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Robert

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Robert

Masters in Education, Education
Robert's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
AP Physics 2
College Physics
Electrical and Computer Engineering

I'm Rob! I graduated from Duke University in 2016 with a double major in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Economics. I've been a math teacher in the DOE for the last 2 years and have a Master's of Arts in Teaching. I specialize in high school math and test prep for the ACT, SAT, and GRE.As a ...

Education

Relay Graduate School of Education

Masters in Education, Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
33
Vaughn

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Vaughn

Masters in Education, Religious Studies
Vaughn's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science

I have a life-long love of learning, which I Iove to share with others. I have a B.A. in Psychology from the University of South Florida, and two master's degrees in religion from Duke University. I have thirteen years of full-time teaching experience. I can provide tutoring in English, Reading, His...

Education

Duke University

Masters in Education, Religious Studies

University of South Florida-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Certified Tutor

Bryan

Bachelor of Science, Physics
Bryan's other Tutor Subjects
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
AP Physics C: Mechanics

My name is Bryan, and I recently graduated from Duke University with a B.S. in Physics. In college, I worked as a Physics Teaching Assistant for both intro-level Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism. I am available to help students with any topics they are struggling with in their high school or ea...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Test Scores
SAT
1570

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Sydny

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Sydny's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Anthropology
AP English Literature and Composition
AP Psychology

I am an incoming first-year medical student with a deep passion for the human body and mind. As a student who thrived with tutoring, I love teaching students how to think about problems and answer tough questions.

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Medical University of South Carolina

Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

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

Certified Tutor

David

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
David's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Science
Algebra
Algebra 2

I am an analytically-driven in Duke University's Class of 2023 pursuing degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Economics. I have a thirst for knowledge in mainly the mathematics and sciences, and I thoroughly enjoy conveying my passions through tutoring. My experiences in student-tutoring began in Hi...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1520

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Michael

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
AP French Language and Culture
Creative Writing

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!

Education

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Duke University

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Test Scores
SAT
1470

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Nitin

BS

Hey, my name is Nitin Nagarajan, and I am a rising senior studying biomedical engineering. Orginially from Gadsden, AL, I excelled in many AP classes and the ACT and PSAT in high school. I only took the ACT once and received a 35 in my sophomore year, and became a National Merit Finalist the followi...

Education

Duke University

BS

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Emily

Current Grad Student, Medicine (MD)
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Anatomy
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Biology

I am a professionally trained tutor with over five years of tutoring experience. I am currently a medical student at Columbia University. I graduated with high distinction from Duke University, receiving the honors of Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. I majored in Biology with a concentration in C...

Education

Duke University

Bachelors, Biology, General

Columbia University in the City of New York

Current Grad Student, Medicine (MD)

Test Scores
SAT
1580

Certified Tutor

Justin

Master of Arts, Religious Studies
Justin's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Science
AP Art History
College English
College Level American History

I am a graduate of Duke University (class of 2017), where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History and Religious Studies with a minor in Economics. I am also a graduate of Yale University (class of 2019), where I received my Master of Arts in Religious Studies with a focus on ancient history. Since...

Education

Yale University

Master of Arts, Religious Studies

Duke University

Bachelor in Arts, History

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