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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

Richard

Certified Tutor

Richard

Master of Science, Exercise Physiology
Richard's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Chemistry
Biochemistry
Calculus

I believe that a successful tutor has three key characteristics: 1) teaching/tutoring experience; 2) a passion for and mastery of the subject matter; and 3) empathy for the different kinds of challenges that students face both inside and outside the classroom.First, having actual teaching experience...

Education

UNCC

Master of Science, Exercise Physiology

Davidson College

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Alexander

Certified Tutor

Alexander

Bachelor of Science, Animal Science/Pre-Veterinary
Alexander's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Biology
Chemistry
College Biology

I live in Madison, New Jersey, and I work in a veterinary clinic in Secaucus, New Jersey. I tutored primarily during the four years I attended Davidson College, an elite four star, four year, private liberal arts college in Davidson, North Carolina, where some of my pupils were local high school stu...

Education

Cook College, Rutgers University

Bachelor of Science, Animal Science/Pre-Veterinary

Davidson College

Bachelor in Arts, French

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
Luke

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Luke

Masters, New Testament
Luke's other Tutor Subjects
7th Grade Math
Algebra
American Literature
AP English Language and Composition

I am a knowledgeable, passionate, and compassionate tutor. My teaching experience ranges from high school instruction, private tutoring, coaching, preaching, and leading high school youth groups. I have tutored and/or taught in algebra 1, geometry, American literature, world literature, middle schoo...

Education

Yale University

Masters, New Testament

Davidson College

Bachelors, English

Test Scores
SAT
1480
Ahad

Certified Tutor

Ahad

Juris Doctor, Law
Ahad's other Tutor Subjects
AP United States History
AP US History
College English
College Essays

I have an undergraduate degree from Davidson College in North Carolina. I recently graduated law school and sat for the Texas Bar Examination. In addition, I have worked as a teacher in the Houston Independent School District (HISD) and for the Children's Defense Fund's Freedom Schools. I have exper...

Education

Davidson College

Bachelor in Arts, History

Thurgood Marshall School of Law

Juris Doctor, Law

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

Alexander

Certified Tutor

Alexander

Master of Arts, Education
Alexander's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Language Composition
ACT 4-Week Prep Class Prep
ACT 8-Week Prep Class Prep
ACT English

Hi everyone! My name is Alex Baggott-Rowe and I'm excited to be your next tutor. I live in Cincinnati OH with my wife and our two dogs including a the month old puppy! I love to cook, play board games, read, and watch TV/Movies, especially Marvel and Harry Potter. My background is in Language Arts a...

Education

Xavier University

Master of Arts, Education

Davidson College

Bachelor in Arts, English

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

Emily

Certified Tutor

Emily

Masters, Global Affairs
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
Advanced Placement Prep

I love helping students find how to use their interests and passions to succeed in areas that challenge them. I have experience working with students from elementary age to college age, in a variety of subjects. I love to write, read, and learn about history and cultures - so if those are areas you ...

Education

University of Denver

Masters, Global Affairs

Davidson College

Bachelors, History

Test Scores
ACT
31

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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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