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Certified Tutor
2+ years
Stephanie
I have found purpose in tutoring for as long as I can remember. It's meaningful to partner with others to solve problems together. I believe in providing trauma informed and customized learning sessions for diverse students.
Duke University
Doctorate (PhD)
The University of North Carolina
Bachelor

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Braveen
I am fourth-year medical student seeking to use some flexible time before I graduate to work with students interested in learning and growing to new heights.
Johns Hopkins University
Masters, Public Health
Duke University
Bachelors, Public Policy
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Brooke
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...
Duke University
Current Undergrad Student, Electrical Engineering
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Wayne
I received my B.S. in Biology from Rhodes College, my M.S. in Biology from Alabama in Birmingham, and a PhD in Anatomy and Physiology from Duke University. My teaching over the last few years has focused on Histology (MicroAnatomy) and Physiology. Teaching modern histology and physiology requires ...
Duke University
Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Dane
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 ...
Duke University
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Software Engineering
Certified Tutor
3+ years
Robert
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 ...
Relay Graduate School of Education
Masters in Education, Education
Duke University
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Oyvind
I believe that learning is a lifelong process. I want to help you along your learning journey be as a teenager or adult.
IP Paris Ecole Polytechnique
Doctorate (PhD)
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Master's/Graduate
Duke University
Master's/Graduate
Stord Haugesund University College
Bachelor
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Bachelor
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Rachel
I find my success in helping others to succeed and reach their goals. My main objective as a tutor is to empower my students and guide them toward their own success by instilling confidence in them. I understand that every student has their own learning style as well as unique passions, strengths an...
Duke University
Bachelor in Arts, Colorful Sounds of Human Rights & Relations: The immigration of music & ideas East to West
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Masha
I am a motivated, eager, curious individual with a passion for helping others learn. I bring a diverse range of experiences with over 4 years of tutoring experience, including ACT, SAT, PSAT tutoring, college essay editing. I have also worked for 2 years with America Read America Counts, and spent s...
Duke University
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Elena
I have been tutoring Spanish for over 15 years, from Beginner through Advanced, including AP and college-level. I am patient, reliable, and good at simplifying and explaining complex ideas. I love teaching and helping people to learn. I graduated with a degree in Spanish from Duke University and als...
New York University
Masters, International Relations
Duke University
Bachelors, Spanish
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Samantha
I am a graduate of Duke University where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and French Language, and a Certificate in Journalism and Media Studies. After graduation I moved to New York City to pursue a career in the television and news industry. I grew up volunteering in the public schoo...
Duke University
Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy/French
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Santiago
I am a rising senior at Duke University majoring in Psychology and minoring in English. I first started tutoring when I was 10; I'd explain new words in books to my little sister and help her with cursive, work on times tables with my older brother, and teach the little bit of English I knew to my i...
Duke University
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Hello! My name is Charlie, and I am a student at Duke University studying Economics and Computer Science. I specialize in tutoring high school math (from Algebra through Calculus) and SAT prep. My tutoring style is flexible and low-pressure. I focus on building real understanding, not just memorizi...
Duke University
Bachelor's (in progress)
Certified Tutor
I have tutored many people in the past - from elementary school kids to Duke University athletes. I really enjoy the challenge of helping students understand material that was previously foreign to them. I am highly dedicated, make my own lessons and try to make learning as fun as possible.
Duke University
Masters, business (MBA)
Cornell University
Bachelors, Civil Engineering
Certified Tutor
2+ years
I graduated from Duke University, receiving my Bachelor of Science, majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology. I have often assisted in teaching my friends, younger family members, and classmates, helping them to understand concepts they were struggling with. While I can teach several subjects, I am mo...
Duke University
Bachelor
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