Top Tutors serving Oakland

Shira: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, RI
...researcher and graduate of Brandeis University, where I earned both my masters and bachelors in biochemistry. I'm passionate about science, discovery, and teaching, which is why I am pursuing both research and tutoring. I am also an avid reader, writer, and learner. I have over 5 years of experience working with students from the junior...
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Current Undergrad Student, Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Megan: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, RI
...and Learning for 2.5 years. As a Teaching Fellow, I developed lessons to help first time teaching fellows become familiar with fundamental concepts in education like active learning and learning styles. My favorite subjects to tutor are those related to Biology such as Microbiology, Ecology, Anatomy and Physiology, Genetics, etc. I have always been curious...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Yale University - Doctor of Philosophy, Microbiology

Colleen: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, RI
...experienced mainly in organic synthesis and analysis of organic compounds. My Bachelor's degree was earned in 2005 at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, with a major in Chemistry and a minor in Spanish Language. I also have three years experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant of General as well as Organic Chemistry at the...
Education & Certification
University of Hawaii - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Laila: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, RI
...the confidence to admit what they know and do not understand and tackling subjects from a grassroots level up. I think understanding the "why" behind everything makes learning a lot easier, and my Physics background gives me an analytical thought process that allows me to tackle the "why" from multiple perspectives, allowing me to thoroughly...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance

Robert: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, RI
...of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish in 2012. I spent my last college semester studying in Peru, and stayed there for another 16 months where I worked at a language center teaching English to the locals and Spanish to the tourists. I am a certified Medical Interpreter in Massachusetts...
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Tahmid: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, RI
...currently an undergraduate student at Wesleyan University and am majoring in molecular biology and biochemistry. At Wesleyan, I've been a member of the Science Outreach program, where we teach scientific concepts to students at local elementary schools. This experience has been extremely rewarding and has made me interested in helping other students as well.
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Current Undergrad, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 740

Tahir: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, RI
...medical student, I know how challenging academics can be. I also know how having a helping hand, a guidance through the confusion, can help one gain confidence in themselves to excel. From tutoring children to post-graduates, I have seen that all students (no matter their age, level of education, strengths, weaknesses, etc.) who are willing...
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Youngstown State University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Youngstown State University - Masters, Public Health

Darian: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, RI
...embark on your journey of learning. I love to help others to figure out things and make learning fun! I love to tutor in many science subjects like biology (cell biology, genetics, and molecular biology), chemistry (general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry). I have also taken the MCAT, and I am willing to tutor in specific...
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Boston University - Current Undergrad, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 720
SAT Writing: 730

Kate: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, RI
...mastery of the topic. I also enjoy teaching not only for mastery of content but also strategic test taking for standardized and entrance exams at the undergraduate and graduate level. I believe that learning can be a very individualized process and do my best to tailor my sessions towards each student's needs and make sure...
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University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Boston University - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
SAT Math: 700

Ryan: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, RI
...I'm most passionate about math (from elementary math to Algebra 2 mainly) and English (specifically grammar, mechanics, editing, etc.); thus, those are the subjects which I most frequently tutor. Having recently taken and done well on many standardized tests, I also enjoy helping students prepare for such exams as SAT, PSAT, ACT, etc. Outside of...
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Northeastern University - Current Undergrad, International Affairs & Business
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Daniel: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, RI
At the core, I love learning and find it fun. In teaching, I try to convey that sense of fun to my students. I use a variety of techniques depending on my student's learning style, but I always focus on the fun of learning new things.... In a first session with a student, I would introduce the basic concepts and core questions of the subject, and determine my student's learning style in order to plan future...
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Tufts University - Current Undergrad, Biomedical Engineering and Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800

Sarah: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, RI
Welcome to my tutor page! I am a committed educator with years of experience as both a classroom teacher and private tutor in a wide array of subjects. I am committed to working with students to support them in achieving their full potential. I look forward to hearing from you!... My teaching philosophy is centered on the student. Everyone learns differently, and as a tutor, it's my responsibility to figure out how to connect students to...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelors, Spanish; Government (Double Major)
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, International Educational Development
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 33

JP: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, RI
...College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Statistics. Since graduation, I have worked at hockey camps instructing young people on the ins and outs of the game. I am comfortable teaching all ages, but I specialize in SAT prep. I find teaching rewarding because I enjoy helping people reach their full potential. In my...
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Harvard University - Bachelors, Statistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Talia: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, RI
...student at Northeastern University pursuing a B.A. in Political Science and a B.A. in History, Culture, and Law. I am a youth activist and have experience working for campaigns and elected officials and am particularly passionate about mental health, climate change prevention, and LGBTQ+ rights. I have done private tutoring for the past three years...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36

Priscilla: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, RI
...College, studying government with a secondary focus in economics. I am currently teaching a class on civic engagement and government to fifth graders. In the past, I have also run simulations with high school students for academic conferences. While volunteering in Peru, I tutored students at an all-girls orphanage in a bilingual environment. Throughout high...
Education & Certification
Harvard College - Bachelor in Arts, Government
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34

Avanyish: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, RI
...work at MIT in the biology department with a focus in genomics. I really love teaching all types of chemistry and biology as that was my degree in college, but I also love test prep because I know how overwhelming those exams can feel and I want to empower students with the keys to success....
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University of Arkansas - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Lexy: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, RI
...find out that they need a lot less help than they thought! I have also done a fair amount of math and science tutoring with middle and high school students, which is almost easier, since full comprehension can be immediately and clearly demonstrated. I generally design some sort of worksheet in order to walk the...
Education & Certification
Boston College - Bachelor in Arts, English, Secondary Education
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 36

Thomas: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, RI
...as a qualified, knowledgeable tutor, I think it's just as important for me to motivate, lead, inspire, and mentor my students. Do you have test anxiety? Math anxiety, specifically? Is it difficult for you to create, organize, and execute a study plan? Or do you simply want straightforward, content-based prep and study help? In either...
Education & Certification
University of Rhode Island - Bachelors, Political Science & German
Duke University - Masters, Environmental Economics and Policy

Liana: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, RI
...our family travelled frequently between Boston and Miami due to my dad's job. I was homeschooled up until 8th grade, when I began attending Ransom Everglades middle school and subsequently Ransom Everglades high school. I graduated from Northwestern University in 2019 with a BA in Biological Sciences and a concentration in Genetics and Genomics. I...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Biological Sciences
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Nick: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, RI
...not a question of innate ability as much as it is about knowing how to maximize effort. I believe the value of a tutor comes from his ability to provide the most effective tutorials as well as his ability to analyze his student's unique learning style and approach and offer observation and advice. When it...
Education & Certification
Wake Forest University - Bachelors, Philosophy
LSAT: 173
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