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Certified Tutor
14+ years
Michael
I am a 2nd year Doctor of Pharmacy student at Midwestern University. I am originally from California, but live in Arizona because I am attending school. I have accumulated about 5 years worth of tutoring experience from private tutoring, classroom teaching, and after-school programs where I used to ...
University of California-San Diego
Bachelor of Science, Pharmacological Chemistry
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Thomas
Learning has relevance as real-world experience. I am a University of California (UC) professor with a doctor's degree in English-and-American Literature. I have received several forms of academic recognition and am a member of several academic honors societies:Cambridge Who's Who: 2007-Present: Lif...
California State University-Dominguez Hills
Bachelor in Arts, Studio Arts
University of California-San Diego
Doctor of Philosophy, English
Certified Tutor
Samira
Education has always been a passion of mine. I love to learn about new things and expand my knowledge of various topics. Above that, I enjoying helping people even more. After receiving my Bachelor's in Science from UC San Diego in Biochemistry, I decided to pursue a profession in health care. I fel...
University of California-San Diego
Bachelors, Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Southern California College of Optometry
Current Grad Student, Doctor of Optometry
Certified Tutor
Anton
As I have been tutoring math, literature, test preparation, and writing through out middle school, high school, and college, I have found tutoring to be very fulfilling and inspiring. No matter what the subject, each student requires a new, unique approach when tutoring. Whether they want to raise t...
University of California-San Diego
Bachelor in Arts, Literature and Writing
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Oly
I am a graduate of UC San Diego with a Bachelors in Neuroscience through the Psychology department. After graduating, I went to Michigan Technological University and did some graduate work, before moving to Texas to be closer to my parents. I did my alternative certification program through Texas Te...
University of California-San Diego
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Michigan Technological University
non degree, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
2+ years
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...
University of California-San Diego
BS
Certified Tutor
Julio
Hi, I am a Ucsd physics major and have plenty of experience working with children between being a tutor and having worked in childcare. I love both learning and teaching so I am very excited for these tutoring opportunities! My philosophy has a lot to do with bringing the subject matter to life for ...
University of California-San Diego
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Certified Tutor
14+ years
Linda
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...
University of California-San Diego
Bachelors, Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Current Grad Student, Medicine
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Andrew
School takes up anywhere from 30-70% of a student's waking life, and there is no reason anyone should feel subpar or inadequate for that vast amount of time. I completed my undergraduate coursework at the University of California, San Diego, where I graduated cum laude with a major in Literature in ...
University of California-San Diego
Bachelors, Literatures in English
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Gregory
I'll admit it: I love history. How much do I love it? Well, sure, I've been a History/English teacher for almost 20 years -- but I wasn't born that way! I grew up in California and my previous career was in both the music and film industries. This gives me the ability to teach while integrating pop ...
University of California-San Diego
Masters in Education, Education
University of California-San Diego
Bachelor in Arts, Digital Communications and Multimedia
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