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Certified Tutor
7+ years
Kimanthi
My name is Kimanthi Gicovi and I am currently a first-year medical school student. Prior to med school, I graduated from Duke University with a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering and received my Master's degree in Biomedical Studies from Drexel College of Medicine. I have over 6 years of ex...
Duke University
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Drexel University
Current Grad Student, Biomedical Sciences
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Jon
My B.A. is from Duke University and I completed all non-dissertation requirements for the Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania, which was then the 7th-ranked Economics Ph.D. Program in the U.S. I also taught macro- and micro-economics at La Salle and Drexel Universities. I was ra...
University of Pennsylvania
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Duke University
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Certified Tutor
I am a sophomore studying economics at Duke University. I took AP Calculus AB and AP Statistics my junior and senior years of high school respectively, and got 5's on both tests. I've done well in math classes my whole life and that trend has continued into college. Throughout my math career, reachi...
Duke University
Current Undergrad Student, Economics
Certified Tutor
Eric
Hey! I am currently a student at Duke University studying Biomedical Engineering and Economics. Just a little bit about me and some of my interests. Some of my favorite academic interests include memoirs and modern classics. I think Catcher in the Rye is still one of my all time favorite books but P...
Duke University
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Bethany
I am a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and Duke University. I received my Bachelor's degree in History and my Master's degree in Religious Studies. Since graduation I have tutored students in American History and Biblical Hebrew, which were exceedingly rewarding experiences. I am ...
Duke University
Master of Arts, Religious Studies
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor in Arts, History
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Certified Teacher. Hi! My name is Lukas Brazdeikis and I have a strong background in computer science, physics, math, and designing course material. I will help your student learn as effectively as I can while also showing them the practical value of the knowledge they learn. I recently graduated f...
Duke University
Master's/Graduate
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Erinn
I recently graduated from Duke University with a degree in biomedical engineering. I really enjoy math and science and I am eager to help other students in related subjects. In my free time, I like to run, play basketball, spend time at the shore, and cook.While I was a student at Duke, I worked as ...
Duke University
Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Jon
I primarily tutor students preparing for the Reading and Writing portion of the SAT, but I also have a background and experience in biology, law, technology, and creative writing. I got my bachelor's degree from Duke University and I have a JD from Boston College. I chose to focus on the SAT as I k...
Boston College
Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Duke University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
4+ years
I have been teaching 18- to 22-year-old students at the college level since 1995. I love imparting to them my own passion for the English language and its literary heritage, from Chaucer through our best 21st-century writers. I am particularly absorbed by the history of fiction, drama, and poetry i...
Duke University
PhD
Yale University
PhD
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Patrick
I'm a graduate of Duke University where I received a JD and an MA in History. I received my undergraduate degree from Emory University also in History. My legal experience includes working as a summer law clerk for two appellate judges and as a summer associate at a large law firm in New York City. ...
Emory University
Bachelor in Arts, History
Duke University
Juris Doctor, Law
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Mariana
A professional greatly passionate about learning, education, and teaching. Studied at Duke University and traveled the world! I enjoy helping others learn and achieve their academic goals. I love meeting new people and have a friendly, down-to-earth personality.
Duke University
Bachelors, Critical Development Studies
Certified Tutor
Camille
I am a Duke alum currently working toward a Master of Science in Narrative Medicine at Columbia University. As a pre-med student who majored in African and African American Studies, I have experience navigating a variety of disciplines. I also have experience tutoring in a number of subject areas, a...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Science, Narrative Medicine
Duke University
Bachelor in Arts, African and African American Studies
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Arial
I'm a senior at Duke University double-majoring in English and Political Science. My favorite classes tend to be English and Social Studies classes, and I enjoy the unique perspectives that each student brings to the topics that they're studying. I decided to join Varsity Tutors because I've always ...
Duke University
Bachelor in Arts, English
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Michael
Hi! My name is Michael, and I am so excited to help you work through your learning journey! I promise you're smarter than you think. Let's figure this out together!
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Duke University
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Certified Tutor
7+ years
Lauren
I am a student at Duke University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience with Chemistry and German minors. On campus I am involved in the Bilbo lab, which focuses on neuroimmune interactions in abnormal brain development. I am very passionate about helping others enjoy and learn about variou...
Duke University
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
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