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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

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
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

Ramsey

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Ramsey

Bachelor
Ramsey's other Tutor Subjects
Microbiology
Biology
Science
Biostatistics

Hey! My name is Ramsey, and I'm excited to tutor various subjects, from SAT/ACT prep to high school and college-level STEM courses. I have a strong background in educating high school and university-level students, and I pride myself on catering to students' diverse learning styles! As a student wit...

Education

Davidson College

Bachelor

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

Zakiyyah

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Zakiyyah

Bachelor in Arts, African Studies
Zakiyyah's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Admissions
Adult ESL/ELL
African History

I am passionate about education and helping young students reach their full potential. This desire was instilled in me as a child as I have had a mother and teachers growing up who challenged to exceed academically. This passion has been with me till this day and I want to share that same love of le...

Education

Davidson College

Bachelor in Arts, African Studies

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

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

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

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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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