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Certified Tutor
6+ years
Justin
Throughout my own educational career, I have had my fair share of bad and good teachers and professors. As a university graduate now, I am truly appreciative of those who genuinely cared and took the time to share their knowledge with me and to create an environment for me to thrive and better reach...
University of Southern California
Master of Science, Global Medicine
University of California-San Diego
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience and Physiology
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Fiona
As a communications leader and project manager with nearly 7 years of experience, I have developed company-wide communications strategies and led countless marketing campaigns.I am also a writer for Daily Progressive and the Voices of our Nation's Art collective. I have been published in Huffington ...
University of California-Santa Barbara
Masters, Environmental Science
University of California-San Diego
Bachelors, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
Brian
For the past 5 years, I have been helping young adults get into the college of their dreams. As an instructor at several community colleges, I have the opportunity to work with many diverse and fascinating students. I have learned that my students' education, experience, obligations, family, culture...
San Francisco State University
Masters, English Literature
University of California-San Diego
Bachelors, Psychology
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Robert
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 ...
University of California-San Diego
Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
Certified Tutor
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...
University of California-San Diego
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
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
2+ years
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...
University of California-San Diego
BS
Certified Tutor
2+ years
With over 4 years of experience teaching elementary English and 5 years of teaching Math to students in grades 6 through 8, I am dedicated to helping students unlock their full academic potential. My student-centered approach focuses on building a strong foundation in both subjects by tailoring less...
University of California-San Diego
Bachelor
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
Steven
To start, I am a Korean-American originally from a small suburb near Los Angeles, California. My educational history includes a major in General Biology and minor in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego, as well as a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from Boston University. My edu...
Boston University
PHD, Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of California-San Diego
Bachelor of Science, Biology, Minor in Psychology
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