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Constance

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Constance

Bachelors, Economics, Linguistics
Constance's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Statistics
Business
College Business

I graduated from Duke University with a BS in Economics and a BA in Linguistics. I was also on the Duke Dance Team, studied abroad in Madrid, Spain, speak Spanish and Chinese, and have worked on a couple start-ups. I will be starting a job in August in finance in New York and have worked as a tutor ...

Education

Duke University

Bachelors, Economics, Linguistics

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Timothy

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Timothy

Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Timothy's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
Algebra
AP English Language and Composition
Business

I am a graduate of Emory University, where I was an Emory Faculty Scholar and academics tutor who double-majored in Economics and Psychology, and am also a current MBA graduate student at Duke University (on academic scholarship). I have several years experience tutoring across a variety of subjects...

Education

Duke University

Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Emory University

Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Zoey

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Zoey

Master of Science, Marine Biology
Zoey's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

As a graduate of Duke University with a B.S. in Biology, I knew I wanted to pursue academia. I continued my studies with a M.S. in Marine Biology at Nova Southeastern University, where I solidified my passion for research and teaching others. Now I'm hoping to help my students get as excited about l...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

Master of Science, Marine Biology

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Susie

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Susie

Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
Susie's other Tutor Subjects
AP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science Principles
AP German Language and Culture
CLEP Prep

I am a Computer Science major at Duke University passionate about encouraging others who are learning CS so that they may come to understand the powerful, real-world impact that programming can have. As someone who has a strong background in tutoring, including, but not limited to, the chemistry tut...

Education

Duke University

Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science

Spenser

Certified Tutor

Spenser

Masters, Urban Education Policy
Spenser's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I recently graduated with a master's degree in Urban Education Policy from Brown University after studying public policy as an undergraduate at Duke University. I hope to pursue a career in education policy in the future, but at present I want to be the best tutor that I can be. Given my passionate ...

Education

Brown University

Masters, Urban Education Policy

Duke University

Bachelors, Public Policy

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
35
GRE
340
Roger

Certified Tutor

Roger

Current Undergrad Student, Economics
Roger's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Math
Statistics

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...

Education

Duke University

Current Undergrad Student, Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1410
Daniel

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Daniel

Master of Arts, Public Policy
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
AP Comparative Government and Politics

I am a graduate of Duke University, as well as Duquesne University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in political science and German with a focus on international relations and twentieth century totalitarian regimes. I received my Master of Arts in Public Policy Management with a focus on energy polic...

Education

Duquesne University

Master of Arts, Public Policy

Duke University

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science/German

Emily

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Emily

Master of Science, Adult Health Nursing
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
AANP - American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Biology
Medicine
Microbiology

I am committed to each and every one of my tutees! I will teach to the best of my abilities; I will make learning fun, but efficient!

Education

Duke University

Master of Science, Adult Health Nursing

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)

Susan

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Susan

PhD
Susan's other Tutor Subjects
College Economics
High School Economics
Microeconomics
IB Economics

I have a Ph.d in economics from Florida International University. I also have a masters in economics from Duke University and a B.S. from American University. I have taught economics in colleges and universities for over 20 years concentrating on principles courses which includes all AP econ. cour...

Education

Florida International University

PhD

Duke University

PhD

American University

PhD

Thomas

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Thomas

Masters, Environmental Economics and Policy
Thomas's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Science
ACT Writing

As much as I see myself as a qualified, knowledgeable tutor, I think it's just as important for me to motivate, lead, inspire, and mentor my students. Do you have test anxiety? Math anxiety, specifically? Is it difficult for you to create, organize, and execute a study plan? Or do you simply want st...

Education

Duke University

Masters, Environmental Economics and Policy

University of Rhode Island

Bachelors, Political Science & German

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