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Certified Tutor
10+ years
Charles
I graduated Amherst College summa cum laude with a degree in neuroscience in 2014. After graduating I completed a master's degree in biochemistry at the University of Cambridge in England. I then worked as self-employed tutor for a few months before starting a teaching fellowship in Colombia, where ...
University of Cambridge
Masters, Biochemistry
Amherst College
Bachelors, Neuroscience
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Darya
I am a student of Amherst College. I'm in process to get my Bachelor of Arts in Film & Media Studies. I've been teaching since my main teacher at art school told me, "I have too many students and too little time. You know all I've taught you: would you be willing to step in as my Teacher's Assistant...
Amherst College
Bachelors, Film & Media Studies
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Kevin
Hello! I am a graduate of Amherst College and the New York University School of Law, where I recently received my J.D. I have extensive experience tutoring and teaching both academic subjects and test preparation courses.In my experience, students can do extremely well on tests like the SAT, the ACT...
New York University - PHD, Law
J.D.
Amherst College
Bachelors, Philosophy
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Allyson
I am a tutor, but I am also a mentor. While I believe education is of utmost importance, I also believe a student needs to find value in their education. I don't tutor to help students get the assignment done, I tutor to help develop respect for learning.
Amherst College
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Sarah
I have 6 years of classroom teaching and 10 years of tutoring experience, including more than 2500 hours of private and small-group instruction. I have taught classes from 6th grade to university and tutored from age 11 to adult.I have an undergraduate degree in English from Amherst College, and a M...
University of Arizona
Masters, Geosciences (Climate Modeling)
Amherst College
Bachelors, Geology, English
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Cole
As a current college undergrad who has tutored for a while, I'm still learning myself but bring years of experience helping students with a variety of goals in all kinds of academic subjects. I look forward to learning with you!
Amherst College
Bachelors, English and Computer Science
Certified Tutor
Lawrence
My belief is that true learning happens when it is enjoyable. My mission as a prospective New York City teacher is to do my part in making sure the information my students receive is done so in a way that is manageable and fun. When my students show interest and progress in the content being taught,...
CUNY Brooklyn College
Current Grad Student, Master of Arts in Teaching
Amherst College
Bachelors, Neuroscience
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Faith
I am a freshman at Amherst College with hopes of double majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics. I recently graduated from North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in Durham, NC. This is my first year being a tutor through Varsity Tutor so I cannot wait to start working!During high scho...
Amherst College
Current Undergrad Student, Mathematics and Computer Science
Certified Tutor
Justin
As career educator who is also a former procrastinator, I am well-equipped to assist students in a variety of academic subjects and study skills. I've taught middle and high school students, and spent the past 10 years teaching English Lit and Composition to college and post graduate students.
CUNY New York City College of Technology
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Amherst College
Bachelor in Arts, English
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Sabrina
I am a graduate of Amherst College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in Community-Based Learning. I love tutoring students, and I have extensive experience working with students from middle school to high school. Last year I worked with Citizen Schools in Chelsea, MA, t...
Amherst College
Bachelor in Arts, English
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