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Prabhjot

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Prabhjot

Bachelor's
Prabhjot's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade Biology
K-12th Grade Reading
1st-12th Grade Writing
1st-12th Grade English

As a passionate educator and accomplished gold medalist postgraduate of Guru Nanak Dev University, I bring a wealth of academic expertise and practical experience to my tutoring endeavors. With a background in Chemistry and Biology, complemented by postgraduate certifications in project management a...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Danielle

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Danielle

Bachelor
Danielle's other Tutor Subjects
K-5th Grade Homework
9th-12th Grade English
10th-12th Grade German
10th-12th Grade Spanish

I am passionate about helping students because I believe that education is a valuable tool. I like to watch my students grow as they learn new concepts and overcome challenges. I aim to create a positive learning environment and help my students reach their full potential. I received my education at...

Education

Western Carolina University

Bachelor

Karthikeyan

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Karthikeyan

Bachelor's
Karthikeyan's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade Biology
K-12th Grade math
K-12th Grade Science
K-12th Grade Reading

I earned my Bachelor of Science in Biomedical and Biological Sciences with a 3.96 GPA, and I am currently continuing my academic journey through advanced medical and graduate-level coursework. My education has given me a strong foundation not only in the life sciences but also in interdisciplinary f...

Education

Central Washington University

Bachelor's

Mitchell

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Mitchell

Bachelor's
Mitchell's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade Biology
6th-12th Grade AP Statistics
6th-12th Grade AP Biology
6th-12th Grade AP History

As a recent graduate with a Master's degree in Pharmacology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, I am passionate about fostering a deep understanding of the sciences in my students. With experience in tutoring subjects such as Anatomy & Physiology, AP Biology, and Biochemistry, ...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Rhea

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rhea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36
Erika

Certified Tutor

Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Erika's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32
Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34

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