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Belinda
I graduated from Columbia College with a degree in Neuroscience, and am currently a medical student at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Along the way, I have worked and volunteered in healthcare, academia, and non-profit spheresboth domestically and abroad.Nurturing people to reach their full pote...
Columbia College of Columbia University
Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience & Behavior
Certified Tutor
Vip
I am a graduate of Columbia University with a degree in Neuroscience and an informal concentration in Artificial Intelligence. I also have a degree in Medicine from St. George's University. I have pursued biomedical research, and since turned an interest in tutoring that began while I was a student ...
Columbia College of Columbia University
Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience and Behavior
St. George's University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine, Medicine
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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
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
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
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
Certified Tutor
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
9+ years
Annie
I am currently a second year medical student. I was a Physiological Sciences major at UCLA (class of 2015), and pursued research during my gap year between undergrad and medical school.
University of California Los Angeles
Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
Drexel University College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, MD
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Earnest
I am comfortable with either setting. I'm confident that I can help you (or your student) achieve to the best of their ability, so please don't hesitate to get in touch!
University of Pennsylvania
Masters, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
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Tutors who attended Columbia College bring firsthand experience with the university's rigorous curriculum and academic expectations. They've navigated Columbia's Core Curriculum, mastered the subjects they teach, and understand the specific challenges students face in this demanding environment. This background allows them to provide insights that go beyond standard teaching—they can share study strategies that worked for them and help students approach coursework with confidence.
Columbia College's Core Curriculum is famously comprehensive, covering literature, history, philosophy, science, and more. Tutors who graduated from Columbia College have completed this curriculum themselves and understand how to break down complex texts, synthesize ideas across disciplines, and write the analytical essays the program demands. They can help you engage more deeply with seminar material and develop the critical thinking skills Columbia emphasizes.
Because of Columbia College's Core Curriculum requirements, alumni tutors are particularly strong in humanities and liberal arts subjects—literature, history, philosophy, and writing. Many also excel in sciences, economics, and mathematics, depending on their major and coursework. When you connect with a tutor, you can find someone whose academic background aligns perfectly with the subjects you need help in.
Yes. Tutors educated at Columbia College have completed one of the country's most selective curricula and have been trained to think analytically and rigorously. They understand high academic standards, can model advanced problem-solving, and know how to guide students toward deeper understanding rather than just surface-level answers. This experience translates into more effective, sophisticated tutoring across subjects.
Absolutely. Tutors who attended Columbia College can provide valuable perspective on what selective universities look for in applicants. They can help with essay writing, test preparation for the SAT and ACT, and understanding how to present your academic strengths effectively. Many also help younger students strengthen their foundational skills in core subjects, which supports success in competitive college environments.
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When you connect with Varsity Tutors, you can specify your subject and learning goals, and we'll match you with a tutor who attended Columbia College and has expertise in that area. Whether you need help with writing, specific sciences, languages, or test prep, you'll work with someone whose educational background and subject knowledge align with your needs.
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