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Luke

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Luke

Bachelor in Arts, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Luke's other Tutor Subjects
Graduate Test Prep
LSAT Analytical Reasoning
LSAT Argumentative Writing
LSAT Logical Reasoning

My name is Luke and I graduated from Duke University in 2018. After investing a year studying for the LSAT, I scored in the 99.9th percentile.After dedicating so much time and effort studying for the exam and tutoring many others as well, I understand the LSAT inside-and-out. While preparing for the...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor in Arts, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Test Scores
LSAT
168
Kamilah

Certified Tutor

Kamilah

Bachelors, Public Policy
Kamilah's other Tutor Subjects
6th-8th Grade Math
6th-8th Grade Writing
African-American History
Algebra

I am a graduate of Duke University with a degree in Health Policy and Education Policy. While at Duke University I was a student athlete, participated in the leadership of several clubs and service groups; as well as, working as a Math and Reading tutor. After graduation I spent a year pursing a bus...

Education

Duke University

Bachelors, Public Policy

Test Scores
GRE
308
Inikki

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Inikki

Bachelor in Arts, Psychobiology
Inikki's other Tutor Subjects
English
Math
Middle School Math
Middle School Reading

I am a recent graduate of Duke Unversity. I received a Bachelor of Arts in both Psychology and International Comparative Studies.I started tutoring informally in high school after experiencing learning difficulties of my own.I continued tutoring throughout undergrad through America Reads America Cou...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor in Arts, Psychobiology

Jessica

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jessica

Masters, Bioethics and Science Policy
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Biology
Biology

I have been very fortunate when it comes to learning because I have always found it enjoyable. Not just academic learning but new experiences in general. Growing up I loved school, but it was not until I got to college that I realized how truly lucky I had been in my previous years to have had my da...

Education

Duke University

Masters, Bioethics and Science Policy

Duke University

Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering

Brittany

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Brittany

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Brittany's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade AP Biology
6th-12th Grade Biology
Bioinformatics
Biostatistics

I currently work part-time as a swim instructor for students of all ages, whether they're completely new to the water or they're looking to further hone their skills on a competitive level. I have found a passion for working with various types of people and seeing what works best with them. Through ...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Jon

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Jon

AM
Jon's other Tutor Subjects
AP Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics

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...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

AM

Duke University

AM

Aaron

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Aaron

Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Aaron's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Physics 2
Calculus
Calculus 2

My tutoring career formally began six years ago--since then, I have been gradually developing my own personalized collection of tips and tools for effective learning in a large range of disciplines.My journey began in high school as a tutor for a handful of middle school students struggling with mat...

Education

The University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

Duke University

Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1530
GRE
328
Dane

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Dane

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Software Engineering
Dane's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Writing
Algebra

I am a rising sophomore at Duke University and am double majoring in Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science with a minor in Economics. I love problem solving and analyzing situations creatively and enjoy studying the real-world applications that accompany engineering. I mostly tutor ...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Software Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
35
Shivram

Certified Tutor

Shivram

Current Undergrad, Neuroscience
Shivram's other Tutor Subjects
Graduate Test Prep
MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior

I am from Munster, IN, and I am currently pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience at Duke University. During my free time, I enjoy playing basketball, watching basketball, and reading about basketball. You can also catch me trying to stay musically inclined, solving a Rubik's Cube, or playin...

Education

Duke University

Current Undergrad, Neuroscience

Natalie

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Natalie

Current Undergrad Student, Civil Engineering
Natalie's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Science
Algebra

I am a freshman at Duke University in the Pratt School of Engineering. I plan on majoring in Civil or Environmental Engineering, as well as Economics. While I am qualified to tutor a range of subjects from math and science to ACT prep, I get the most excited when working on improving a student's wri...

Education

Duke University

Current Undergrad Student, Civil Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
35

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