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4+ years
Lenique
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...
Duke University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Yale University
Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

Certified Tutor
2+ years
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.
Northwestern University
MBA
Duke University
MBA

Certified Tutor
Kamilah
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...
Duke University
Bachelors, Public Policy

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Michelle
Hi! My name is Michelle, and I am an incoming CSE PhD student at the University of Michigan. I graduated from Duke University with a B.S. in Computer Science and Sociology in May 2025. I am passionate about making meaningful connections with students and helping others understand high-level concepts...
Duke University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Meridith
I went to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for college and studied biochemistry. I was interested in the fusion of chemistry and biology because I was lucky enough to have two incredible high school teachers in those subjects. I wanted to understand how cells talk to one another or tak...
Duke University
Master of Arts, Cellular and Molecular Biology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Alondra
Duke University graduate and experienced SAT tutor, including mentoring students at my high school to improve their scores and strengthen their confidence as learners. I focus on building strong foundations first, then developing speed, strategy, and test-taking endurance. My approach is supportive,...
Duke University
Bachelors

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
6+ years
Davis
I recently graduated from Duke University with a degree in Biology and a Minor in Chemistry. I excelled in my program with a Biology GPA of 3.77. I am extremely passionate about the material, and enjoy tutoring as a way of keeping Biology in my life. While in school I tutored for a student-run nonpr...
Duke University
Bachelors, Biology, General

Certified Tutor
I have tutored many people in the past - from elementary school kids to Duke University athletes. I really enjoy the challenge of helping students understand material that was previously foreign to them. I am highly dedicated, make my own lessons and try to make learning as fun as possible.
Duke University
Masters, business (MBA)
Cornell University
Bachelors, Civil Engineering

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Susie
I am a Computer Science major at Duke University passionate about encouraging others who are learning CS so that they may come to understand the powerful, real-world impact that programming can have. As someone who has a strong background in tutoring, including, but not limited to, the chemistry tut...
Duke University
Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
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