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Certified Tutor
2+ years
Evan
I am from a teaching family. My mother taught elementary and middle school in the United States for 38 years and then "retired" to Honduras and promptly opened a school for middle-school-age students where she taught for 17 more years. As that school grew, I joined as a teacher and director of the ...
University of California-Santa Cruz
BS
Certified Tutor
Emily
Science can change the world and I want to be apart of that change. I am currently a 4th year chemistry PhD candidate at the University of Southern California studying scaling methods for the sustainable synthesis of renewable energy catalysts.
University of California-Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
University of Southern California
Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Michael
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...
University of Southern California
AM
University of California-Santa Cruz
AM
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Daisy
Hello! I am an incoming dental student at Boston University. I received my bachelor of science in Human Biology from UC Santa Cruz and my masters of science in oral health sciences from Boston University. During undergrad, I tutored college students in molecular biology and after graduating I became...
Boston University
Master of Science, Predentistry
University of California-Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Ari
Hi! My name's Ari and I've been tutoring math and physics for over 10 years. I really enjoy working with students and helping them to understand a subject I find very interesting. I'm happy to help with material from elementary algebra through multi-variable calculus.
University of California-Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Science, Applied Physics
Certified Tutor
4+ years
April
I'm a professional journalist and teach kids yoga on the side. I've taught SAT/ACT/AP test prep in the past with great results, and I'd love to help make writing, reading, history and grammar way more fun and accessible for you!
University of California-Santa Cruz
Bachelors, English Literature with a minor in History
Certified Tutor
Carly
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...
University of California-Santa Cruz
Master of Arts, Education
University of California-Irvine
Bachelor in Arts, Drama
Certified Tutor
2+ years
I am a graduate of UC Santa Cruz with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics. I also possess a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Oregon. I have over twelve years of experience tutoring math at the upper elementary, middle school, high school, and college levels. My passion is helping ...
University of Oregon
MED
University of California-Santa Cruz
MED
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Amanda
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...
University of California-Santa Cruz
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Isabella
I received my Bachelor of Arts in Literature from University of California Santa Cruz. Since graduating, I have dedicated my time serving elementary and middle school youth through the Americorps as a teacher. I love teaching. During City Year, I focussed on small groups and 1 on 1 interventions in ...
University of California-Santa Cruz
Bachelor
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