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Charlie

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Charlie

Bachelor's (in progress)
Charlie's other Tutor Subjects
SAT

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...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor's (in progress)

Kristen

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Kristen

Bachelor of Science, Math, Economics
Kristen's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
AP Calculus AB

I am a recent graduate of Duke University in Durham, NC where I obtained my Bachelor's of Science degree in Mathematics and Economics with a concentration in Finance and a French minor. I am originally from Rock Hill, SC, but I am a new Financial Analyst at IBM in Armonk, NY. I was a Calculus I and ...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Math, Economics

Certified Tutor

6+ years

James

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
James's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Biology
Biology
College Biology

I received my Bachelor of Science in Biology from Duke University with a concentration in animal behavior. I enjoy Biology because it sheds light on who we are and where we are from, plus it is a great excuse to be outside. I have experience teaching people who struggle with English from teaching in...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1500
GRE
333

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Celeste

Master of Science, Nursing (RN)
Celeste's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy & Physiology
Medicine
NCLEX
Nursing

I graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia with my RN, BSN and from Duke University with my MSN,FNPI am approved to tutor:NCLEX

Education

Duke University

Master of Science, Nursing (RN)

Temple University

Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Constance

Bachelors, Economics, Linguistics
Constance's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Statistics
Business
College Business

I graduated from Duke University with a BS in Economics and a BA in Linguistics. I was also on the Duke Dance Team, studied abroad in Madrid, Spain, speak Spanish and Chinese, and have worked on a couple start-ups. I will be starting a job in August in finance in New York and have worked as a tutor ...

Education

Duke University

Bachelors, Economics, Linguistics

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Rithi

Masters, Biotechnology
Rithi's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
ACCUPLACER ESL
ACCUPLACER ESL - Listening
ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills

I graduated as valedictorian of my high school, then graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's in Neuroscience, and have just recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a master's in Biotechnology. I have worked as a research technologist at Johns Hopkins Medicine and I am now a me...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Masters, Biotechnology

Duke University

Bachelors, Neuroscience

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Nathaniel

Bachelor

I am a rising freshman at Duke University, where I will be majoring in Economics and Public Policy. I have extensive tutoring experience through opportunities such as Kumon, local educational summer camps, and serving with my school's National Honor Society (NHS) club. I am most passionate about hel...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor

Certified Tutor

Samantha

Bachelor
Samantha's other Tutor Subjects
AP Psychology

Hi! I am a second-year student at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine after earning my bachelor's degree in Biology from Duke University. In high school, I tutored peers in math and science, and in college, I taught STEM subjects to elementary students through an after-school pr...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Vaughn

Masters in Education, Religious Studies
Vaughn's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science

I have a life-long love of learning, which I Iove to share with others. I have a B.A. in Psychology from the University of South Florida, and two master's degrees in religion from Duke University. I have thirteen years of full-time teaching experience. I can provide tutoring in English, Reading, His...

Education

Duke University

Masters in Education, Religious Studies

University of South Florida-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Jennifer

Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies
Jennifer's other Tutor Subjects
Admissions
African-American History
College Application Essays
Elementary School English

I am a graduate of Dartmouth College where I majored in History. I also received my M.Ed. from Boston College so that I could become a middle school and high school social studies teacher. Currently, I am working concurrently on my JD (at Duke University) and my Ph.D. in Education (at Boston College...

Education

Boston College

Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Dartmouth College

Bachelor in Arts, History

Duke University

Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Matthew

MBA
Matthew's other Tutor Subjects
GMAT
GRE
GRE Quantitative
GMAT Quantitative Reasoning

I have tutored students for the GMAT, GRE, SAT, ACT and LSAT for more than 15 years. I love it! As I tailor my instructions toward the unique needs of each student, my goal is to improve not only the student's performance but also the student's confidence as test day approaches.

Education

Northwestern University

MBA

Duke University

MBA

Test Scores
GMAT
760

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Molly

Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
Molly's other Tutor Subjects
MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
Graduate Test Prep
MCAT
MCAT Verbal Reasoning

I'm a junior at Duke University majoring in biomedical engineering. I'm also pre-med, and plan to apply to medical schools next summer. I have a lot of experience tutoring, as I have worked as an instructor at Mathnasium and as an organic chemistry peer tutor at Duke. I would be really excited to he...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Bailey

Bachelor of Science, Economics
Bailey's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Algebra
Business
College Level American History

I am a third-year college student enrolled in a rigorous international program and I will graduate with two bachelor's degrees in 2023. One degree will be from Duke University and one will be from Duke Kunshan University in Kunshan, China. I received a full-tuition scholarship to attend Duke Kunshan...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Economics

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Zhong

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Zhong's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Science
ACT Writing

Hello! I am a rising junior at Duke University. I hail from Cleveland, Ohio (Go Cavs!), and I'm currently studying medical sociology, with the intent of going to medical school.With the stress of AP's and SAT/ACT still fresh in my mind and a younger brother currently going through it, I believe the ...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Jon

Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

I primarily tutor students preparing for the Reading and Writing portion of the SAT, but I also have a background and experience in biology, law, technology, and creative writing. I got my bachelor's degree from Duke University and I have a JD from Boston College. I chose to focus on the SAT as I k...

Education

Boston College

Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

Duke University

Bachelor's

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