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Camille

Certified Tutor

2+ years

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

Yair

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Yair

Doctor of Philosophy, General Literature
Yair's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
American Literature
AP English Language and Composition
Art

I am a writer and educator who is passionate about student learning. I have been a writing tutor at Duke's prestigious Thompson Writing Program where I assisted a wide variety of writing in the sciences and the humanities. I also created and led a summer workshop for public high school students to a...

Education

University of Washington

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Duke University

Doctor of Philosophy, General Literature

Ramya

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Ramya

Bachelor of Science, Evolutionary Biology
Ramya's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

As a dedicated tutor, I bring a wealth of academic achievements and 3+ years of experience to the table. With scores of 36 on the ACT and 1550 on the SAT, coupled with my rigorous education at Duke University, where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Evolutionary Anthropology and Global Health with a...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Evolutionary Biology

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36
Jackson

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Jackson

Bachelors (in progress)
Jackson's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Math
High School English
English

I am a senior at Duke University studying Economics and Public Policy. I am passionate about finding specific strategies that work for each individual student, drawing on my broad experience across math and the humanities.

Education

Duke University

Bachelors (in progress)

Lauren

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Lauren

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Lauren's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am a student at Duke University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience with Chemistry and German minors. On campus I am involved in the Bilbo lab, which focuses on neuroimmune interactions in abnormal brain development. I am very passionate about helping others enjoy and learn about variou...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Test Scores
SAT
1450
ACT
35
Brooke

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Brooke

Bachelor in Arts, English
Brooke's other Tutor Subjects
Advanced Placement Prep
AP English Language and Composition
College English
College Essays

I have a Bachelor of Arts from Duke University and a Master of Arts from the University of Chicago. At Duke, I studied both English Literature and Environmental Sciences and Policy; at the University of Chicago, I received a degree in Social Work. My teaching experiences have been broad and enrichin...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Richard

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Richard

Master of Science, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
Richard's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2

Hello, I'm Richard and I love teaching. There are few things more rewarding than being able to create enthusiasm for a subject area. My favorites are math, physics and music. I grew up Spanish bilingual and can teach in both languages having TA'd college level Spanish courses. I also lived in German...

Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Master of Science, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Kristen

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

KHARON J.

Certified Tutor

2+ years

KHARON J.

Master's/Graduate

My philosophy of education is that all children are unique and must have a stimulating educational environment where they can grow mentally, emotionally, and socially. It is my desire to find out how each student learns and create this type of atmosphere where students can meet their full potential ...

Education

Duke University

Master's/Graduate

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

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