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Chinemelum
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...Biology. I am currently in my final year of medical school with plans to become a dermatologist. Tutoring has always been a passion of mine and I have over 8 years of tutoring experience. While I enjoy teaching many subjects, chemistry and biology are my favorite subjects to tutor! It is incredibly rewarding to help...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Chabrielle
Certified Tutor
I am a current junior at Rice University, where I'm studying Religion. However, I am working to get a job in software development! I tutored math in middle school, high school, and for a few months during my time at Rice.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Test Scores
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 33
Amy
Certified Tutor
My name is Amy Kuriakose, and I am currently studying Chemistry and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at Rice University. I have experience tutoring students of all ages, and am best suited for Math or English tutoring. I am a highly personalized and patient tutor, and look forward to working with you!
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Test Scores
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Vickie
Certified Tutor
...Managerial Studies and Cognitive Sciences. I have helped students with ESL and I currently work with refugee students at a local middle school. I am most passionate about business and psychology, because of the impact it has on each person's daily life. I have had a lot of experience with standardized testing, specifically ACT and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Test Scores
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
Hadley
Certified Tutor
...I worked hard throughout school to maintain good grades and high test scores. I oftentimes hired tutors or coaches to help me get to where I wanted to go. Now that I have gone through that process, I want to do the same for students like me who want to take their education to the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Test Scores
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
William
Certified Tutor
...at Rice University having done research on 2-D material synthesis and oil surfactants. I have tutored for years in math and science courses ranging from 5th grade to AP curriculum. I like to apply topics to real-world examples and have my students learn to talk through how to solve problems by the end.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Test Scores
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Vikram
Certified Tutor
...a rising Junior at Rice University studying Computer Science. In the past, my other academic interests have included Medicine and Mechanical Engineering. In my free time, I enjoy film photography, soccer, robotics, and Hip-Hop/Indie music. Mathematics and the sciences are my strongest subjects, so if you or your child need help learning any material, contact...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Test Scores
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Sarah
Certified Tutor
...I'm passionate about, and I remember the moment it clicked for me. I was sitting in a policy analysis course sophomore year when I realized there was a field that combined my interests in education and equity with my love of math and the scientific method. I hope to help other students work towards their...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy Analysis
Test Scores
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
ACT Reading: 35
Kendall
Certified Tutor
...attest to the enlightening sensation of having an "Aha!" moment. I am a current undergraduate student at a private, elite university, and I have been through many journeys of struggle, resilience, and conquering. I make tutoring more than just giving information and answers to questions. It's about your journey to self-realization, through the initial stage...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad Student, English Composition
Mary Claire
Certified Tutor
...about tutoring writing. Although it has always been my most challenging subject, writing is challenging because it's important words allow us to know and create our histories and futures, and the impact they have on real people is something I take very seriously. I value learning as a collaborative endeavor, and I'm committed to helping...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Cultural Anthropology
Isabel
Certified Tutor
...communication and writing. I love to help my friends in college review and revise their essays. I actively continue to take writing classes, and being paid to do something I do for fun is amazing, so please feel free to send essays my way! So, some background on my tutoring experience: I officially began tutoring...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Test Scores
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Michael
Certified Tutor
...on helping non-STEM students master physics concepts that may be difficult to grasp in a standard classroom setting. I have tutored in a variety of subjects since high school, but most recently I have spent several years helping students understand concepts and succeed in coursework throughout a large variety of college-level physics topics, from basic...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Doctor of Philosophy, Physics
Test Scores
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
Lila
Certified Tutor
I am currently a rising Senior at Rice University from Alexandria, Virginia. I'm studying Political Science and Latin American Studies with a minor in Politics, Law and Social Thought. After I graduate I hope to go to law school to become an immigration lawyer.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Test Scores
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Shruti
Certified Tutor
I am currently a Junior at Rice University studying Cognitive Sciences with a concentration in Neuroscience. I am also on the pre-med track. I have always enjoyed math and science growing up and I love working with kids! I am excited to help tutor.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
Test Scores
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Oluwadara
Certified Tutor
Hi! I'm Dara and am a sophomore at Rice University. I really enjoy tutoring and helping people learn and grow. I enjoy biking, watching movies and tv shows (open to any and all recommendations) and hanging out with friends.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Test Scores
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 760
Rafael
Certified Tutor
...concepts can end up lost in translation. I enjoy helping others address these challenges by helping put Spanish into a more familiar context so that their understanding of the language goes beyond textbook definition and becomes more natural overtime. My academic strengths are in the social sciences, especially American and world history. I find that...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Master of Arts, Global Studies
Harrison
Certified Tutor
I am a recent graduate of Rice University. I have been academically successful and I am committed to helping others achieve academic success. I feel that different learning approaches work well with different people, and I am very open to adjusting to any learning style.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
Test Scores
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
Burke
Certified Tutor
...University in Houston, TX before moving to Pittsburgh to pursue graduate education in chemical and petroleum engineering. Bilingual and well-traveled, I primarily teach STEM topics at the high school and undergraduate level, but I also provide tutoring for test prep, language arts, and more. I teach a diverse range of students from the United States,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Doctor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering
Jonathan
Certified Tutor
...and a minor in Applied Mathematics. As an undergraduate, I conducted research in biophysics and computational medicine. I am currently pursuing a master's degree in Pharmacology at the University of Minnesota. I specialize in Math and Science tutoring, yet am also a highly capable Reading/English/Writing tutor. In Austin, I provided SAT test prep and academic...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Test Scores
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760
SAT Writing: 750
Colin
Certified Tutor
...also able to tutor students for the SAT as well as history and English courses. I am planning to return to school to earn my M.A. in Education. I have proven success in preparing students for standardized examinations and believe that all students are capable of growth and improvement. In my free time, I enjoy...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Test Scores
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
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1. Wrote entire homily for Speech class. He paralleled some gospel story to the story of King Arthur. Only the hard copy is due the next day but the student doesn't have speech class (he has Spanish instead) that day.
2. Brought a green folder with brads and pockets. Supervised while the student made the dividers and then checked his Lit binder for all rough drafts that were supposed to be in there.
3. Study pack, Social Studies (most of it was done - he had left only a page's worth of the more reading-intensive work to do).
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Today the student and I started with Chemistry and ended with Algebra 2. We did a 2 page worksheet on writing empirical formulas of compounds given a percent composition of the elements present. We then went on to work on his math assignment for the weekend, looking at the transformation of functions when multiplied by a coefficient or translated up/down or right/left. The student understood all of this very well and did many problems on his own. Overall a great session with much improvement and understanding.
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Present indicative of ar, er and ir verbs. Practiced examples and usages of the present tense. Reviewed some key regular verbs and ended by looking at some irregular verbs' yo construction. (pongo, conozco, doy)
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We worked through a new review worksheet that the student was given by her teacher. We didn't have time to finish all of it, but we worked steadily and the student seems to have learned a lot. I think she is getting rotational physics pretty well.
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Went over an assignment (24 questions) including some pure math problems (quadratic equations, derivatives) and some applied finance and economics problems. Taught the student a couple of formulas and concepts, and reviewed one or two as well, including: present/future value, average/total cost, revenue and profit evaluation.
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I had her work a logic game section while I timed, we then went over it together. We also went over several other games, and a Logical Reasoning section.
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