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Vanessa
First generation college student. Currently in a PhD program in Clinical psychology.
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor in Arts, African American Studies
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Yuxuan
I am studying Chemical Biology in UC Berkeley. One of my passions is Organic Chemistry, which I used to loath but now enjoys after taking a year of it. Also, because I like helping others, I enjoys tutoring/teaching students who are struggling. During high school, I have tutored other high students ...
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Andrew
Hi, I'm Andrew! I am currently a sophomore at University of California, Berkeley but have lived in New Jersey prior to college. I graduated from Biotechnology High School and have first-hand experience with K-12 education in New Jersey. I realized that even though the schooling system in New Jersey ...
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor in Arts, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Saif
I am currently a freshman at the University of California, Berkeley pursuing a degree in Computer Science and Business Administration. Since 10th grade, I've taken part in tutoring students from underserved areas in STEM-related subjects. Working with non-profits in my area, I was able to help numer...
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Katherine
Almost seven years ago, in the highly diverse, academically rich environment of the San Francisco Bay Area, I began my professional tutoring career with one of the national names in test prep. With them I learned the value of working one on one with students to identify how best they learn and help ...
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Masters, Vocal Performance
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor in Arts, Music
Certified Tutor
2+ years
I received my first degree (B.A.) in mathematics at UC Berkeley, where I fell in love with the beauty and logic of math. Later I went on to complete a master's degree in mathematics at Portland State University, where I was teaching Pre-Calculus as well as a fun class called 'Excursions in Mathemati...
University of Jyvaskyla
PhD
Portland State University
PhD
University of California-Berkeley
PhD
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Daniel
I am committed to giving students the best skill set they can possibly attain. I derive satisfaction from mentoring young adults and love to see it when my students "get it." My goal is to instill in my clients a love for tough subjects and set them on a path of academic success.I have experience in...
Monterey Institute of International Studies
Masters, Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelors, History
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Nanor
I have been teaching private lessons since 2011 and am currently available to teach lessons online, at your local library, or home. I have helped students with critical thinking, writing papers, and improving test scores.I received my training at Mills College in 2014 where I received a M.F.A. degre...
Mills College
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor in Arts, English
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Anna
I graduated from Edina High School, MN and am currently studying data science at UC Berkeley. I also attended Minneapolis Japanese School from 2004-2019 and was raised in a bilingual household. This taught me to speak, read and write Japanese, and I would be happy to tutor students in this language!...
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor in Arts, Data Processing Technology
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Lisa
I am a book author and cultural anthropologist with college classroom teaching experience in the social sciences. I have helped academics and college and graduate students with essays, theses and papers with a focus on bringing out their strongest ideas and making their writing accessible and clear ...
University of Chicago
PHD, Cultural Anthropology
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelors, Dance and History
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