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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

Aaron

Certified Tutor

Aaron

Master of Arts, Chinese Studies
Aaron's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Comparative Literature
English
ESL/ELL

I've been teaching- either in front of a classroom or one on one with individual students- since 2003. Teaching is something I truly enjoy and a part of my life from which I derive a great deal of fulfillment and inspiration.My enthusiasm for teaching is definitely grounded in my passion for learnin...

Education

Valparaiso University

Master of Arts, Chinese Studies

North Park University

Bachelor in Arts, English Literature/ Philosophy

Michael

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Michael

Masters in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational German
German
German 1
German 2

I began learning German in the 7th Grade and it developed into being an exchange student and have two job assignments living and working in Germany. My oldest and dearest friend was my exchange partner. We have been friends for 50 years.

Education

Thunderbird School of Global Management

Masters in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance

Valparaiso University

Bachelor in Arts, German

Patrick

Certified Tutor

Patrick

Master of Arts, Library and Information Science
Patrick's other Tutor Subjects
AP European History
AP Latin
AP U.S. Government & Politics
AP US History

In 2015 I graduated from Valparaiso University with Bachelor's degrees in History and Classical Studies, taking classes in both Latin and civilization, and minored in Theology. While in college I participated in a number of tutoring programs where I tutored not only my peers in college level classes...

Education

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

Master of Arts, Library and 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)

Ryan

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Ryan

Masters / Graduate

I help students turn government and politics from memorized terms into a working understanding of how power, policy, institutions, and civic life actually fit together. My background includes public service, stakeholder outreach, strategic communication, and policy-adjacent work, so I enjoy helping ...

Education

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Masters / Graduate

Valparaiso University

Bachelors

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

Sean

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Sean

Masters, Master of Business Adminstration
Sean's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
College Algebra
Conversational Mandarin

I have more than four years of classroom experience in the Chicago area, as well as Mainland China. I specialize in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, as well as junior high and elementary school math.In the high school setting, I have taught Geometry, Alge...

Education

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Masters, Master of Business Adminstration

Valparaiso University

Bachelors, Spanish

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

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

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