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9+ years
Daniel
I first became interested in Chinese language, history, and culture when I watched Once Upon a Time in China starring Jet Li in high school. Although now I realize that the movie was in Cantonese, back then I was fascinated by the country and decided to start learning Mandarin in college.I have been...
University at Buffalo
Bachelor in Arts, Asian Studies
Johns Hopkins University-Nanjing University Center
Certificate, Chinese Studies
Certified Tutor
7+ years
Cassidy
Hellol, my name is Cassidy and I really hope you consider me as a tutor option for you. I have been tutoring for several years throughout my high school career. I started in eighth grade tutoring first graders in reading and grew to love working with children. Through the years I continued to tutor ...
University at Buffalo
Current Undergrad, Accounting
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Ian
I have a wide breadth of knowledge about engineering pedagogy, specifically mechanical engineering. I have a degree in mechanical engineering and a minor in mathematics. I would love to help you excel in your courses, and look forward to working together!
University at Buffalo
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
Dan
I have been called a professor, a teacher, a tutor, and a coach; but I prefer to be known as an educator. In each of these roles that I've played what remains most important to me are the lessons that transcend the subject. While a passing grade or a high score is a laudable accomplishment, I believ...
University at Buffalo
PHD, Comparative Literature
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Bachelor of Science, Philosophy, English
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Haylie
Hello! My name is Haylie and I am a current junior at the University at Buffalo. I am majoring in history with a focus on U.S. and minoring in political science. I have always enjoyed writing and editing papers which is part of the reason I was drawn to history as a major. I have worked in the past ...
University at Buffalo
Bachelor in Arts, History
Certified Tutor
2+ years
I am an experienced educator and Special Education Case Manager with a strong background in secondary English Language Arts, literacy development, and individualized instruction. I hold certifications in Special Education (712), English Language Arts (712), and a CELTA, and I bring a structured, pat...
University at Buffalo
MS
Buffalo State College
MS
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Emily
Hello! My name is Emily, I received my PhD from UNC Chapel Hill in the pharmaceutical sciences division of pharmacoengineering. My undergraduate degree was in cell and molecular biology. My dissertation project was focused on biomaterials, bioinformatics, and molecular biology, so I have a passion f...
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Undergraduate Degree
University at Buffalo
Undergraduate Degree
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Sara
Hi, I'm Sara. I would love the opportunity to help you with your learning experience.I am an attorney, licensed to practice law in the state of Ohio and Kentucky. Soon after becoming licensed to practice law in Ohio, I began instructing students on how to perform well on the Law School Admissions te...
University of Cincinnati College of Law
Masters, Law
University at Buffalo
Bachelors, Philosophy and Fine Arts
Certified Tutor
Jacob
Undergraduate student with a passion for learning and teaching. I have come to understand the importance of tutoring from the tutors I have worked with and want to share that experience with others. Furthermore, I believe I become more successful the more I help others to become successful.
University at Buffalo
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Helen
I am confident that my experience in chemistry and math, and devotion to helping others in education can be utilized to enhance students' understanding of these subjects during our one-on-one tutoring sessions. I would like to build a close relationship with students and create a comfortable environ...
University at Buffalo
Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
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