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Certified Tutor
2+ years
Lily
I am Dr. Lily Skots, a passionate educator with a Ph.D. in General Psychology, specializing in Cognition and Instruction from Grand Canyon University. With over five years of teaching experience in elementary education, I have a particular enthusiasm for teaching Russian, English language arts, and ...
Grand Canyon University
Doctorate (PhD)
William Jessup University
Master's/Graduate
University of California-Davis
Bachelor
American River College
Associate
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Michael
I've been teaching or tutoring in some form or another since 2004. I've tutored with nonprofit organizations such as Urban Youth Impact and Reading Partners, served as an instructor in the military overseas and as a contractor for a Fortune 500 company, and worked as a teacher in the California publ...
University of California-Davis
Bachelors, Chinese/Communications
Certified Tutor
Tom
My first summer job out of college changed my career path from medicine to biology research--I cloned and characterized one of the first K+ channels in mammals. I also worked with Roy Britten, the discoverer of "junk DNA," on retrotransposons in marine invertebrates and published a paper with him. S...
University of California-Davis
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Kelsey
I studied Wildlife Conservation Biology at UC Davis. I graduated from Cal State Long Beach where I earned my Master's degree in Biology where I studied bird flight physiology. I also worked as a teaching assistant at Cal State Long Beach and have taught Biostatistics and Human Physiology. I have a b...
CSU Long Beach
Master of Science, Physiology
University of California-Davis
Bachelor of Science, Wildlife Conservation Biology
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Peter
I am a graduate of the University of California Davis with a degree in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering. The bulk of my career has been with the United States Navy as a commissioned officer and I am currently attending the Institute of Culinary Education.In regards to my style, I have found t...
University of California-Davis
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Emma
Hello, I'm Emma! I'm excited at the possibility of becoming your tutor! Let's see if we would make a good matchA little about me I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy student at MGH Institute of Health Professions. I recently moved to South Boston from my home state of California to pursue my graduate d...
University of California-Davis
Bachelors, Exercise Biology
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Current Grad Student, Physical Therapy
Certified Tutor
JJ
I received my B.S. in Biology from Villanova University in May of 2012. Throughout my four years of undergraduate college, I tutored hundreds of students in a variety of subjects. A month after my graduation from Villanova, I was on a plane to California to start work on my Master's degree. I studie...
University of California-Davis
Master of Science, Entomology
Villanova University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
I believe that the role of a teacher goes beyond the sharing of academic knowledge; it extends to providing mental guidance for students as well. Jim Henson once said, "[kids] don't remember what you try to teach them. They remember what you are." With the belief in mind, I try my very best to be a ...
University of California-Davis
Bachelors, Mathematics
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Jeffrey
I graduated from the University of California, Davis with a major in Biological Sciences, with an emphasis in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior, and minor in Exercise Biology (Kinesiology). Previously, I was a Manager in the Melanoma Program at the University of California, San Francisco, where...
University of California-Davis
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences State Certified Teacher
Certified Tutor
Nathan
I am a senior studying Applied Mathematics at the University of California, Davis. I believe the most important quality in a tutor is patience. Everyone is capable of being great at math, but math is a very difficult and abstract topic, and the only sure path to success is through continuous effort....
University of California-Davis
Bachelors, Applied Mathematics
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Tutors who attended or graduated from UC Davis bring firsthand experience with the university's curriculum, teaching style, and academic expectations. They understand the specific challenges students face in UC Davis courses and can share proven strategies they used to succeed. This insider perspective helps them tailor their instruction to match how material is taught on campus.
UC Davis tutors are particularly strong in STEM fields like chemistry, biology, engineering, and mathematics, reflecting the university's renowned programs in these areas. They also excel in agricultural sciences, environmental studies, and veterinary science preparation. Many have direct experience with UC Davis's rigorous coursework and lab-based learning in these disciplines.
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UC Davis alumni tutors have navigated the transition to college rigor and can help you develop stronger study habits, time management skills, and problem-solving strategies. They can explain how to approach challenging material, work effectively in study groups, and use campus resources. Their experience with UC Davis's academic culture makes this guidance particularly relevant to your situation.
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