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Certified Tutor
7+ years
Kirsten
Kirsten is a recent graduate of Duke University where she received her Master of Biostatistics, and she has a BS in Mathematics from Wheaton College in Illinois. While earning her master's degree she did research with a professor in statistical genetics, and was able to do internships at QuintilesIM...
Duke University
Master of Science, Biostatistics
Wheaton College (Illinois)
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Aaron
My tutoring career formally began six years ago--since then, I have been gradually developing my own personalized collection of tips and tools for effective learning in a large range of disciplines.My journey began in high school as a tutor for a handful of middle school students struggling with mat...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Jennifer
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...
Boston College
Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Dartmouth College
Bachelor in Arts, History
Duke University
Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Adonis
I have a Bachelor's in Philosophy from Duke University and over 7 years of experience helping students excel in subjects ranging from AP World and U.S. History to AP Calculus BC. I am also available to assist students in Regular or Honors courses. In either case, I aim to impart the analytical and c...
Duke University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
6+ years
James
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...
Duke University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
2+ years
My name is Anjali! I am a senior at Duke University studying global health and biology on the pre-medicine track. I take mostly stem classes at Duke, including biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. In high school, I particularly enjoyed taking classes like AP Chemistry, A...
Duke University
Bachelor
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Evan
Hi there! My name is Evan and I'm a rising senior at Duke University. At Duke, I designed my own major called "Documenting Justice: The Role of Photographic Narratives in Activism." I'm passionate about documentary photography and social movements, and my degree program gives me the wonderful opport...
Duke University
Current Undergrad Student, Public Policy Analysis
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Benjamin
I am a rising senior at Duke University in Durham, NC. When not passing my time sleeping outdoors waiting for assorted basketball tickets as a "Cameron Crazie," I study Evolutionary Anthropology with fortunate access to Duke's fascinating lemurs and primates. My aspiration since my matriculation at ...
Duke University
Bachelor of Science, Evolutionary Anthropology
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Henry
I love to learn and to help others learn, a pleasure I had for nearly forty years as a college instructor in writing and literature at The College of Wooster in Ohio. Although I taught many classes in these subjects, much of my teaching was done in one-on-one conferences on how to write for a variet...
Duke University
PHD, English
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Bachelors, English
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Rayhan
I am a 7-12 certified middle school History teacher. I also am on the premedical track. I have a major in History and minors in Biology/Chemistry from Duke University.I love teaching and firmly believe in the potential of every student. I utilize an uplifting teaching model that empowers students to...
Duke University
Bachelor in Arts, History
Certified Tutor
There's nothing quite like that moment when a student's face lights up with understanding. Whether it's finally grasping a challenging calculus concept, conquering chemistry equations, or crafting the perfect college essay, I've had the privilege of witnessing countless "aha!" moments throughout my ...
Duke University
Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Yale University
Master's/Graduate
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Rishi
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...
Duke University
Current Undergrad, Chemistry
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Scott
I graduated from Princeton University in May 2015 with my Bachelor's in Biology. In May 2016, I graduated from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University with a Masters in management Studies. My education background is extremely diverse and promotes strong critical thinking and problem solving ...
Duke University
Masters, Masters of Management Studies
Princeton University
Bachelors, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Susan
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...
Florida International University
PhD
Duke University
PhD
American University
PhD
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Sarah
My name is Sarah and I'm a sophomore at Duke University. I'm pre-med studying psychology with a minor in biology and chemistry. I work in the admissions office as a tour guide and I love getting to know high schoolers interested in the college admissions process!
Duke University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
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