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Certified Tutor
2+ years
I'm a Ph.D. graduate in Cell Biology from Kent State University, where I did my doctoral research on bowhead and beluga whales! Before that, I earned my bachelor's and master's degrees in Anthropology from Penn State. I tutor in anatomy, physiology, biology, and general science courses.
Kent State University at Kent
Doctorate (PhD)
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Master's/Graduate
Certified Tutor
2+ years
I am an honors college graduate from Penn State University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Biobehavioral Health with concentration of pre-medicine. I triple minored in Biology, Neuroscience, and Human Development and Family Studies, giving me a diverse perspective on biological topics. Through...
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Bachelor
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Hi, I'm Liz! I started in nursing in 1983 with my BSN, then obtained my masters degree in 1993. I worked full time in hospital settings until 2020 (37 years!), and am now semi-retired. My main experience is in Women's and Children's Nursing and also Adult Med/Surg and Peds Education. I am also an...
University of Maryland-Baltimore
MS
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
MS
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Zachary
I studied at Penn State University, where I gained a Bachelors of Science in psychology with a focus on life sciences. This is why psychology is one of the main subjects I tutor, but I also like to branch out into others, like natural science, American history, and English. I pick my subjects based ...
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
BS
Certified Tutor
2+ years
I am a student at Penn State University, working for my bachelor's degree in architecture with a minor in mathematics. I have worked with elementary students as a summer camp teaching assistant, teaching the basics of Mandarin Chinese, and I have hosted an SAT study group for high school students. I...
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Bachelor
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Karl
Hi, I'm Karl! I'm a 4th year physics undergraduate at Penn State and I really enjoy any opportunity to help people attain and maintain fluency in the STEM fields. A little about me: I was born in Bermuda (and still go back there to visit family every year) but was raised primarily in Wall, NJ. I lo...
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
BS
Certified Tutor
Julienne
I am a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University. I graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. During my undergraduate education, I worked in several research labs, studying parent/infant relations and couples' interactions. After graduation, I began working at a child and a...
Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology
PHD, Psychology
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Patricia
I am passionate about fostering a love for learning in every student I encounter. With a Master's degree in Education and over 2 years of tutoring experience, I specialize in Mathematics and Science. My teaching philosophy centers on creating a supportive and engaging environment where students feel...
Carlow University
MED
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
MED
Certified Tutor
5+ years
John
I tutor because I truly enjoy teaching students and seeing them gain confidence as they overcome their academic challenges. As a student from kindergarten through graduate school, my teachers and professors were role models that I admired and used as models for my own behavior. One of my proudest mo...
Northeastern University
Masters, Masters in Public Policy
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Bachelors, Crime, Law, and Justice
Certified Tutor
2+ years
I like helping people understand chemistry. I have Bachelor's and Master's degrees in chemistry. I have 1 year of experience peer tutoring other undergraduate students in chemistry, calculus, and biology while at Penn State, and I have 3 years of experience teaching ochem labs as a graduate student ...
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
MS
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
MS
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