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Ahmed

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Ahmed

Current Undergrad, Computer Engineering and Mathematics
Ahmed's other Tutor Subjects
8th-12th Grade Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4

I'm a Math Tutor and Supplemental Instructor at Santa Monica College. I've been tutoring Math for 2 years. I focus on delivering the simplicity and the beauty of Math to my students. Very patient when I tutor as I enjoy tutoring and find my joy when someone says "I got it".People always complain abo...

Education

Santa Monica College

Current Undergrad, Computer Engineering and Mathematics

Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

Current Grad Student, Adult and Continuing Education
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Biology
Chemistry
College Biology

I am a current Dietetics student, Dietitian Education Program intern, and 4+1 student pursuing a Master's of Adult Education. So far at Buffalo state, I have become the treasurer of both the Nutrition Club and the Rotaract Club. I also earned an award this Spring for my 300 community service hours. ...

Education

SUNY College at Buffalo

Current Grad Student, Adult and Continuing Education

SUNY College at Buffalo

Current Undergrad Student, Dietetics

Amanda

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Amanda

Master of Arts, American Studies
Amanda's other Tutor Subjects
Anthropology
AP English Literature and Composition
AP U.S. Government & Politics
Arithmetic

I received my Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies and Sociology with a focus on qualitative methodologies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I received my RWE (Real World Experience) as a project manager for a medical software company with clients in Seattle and Tacoma, WA, and later as a case ...

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Master of Arts, American Studies

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Bachelor in Arts, Legal Studies / Sociology

Yusuf

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Yusuf

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Yusuf's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Chemistry
Finite Mathematics

I like to take advanced concepts and explain them in simpler terms for my students to gain a complete conceptual understanding. I tend to use many analogies and consider my tutor sessions as "discussions."My overall goal is to provide a thorough explanation of difficult concepts, as well as make lea...

Education

Lewis University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1480
Aaron

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Aaron

Current Undergrad, biomedical science
Aaron's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Math
Middle School Math
Pre-Algebra

Hi, I am finishing my senior year at Texas A&M at College Station with a degree in biomedical science. My plans are to go to medical school and eventually become a doctor. I believe there is an interpersonal relationship that develops between a tutor and his student that is much harder to achieve in...

Education

Texas A & M University-College Station

Current Undergrad, biomedical science

Test Scores
SAT
1370
Brenden

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Brenden

Bachelors, Arts & Technology
Brenden's other Tutor Subjects
C++
College Application Essays
Composition
Computer Game Design

I am passionate about applying my background in literature, technology, and game design to education.I tutor students in SAT/ACT test prep, computer science, computer game design, English literature & composition, mathematics, and English language acquisition (ESL).I excel at teaching students to br...

Education

The University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelors, Arts & Technology

Andrew

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Andrew

Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy
Anatomy & Physiology
Arithmetic
Biology

Originally from Westchester County, I went to Oberlin College for my undergrad and then completed the University of Vermont Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program this past year. I love studying Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, Microbiology, and Biochemistry, and I ...

Education

Oberlin College

Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science

University of Vermont

Certificate, Premedical Post-Baccaulaureate Program

Blake

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Blake

Bachelor of Science, Economics
Blake's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Business
Business Analytics
Business Calculus

As a part-time tutor, entrepreneur and professional snowboarder, I have a desire to empower our communities and encourage unique lifestyles made possible through learning.

Education

Westminster College

Bachelor of Science, Economics

Alyssa

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Alyssa

Current Undergrad, Digital Journalism & Political Science
Alyssa's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
AP Human Geography

I am a student at Endicott College and have always had a passion for helping children succeed. I have had experience working with children of many ages, however I prefer to focus mainly on the K-6 age group. I have privately tutored middle school students and have worked hands-on in a classroom of 6...

Education

Endicott College

Current Undergrad, Digital Journalism & Political Science

Madison

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Madison

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Madison's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
College Biology
High School Biology
Microbiology

I am a Biology major from Southwestern University. I have always loved studying biology because I love to understand how life works; whether it be a cell, human body, or an ecosystem. My goal as a tutor is to help the student achieve their academic goals and to help the student become a better quest...

Education

Southwestern University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1420
GRE
309

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