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Certified Tutor
8+ years
Kit
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...
Vanderbilt University
Current Undergrad Student, Political Science and Government

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jamie
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...
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor in Arts, Human Development and Family Studies
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Megan
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...
Vanderbilt University
Master's/Graduate

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Elizabeth
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...
Tennessee Technological University
Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jai
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'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Certified Tutor
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...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate

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Kate
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 ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors

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Erika
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...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jeffrey
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...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rhea
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...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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Political Science requires students to understand complex systems, analyze multiple perspectives, and connect abstract concepts to real-world events. Many students struggle with memorizing government structures and processes, but the bigger challenge is developing critical thinking skills to evaluate political arguments and evidence. Personalized tutoring helps students move beyond memorization by exploring how different political theories apply to current events, making the subject more engaging and meaningful.
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