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Lisa

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Lisa

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology and Anthropology
Lisa's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

I am currently a sophomore pursuing a bachelor of arts degree in Medicine, Health, and Society. Being a student, Ive understood the frustration of not knowing what to do or who to turn to in the moment I dont understand something. This feeling can be very disheartening, but having the right person t...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology and Anthropology

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
Jessica

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Jessica

Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am currently enrolled in Vanderbilt University where I am studying Elementary Education as well as European History. I love working with students, and I intend to make a career out of it. I have experience working with students in different contexts, from the dance studio to the classroom and acro...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching

Test Scores
SAT
1520
Miah

Certified Tutor

Miah

Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government
Miah's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Critical Reading

I am currently a first-year student at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. My intended majors are Medicine, Health, and Society and Russian Studies, but I love learning all types of subject matter!

Education

Vanderbilt University

Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government

Test Scores
ACT
34
Elliot

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Elliot

Current Undergrad, Neuroscience
Elliot's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Statistics

I'm a sophomore at Vanderbilt working toward a major in neuroscience with minors in chemistry and psychology. I was born and raised in Nashville, so middle Tennessee is definitely home for me. My main area of focus for tutoring is ACT Prep; however, Im proficient in many maths and sciences as well a...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Current Undergrad, Neuroscience

Test Scores
ACT
33
Ruiy

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Ruiy

Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Ruiy's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading
ACT Writing

I am a second-year student at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. I am double majoring in Cognitive Studies and Psychology with a minor in Computer Science. I have tutored high school and middle school subjects, standardized test prep, and helped students build college applications in Westcheste...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science

Test Scores
SAT
1520
ACT
33
Leanna

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Leanna

Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Leanna's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math
Public Speaking

I am a senior at Vanderbilt University, studying Cognitive Studies and Business. I am working towards becoming a therapist and I love working with students especially through academic struggles. I used Varsity Tutors throughout high school myself and it made a significant difference to my SAT score....

Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science

Kaitlyn

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Kaitlyn

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Kaitlyn's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Mathematics
SAT Reading

I am currently working toward my Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and Psychology at Vanderbilt University. I am hoping to attend law school in a few years, so that I can work as a child advocacy attorney.

Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Katherine

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Katherine

Bachelor in Arts, Behavioral Sciences
Katherine's other Tutor Subjects
Finite Mathematics
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I'm a recent graduate from Lehigh University where I majored in behavioral neuroscience, and I am now pursuing my Master's in Public Health with George Washington University. I am very enthusiastic about tutoring and I have three years of experience working with students of all different backgrounds...

Education

Lehigh University

Bachelor in Arts, Behavioral Sciences

Briana

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Briana

Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Briana's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a college graduate with a B.A. in Communication and a minor in Broadcasting. Communicating and engaging with people is a passion of mine, especially when being able to help them learn and grow. In high school, I participated in a co-op experience which allowed me to student teach in two differe...

Education

Oakland University

Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General

Julia

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Julia

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Julia's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Physics

I'm a senior at Vanderbilt majoring in neuroscience and psychology with a minor in creative writing. I've been tutoring since the beginning of high school for lots of ages in all types of math, science, and writing. I love meeting new people and adapting my teaching style to fit the student's needs.

Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

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