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Karen
Certified Tutor
...they have been accepted to the schools of their choice. Many initially thought they lacked the ability to make a distinctive case for themselves, but they found they had plenty to write about when they worked with me. Some clients come to me struggling with graduate school applications and master's degree projects. We succeed in tackling those. Some people consult me for personal statements for employment, and they are now working at those jobs! I...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Massachusetts Amherst - PHD, English

Yongmao
Certified Tutor
...the point of each class across, properly explain the course materials and highlight crucial factors. Chemistry is not easy, therefore, I stimulate great interest that definitely makes the class more fun and more attractive. furthermore, I make a great effort to get the students involved and interested by drawing connections between chemistry in class and life/movies/news, etc. I am ready to help all students by answering their questions and frequently addressing some questions to them....
Education & Certification
Nankai University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Washington University in St Louis - Doctor of Philosophy, Organic Chemistry

Kenneth
Certified Tutor
I earned my undergraduate degree in biochemistry at Brown University and my Ph.D. in immunology at the University of California, Berkeley. I have been teaching both introductory and advanced biology courses at the University of Maryland, College Park for over 10 years. For fun I enjoy reading science fiction, doing crossword puzzles, swing and ballroom dancing, and playing ultimate frisbee.... I try to bring a broad perspective to my teaching. If one approach doesn't click, then...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelors, Biochemistry
University of California-Berkeley - PHD, Molecular and Cell Biology

Simon
Certified Tutor
...past five years. My greatest passion is making science accessible, especially when it can seem confusing and intimidating. I love activating students' natural curiosity and inquiry, and using that to build confidence in and mastery of a wide variety of academic topics. I graduated from Yale University with a double major in Environmental Studies and International Studies, and I love the way science and real-world issues can interact. Part of my interest in the environment...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelors, Environmental Studies
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Ariela
Certified Tutor
...someone else. I enjoy and excel at condensing and re-communicating facts or tasks, so that they become comprehensible to someone who may not understand them the first time around. It is not just my success at standardized tests or in my classes that will make me a great tutor, but also this skill and enthusiasm about learning. I understand that sometimes, the way you package and organize information is the most important part of teaching...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Katherine
Certified Tutor
...graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Human Development and Psychological Services, and am currently working to complete a Master's in Professional Behavior Analysis. I have been working with children with developmental disabilities at an ABA agency in the Washington, DC area for the past few years. My job includes creating measurable milestones to help learners achieve their goals, and determining what teaching methods will be most effective for each individual client. I believe...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Human Development and Psychological Services
Florida Institute of Technology - Current Grad Student, Professional Behavior Analysis
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Adam
Certified Tutor
...decision to become a doctor. I had been following my interests up to that point, and my interest in studying the human body started me on the path that I am on today. While I did not begin my journey with an ambition to become a doctor, experiences throughout my life have prepared me to make the decision to become a doctor. I remember discovering in kindergarten that I was a highly empathetic person. The first...
Education & Certification
University of Nebraska at Lincoln - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Medical college - PHD, Medicine

Owen Fine
Certified Tutor
...a high-achieving student who wants to dig deeper into your classes, not content with merely passing a test but intent on excelling You are are a soon to graduate student focused on writing a compelling college application essay My Approach: I use a student-centered, adaptive tutoring style that draws from the latest research in language acquisition and AI-informed learning strategies. Every session is customized to meet your needs, learning style, and pace. Whether we're strengthening grammar,...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelors, English
University of Kansas - Masters, TESOL

Daniel
Certified Tutor
...that stays after class to asks questions because I didn't get it right away. I will always be that guy that is in office hours from start to end until I get it right. My whole life I have always been the guy on the other side of the table. I am the guy who always gets tutored, and that is why I make a great tutor. I know how people want to be helped,...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Applied Mathematics
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 33

Bill
Certified Tutor
...Creative Writing. I have been tutoring writing since 2014. I truly enjoy discussing syntax, content, and structure, not only because I may impart my own knowledge and experience, but because I may learn from the incredible diversity and uniqueness with which people approach language. I believe tutoring is mutual, and I am excited to work with as many different students as possible. I enjoy novel writing, playing guitar and piano, programming, playing RPGs (I'm a...
Education & Certification
University of Maine - Bachelors, English and Philosophy
University of Maine - Masters, English

