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Brittany

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Brittany

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Brittany's other Tutor Subjects
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
College English
College Essays

I received my Bachelors from the University of California Santa Cruz in Psychology, graduating Cum Laude. While attending college I had the opportunity to work for the University's Learning Support Services as a tutor and mentor for my fellow students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am m...

Education

University of California-Santa Cruz

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Laurel

Certified Tutor

Laurel

Master of Science, Astronomy & Astrophysics
Laurel's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
AP Calculus AB

I have a B.S. in Physics from MIT, and a M.Sci. in Astrophysics from UC Santa Cruz, where I conducted research on black holes and exoplanets. I've been doing (and teaching) high level math and physics full time during my stint in grad school, and look forward to passing on my expertise to you.I have...

Education

University of California-Santa Cruz

Master of Science, Astronomy & Astrophysics

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Amanda

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Amanda

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Amanda's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
College Biology
Conversational French
French

I am an outgoing creative type that likes to come up with interesting ways to learn! Whether it be to make up a song, go outside, or do creative brain storms to understand the material, I like to cater learning to the individual.I was an honors student in high school, and really enjoyed it. While ge...

Education

University of California-Santa Cruz

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Michael

Certified Tutor

Michael

Master of Arts, Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Literacy
American Literature
College English
College Level American Literature

As both as an educator and a writer, I've discovered that so much of life involves communication; not only bringing thoughts and feelings "to the surface," but learning how best to articulate and express them, both in written form and verbally. I love to see students gain confidence as they master c...

Education

University of Southern California

Master of Arts, Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing

University of California-Santa Cruz

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Erin

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Erin

Master of Arts, Teaching
Erin's other Tutor Subjects
Arithmetic
College English
College Geography
College Level American History

I am a licensed educator who has worked with children for the past seven years. I have a connection to children and learning. I am well versed in all Language Arts and Math. I mainly work with students in Elementary school. I love seeing the lightbulb come on for students when they start to understa...

Education

Concordia University-Ann Arbor

Master of Arts, Teaching

University of California-Santa Cruz

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Malcolm

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Malcolm

Master of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Malcolm's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
Anatomy & Physiology
Anthropology
AP Biology

The power of an inspiring teacher is often understated, and in my own experience, it has been my mentors who have lifted me up and inspired me to work harder, learn from my failures, and believe in myself. I hope to be a guiding presence in the life of my students, helping them achieve their goals w...

Education

University of Southern California

Master of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology

University of California-Santa Cruz

Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Brian

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Brian

PHD, Technology & Information Mgmt (Indef. deferred)
Brian's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
American Literature
AP Chemistry

Hello,I'm a recent graduate of the California Institute of Technology in Economics and Computer Science. I was also accepted at Harvard, Princeton, MIT, and Stanford. I have a broad range of interests spanning science, math, engineering, social science, the humanities, the arts, and athletics (I als...

Education

University of California-Santa Cruz

PHD, Technology & Information Mgmt (Indef. deferred)

California Institute of Technology

Bachelors, Economics, CS

Test Scores
SAT
1580
GRE
332
Erik

Certified Tutor

Erik

Bachelor in Arts, Modern Literary Studies
Erik's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Chemistry
College Algebra

I'm a Los Angeles native new to Brooklyn! I received my BA in Modern Literature from the University of California, Santa Cruz and my MS in Counseling Psychology from California State University, Long Beach. Despite the humanities degrees, I've always been a math and science nerd. My favorite science...

Education

University of California-Santa Cruz

Bachelor in Arts, Modern Literary Studies

California State University-Long Beach - Master of Science, Counseling

Marriage and Family Therapy

Anna

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Anna

Masters, Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology
Anna's other Tutor Subjects
AP Biology
Biology
Chemistry
College Biology

I received my B.S. in Chemistry in 2013 from California Polytechnic State University. I then went on to receive my M.S in Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. While obtaining my Masters' degree, I worked as teaching assistant for biochemistry lectu...

Education

University of California-Santa Cruz

Masters, Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Bachelors, Chemistry

Amanda

Certified Tutor

Amanda

Master of Arts, Mathematics Education State Certified Teacher
Amanda's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic
College Algebra

I have a background in mathematics education that includes teaching at the junior high, high school and collegiate level. I received my credential and Master's Degree in an intensive program at the University of California at Santa Cruz; an institution well known for its excellent education departme...

Education

University of California-Santa Cruz

Master of Arts, Mathematics Education State Certified Teacher

SUNY at Binghamton

Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science

Test Scores
GRE
335

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