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Sydney

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Sydney

Master's/Graduate

Hi, my name is Sydney! I'm excited to help others succeed in economics. After majoring in Econ in college and taking multiple graduate-level courses, I've learned how to make complex concepts feel more tangible and real rather than abstract or inaccessible. I enjoy approaching topics from multiple p...

Education

Duke University

Master's/Graduate

University of Chicago

Bachelor's

Brandon

Certified Tutor

Brandon

Bachelors, Public Policy, Psychology
Brandon's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
Algebra
College English
College Essays

I'm a 4th year at the University of Chicago, and I love teaching. I'm elated to help others learn and gain confidence in subjects that may not be their strong suit today. Also, I want to give students the tools to succeed in subjects outside of what we directly cover.

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelors, Public Policy, Psychology

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Emily

Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Science
Biology

I am currently a student at the University of Chicago going into my sophomore year. I'm working towards a double major in public policy and international relations with a minor in Middle Eastern studies, and I hope to go to law school after I graduate. I've done paid and volunteer tutoring for three...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, International Relations

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Lisa

PHD, Cultural Anthropology
Lisa's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Conversational Spanish
English

I am a book author and cultural anthropologist with college classroom teaching experience in the social sciences. I have helped academics and college and graduate students with essays, theses and papers with a focus on bringing out their strongest ideas and making their writing accessible and clear ...

Education

University of Chicago

PHD, Cultural Anthropology

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelors, Dance and History

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Isabella

Bachelor in Arts, English
Isabella's other Tutor Subjects
Admissions
AP European History
AP Spanish Literature and Culture
AP World History

I am currently a student at the University of Chicago (UChicago), a "Top 10" research institution. I have decided to double major in English and Public Policy with a focus in Journalism. I have tutored students previously, especially in college essay writing. Students that have been under my wing of...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Eric

Bachelors, Philosophy
Eric's other Tutor Subjects
8th-12th Grade Reading
8th-12th Grade Writing
Adult Literacy
American Literature

I've taught and tutored math and humanities for almost a decade. While in college at University of Chicago, where I graduated top of my class in philosophy, I tutored math, and I spearheaded a program that taught philosophy to middle and high schoolers. Also in college I took coursesand received top...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelors, Philosophy

Test Scores
SAT
1560
LSAT
169

Certified Tutor

2+ years

William

Master's/Graduate

Getting students from where they are to where they want to be is what drives my philosophy as a tutor. I enjoy subject matter, but what I'm really passionate about is helping students grow, in whatever subject or way they need and want. Meeting students where they are and understanding what their go...

Education

Harvard Extension School

Master's/Graduate

Dominican University

Masters / Graduate

University of Chicago

Bachelor's

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Sam

Master of Science, Accounting
Sam's other Tutor Subjects
Accounting
Algebra
Algebra 2
Business

Math is everywhere. Yet, it can be one of the most difficult subject for many students. My goal as a teacher is to first learn which subjects and hobbies that my student enjoys. And, then show how almost every topic within math is utilized by that student. Once I motivate that student to want to lea...

Education

University of Rhode Island

Master of Science, Accounting

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Certified Tutor

16+ years

David

Master of Arts, History, Philosophy of Science
David's other Tutor Subjects
AP Comparative Government and Politics
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
AP European History

I received my B.A. in English and Philosophy from the University of Chicago, where I was active on the debate team. Afterwards, I moved to Boston (my family is originally from New England). I supported myself working as a lab technician while I did some free-lance writing for community newspapers. I...

Education

Florida State University

Master of Arts, History, Philosophy of Science

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, English, Philosophy

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Paul

Master in Management, Business Administration and Management
Paul's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
Business
Business Analytics
Economics

Hello,Having gone through some tough schools and classes (and even ones where I didn't have the attention and interest that may have helped), I know that that reality is that you will not understand every subject quickly.Did Einstein understand relativity in an hour, or did he have to work years to ...

Education

University of Chicago

Master in Management, Business Administration and Management

CUNY Queens College

Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Certified Tutor

Jacob

Bachelors, East Asian Languages and Civilizations
Jacob's other Tutor Subjects
AP French Language and Culture
Conversational Mandarin
French
French 1

Hello!I'm New York City born and raised. I graduated from the University of Chicago last year with a degree in East Asian Languages and Civilizations. I am developing my own teaching methods to evolve traditional East Asian and French language acquisition, and to do this I need even more experience....

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelors, East Asian Languages and Civilizations

Test Scores
SAT
1440

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Karina

Bachelor's (in progress)
Karina's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy & Physiology

Moving from a mediocre public school to one of the nation's most prestigious and rigorous universities to study biology was a huge challenge for me. I realized that if I wanted to succeed, I needed to drastically change the way I was learning. I stopped memorizing content, and instead forced mys...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor's (in progress)

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Pedro

BS

I graduated from the University of Chicago with a degree in Neuroscience and Biological Sciences. During my undergraduate years, I was a TA for 3 years, specifically TAing classes in biology. After graduation, I took two years to work in research at the Rockefeller University. There I was able to ...

Education

University of Chicago

BS

Certified Tutor

Todd

Master of Social Work, Social Work
Todd's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math

I'm passionate about learning. I was fortunate to have great teachers at the University of Chicago in my graduate education, and at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in my undergraduate education.I try to relate whatever subject I am tutoring to the real world. Learning is a lot easier and ...

Education

University of Chicago

Master of Social Work, Social Work

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
ACT
33
GRE
327

Certified Tutor

Martin

PHD, Anthropoogy
Martin's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Level American History
College World History
Conversational Mandarin

I know what college professors expect because I've been one for many years. I'm not just an Ivy League grad, but an Ivy League professor too. Early retirement gives me the opportunity to use my experience to continue to help students improve.Reduce the frustrations and anxiety you feel about tests a...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

PHD, Anthropoogy

University of Chicago

Bachelors, Anthropology

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