Tutor

Alex

Masters, Theological Studies
Alex's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SSAT- Upper Level
SSAT- Middle Level

I am proficient at US History and can help an AP US History student towards a 4 or 5 on his or her exam. My concentration for both of my post-high school degrees was religion, and I would love to tutor students who are taking religion courses. My favorite hobby is reading, and I believe it is import...

Education

Duke University

Masters, Theological Studies

Emory and Henry College

Bachelors, Religion

Jack

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jack

Bachelor's
Jack's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Discrete Math

I am currently a student at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill pursuing a degree in Computer Science. I not only am incredibly passionate about programming and computer science, but about math and learning in general. I have experience teaching people young and old about computers and t...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1540
ACT
34
Cailee

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Cailee

Bachelor of Science, Spanish
Cailee's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Statistics
Middle School Math
Calculus

I am a recent graduate of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. I was a full time student-athlete at UofM, and I majored in Spanish while completing Pre-Medicine courses. I just took the MCAT and am currently applying for Medical School. I have a wide variety of academic interests and look forwar...

Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Bachelor of Science, Spanish

Morgan

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Morgan

Master of Science, Physiology
Morgan's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

I am currently a fourth year medical student who is looking forward to helping other students enjoy math and science! I have a masters of science in physiology from Georgetown was well as a bachelors degree in anthropology with minors in medical Spanish and chemistry from UNC Chapel Hill. Having bee...

Education

Georgetown University

Master of Science, Physiology

Test Scores
SAT
1410
ACT
32
Ify

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Ify

Current Undergrad Student, Economics
Ify's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Geometry

I am open to helping any student of any age with nearly any subject (math, reading, writing, biology, chemistry, economics, civics, Spanish etc). I'm also happy to help with test prep (hello SAT and ACT takers), as well as college application assistance. I'm a strong believer in a patient, non-judgm...

Education

Harvard University

Current Undergrad Student, Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
32
Rebecca

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Rebecca

Bachelor of Economics, Economics
Rebecca's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I am a graduate of the University of California - Berkeley where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Data Science. Throughout college, I have volunteered with numerous education equity organizations dedicated to helping children from challenging socioeconomic backgrounds thrive in school...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor of Economics, Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1520
ACT
34
Madison

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Madison

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Madison's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a current student at Guilford College pursuing a degree in Biology, and I would love to help any student find their passion in math and science! I especially enjoy teaching cellular biology and botany, as those are my academic specialties. I love working with visual learners especially to help ...

Education

Guilford College

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1500
ACT
34
Colleen

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Colleen

Bachelors, History
Colleen's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I'm a University of Michigan graduate, where I got my bachelor's degree in history in three years. I've been a history buff all my life and take a particular interest in the American Revolutionary period. Currently, I'm an editor/producer for a major sports website, helping out on the college sports...

Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Bachelors, History

Test Scores
ACT
31
Shourya

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Shourya

Bachelor of Science, Physics
Shourya's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Multivariable Calculus

I am currently a physics major at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I have previously tutored at Mathnasium, teaching primarily middle school students with some elementary school students and some high school students. I primarily teach physics and math. I am very passionate about tea...

Education

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Bachelor of Science, Physics

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