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Kendra

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Kendra

Master of Science, Biology, General
Kendra's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
Arithmetic

I received my BS in Biology/Ecology from UCSD in 2011. I also earned a minor in English Literature. I moved to Oakland in 2013 to attend graduate school at SFSU where I earned my MS in Ecology Conservation Biology. I did my thesis studying social behavior and disease in salamanders! In the past I ha...

Education

SFSU

Master of Science, Biology, General

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor of Science, Ecology, Behavior and Evolution

Professor

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Professor

PhD
Professor's other Tutor Subjects
ESL/ELL
English
Essay Editing
English Grammar and Syntax

Welcome to classes with Professor Oliveira! I'm excited to meet you and help you to reach your goals. I'm currently a licensed K-12 substitute teacher in Nevada. Over 20 years of tutoring and classroom teaching, I have taught students from 92 countries so far. This vast and varied experience has en...

Education

Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

PhD

University of California-San Diego

PhD

Ishani

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Ishani

Bachelor
Ishani's other Tutor Subjects
AP Comparative Government and Politics
AP Physics 1
AP Calculus AB
Middle School Math

I have always loved math and spreading that enjoyment! Being a well rounded student is crucial to both college admissions and being an active and aware citizen, so I enjoy helping others learn. I have taught precalculus to groups online via North South Foundation for the past 4 years and in person a...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor

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

Julio

Certified Tutor

Julio

Bachelor of Science, Physics
Julio's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC

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 ...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Gregory

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Gregory

Masters in Education, Education
Gregory's other Tutor Subjects
AP US History
AP World History
Civics
Creative Writing

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 ...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Masters in Education, Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor in Arts, Digital Communications and Multimedia

Jian

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Jian

Master's/Graduate
Jian's other Tutor Subjects
SAT
Algebra
Math 2
SAT Math

Hi! I'm Lance, a recent graduate with a Master's degree in Business Analytics from Duke University and a Bachelor's degree in Joint Mathematics-Economics from the University of California, San Diego. With a strong background in mathematics and extensive experience as a long-time volunteer at the Boy...

Education

Duke University

Master's/Graduate

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor

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

Sebastian

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sebastian

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Sebastian's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
College Essays
English Grammar and Syntax
Essay Editing

I am a graduate of University of California, San Diego. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a focus on International Relations, and a minor in Philosophy. Since graduation, I've been interning at a policy think-tank in Washington, D.C. I really enjoy tutoring a broad range of su...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Test Scores
SAT
1580
GRE
337
Xavier

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Xavier

Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
Xavier's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2

I have always placed my focus on understanding the world around me in a straightforward, logical way. Thus, I have always excelled in mathematics and areas of science, of which the goal is to explain how the universe works. In addition to being a highly analytical individual, I am also very much in ...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics

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