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Erin

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Erin

Bachelor

Hi, students! My name is Erin and I am a Registered Nurse in Las Vegas, NV. I have experience teaching at all levels and in all settings, including but not limited to: college-level biology and related courses, NCLEX-RN exam prep, nursing school courses, and teaching those with special learning need...

Education

Chamberlain College of Nursing-Illinois

Bachelor

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor

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

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Olyvia

BS
Olyvia's other Tutor Subjects
ACT
Calculus 1
Middle School Math
ACT Science

I'm a dedicated tutor with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacological Chemistry from UC San Diego and several years of experience helping students build confidence in math, science, and writing. I love creating a supportive, engaging environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions and thin...

Education

University of California-San Diego

BS

Test Scores
ACT
31

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Sami

Bachelors, Music ( and minor in theater, and minor in marine science)
Sami's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Reading
College Level American History
Comparative Literature
Ecology

I'm an actor, singer, dancer living in New York City. Before I moved to NYC to study Musical Theater at a conservatory, I graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of California, San Diego and received a BA in Music. While at UC San Diego, I earned a minor in Theater as well as studied Marine Scienc...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelors, Music ( and minor in theater, and minor in marine science)

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

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Robert

Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
Robert's other Tutor Subjects
AP Biology
Biology
College Biology
High School Biology

I am a recent graduate from UCSD, with a B.S. in Human Biology. I was also recently accepted into dental school but decided to pursue medicine instead. I excelled in biology in both high school and college and have a passion for teaching. I spent time as a tutor in high school, and in college I was ...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor of Science, Human Biology

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Emily

Master of Science, Chemistry State Certified Teacher
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Arithmetic
Chemistry
College Chemistry

I have been teaching and tutoring non-stop for the past three and a half years. I taught high school chemistry and general science, running labs, lessons, and anything else that was required. While doing that, I started teaching LSAT classes after work.Now, I'm a full time tutor, devoted to helping ...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Master of Science, Chemistry State Certified Teacher

William and Mary

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Test Scores
LSAT
171

Certified Tutor

Warren

Bachelor of Science, Physics
Warren's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4

Hello,I am a graduate student at Columbia University who has a lot of experience in one-on-one tutoring as well as in-classroom teaching, specifically in the areas of math and physics. I am confident that each and every student has the ability to learn, and it is my job as a tutor to identify the mo...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Philip

Bachelor in Arts, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Philip's other Tutor Subjects
ARRT
ARRT - Radiography
Professional Certifications

I am a licensed, ARRT registered Radiologic Technologist, with a varied Hospital background. I also happen to be an excellent student and test taker. I'm looking forward to assisting you on your professional journey.

Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor in Arts, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Michael

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics & Economics
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic
Calculus

I graduated from University of California, San Diego and I grew up in China. I am really addicted in Mathematics and have a lot of tutoring experience to share. I worked as a math tutor math learning center for years. I have helped students from 6 years old to 60 years old. I have helped student's g...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics & Economics

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