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Masters in Education, Religious Studies

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Hi! I'm a prospective Law student who's excited to share some of the tips and strategies I used to get a 179 on my August 2024 LSAT (No Logic Games)!
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Bachelor of Science, International Business
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Master of Science, Physician Assistance

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Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

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Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General
Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
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Bachelor of Science, Economics
Bachelor in Arts, History
Master's/Graduate, Political Science and International Relations

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Master of Science, Nursing (RN)

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...I believe in problem-based learning and meaningful engagement with material. I love students to see purpose in the work they do. I have a B.S. in Chemistry and a B.S. in Mathematics and I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemistry at Duke University. I love tutoring both science and mathematics from middle school to...
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Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry

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I'm an English professor who's been teaching for over 25 years. I've taught writing, composition, reading comprehension, literature, literary analysis, and all the other things English teachers teach :) I love connecting with students, meeting them where they are, and helping everyone I teach get to where they want to be!
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Doctor of Philosophy, English
State Certified Teacher
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...favorite subject being Math. I have extensive experience in math all the way back from doing math competitions in middle and high school to now doing my graduate studies in Computational Biology. I believe I am capable of getting even students who don't consider themselves as "math people" to do great on SAT and ACT...
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Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Doctor of Science, Computational Biology
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT English: 36

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Certified Tutor
...in Biology and minoring in Chemistry on the Premed track. I am so excited to work with students to help improve their understanding for scientific concepts and grow their love for these subjects! I love tutoring Biology, and I also am fluent in German and French and would love to help with those too!
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Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

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Master of Arts, History
Master of Arts, Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Doctor of Philosophy, History

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Certified Tutor
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Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 33
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Masters in Education, Education
State Certified Teacher

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Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Doctor of Science, Immunology

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Certified Tutor
...with different learning styles. I also volunteer tutored in high school across various subjects, giving me years of experience connecting with students and adapting my approach to meet each person where they are. My Teaching Philosophy I believe in patient, curiosity-driven learning. In our increasingly digital world, I'm concerned that students are missing out on...
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Bachelor of Science, Economics
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