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3+ years
Daniel
I am a graduate of Duke University, as well as Duquesne University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in political science and German with a focus on international relations and twentieth century totalitarian regimes. I received my Master of Arts in Public Policy Management with a focus on energy polic...
Duquesne University
Master of Arts, Public Policy
Duke University
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science/German

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Hayley
I'm passionate about education and deeply committed to providing the highest levels of teaching excellence. A bit on my background: I am a Duke University graduate and recently completed my Masters in Advanced Math Education under the auspices of the NYC Teaching Fellows program. Ihave experience te...
St. John's University
Masters, Adolescent Math Education
Duke University
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Certified Tutor
Spenser
I recently graduated with a master's degree in Urban Education Policy from Brown University after studying public policy as an undergraduate at Duke University. I hope to pursue a career in education policy in the future, but at present I want to be the best tutor that I can be. Given my passionate ...
Brown University
Masters, Urban Education Policy
Duke University
Bachelors, Public Policy

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Jenny
I am a professional tutor specializing in academic writing and verbal/writing SAT and PSAT prep. I graduated in 2014 from Duke University with a degree in Cultural Anthropology and Theater Studies. My past tutoring experiences include a year with the Duke Athletics Department tutoring undergraduate ...
Duke University
Bachelor in Arts, Cultural Anthropology

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Nicole
I am a current graduate student at Duke University in the Cellular and Molecular Biology Program, and I am a graduate of Assumption College with a Bachelor of Arts in Biotechnology and a minor in Chemistry. I was a tutor for the past three years at Assumption College. Working with students one-on-on...
Assumption College
Bachelors, Biotechnology
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Certified Tutor
14+ years
Corey
I am a graduate of Duke University with a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering and Economics. I started tutoring in high school, working with Spanish-speaking ESL students in their native language as volunteer service. Due to my exceptional academic performance, family friends a...
Duke University
Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering

Certified Tutor
3+ years
Robert
I'm Rob! I graduated from Duke University in 2016 with a double major in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Economics. I've been a math teacher in the DOE for the last 2 years and have a Master's of Arts in Teaching. I specialize in high school math and test prep for the ACT, SAT, and GRE.As a ...
Relay Graduate School of Education
Masters in Education, Education
Duke University
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Certified Tutor
I graduated this Spring from Duke University and I'm in the process of applying to Master's programs for marine biology. I've been a motivated and committed student for the past 15+ years and I'm excited to bring my knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for learning and teaching to all of my tutoring s...
Duke University
Bachelors, Biology, General

Certified Tutor
I would like to begin our work together going over homework problems that cause you difficulty. Togetherwe will determine your level of understanding and then build on that, uncovering any innate-but-hiddenknowledge and skills that you have. In my time as a tenured Associate Professor at Stetson Uni...
Duke University
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Columbia University in the City of New York
Doctor of Philosophy, Biochemistry

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Zoey
As a graduate of Duke University with a B.S. in Biology, I knew I wanted to pursue academia. I continued my studies with a M.S. in Marine Biology at Nova Southeastern University, where I solidified my passion for research and teaching others. Now I'm hoping to help my students get as excited about l...
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Science, Marine Biology
Duke University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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