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Michelle

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Michelle

Master of Arts, High School Teaching
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
A Beginner's Guide: Excel
ACT and SAT All-In-One Classes Prep
Aerospace Engineering
Algebra

Hello, I am Mrs. Michelle Valenca, and I am passionate about nurturing a love for science in my students. With a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and a Master of Arts in Secondary Education from the University of Rhode Island, I bring over 20 years of teaching experience to the table. My approa...

Education

University of Rhode Island

Master of Arts, High School Teaching

University of Rhode Island

Bachelor of Science, Marine Biology

Alfred

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Alfred

Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, General
Alfred's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
ACT Writing
Algebra
AP Computer Science Principles

I am a student at URI majoring in Computer Engineering and Economics. I have had 6 years of experience working with kids age 10-18 through Boy Scouts where I attained the rank of Eagle Scout. I have also spent lots of time tutoring my peers and friends at college. I am most proficient at Math (Geome...

Education

University of Rhode Island

Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, General

Test Scores
SAT
1400

Certified Tutor

John

Masters, Special Education
John's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
English
Geometry
Math

Hello!I am John Dacey, a veteran public school teacher with over 30 years of classroom experience. As a special education teacher, I have had the opportunity to work with a wide range of students successfully in a number of academic subjects. However, my specialty is math. I know the Middle School M...

Education

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Masters, Special Education

University of Rhode Island

Bachelors, Elementary Education

Certified Tutor

Benjamin

Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Benjamin's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Astronomy
High School Chemistry
Math

I am fascinated by the universe and the way it is revealed in math and science. Math is a very logical and orderly discipline, and I really enjoy discovering the elegance and simplicity behind it. Science is awe-inspiring, and it is a joy to study the beauty woven into the tapestry of life.Some of m...

Education

University of Rhode Island

Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry

Certified Tutor

Trevor

Masters, Library and Information Science
Trevor's other Tutor Subjects
9th-12th Grade Writing
ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra
AP US Government
Art History

Hi! I am a teacher/tutor/librarian/educator/writer. I think Varsity Tutors is a great opportunity to reach students interested in furthering their academics. I have been working in the field of education for ten years and focus in the areas of writing, history, math, english, essays, study skills, S...

Education

University of Rhode Island

Masters, Library and Information Science

Wheaton College (Illinois)

Bachelors, History

Certified Tutor

Cathy

PHD, Electrical Engineering
Cathy's other Tutor Subjects
Electrical and Computer Engineering
French
French 1
French 2

What is the difference between a artisan-made pizza vs. store-bought pizza, between, your grand-ma's apple pie vs the one you buy, a French cheese made in France vs made anywhere in the world but in France? The depth of flavors, the "savoir-faire", the authenticity.I was born and raised in France an...

Education

University of Rhode Island

PHD, Electrical Engineering

University of Orleans France

Bachelors, Computer Science

Certified Tutor

James

Masters, Education
James's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Business
Business Ethics
High School Business

For the past 25 years, Ive been in the real estate business. During those years Ive worked in various capacities, which include realtor, property manager, commercial leasing representative, transaction facilitator, financier and real estate investor. Throughout the years, Ive also held positions in ...

Education

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Masters, Education

University of Rhode Island

Bachelors, Business Administration and Management

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Mauricio

PhD
Mauricio's other Tutor Subjects
High School Physics
College Physics

I am a physicist and a teacher. I have been a Math and Physics teacher and tutor since 2002. I received my master's degree in Physics from University of Puerto Rico in 2009 and in 2015, I received my Ph.D. degree in Physics from University of Rhode Island. During all this time, I engaged in both tea...

Education

University of Rhode Island

PhD

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

PhD

Universidad del Atlantico

PhD

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Andy

Master of Arts Teaching, Elementary School Teaching
Andy's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
Algebra
Biology
Conversational Mandarin

I am a Middle School Math Teacher in the state of Massachusetts. I possess a Masters Degree in Elementary Education from Western Governors University. I also havemultiple Bachelor Degrees in Nutrition Sciences and Chinese from the University of Rhode Island. My favorite subjects revolve around scien...

Education

Western Governors University

Master of Arts Teaching, Elementary School Teaching

University of Rhode Island

Bachelor of Science, Nutrition Sciences

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Shane

Masters, Business Administration and Management
Shane's other Tutor Subjects
College English
English
English Grammar and Syntax
ESL/ELL

I am a two-time graduate of The University of Rhode Island (URI), earning my Bachelors degree in English, with a minor in political science, as well as my Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA). My first tutoring experience came as my stepbrother was newly arrived in the United States from ...

Education

University of Rhode Island

Masters, Business Administration and Management

University of Rhode Island

Bachelors, English Language and Literature with a minor in Political Science

Test Scores
GMAT
690

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