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James

Certified Tutor

8+ years

James

Bachelor in Arts, Physics
James's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra 3/4
Calculus
Calculus 2
Chemistry

I am a medical student who sees the world from the perspective of a teacher. I am not satisfied with my understanding of a topic until I feel confident that I can explain the material to another person. I am excited about the opportunities to continue my education so that I can spread my knowledge t...

Education

University of California-Santa Barbara

Bachelor in Arts, Physics

Cooper Medical School at Rowan University

Doctor of Medicine, Medicine

Test Scores
SAT
1490
Adrienne

Certified Tutor

Adrienne

Bachelors, Environmental Studies, Anthropology
Adrienne's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Anthropology
Ecology
Environmental Science

I was a California 5th grade, long-term substitute teacher for the 2014-2015 school year in an elementary school where I taught the core subjects of Math, English, Science and History. I worked at a bi-lingual school, so, I am able to communicate on an intermediate level in Spanish. I am currently r...

Education

University of California-Santa Barbara

Bachelors, Environmental Studies, Anthropology

Katherine

Certified Tutor

15+ years

Katherine

PHD, Geology
Katherine's other Tutor Subjects
10th-12th Grade Math
ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra
ACT Prep

I graduated from Arizona State University within the last year with a degree in geological sciences. I love geology because it's where physics, chemistry, and math are applied to the real world. I enjoy all of these subjects, but I understand they can be hard to a lot of student without one on one h...

Education

University of California-Santa Barbara

PHD, Geology

Arizona State University

Bachelors, Earth and Space Exploration, Geological Sciences

Reba-Anna

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Reba-Anna

PHD, Educational Technology
Reba-Anna's other Tutor Subjects
American Literature
Business
Business Writing
California Proficiency Program (CPP) Prep

I have taught high school and college level course for over a decade. I believe that there are common themes that students posses that can impede their learning. A key element is self confidence in their ability to learn. I believe in building up a student's confidence as they learn a subject so the...

Education

Alliant International University

PHD, Educational Technology

University of California-Santa Barbara

Bachelors, English literature

Fiona

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Fiona

Masters, Environmental Science
Fiona's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Literacy
Business
Business Writing
Cantonese

As a communications leader and project manager with nearly 7 years of experience, I have developed company-wide communications strategies and led countless marketing campaigns.I am also a writer for Daily Progressive and the Voices of our Nation's Art collective. I have been published in Huffington ...

Education

University of California-Santa Barbara

Masters, Environmental Science

University of California-San Diego

Bachelors, Biology, General

Leila

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Leila

Bachelors, Biopsychology
Leila's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Biology
Biology
College Biology

Hi!My name is Leila and I recently graduated from the University of California- Santa Barbara with a B.S. in Biopsychology. Growing up, I often turned to tutors for their academic guidance and support, so I can really empathize with students searching for the perfect tutor. My experiences being tuto...

Education

University of California-Santa Barbara

Bachelors, Biopsychology

Stephen

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Stephen

Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics
Stephen's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC

I am a recent graduate from the Math Honors program at University of Tennessee, Knoxville and I will begin my PhD in Mathematics at University of California, Santa Barbara this fall. Like many students whom I've tutored, I have not always been a successful mathematics student. In fact, it wasn't unt...

Education

The University of Tennessee

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

University of California-Santa Barbara

Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics

Alexander

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Alexander

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Alexander's other Tutor Subjects
College Application Essays
English
High School English
High School Writing

I graduated this year from the University of California Santa Barbara with a B.A. in Philosophy with honors distinction and a minor in German. I was awarded the Ralph W. Church undergraduate fellowship for academic merit and promise in Philosophy. My primary interests are logic and philosophy of sci...

Education

University of California-Santa Barbara

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Abraham

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Abraham

Masters, MA Education Teaching Social Studies
Abraham's other Tutor Subjects
African-American History
AP Comparative Government and Politics
AP U.S. Government & Politics
AP United States History

I received my Master's from NYU in teaching Primary and Secondary Social Studies. Previously acquired my bachelors degree from UCSB in African American History with 2 minors in Global Peach & Security and Educational Phycology.Taught World History and US History at both the secondary and primary lev...

Education

New York University

Masters, MA Education Teaching Social Studies

University of California-Santa Barbara

Bachelors, Black Studies

Brenda

Certified Tutor

Brenda

Master of Arts Teaching, High School Teaching
Brenda's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
Elementary School Math

I love working with people to help them develop a better understanding for mathematics so they can reach their goals. I have a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from UC Santa Barbara and a Master's degree in Teaching from Western Oregon University. I have been working with adult math students at a lo...

Education

Western Oregon University

Master of Arts Teaching, High School Teaching

University of California-Santa Barbara

Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

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