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Yifei

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Yifei

Bachelor of Chemistry, Chemistry
Yifei's other Tutor Subjects
AP Chemistry
Biology
Chemistry
High School Biology

I majored in chemistry and can tutor general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Duke University

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Chemistry, Chemistry

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

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

Camille

Bachelor's

I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy with a minor in Education from Duke University and my Elementary Teaching Certification from Johns Hopkins University. My academic interests lie in education policy and educational psychology, the intersection of how we learn and how the systems around ...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor's

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Noah

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Noah's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Algebra
Algebra 2
Basic Computer Literacy

I love Math and Science. I am a Duke University graduate with a degree in Computer Science, where I also played football and am currently working on a Master's Degree in Cybersecurity. I have always loved math and science and problem solving and these subjects have always been easy for me. I know th...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Kristen

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Kristen's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Physics 2
Biology
College Application Essays

I'm a recent college graduate (and future medical student) who's excited to meet you and help you reach your learning goals.I first became interested in tutoring when I struggled my freshman year at Duke University. Previously unchallenged, I had to work hard to teach myself difficult topics and rel...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Sami

Bachelor of Science, Economics
Sami's other Tutor Subjects
Accounting
Algebra
Algebra 2
Business

I am a Duke University graduate in Economics and Computer Science. I am currently pursuing an MBA degree at the Yale School of Management. I have worked in the financial field, both at a management consulting firm and a fortune 500 company. My hobbies include playing and coaching soccer.I have a pas...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Economics

Yale School of Management

Current Undergrad Student, Business Administration and Management

Test Scores
ACT
35
GMAT
770

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

13+ years

Vyshak

Master of Arts Teaching, Secondary Science State Certified Teacher
Vyshak's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
Chemistry

Hello! I have teaching experience in Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology for high school. I taught these subjects at Frank W. Ballou Senior High School in Southeast, Washington, DC from 2010-2012. I will be applying to medical school and am looking to use my teaching experience to tutor high ...

Education

American University

Master of Arts Teaching, Secondary Science State Certified Teacher

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical, Electrical Engineering

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Anna

PHD, English Language and Literature
Anna's other Tutor Subjects
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
College English
College Essays

I am a graduate of Duke University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Cultural Theory. I am currently completing my PhD in English Literature at the University of Virginia. My dissertation focuses on 20th Century U.S. Fiction, but I also have a strong interest in African-America...

Education

University of Virginia-Main Campus

PHD, English Language and Literature

Duke University

Bachelor in Arts, Literature and Cultural Theory

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Martin

PhD
Martin's other Tutor Subjects
AP English Literature and Composition

I have been teaching 18- to 22-year-old students at the college level since 1995. I love imparting to them my own passion for the English language and its literary heritage, from Chaucer through our best 21st-century writers. I am particularly absorbed by the history of fiction, drama, and poetry i...

Education

Duke University

PhD

Yale University

PhD

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Andria

Master of Science, Global Health
Andria's other Tutor Subjects
Biostatistics
College English
College Essays
College Level American History

I am a recent graduate of Duke University, with a Master of Science degree in Global Health. I spent the six previous years working for Novartis as a Head of Communications in the Vaccines and Diagnostics division. I joined Novartis after completing my undergraduate degree with honors in English lan...

Education

Duke University

Master of Science, Global Health

Westmont College

Bachelor in Arts, English Literature & Language

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rachel

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Rachel's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Biology
Calculus

I am committed to making tutoring fun and beneficial for all my students. I graduated magna cum laude from my high school as salutatorian in 2018, with distinction from Duke University with a B.S. in neuroscience in 2022 and am an incoming graduate student at Columbia University. Although each of my...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Rishi

Current Undergrad, Chemistry
Rishi's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Biology
AP Calculus AB
AP Physics 1

An appreciation of education is a prerequisite for any great tutor, and I believe that I have this appreciation. As a student at Duke University, I recognize that it is my teachers and tutors who played vital roles in my academic achievement. I would love to have the opportunity to help other studen...

Education

Duke University

Current Undergrad, Chemistry

Test Scores
SAT
1560

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Susan

PhD

I have a Ph.d in economics from Florida International University. I also have a masters in economics from Duke University and a B.S. from American University. I have taught economics in colleges and universities for over 20 years concentrating on principles courses which includes all AP econ. cour...

Education

Florida International University

PhD

Duke University

PhD

American University

PhD

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