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Award-Winning Linear Algebra Tutors serving Austin, TX

Tim

Certified Tutor

Tim

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Honors
Tim's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Linear Algebra

I am their tutor, I know what it is like to be their age and to be stressed about not understanding something. I show students that I am approachable and open to any and all questions so that they do not feel intimidated during tutoring sessions.

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Honors

Test Scores
ACT
35
Amy

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Amy

Masters, Physics
Amy's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Linear Algebra
Multivariable Calculus

I am a published author of A Space Dictionary for Kids: The Everything Guide for Kids who Love Space. I grew up with science, and try to share my excitement with anyone I come in contact with, student or not. Generally, I think the part of math and science that most people have the most trouble with...

Education

Rice University

Masters, Physics

Austin College

Bachelors, Physics, Math, Theatre

Mahan

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Mahan

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Mahan's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Linear Algebra

I am extremely delighted to be on this platform to help people understand concepts and problems that arise in our day-to-day academic learning process. Being a chemical engineering and Economics senior, I am very well poised at many concepts within these faculties. Also, I am well trained in introdu...

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

Emily

Certified Tutor

Emily

Bachelors, Applied Mathematics
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Linear Algebra

I am very familiar with helping high school students study for the SAT, new SAT, SATII Math, ACT, and Calculus AB/BC. I also tutored undergraduates in Linear Algebra, ODEs, and Numerical Analysis when I was at UCD.

Education

University of California-Davis

Bachelors, Applied Mathematics

Aaron

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Aaron

Masters, Environmental and Resource Management
Aaron's other Tutor Subjects
Applied Mathematics
AP Statistics
Statistics Graduate Level
Pre-Algebra

I am a dedicated tutor with years of experience. I provide support and guidance for students in many subjects and specialize in test preparation, teaching study skills, and ensuring a deep understanding of all material.

Education

Portland State University

Masters, Environmental and Resource Management

Portland State University

Bachelors, Economics

Jean

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Jean

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology State Certified Teacher
Jean's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Writing

I am a certified teacher, qualified to teach Social Studies, Math, and English in grades 7 through 12. With four years of substitute teaching and other classroom experience, as well as many years of tutoring in various subject areas, I am a seasoned and versatile tutor. Not only have I taught math a...

Education

Hofstra University

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology State Certified Teacher

Test Scores
SAT
1540
ACT
34
Sarah

Certified Tutor

Sarah

Master of Arts Teaching, Elementary School Teaching
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science

I grew up in Central Arkansas and discovered my love for teaching while mentoring in impoverished schools in Little Rock. I went on to receive my Bachelor of Science in Education and my Masters of Art in Teaching with a Special Education Endorsement at the University of Arkansas. Now I am a 4th grad...

Education

University of Arkansas

Master of Arts Teaching, Elementary School Teaching

University of Arkansas

Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching

Nabil

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Nabil

Bachelor in Arts, History
Nabil's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Spanish Literature and Culture
Conversational Spanish
English

I am a sophomore at Barnard College of Columbia University majoring in History with a minor in Spanish. I have 4 years tutoring experience with middle school, high school, and college students with specialties in math, writing, and Spanish. Outside of school, I enjoy working out, going to museums, a...

Education

Barnard College

Bachelor in Arts, History

Amanda

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Amanda

Current Undergrad, Elementary Education
Amanda's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math

My name is Amanda Pursel and I am a freshman at Shippensburg University this year. I am majoring in Elementary Education and minoring in Psychology. I have a love for working with kids and have been volunteering in classrooms since my junior year of high school. Senior year I spent every day after s...

Education

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Current Undergrad, Elementary Education

Linda

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Linda

Masters in Education, Educational Leadership
Linda's other Tutor Subjects
3rd-5th Grade Science
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School English

I am a licensed teacher with 15 years of classroom teaching experience. I am certified to teach grades 1 - 6 and high school English, and I also have certifications in AIG (Academically and Intellectually Gifted) and ESL (English as a Second Language). I received a BS degree in Elementary Education ...

Education

National Louis University

Masters in Education, Educational Leadership

UW-Milwaukee

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education

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