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Carly

Certified Tutor

Carly

Master of Arts, Education
Carly's other Tutor Subjects
Art
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature

I graduated from the University of California- Santa Cruz, where I received my MA in Education, and my English Teaching Credential. I also earned a Bachelor's of Arts in Drama with a minor in Literature from University of California- Irvine. Since receiving my credential, I have taught High School a...

Education

University of California-Santa Cruz

Master of Arts, Education

University of California-Irvine

Bachelor in Arts, Drama

Shawn

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Shawn

Master of Science, Materials Science
Shawn's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Chemistry
College Algebra

I am passionate about Science Education and making science accessible to people of all backgrounds. I have taught seven semesters worth of science classes at California State University, Long Beach. I coached the science section of academic decathlon at Pacifica High School in Garden Grove for two y...

Education

University of California-Irvine

Master of Science, Materials Science

California State University-Long Beach

Bachelors, Chemistry/Physics

Joseph

Certified Tutor

Joseph

Doctor of Philosophy, Neuroscience
Joseph's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
College Biology
Graduate Level Biology
High School Biology

I think learning is not a one size fits all. And I have been teaching Biology for 20+ years so I use lots of approaches. I tend to be more visual, but I also love analogies, making figures and diagrams, flow charts, flash cards, cheat sheets - you name it, I have probably used it in teaching. I have...

Education

University of California-Irvine

Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Doctor of Philosophy, Neuroscience

Kathy

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Kathy

Master's/Graduate

I am passionate about helping students unlock their potential and discover the joys of learning. There's nothing more rewarding than seeing a student's confidence grow as they master a new concept or connect their studies to something meaningful in their lives. I hold a Master's in Teaching from US...

Education

University of Southern California

Master's/Graduate

University of California-Irvine

Bachelor

Sarah

Certified Tutor

Sarah

Masters in Education, Education
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Geometry
Math
Middle School Math

I was born and raised in Orange County. I went to UCSB but then moved back to Orange County to be near my family. After working in accounting and finance for a few years, I went back to school to get my masters and credential in teaching. I now teach high school math and truly love my job!

Education

University of California-Irvine

Masters in Education, Education

University of California-Santa Barbara

Bachelor in Arts, Business and Managerial Economics

Yunchun

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Yunchun

Bachelor in Arts, Social Psychology
Yunchun's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Elementary School
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

I have been a Early Childhood Education and After school program teacher for six years with University of California, Irvine. I have obtained the After School Program Site Supervisor Permit from California Department of Education. Prior to the career, I had taught a year of Chinese in reading, writi...

Education

University of California-Irvine

Bachelor in Arts, Social Psychology

Jennifer

Certified Tutor

Jennifer

Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Jennifer's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
Cell Biology
Developmental Biology
Elementary School Math

My name is Jennifer and I am a tutor with Varsity Tutors. I am passionate about helping students achieve their academic and career goals and help them enjoy school and learning! I went to the University of California Irvine for a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and to Elms College for my Master...

Education

College of Our Lady of the Elms

Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences

University of California-Irvine

Bachelor of Science, Public Health

Diana

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Diana

Bachelor of Science, Biological Science
Diana's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math
Life Sciences

I aspire to inspire others to learn and to reach personal goals. I get a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction when I am able to help others and see them progress. I learn from my mistakes and experiences and I believe that guiding others into the right path is one of the best things that you can do...

Education

University of California-Irvine

Bachelor of Science, Biological Science

Melissa

Certified Tutor

Melissa

Masters, Master of Arts-Teaching
Melissa's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
Arithmetic

I am a University of California, Irvine graduate and received a BS in mathematics from there. I also have a secondary math teaching credential from California State University, Fullerton and a Master of Arts in Teaching from National University. I have taught many levels of secondary math including ...

Education

National University

Masters, Master of Arts-Teaching

University of California-Irvine

Bachelors, Mathematics

Steven

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Steven

PHD, Sociology
Steven's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
AP Spanish Language & Culture

I graduated last spring from Kenyon College with a double major in Spanish Area Studies and International Development Studies. While at Kenyon, I worked as a peer tutor at the College's Writing Center to help students with invention strategies as well as the content and structure of academic and non...

Education

University of California-Irvine

PHD, Sociology

Kenyon College

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish, International Studies

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