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Rachel

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Rachel

Master of Science, Nursing (RN)
Rachel's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Health and Wellness
Biology
Health Care Policy
Medical Terminology

I am a graduate of Duke University. I received my Doctorate in Nursing Practice, Executive Leadership. I am also a graduate of George Washington University where I received my Masters of Science in Nursing with a focus on Health Care Quality. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Bachelo...

Education

George Washington University

Master of Science, Nursing (RN)

DeSales University

Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)

Duke University

Doctor of Medicine, Clinical Nurse Leader

Martha

Certified Tutor

Martha

Current Grad Student, Global Health
Martha's other Tutor Subjects
Advanced Placement Prep
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
AP French Language and Culture

I am a PhD student at the University of Michigan, studying social psychology. Before this, I was at Duke University completing a BS in psychology as well as a MS in global health. My research combines the fields of global health and psychology by examining the effects of culture on self-related psyc...

Education

Duke University

Bachelors, Psychology

Duke University

Current Grad Student, Global Health

Test Scores
SAT
1580
GRE
337

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Sumita

Undergraduate Degree

The very first student whom I tutored received a perfect score on the ACT. That is why I have continued tutoring for the past seven years. Throughout the course of my tutoring, I have had the pleasure of working with a wide variety of students from kindergarten to graduate school.

Education

Barry university

Undergraduate Degree

Duke University

Undergraduate Degree

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Bethany

Master of Arts, Religious Studies
Bethany's other Tutor Subjects
AP World History
College Level American History
College World History
Creative Writing

I am a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and Duke University. I received my Bachelor's degree in History and my Master's degree in Religious Studies. Since graduation I have tutored students in American History and Biblical Hebrew, which were exceedingly rewarding experiences. I am ...

Education

Duke University

Master of Arts, Religious Studies

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor in Arts, History

Test Scores
SAT
1450

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Callie

Bachelors, Biology, Environmental Science & Policy
Callie's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

My name is Callie, and I recently graduated from Duke University with a major in Biology and a minor in Environmental Policy. I am currently doing research on personalized therapies for glioblastoma brain tumors at the Duke Medical Center, before I continue on to medical school. I love to swim, walk...

Education

Duke University

Bachelors, Biology, Environmental Science & Policy

Test Scores
SAT
1560

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Eric

Master's/Graduate, Data Science
Eric's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP English Language and Composition
AP Spanish Language & Culture
Business

I am a graduate student in the Masters of Interdisciplinary Data Science Program at Duke University. Previously, I worked at Student Support Services in Puerto Rico as a Data Analyst, and, prior to that position, I worked as a Math and English tutor. Throughout my life, I have tutored college kids f...

Education

Duke University

Master's/Graduate, Data Science

Sacred Heart University

Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics Teacher Education

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Anthony

PHD, Philosophy
Anthony's other Tutor Subjects
12th Grade Writing
College English
College Essays
English

I have taught ten different philosophy courses at the university level, plus independent studies and Honors College courses. I also have experience teaching and tutoring the LSAT. Finally, I have experience teaching philosophy to high school students through the North Carolina Governor’s School, Eas...

Education

Duke University

PHD, Philosophy

Albion College

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Test Scores
LSAT
167

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

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Hee Su

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Hee's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Biology
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

I graduated from Duke with double majors in Biology and Spanish and a minor in Chemistry. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages, in both childcare and tutoring. In high school, I launched a book club in a local elementary school, where I helped tutor elementary school student...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1560

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Emma

Bachelor in Arts, English
Emma's other Tutor Subjects
Art
Elementary School
Elementary School English
English

I am a student at Duke University studying English, Entrepreneurship, and Photography. I have several years of experience tutoring privately and volunteering as an assistant teacher for elementary school children aged 4-10 years old. I am available to tutor English at all pre-collegiate levels. This...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
ACT
34

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