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Alison

Certified Tutor

Alison

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

I graduated cum laude with a BA in History and Literature of England from Harvard and spent my junior year at the University of Bristol in England, where I was lucky to add Irish History and Practical Theatre classes to my schedule. I hold an MFA in Acting from UCSD and am an Associate of The London...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Master of Fine Arts, Acting

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts, History & Literature

Glen

Certified Tutor

Glen

Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Glen's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4

I've been teaching high school math for a long time now. For the past two years I've been working at a charter school in North Las Vegas where I teach Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus and Geometry. Prior to this, I spent three years working at another charter school where I worked with at risk stu...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

Sonya

Certified Tutor

Sonya

PHD, Special Education
Sonya's other Tutor Subjects
American Sign Language
AP French Language and Culture
College English
Conversational French

I am a 2014 graduate from The University of Arizona with a Ph.D. in Special Education with a focus on Deafness and a minor in Family Studies and Human Development. I graduated with a Master's degree in Deaf Education in 2004 from The University of Arizona and earned my Bachelor's degree from the Uni...

Education

University of Arizona

PHD, Special Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor in Arts, French Literature

Linda

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Linda

Current Grad Student, Medicine
Linda's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Studio Art: Drawing
Art

My name is Linda and I'm currently a fourth year medical student. I graduated from UCSD with B.S. degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology and a minor in Visual Art. I'm very interested in math and science, as can seen with my educational background. Since I'm currently a student myself, I understand...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelors, Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Current Grad Student, Medicine

Denice

Certified Tutor

Denice

Masters, Medical Health Sciences
Denice's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
College Biology
High School Biology
Homework Support

Hello! My name is Denice and I am here to help you leap into your studies with ease and confidence.I finished with a BS in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from UC San Diego. During my college years, I committed 10-15 hours a week working as a tutor and pre-medical adviser helping students with a diver...

Education

Touro University Nevada

Masters, Medical Health Sciences

University of California-San Diego

Bachelors, Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Preetham

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Preetham

BS
Preetham's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra 2
Pre-Calculus
Algebra
Geometry

I'm a Structural Engineering graduate from UC San Diego with a passion for helping students in the math and science fields, as well as SAT/ACT test prep. I've had experience tutoring all subjects up to the high school level, and I strive to create a fun and rewarding environment for students. I've w...

Education

University of California-San Diego

BS

Test Scores
ACT
33
Lindsy

Certified Tutor

Lindsy

Master in Public Health, George Washington University
Lindsy's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math
English

I am a graduate of the University of California, San Diego. I received my Bachelor of Science in Human Biology with a minor in Psychology. After graduating from UCSD in 2010, I earned my Master's of Public Health at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. I have experience working with s...

Education

Master's in Public Health

Master in Public Health, George Washington University

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor of Science, Human Biology

Nick

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Nick

PhD
Nick's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Geometry
Statistics

First, a little background. I recently retired from the College of Education at Oregon State University where, for the last six years, I was a teacher educator helping to prepare prospective secondary math and science teachers. I held a similar position for eight years at the School of Education a...

Education

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

PhD

University of California-San Diego

PhD

Michael

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Michael

Undergraduate Degree
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Calculus 1
Geometry
Middle School Math

I was born and raised in San Diego, California where I spent 7 years at UCSD to attain my bachelor's degree in physics with a specialization in earth science and master's degree in geophysics. After a year off, I moved to St Louis, Missouri to get my PhD in geophysics at Washington University in St ...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Undergraduate Degree

Christine

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Christine

Masters, Acting
Christine's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
English

I'm a teacher, a mother, an avid reader, a long distance runner, an actress, and crossword puzzle lover. I think creativity is the key to learning, so I promise to work with you to find the methods of learning that are going to help you the most.My mom was an English teacher and librarian, so I've g...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Masters, Acting

Ball State University

Bachelors, Theatre

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A tutor with UC San Diego experience understands the academic rigor and expectations of top-tier institutions, which translates to high-quality instruction regardless of where you're studying. They've successfully mastered difficult material and can share proven study strategies, time management techniques, and problem-solving approaches they used during their own education. This insider perspective helps students develop the habits and mindset needed for academic success.

UC San Diego tutors excel across STEM fields, engineering, computer science, mathematics, chemistry, and biology—reflecting the university's strength in these areas. Many also have expertise in economics, business, physics, and other quantitative disciplines. Because UC San Diego is known for its rigorous science and engineering programs, you'll find tutors with particularly strong foundations in these subjects.

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Learning from someone who has succeeded at UC San Diego means you're learning from someone who has demonstrated mastery of rigorous, advanced material and has developed effective academic strategies. They can model how to think critically, approach complex problems, and maintain high standards—skills that benefit students regardless of their current level or goals. This mentorship aspect adds real value beyond just subject knowledge.

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