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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
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
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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
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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Tony
I am a recent graduate of Yale University and incoming first year medical student at Columbia University. Originally from the DC area, I have always had a passion for science and medicine and pursued a degree in Biology while at Yale. During the 2008-2009 academic year, I tutored science, math, Engl...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Pinelopi
I am a Duke University graduate with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. I have experience tutoring all levels of Spanish language, all sections of the SAT, as well as algebra, pre algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus! I love kids & I have a very flexible schedule and a lot of patience! Let me help you...
Duke University
Bachelor in Arts in Psychology
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 with a Hampden-Sydney background bring firsthand experience navigating rigorous liberal arts coursework and the college's honor system values. They understand the academic standards and culture that shaped them, allowing them to relate to current students' challenges and articulate effective study strategies. Their personal success at Hampden-Sydney gives them credibility and insight into what it takes to excel in demanding academic environments.
Hampden-Sydney's emphasis on classical education means alumni tutors often excel in humanities subjects like English, History, Literature, and Philosophy, as well as in languages and social sciences. Many also have strong foundations in Mathematics and Sciences through the college's core curriculum requirements. When you connect with a tutor, you can discuss their specific academic background to find an ideal match for your needs.
A liberal arts education encourages critical thinking, interdisciplinary connections, and deeper understanding rather than rote learning—skills that translate directly to better tutoring. Hampden-Sydney alumni tutors are trained to ask probing questions, help students think independently, and draw meaningful connections across subjects. This approach builds true comprehension and problem-solving abilities rather than just test prep.
The Hampden-Sydney honor system emphasizes personal integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct—values that shape how alumni approach tutoring. These tutors bring a commitment to honesty and genuine learning to every session, prioritizing your understanding over quick fixes. Students often benefit from working with educators who deeply internalize academic integrity as a core principle.
Hampden-Sydney's small class sizes and personalized approach to education create alumni who understand the value of one-on-one instruction. These tutors often excel at adapting their teaching to individual learning styles and recognizing what's holding students back. They bring that tradition of personalized attention to tutoring relationships, making sessions feel collaborative rather than lecture-based.
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