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Alice

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Alice

Master of Science, Health Sciences, General
Alice's other Tutor Subjects
Professional Certifications
PANCE - Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination

I have entered the PA profession as a second career. I was a teacher before transitioning into medicine and find tutoring a great way to tie both of my careers together! I graduated from Duke University PA school and passed my PANCE following a 2.5 week study plan and a few excellent resources. I am...

Education

Duke University Physician Assistant Program

Master of Science, Health Sciences, General

Davidson College

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Mark

Certified Tutor

Mark

Bachelor in Arts, English
Mark's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature

I work as a second shift teacher at a middle school in Brooklyn. I am a recent graduate of Davidson College, which was recently named by Forbes as the best college in the South. I received a BA in English with a Concentration in Education and subsequently moved to New York City . While in school I s...

Education

Davidson College

Bachelor in Arts, English

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

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

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
John

Certified Tutor

9+ years

John

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing (Poetry)
John's other Tutor Subjects
Advanced Placement Prep
American Literature
Ancient and Medieval Heritage
British Literature

Though originally from South Texas, I recently relocated to Austin to pursue a Ph.D. in English. My areas of specialization are Medieval and Renaissance British literature. Prior to this, I received a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Texas State University-San Marcos and, while pursuing ...

Education

Texas State University-San Marcos

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing (Poetry)

Davidson College

Bachelor in Arts, English

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
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
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

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

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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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