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Dillon

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Dillon

Master's in Engineering
Dillon's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics Graduate Level
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Statistics

I am a high school math teacher with a passion for demonstrating the practical use of math outside of the classroom. I pride myself in teaching critical thinking and decision making skills that cultivate a real world experience in my classroom to best prepare students for life after academia. I have...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Master's in Engineering

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Master of Science, Welding Engineering Technology

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor's in Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
32
Michael

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Michael

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading
SAT Math

I am a graduate of the University of Calgary, where I received my Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Since graduation, I have worked as a software developer and have practical experience with variety of technologies. I tutor a variety of subjects related to Computer Science, including computer...

Education

University of Calgary

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Elena

Certified Tutor

Elena

Masters, Biblical Studies
Elena's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SSAT- Upper Level
SSAT- Middle Level

I am a graduate of McGill University (BA First Class Honors) and the University of Edinburgh (MSc First Class Honors with Distinction) with over eight years of tutoring experience. I am currently a curriculum developer for a company which creates relatable and culturally-literate courses for middle ...

Education

University of Edinburgh

Masters, Biblical Studies

Mcgill University

Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies

Karen

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Karen

Bachelors, English Literature
Karen's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am honored to be able to help children and young adults succeed in academia and know the gratification of good grades, a good score, or simply a lesson well learned. I encourage my students to see the opportunities learning presents, and I help them use their unique skills and gifts to approach le...

Education

Kenyon College

Bachelors, English Literature

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
32
Andrew

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Andrew

Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Geometry

I am always willing to help and I will try my best to help students who desire further understanding of the subject at hand.

Education

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry

Test Scores
ACT
34
Jera

Certified Tutor

Jera

Juris Doctor
Jera's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Public Speaking
College Essays

I am determined to maximize my own potential and I am driven to heighten my level of cultural competency through global travel. As you can glean from my academic background I am deeply committed to the acquisition and refinement of knowledge. I enjoy helping others gain access to meaningful educatio...

Education

Kent State University

Bachelors, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy

Washington University in St. Louis

Juris Doctor

Eric

Certified Tutor

Eric

Bachelors, Biological Sciences/Russian
Eric's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Quantitative Reasoning
Biology

I'm a recent college graduate with degrees in Biological Sciences and Russian from Ohio University. During my time there, I tutored students in a variety of subjects, including biology, chemistry, and Spanish. In addition, I worked as both a peer advisor and teaching assistant, which gives me insigh...

Education

Ohio University-Main Campus

Bachelors, Biological Sciences/Russian

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1560
ACT
36
Ishaan

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Ishaan

Bachelors
Ishaan's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Arithmetic

I am most interested in tutoring Math (geometry, algebra 1/2/prealgebra, trigonometry), Physics 1 and 2, General Chemistry (Honors, AP, or college level), and the MCAT Foundations of Physical Science and Critical Analysis and Reasoning sections.

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1510
Bijan

Certified Tutor

Bijan

Bachelor's
Bijan's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I'm a very patient tutor, and find communication to be key in my teaching process. Throughout my education, I have strived to maintain diligent performance in spite of attention deficit disorder. Additionally, as a college student, I have invested much of my attention into disability theory, and see...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1480
ACT
31
Trace

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Trace

JD
Trace's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

I am a graduate of the Ohio State University, where I completed a BA summa cum laude in linguistics and Romance studies with specializations in French, Spanish, and Italian. I then completed a JD at Cornell University, where I used my language skills to focus on international and comparative law, as...

Education

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Bachelor in Arts, Romance Languages

Cornell University

JD

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