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Santiago

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Santiago

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Santiago's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Algebra
American Literature
AP Research

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...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1440
ACT
32
Anthony

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

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

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Stephanie

Doctorate (PhD)
Stephanie's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Writing
English Language Arts Substitute

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.

Education

Duke University

Doctorate (PhD)

The University of North Carolina

Bachelor

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

4+ years

Mariana

Bachelors, Critical Development Studies
Mariana's other Tutor Subjects
College Application Essays
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Writing
English

A professional greatly passionate about learning, education, and teaching. Studied at Duke University and traveled the world! I enjoy helping others learn and achieve their academic goals. I love meeting new people and have a friendly, down-to-earth personality.

Education

Duke University

Bachelors, Critical Development Studies

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Jordan

Master's/Graduate
Jordan's other Tutor Subjects
AP Physics 1
High School Physics

Hello! I'm Jordan Davidson, a graduate student in Biomedical Engineering at Duke University, with a Bachelor's in Applied Physics and Humanities from Yale University. With over 5 years of tutoring experience, I specialize in subjects like English, college essay writing, creative writing, and physics...

Education

Duke University

Master's/Graduate

Yale University

Bachelor's

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Emily

Current Grad Student, Medicine (MD)
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Anatomy
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Biology

I am a professionally trained tutor with over five years of tutoring experience. I am currently a medical student at Columbia University. I graduated with high distinction from Duke University, receiving the honors of Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. I majored in Biology with a concentration in C...

Education

Duke University

Bachelors, Biology, General

Columbia University in the City of New York

Current Grad Student, Medicine (MD)

Test Scores
SAT
1580

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Beepul

Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
Beepul's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
AP Physics 1
Biomedical Engineering

I am rising junior at Duke University studying biomedical engineering and mathematics. Since junior year of high school I have really enjoyed tutoring students. I have been fortunate to tutor students of many ages, ranging from freshman in high school to juniors in college. I am most passionate abou...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1520

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Lenique

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Lenique's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Biology
Cell Biology
Chemistry

I am a 2021 graduate from Duke University where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, with Distinction. At Duke, I also minored in Global Health and Chemistry and was a recipient of the Benjamin N. Duke full-ride scholarship based on leadership, service, and academics. I will be attendi...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Yale University

Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

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