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Kevin

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Kevin

Bachelor of Science, Human Biology/Education Studies
Kevin's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Science
ACT Writing
Advanced Placement Prep

I'm in my 2nd year of medical school at the University of Central Florida. I previously graduated Cum Laude from the University of California, San Diego with a degree in Human Biology and Education Studies. I was an Academic Mentor for underprivileged San Diego communities. I was also a Teaching Ass...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor of Science, Human Biology/Education Studies

Justin

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Justin

Master of Science, Global Medicine
Justin's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Biology

Throughout my own educational career, I have had my fair share of bad and good teachers and professors. As a university graduate now, I am truly appreciative of those who genuinely cared and took the time to share their knowledge with me and to create an environment for me to thrive and better reach...

Education

University of Southern California

Master of Science, Global Medicine

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience and Physiology

Maria

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Maria

Masters, Writing
Maria's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing

I recently completed my graduate degree in English and Writing at the University of California San Diego. As an undergraduate I studied anthropology and Italian literature/language at Temple University. I moved back to Philly immediately after finishing my masters degree, and work part time for an i...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Masters, Writing

Temple University

Bachelors, Anthropology

Anton

Certified Tutor

Anton

Bachelor in Arts, Literature and Writing
Anton's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Comparative Government and Politics
AP U.S. Government & Politics

As I have been tutoring math, literature, test preparation, and writing through out middle school, high school, and college, I have found tutoring to be very fulfilling and inspiring. No matter what the subject, each student requires a new, unique approach when tutoring. Whether they want to raise t...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor in Arts, Literature and Writing

Test Scores
SAT
1480
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

Teri

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Teri

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Teri's other Tutor Subjects
Business
College English
College Level American Literature
Creative Writing

With a degree in Philosophy from the University of California, San Diego, I have worked as a writing tutor for six years at the college level. One of the greatest joys I have experienced is helping my students master the craft of writing. As a published author of poetry and short stories, as well as...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Emily

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Emily

Master of Science, Chemistry State Certified Teacher
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Arithmetic
Chemistry
College Chemistry

I have been teaching and tutoring non-stop for the past three and a half years. I taught high school chemistry and general science, running labs, lessons, and anything else that was required. While doing that, I started teaching LSAT classes after work.Now, I'm a full time tutor, devoted to helping ...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Master of Science, Chemistry State Certified Teacher

William and Mary

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Test Scores
LSAT
171
Steven

Certified Tutor

Steven

PHD, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Steven's other Tutor Subjects
2nd-10th Grade Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4

To start, I am a Korean-American originally from a small suburb near Los Angeles, California. My educational history includes a major in General Biology and minor in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego, as well as a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from Boston University. My edu...

Education

Boston University

PHD, Doctor of Physical Therapy

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor of Science, Biology, Minor in Psychology

Xavier

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Xavier

Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
Xavier's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2

I have always placed my focus on understanding the world around me in a straightforward, logical way. Thus, I have always excelled in mathematics and areas of science, of which the goal is to explain how the universe works. In addition to being a highly analytical individual, I am also very much in ...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics

Michael

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Michael

Masters, Earth Science (Geophysics)
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
Calculus

I was born and raised in San Diego, California where I spent 7 years at UCSD to attain my bachelor's degree in physics with a specialization in earth science and master's degree in geophysics. After a year off, I moved to St Louis, Missouri to get my PhD in geophysics at Washington University in St ...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Masters, Earth Science (Geophysics)

University of California-San Diego

Bachelors, Physics with specialization in Earth Science

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