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Lauren

Certified Tutor

13+ years

Lauren

Masters, Business Administration and Management
Lauren's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
College English

Graduate MBA student based in Kansas City, MO looking to help motivate other students to grow and succeed. I believe that knowledge is power, and learning to overcome obstacles is one of the most valuable skills in life. Learning and knowledge go far beyond the classroom, and I believe that good col...

Education

Rockhurst University

Masters, Business Administration and Management

Valparaiso University

Bachelors, Theology

Kris

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Kris

AM
Kris's other Tutor Subjects
WISC IV
Elementary School Reading
SAT
Middle School Math

I believe that every student can learn any subject. The impact of a good teacher is crucial to student success. I use models, demos, mnemonic devices, examples, diagrams, video clips, and simulations to help students understand concepts. Learning should be fun and motivating. I use any method th...

Education

Concordia University-Chicago

AM

Valparaiso University

AM

Rachel

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Rachel

Bachelors, English
Rachel's other Tutor Subjects
9th-12th Grade Reading
9th-12th Grade Writing
Adult Literacy
College English

I love teaching students about literature and writing. I graduated from Valparaiso University with a B.A. in Englsih after attending the University of Chicago for two years of my undergraduate studies. I was a high school English teacher for seven years in Indiana before relocating to Ohio this Nove...

Education

Valparaiso University

Bachelors, English

Thomas

Certified Tutor

Thomas

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Statistics
Thomas's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Science

I graduated from Valparaiso University (Valpo) with a double major in Mathematics and Statistics, along with minors in Actuarial Science and Computer Science. I have passed SOA Exam P and FM to be more qualified as an actuary. I am a part of the Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity. For this upcoming ...

Education

Valparaiso University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Statistics

Test Scores
ACT
32
William

Certified Tutor

9+ years

William

Master of Science, Information Science
William's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Literacy
College English
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing

There is nothing better than to learn something new everyday. I make sure I do this for myself and my hope is that you do likewise. Teaching is a two-way street. A good teacher should always remain a student. In fact, the best way to really know something is to teach it! I tell myself to always be r...

Education

Indiana University-Bloomington

Master of Science, Information Science

Valparaiso University

Bachelor in Arts, History

Hallie

Certified Tutor

Hallie

Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
Hallie's other Tutor Subjects
AANP - American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Adult Health and Wellness
ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center
Medicine

I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice and graduated first in my class from Valparaiso University, where I also earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I worked at the university tutoring international graduate students in Health Assessment, which is where I first gained my love of teaching. Together we...

Education

Valparaiso University

Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)

Valparaiso University

Doctor of Science, Nursing (RN)

Shilpa

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Shilpa

Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Sciences
Shilpa's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Algebra
AP Biology
Biology

I received a B.S. degree in Chemistry and Biology at Valparaiso University (3.7 GPA). I have been tutoring students for 6+ years. I primarily tutor students in middle and high school science and math. My favorite subjects to tutor are chemistry and biology. I have previous experience as a teaching a...

Education

Valparaiso University

Bachelor of Chemistry, Chemistry

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Sciences

Kathryn

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Kathryn

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Kathryn's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT 4-Week Prep Class Prep
ACT 8-Week Prep Class Prep
ACT Math

I am a mechanical engineering grad and current law student passionate about helping those interested in the STEM field

Education

Valparaiso University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1450
Melanie

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Melanie

Master's/Graduate
Melanie's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
Algebra

I specialize in tutoring high school Chemistry(regular/Honors/Advanced/AP/IB). I earned a B.S. in Chemistry from Valparaiso University &an M.S. in Chemistry from the University of Michigan, where I taught General Chemistry & Technical Writing as a graduate student. I worked in laboratory & technical...

Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Master's/Graduate

Valparaiso University

Bachelor

Payton

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Payton

Bachelor's
Payton's other Tutor Subjects
Spanish 3
Conversational Spanish

I am a graduate of Valparaiso University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Spanish and a Minor in Humanities. I was a Christ College Scholar (Interdisciplinary Honors College), played on the NCAA Division I Women's Golf Team, and studied abroad in Costa Rica. Since gra...

Education

Valparaiso University

Bachelor's

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