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Nima

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Nima

Bachelors, Physics
Nima's other Tutor Subjects
1st-7th Grade Math
1st-7th Grade Reading
1st-6th Grade Writing
3rd-7th Grade Science

Hi! My name is Nima, and I am a rising college sophomore who will be attending Duke University on a full merit scholarship in the fall. I love to run cross country and play the viola, as well as tutoring students in a whole variety of subjects! Feel free to message me!

Education

Duke University

Bachelors, Physics

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Frances

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Frances

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Frances's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
Adult ESL/ELL

I am a recent magna cum laude graduate of Duke University and a full-time educator in North Carolina. I have a passion for helping young people figure things out and have experience writing professionally.

Education

Duke University

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Kimanthi

Current Grad Student, Biomedical Sciences
Kimanthi's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Biology
AP Physics C: Mechanics
Biochemistry

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...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Drexel University

Current Grad Student, Biomedical Sciences

Certified Tutor

James

Current Undergrad, Computer Science
James's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Science
Advanced Placement Prep
Algebra

In 2019 I graduated from Duke University with a BA in Mathematics and a license to teach Secondary Math in the state of North Carolina. This year I will be in Memphis TN working as a Student Success coach with middle schoolers in a local public school. I have extensive experience teaching and tutori...

Education

Duke University

Current Undergrad, Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
35

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

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Brooke

Current Undergrad Student, Electrical Engineering
Brooke's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC

I am currently a student at Duke University who is eager to learn and help others. I am interested in community engagement and outreach, and in the past I have volunteered with many organizations that focused on teaching and tutoring children. I was a peer tutor for three years during high school in...

Education

Duke University

Current Undergrad Student, Electrical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Julie

Bachelor in Arts, French
Julie's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
Clinical Psychology
College Biology
College Physics

Hello! My name is Julie and I graduated from Duke University with a double major in Neuroscience and French and a minor and Chemistry. I also took the MCAT this past spring and scored a 522. My subscore breakdowns were (131/131/129/131).I teach all sciences (biology, chemistry, anatomy, etc.), Frenc...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor in Arts, French

Test Scores
SAT
1480

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Faven

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Faven's other Tutor Subjects
Admissions
College Application Essays
College Government
College Political Science

I am a graduate of Duke University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with minors in Education and Documentary Studies. Before I went to college, I spent a lot of time in an elementary school classroom volunteering, especially in the summers, and that was when I realized I love tutoring. I...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Certified Tutor

2+ years

James

Master's/Graduate
James's other Tutor Subjects
Microsoft Excel

With over 30 years of experience in data analysis and consulting across business and social sciences, I bring a wealth of real-world knowledge to Excel tutoring. Throughout my career, I've helped organizations make sense of complex data, and I've also taught data analysis in the marketing research f...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Master's/Graduate

Duke University

Bachelor's

Certified Tutor

Shelley

Current Grad Student, Clinical Psychology

I am a doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology at Duke University. My job requires excellent mathematics, analytic, and writing skills, which are also my favorite subjects to teach. I have experience teaching kids in elementary, middle, and high school, as well as college-aged students. My particu...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelors, Journalism and Psychology

Duke University

Current Grad Student, Clinical Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1420

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