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Cynthia

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Cynthia

Master of Science, Counselor Education
Cynthia's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
American Literature

Cynthia is an energetic and passionate educator, who has had a love for teaching since she was young. She attended Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, where she earned a B.A. in History and a B.A. in English and American Literature. There she also completed a History Teacher education pro...

Education

San Diego State University

Master of Science, Counselor Education

Brandeis University

Bachelor in Arts, History

Conor

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Conor

Masters, Musicology
Conor's other Tutor Subjects
College Application Essays
Composition
English
Essay Editing

It is my goal to see my students succeed in every academic endeavor they undertake. I have been a student for a long time, and have encountered many different styles of teaching and tutoring along the way. Many different approaches are available to me, and I find that many different approaches are o...

Education

San Diego State University

Masters, Musicology

Humboldt State University

Bachelors, Music

Joshua

Certified Tutor

Joshua

Doctor of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine
Joshua's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
College Biology

I am currently a medical student at the Loyola Stritch School of Medicine with a bachelor's degree in Biology. I truly enjoy all aspects of science from the theory behind the present world to the applied sciences, such as Medicine. As such, I hope to spread the excitement of science to any student I...

Education

Loyola School of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine

San Diego State University

Bachelor of Science, Biology (psychology minor)

Kelsey

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Kelsey

Masters, Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Kelsey's other Tutor Subjects
College English
English
Essay Editing
High School English

I am a Masters student with a 3.9 GPA studying Industrial/Organizational Psychology. I have taken many years of statistics, both at the undergraduate and the graduate level, and have years of tutoring experience. As a high schooler, I independently tutored a young girl in both reading and math for s...

Education

San Diego State University

Masters, Industrial/Organizational Psychology

University of California-San Diego

Bachelors, Psychology

Leticia

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Leticia

AM
Leticia's other Tutor Subjects
Spanish
Spanish 2
Languages
Spanish 3

Hola, My name is Leticia Ulloa. I will make learning Spanish fun and exciting for you! I have taught Spanish for 19 years onsite and online. I have a Master's degree in Latin American Literature. I am a Native Spanish speaker, born in Mexico. I have had the privilege to work at University of Califo...

Education

San Diego State University

AM

California State University-Bakersfield

AM

Steve

Certified Tutor

Steve

Masters, Masters of Public Policy
Steve's other Tutor Subjects
Arithmetic
Business
College Business
College Economics

I an a graduate of San Diego State University and the University of California Irvine. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Business/Hospitality Management along with a Minor in Sociology from SDSU in 2007. I completed my Master's degree in Public Policy from the University of California Irvine in ...

Education

University of California-Irvine

Masters, Masters of Public Policy

San Diego State University

Bachelor of Science, Business/Hospitality Mgmt

Katelynn

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Katelynn

Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Katelynn's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Literacy
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science

Hi My name is Katelynn! I am a third year teacher living in Nevada. My entire life has somehow revolved around teaching, tutoring, and education. Whether I was teaching math or swim lessons, I always enjoyed teaching someone something new, or learning something new myself.I found a deep love for mat...

Education

University of San Diego

Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

San Diego State University

Bachelor of Science, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Alison

Certified Tutor

Alison

Master of Arts, English
Alison's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
English

I moved to Virginia about a year and a half ago after being a Californian for most of my adult life. I received a Bachelor's Degree and teaching credential in English from San Diego State University and went on to teach 7th and 8th grade language arts in a diverse public school. I then moved north t...

Education

Sonoma State University

Master of Arts, English

San Diego State University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Cheryl

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Cheryl

Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Cheryl's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra 2
Statistics

I have been teaching and tutoring mathematics in some capacity for over 30 years. Beginning as a peer tutor in high school, then private one-on-one tutoring to elementary and secondary students while attending college, concurrently tutoring at the community college I attended as a way to finance my ...

Education

Virginia Tech

Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

San Diego State University

Master's/Graduate

San Diego State University

Bachelor's

Valerie

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Valerie

MFA
Valerie's other Tutor Subjects
Bassoon

I began my love for music at a young age, when my mother enrolled me in violin lessons. The search for a voice that fit my inner music was long, but worthy. I dabbled in other string and woodwind instruments throughout my adolescence, but settled on the bassoon upon beginning high school. I taught m...

Education

Boston University

MFA

San Diego State University

MFA

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Varsity Tutors makes it simple: you tell us your learning goals and subject needs, and we match you with a qualified tutor who has San Diego State University experience. Once matched, you'll work together in personalized 1-on-1 sessions scheduled at times that work for you. Your tutor will assess your current understanding, identify areas for improvement, and tailor instruction to your learning style—drawing on their own success at SDSU and proven teaching methods.

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