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Amber

Certified Tutor

Amber

Juris Doctor, Family Law Concentration
Amber's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Reading and Writing

The SAT Reading section is really an argument-analysis exercise — every passage has a purpose, and every correct answer is supported by specific lines in the text. Amber's legal training at the Juris Doctor level made close reading second nature, and her 1500 SAT score shows she applies that skill t...

Education

University at Buffalo

Bachelor in Arts, History/Sociology

University at Buffalo Law School

Juris Doctor, Family Law Concentration

Test Scores
SAT
1500
Roshni

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Roshni

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Roshni's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

The BS/MD program at VCU means Roshni reads science-heavy texts daily — parsing research abstracts, extracting claims from dense methodology sections — which is exactly what the SAT's science passages demand when students freeze up on jargon-laden excerpts. Her 1550 composite and 4.9 student rating ...

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Joel

Current Grad Student, Pharmacy
Joel's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am currently working on my Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, where I attained my undergraduate degree in Biochemistry. VCU is where I have held bioinorganic research positions as well as teaching positions. I acted as a teaching assistant in various chemistry and bio...

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Virginia Commonwealth University

Current Grad Student, Pharmacy

Test Scores
SAT
1510

Certified Tutor

Allison

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Allison's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Biology
High School Biology

Scoring 1510 on the SAT gave Allison firsthand experience with the Reading section's particular demands: pulling evidence from paired passages, interpreting data graphics embedded in text, and distinguishing an author's central claim from supporting details. She walks students through a passage-anno...

Education

Washington and Lee University

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Test Scores
SAT
1510

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Emma

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Emma's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Trigonometry
Calculus 2
Calculus

I am a sophomore electrical engineering student and member of the honors college at Virginia Commonwealth University. I recently graduated from Maggie L. Walker Governor's School in June of 2017. I have a passion for mathematics, especially calculus, and am excited to share my knowledge with others.

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1470
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Kyle

Master of Arts, Philosophy
Kyle's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

Reading comprehension on the SAT is really an exercise in argument analysis — identifying the author's claim, evaluating evidence, and distinguishing tone from content. Kyle scored a 1460 on the SAT and brings a philosophy-trained eye for dissecting passages quickly and accurately, especially the pa...

Education

Duquesne University

Master of Arts, Philosophy

Xavier University

Bachelor in Arts, Interdisciplinary: History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1460
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Anurag

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Anurag's other Tutor Subjects
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra
Physics

I am a recent graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where I earned a Bachelors of Science in Biology. Throughout my three years of undergrad, I have been a preceptor for Cell Biology and Genetics. In addition, I was a supplemental instruction leader in CHEM 101 and CHEM 102. I am currently a...

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1480

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Bhumi

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Bhumi's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Microbiology
Biology

I am an avid enthusiast for following your passions, no matter what they are. I enjoy teaching and spending time with others. I have a great vast amount of experience tutoring other peers, students, children, etc. I hope that I can help others reach their goals in learning!

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine, Human Biology

Test Scores
SAT
1480

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Megan

Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
Megan's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am a 19 year old student taking a year off from college to explore opportunities in the intersection between art and cognitive studies. I am currently residing in Los Angeles, but traveled from Charlottesville, Virginia where I was studying Cognitive Science and Studio Art at University of Virgini...

Education

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science

Test Scores
SAT
1450

Certified Tutor

Taylor

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Taylor's other Tutor Subjects
1st-4th Grade Writing
1st-4th Grade Reading
1st-4th Grade Math
AP Calculus BC

I am currently a lead preschool teacher. I received my Bachelor's in Psychology from VCU and am looking to return to school to further my education. While in college, I worked as a Supplemental Instruction leader, teaching general biology and anatomy. I have also worked in an after school program wi...

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1510
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Andrew

Undergraduate Degree
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
SAT Reading and Writing
High School English
Study Skills And Organization

The SAT Reading section rewards students who can identify how an author builds an argument — tracking tone shifts, evaluating evidence, and connecting paired passages. Andrew scored a 1430 on the SAT and has spent his career teaching close-reading skills in high school English, making this one of hi...

Education

James Madison University

Undergraduate Degree

Test Scores
SAT
1430

Certified Tutor

8+ years

David

Bachelor in Arts, English
David's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading and Writing
ACT English

I am a graduate of Tufts University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English as well as a minor in History. Since graduation, I have worked as a 7th grade Reading Language Arts teacher in Dallas Texas at a newly formed public all boys school. This has provided me with great experience and insight ...

Education

Tufts University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
SAT
1410

Certified Tutor

Austin

Bachelors, Applied Mathematics
Austin's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

I am often asked by friends to help them with their math homework. I have spent countless hours teaching calculus to engineering, computer science, physics, and economics majors. Being one of seven children, I have been helping my sibling with math for as long as I can remember. I believe that a sol...

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelors, Applied Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1430

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Elderen

Bachelors, Biology, General
Elderen's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am confident that I can help raise your exam scores and improve your overall test-taking abilities.

Education

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Bachelors, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1450

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Michael

Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Finite Mathematics
Geometry
Calculus

I am today, so tutoring seems like a good way to give others the same support I received.

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1440

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