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Kit

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Kit

Current Undergrad Student, Political Science and Government
Kit's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading
SAT Writing and Language

Studying political science on a pre-law track at Vanderbilt, Kit digs into the material that drives most intro and AP-level courses — constitutional interpretation, federalism, civil liberties case law, and the mechanics of how policy actually gets made. Having served as a TA for a college-level his...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Current Undergrad Student, Political Science and Government

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Jamie

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jamie

Bachelor in Arts, Human Development and Family Studies
Jamie's other Tutor Subjects
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays

Jamie's dual focus on Human and Organizational Development and Public Policy at Vanderbilt means she lives at the intersection of how people behave and how governments function. She unpacks political science concepts like institutional design, interest group dynamics, and policy analysis by tying th...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor in Arts, Human Development and Family Studies

Megan

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Megan

Master's/Graduate
Megan's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Algebra
Elementary School Math

Hello parents and future students! I've been tutoring for more than six years now and have tons of experience working with learners of all ages. My teaching focuses on building confidence and encouraging vulnerability- we all make mistakes and tutoring helps us fix them! As for some background on my...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Master's/Graduate

Elizabeth

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Elizabeth

Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
Elizabeth's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
ACT English

Having earned her degree in Political Science and Government, Elizabeth has firsthand experience with the reading load, the theory-heavy lectures, and the thesis-driven papers that define the discipline — she's written them, not just taught them. Her strong writing and grammar background across mult...

Education

Tennessee Technological University

Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government

Test Scores
ACT
32
Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Erika

Certified Tutor

Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Erika's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32
Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34
Rhea

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rhea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36

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