Tessa
Certified Tutor
...and ought to be, for its own sake. Math and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing like the satisfying moment of writing "Q.E.D." on a difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of the past such as Plato, Virgil, Aquinas, and Anselm. I...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Travis
Certified Tutor
...and tackle more complex problems outside of tutoring. Additionally, I see no value in simply telling a student that they are wrong, or that they are incorrect. By working with each student through the thought processes and steps that led them to an incorrect answer, they attain a better understanding of why an answer is wrong and how to arrive at the correct one. I specialize in essay writing, elementary-high school math skills, college admissions...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy - Master in Public Health Administration, Master of Public Administration
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Ben
Certified Tutor
...students. Experience in these different teaching environments has helped me cultivate a teaching style that identifies how to teach each individual student based on their learning style and personality. While working with students on topics from math to music theory to test prep, I hope to draw on my multidisciplinary background to effectively give each student a solid understanding of the subject matter at hand. Overall I am very easy going and enjoy working will...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36

Lucas
Certified Tutor
...study Public Policy and Affairs, with a goal of continuing my work in environmental sustainability. As my degree displays, I'm very knowledgeable across a wide variety of subjects. I have extensive experience in subjects ranging from Mathematics and Physics to the humanities. My breadth across these subjects enables me to take a diverse approach to teaching that extends beyond knowledge of one individual subject area. My favorite high school courses were AP Calculus and AP...
Education & Certification
Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 31

Gabriel
Certified Tutor
...Gabriel Gabro but please call me, Gabe. I am a pharmacist with an MBA, working my way to become a successful pharmacy manager at a community/retail pharmacy store. I love to help others when it comes to learning or studying the NAPLEX. I believe you should choose me as your tutor because I will set goals and action plans to make sure you understand what you need to know for the NAPLEX and/or MPJE exam.
Education & Certification
College of the Holy Cross - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - Doctor of Science, Pharmacy

Patrick
Certified Tutor
...a real passion for the subjects I tutor, History, English, and French. The best part about tutoring is helping students to feel the same way about history and language as I do. The tutoring process is of great benefit to me as well, not just the student. I always come away learning a lot both about the relevant subjects and about the best ways to connect to students and tap into their scholarly potential.
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, History

Jan
Certified Tutor
...to share those approaches with students and watch the AHA! moments unfold. Why do I teach? Successful learning requires awareness of HOW you think: how you create and organize your own perception. I am fascinated with this meta-thinking, this thinking ABOUT how you think, and I take great joy in helping others gain deeper insight into their own thinking patterns. I graduated from Oberlin College with a degree in Creative Writing, and I currently teach...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing and Dance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 800

Emma
Certified Tutor
...University's writing center for two years, and therefore have experience in coaching students at different skill levels through many stages of the writing process, including formulating arguments, brainstorming ideas, handling grammatical issues, finding sources for research, and revising essays. I continue to enjoy meeting students where they are and walking with them through the learning process. We are all students of language; I find a deep satisfaction in enabling others to become great students.
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelors, English
Wake Forest University - Master of Arts, English
University of Notre Dame - PHD, English

Morgan
Certified Tutor
...a B.S. degree in Biology and B.A. in Environmental Studies. I have extensive coding experience in R, and am passionate about statistics and data analyses. I love working with students, and teaching was one of my favorite components of my graduate education. I also have experience helping with college/graduate school applications, and the writing process in general, including scientific writing. I have personally mentored 15 undergraduate students and many high school students.
Education & Certification
Washington and Lee University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
University of North Carolina at Greensboro - Doctor of Science, Environmental Science

Alexandra
Certified Tutor
...GPA, earning a dual degree in Journalism and History, both with the Comprehensive Honors award. During my time at UW, I taught public health and safety to groups of twenty to two hundred students twice a week for three years. I have over 150 hours of teacher training and countless hours in the classroom. Furthermore, I was the editor of our student newspaper, The Daily Cardinal, and have extensive writing-coaching skills in addition to a...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, History and Journalism
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 32
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