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Sean
I have been teaching and tutoring test preparation for over 15 years. I started after my first year at Rutgers College teaching the SAT and LSAT for a major test preparation company. I went on to teach writing to fellow undergraduates at Rutgers College and to gifted high school students at Johns Ho...
University of California-Berkeley
Master of Arts, European History
Rutgers College, Rutgers University
Bachelor in Arts, History
Certified Tutor
3+ years
Leslie
You may be new to tutoring, but I have been teaching and tutoring college and high school students for several years and would love to work with you on topics such as politics, government, American history, legal studies, critical thinking skills, and writing academic papers and personal statements....
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of California-Berkeley
Doctor of Philosophy, Political Science and Government
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Bethany
I am a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and Duke University. I received my Bachelor's degree in History and my Master's degree in Religious Studies. Since graduation I have tutored students in American History and Biblical Hebrew, which were exceedingly rewarding experiences. I am ...
Duke University
Master of Arts, Religious Studies
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor in Arts, History
Certified Tutor
Michael
Hi, my name is Michael, and I would love to support you in learning with joy and confidence.I completed my undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley, where I double majored in Economics and Business Administration while developing strong analytical and critical thinking skills along the way. While at Ber...
University of Southern California
Master of Fine Arts, Acting
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Certified Tutor
10+ years
George
Reduced assignment error rate 90%, improved performance 55%... These are just two of my many accomplishments over the last year. Are you looking to improve you or your student's performance in school? As an academic enthusiast, I believe that every student is capable of performing at a high level. S...
University of Colorado Denver
Masters, Business Administration and Management
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelors, Environmental Economics and Policy
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Emma
I am a recent graduate from the University of California, Berkeley. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature. My focus was English and Russian Language and Literature. While at Berkeley I began tutoring ESL students in English grammar and essay writing. Since graduation I completed my...
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Tanushree
I graduated with a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley. My interests include hiking, cooking, crafting and learning.I have experience tutoring students in math and science. I focus on breaking down complex concepts into smaller steps so that the material is easier to grasp. Everyon...
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelors, Molecular and Cell Biolgoy
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Yuxuan
I am studying Chemical Biology in UC Berkeley. One of my passions is Organic Chemistry, which I used to loath but now enjoys after taking a year of it. Also, because I like helping others, I enjoys tutoring/teaching students who are struggling. During high school, I have tutored other high students ...
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Nivedina
Hi! I'm a recent graduate with a BS in chemistry and currently a PhD student in materials science. While I've always been fascinated with math and chemistry, they didn't come easy for me. I've had great teachers and tutors who helped me build a solid foundation in the physical sciences and inspire m...
The University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
University of California-Berkeley
Doctor of Philosophy, Materials Engineering
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Tanya
I am a graduate of UC Berkeley where I majored in Molecular and Cell Biology, with an emphasis in Biochemistry. I am currently a graduate student at the Boston University School of Medicine, studying Biomedical Forensic Sciences. I love working with both younger and more experienced students in biol...
Boston University
Master of Science, Forensic Science
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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