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Certified Tutor
2+ years
Sydney
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...
Duke University
Master's/Graduate
University of Chicago
Bachelor's

Certified Tutor
Brandon
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.
University of Chicago
Bachelors, Public Policy, Psychology
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Emily
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...
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Lisa
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 ...
University of Chicago
PHD, Cultural Anthropology
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelors, Dance and History
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Isabella
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...
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts, English
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Eric
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...
University of Chicago
Bachelors, Philosophy
Certified Tutor
2+ years
William
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...
Harvard Extension School
Master's/Graduate
Dominican University
Masters / Graduate
University of Chicago
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
5+ years
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...
University of Rhode Island
Master of Science, Accounting
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Certified Tutor
16+ years
David
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...
Florida State University
Master of Arts, History, Philosophy of Science
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts, English, Philosophy
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Paul
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 ...
University of Chicago
Master in Management, Business Administration and Management
CUNY Queens College
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Certified Tutor
Jacob
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....
University of Chicago
Bachelors, East Asian Languages and Civilizations
Certified Tutor
2+ years
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...
University of Chicago
Bachelor's (in progress)
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Pedro
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 ...
University of Chicago
BS
Certified Tutor
Todd
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 ...
University of Chicago
Master of Social Work, Social Work
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
Martin
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...
University of Pennsylvania
PHD, Anthropoogy
University of Chicago
Bachelors, Anthropology
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