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David

Certified Tutor

10+ years

David

Bachelor of Science, Physiology and Neuroscience
David's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Biology
AP Chemistry

I earned my Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Neuroscience with Phi Beta Kappa Honors from UC San Diego. I have a passion for the sciences, especially Chemistry and Biology. I have a love for learning and I believe this enthusiasm really helps my students become excited about the subject matter....

Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor of Science, Physiology and Neuroscience

Denice

Certified Tutor

Denice

Masters, Medical Health Sciences
Denice's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
College Biology
High School Biology
Homework Support

Hello! My name is Denice and I am here to help you leap into your studies with ease and confidence.I finished with a BS in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from UC San Diego. During my college years, I committed 10-15 hours a week working as a tutor and pre-medical adviser helping students with a diver...

Education

Touro University Nevada

Masters, Medical Health Sciences

University of California-San Diego

Bachelors, Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Kendra

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Kendra

Master of Science, Biology, General
Kendra's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
Arithmetic

I received my BS in Biology/Ecology from UCSD in 2011. I also earned a minor in English Literature. I moved to Oakland in 2013 to attend graduate school at SFSU where I earned my MS in Ecology Conservation Biology. I did my thesis studying social behavior and disease in salamanders! In the past I ha...

Education

SFSU

Master of Science, Biology, General

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor of Science, Ecology, Behavior and Evolution

Thomas

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Thomas

Doctor of Philosophy, English
Thomas's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Adult Literacy
American Literature
College English

Learning has relevance as real-world experience. I am a University of California (UC) professor with a doctor's degree in English-and-American Literature. I have received several forms of academic recognition and am a member of several academic honors societies:Cambridge Who's Who: 2007-Present: Lif...

Education

California State University-Dominguez Hills

Bachelor in Arts, Studio Arts

University of California-San Diego

Doctor of Philosophy, English

Gregory

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Gregory

Masters in Education, Education
Gregory's other Tutor Subjects
AP US History
AP World History
Civics
Creative Writing

I'll admit it: I love history. How much do I love it? Well, sure, I've been a History/English teacher for almost 20 years -- but I wasn't born that way! I grew up in California and my previous career was in both the music and film industries. This gives me the ability to teach while integrating pop ...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Masters in Education, Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor in Arts, Digital Communications and Multimedia

Warren

Certified Tutor

Warren

Bachelor of Science, Physics
Warren's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4

Hello,I am a graduate student at Columbia University who has a lot of experience in one-on-one tutoring as well as in-classroom teaching, specifically in the areas of math and physics. I am confident that each and every student has the ability to learn, and it is my job as a tutor to identify the mo...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Sonya

Certified Tutor

Sonya

PHD, Special Education
Sonya's other Tutor Subjects
American Sign Language
AP French Language and Culture
College English
Conversational French

I am a 2014 graduate from The University of Arizona with a Ph.D. in Special Education with a focus on Deafness and a minor in Family Studies and Human Development. I graduated with a Master's degree in Deaf Education in 2004 from The University of Arizona and earned my Bachelor's degree from the Uni...

Education

University of Arizona

PHD, Special Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor in Arts, French Literature

Alison

Certified Tutor

Alison

Master of Fine Arts, Acting
Alison's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
English

I graduated cum laude with a BA in History and Literature of England from Harvard and spent my junior year at the University of Bristol in England, where I was lucky to add Irish History and Practical Theatre classes to my schedule. I hold an MFA in Acting from UCSD and am an Associate of The London...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Master of Fine Arts, Acting

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts, History & Literature

Sebastian

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sebastian

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Sebastian's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
College Essays
English Grammar and Syntax
Essay Editing

I am a graduate of University of California, San Diego. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a focus on International Relations, and a minor in Philosophy. Since graduation, I've been interning at a policy think-tank in Washington, D.C. I really enjoy tutoring a broad range of su...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Test Scores
SAT
1580
GRE
337
Michael

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Michael

Bachelor of Science, Pharmacological Chemistry
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic
Biology

I am a 2nd year Doctor of Pharmacy student at Midwestern University. I am originally from California, but live in Arizona because I am attending school. I have accumulated about 5 years worth of tutoring experience from private tutoring, classroom teaching, and after-school programs where I used to ...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor of Science, Pharmacological Chemistry

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