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Sarah

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Sarah

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
English

I am a graduate of Davidson College and Columbia University. My BA is in English, supplemented with studies in art history and Russian language. I studied abroad in Australia my junior year, where I studied literature and studio art. At Columbia, I earned my Master's in Fine Art in creative writing,...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Davidson College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Jeff

Certified Tutor

Jeff

Master of Divinity, Theology
Jeff's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Adult ESL/ELL
American Literature
AP English Literature and Composition

I believe that students excel when they learn in a supportive, encouraging environment. As a tutor, I strive to create a stress-free space for students to learn and thrive.In 2011, I graduated magna cum laude from Davidson College with a degree in English and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. I also ha...

Education

Columbia Theological Seminary

Master of Divinity, Theology

Davidson College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
ACT
33
Mark

Certified Tutor

Mark

Master of Science, Teaching & Bilingual Education
Mark's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
Conversational Spanish

I enjoy learning as much as I enjoy teaching! As a youngster I loved asking questions and spending time with books. I graduated from Davidson College in 2009 with a degree in English and Spanish Literature. After college I spend five years teaching in Oakland, California where I also earned my Maste...

Education

University of San Francisco

Master of Science, Teaching & Bilingual Education

Davidson College

Bachelor in Arts, English, Spanish

Jesse

Certified Tutor

Jesse

Bachelors, Community Development
Jesse's other Tutor Subjects
College English
English
English Grammar and Syntax
ESL/ELL

I graduated from Davidson College in North Carolina with a BA in Community Development based on my involvement in Community Service. Since then, I lived and taught Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, and High School students in Thailand and Taiwan, and ESL and GED adult students here in the United Sta...

Education

Davidson College

Bachelors, Community Development

Peter

Certified Tutor

Peter

Master of Arts, Education
Peter's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
English
English Grammar and Syntax

I received my BA in Theater from Davidson College and an MA in Education from Wake Forest University. Over the past several years, I have tutored a variety of students in English, math and organizational skills. One of my favorite subjects is geometry. It fosters essential skills like working with n...

Education

Wake Forest University

Master of Arts, Education

Davidson College

Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts

Paul

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Paul

PHD, Molecular, Cellular Biology and Biochemistry
Paul's other Tutor Subjects
AP Biology
Biochemistry
Biology
Biomedical Engineering

I completed the undergraduate liberal arts curriculum at Davidson College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Following graduation I completed four years of work at Children’s Hospital Boston in the Hematology and Oncology Department as a Research Technician investigating genetic di...

Education

Boston University

PHD, Molecular, Cellular Biology and Biochemistry

Davidson College

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Ryan

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Ryan

Bachelor in Arts, English
Ryan's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math

Hello! I'm Ryan, and I'm dedicated to empowering you and your words as much as possible. I even got an English degree from Davidson College to back it up. I've also worked as a College Advisor, so I have experience filling out hundreds of FAFSAs and college applications, editing quite a bit of last-...

Education

Davidson College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
ACT
32
Martin

Certified Tutor

Martin

PHD, Philosophy
Martin's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC

I am a very passionate teacher who has worked in public and private school settings at both the high school and college level. I have an undergraduate mathematics degree, and taught AP Calculus at a North Carolina high school. I also have a PhD in philosophy, and have taught at major research univer...

Education

Washington University in St Louis

PHD, Philosophy

Davidson College

Bachelors, Philosophy and Mathematics

Jonathan

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jonathan

Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Jonathan's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Business
Business Statistics

I graduated from Davidson College in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I earned my masters in 2009 from Wake Forest University in Business Administration and Management. My goal here is to help anyone who genuinely wants to learn and prepare themselves for success in education and in li...

Education

Wake Forest University

Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Davidson College

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1550
GMAT
770
Christy

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Christy

Masters, Liberal Studies
Christy's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Spanish 1

I learned Spanish while living as an exchange student in Ecuador the year before I went to college (1989-1990). I became fluent during that time. I worked as an Assistant Teacher to the Spanish Department while studying at Davidson College and enjoyed getting to know the students & expanding their u...

Education

Rollins College Hamilton Holt School

Masters, Liberal Studies

Davidson College

Bachelors, Religion

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Davidson College graduates excel across a wide range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, humanities, and languages. Many specialized in the liberal arts curriculum Davidson emphasizes, making them particularly strong in helping students develop analytical thinking across disciplines. Whether you need support in calculus, chemistry, history, or foreign language proficiency, connecting with a tutor from Davidson's alumni network provides access to someone who has succeeded in these exact academic areas.

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Absolutely. Since Davidson College alumni have succeeded in advanced coursework themselves, they're well-equipped to support students pursuing AP courses, honors classes, and advanced placement exams. They understand the depth of knowledge required, can help you master complex concepts, and are skilled at preparing you for the types of questions you'll encounter on challenging assessments.

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