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Doctor of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine

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SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 790

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Bachelor of Science, Physics

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SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 770

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State Certified Teacher
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SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 740

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Master of Science, Students with Disabilities
State Certified Teacher

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Master of Arts, English
Masters, Secondary English
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PHD, Physics

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Bachelor in Arts, English

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Master of Fine Arts, Theater
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Bachelor of Science, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31

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Certified Tutor
I grew up in Long Island, NY where I played Football and Baseball for most of my childhood. I then went to Fordham University where I earned my Bachelors Degree in Engineering Physics. While I was a student, I helped run a coffee house, which put on concerts several times a month. After graduation in 2011, I was hired by Photonics Industries International as a Laser Engineer. I still work there today, but now as a...
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Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering

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Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy and Music

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Certified Tutor
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Bachelor in Arts, English / History / Philosophy
Master of Arts, Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

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Bachelor in Arts, History; Spanish
Master of Arts, Medieval Studies

Alison: Escondido tutor
Certified Tutor
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Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Master of Science, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

Amelia : Escondido tutor
Certified Tutor
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Bachelors, French Studies, Pre-Medical

Madelyn: Escondido tutor
Certified Tutor
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Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dance

Andrea: Escondido tutor
Certified Tutor
...while teaching students ranging from preschool age to adults. I taught English in primary and secondary schools and also provided one to one in-home tutoring. I love teaching language because it gives the leaner many opportunities to connect with people all over the world on a different level. I feel that the discipline and dedication...
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Bachelor in Arts, International Political Economy/Spanish Language and Literature
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