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Sarah

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Sarah

Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am currently a sophomore at NYU studying English and Journalism. However, I can help with almost any subject, including math and science, as I took advanced-level courses and 13 AP tests in high school. I have years of experience tutoring students of all ages, from elementary school through high s...

Education

New York University

Bachelor in Arts, Journalism

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
ACT
35
Dail

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Dail

Master of Science, Mathematics
Dail's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC

I have been teaching high school math for 15 years, and have taught everything from Pre-Algebra through AP Calculus BC. I have taught math online for over 8 years, as well, in addition to teaching at a local community college. I love what I do!

Education

Elizabeth City State University

Master of Science, Mathematics

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education

Karin

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Karin

Doctor of Philosophy, Anthropology
Karin's other Tutor Subjects
Anthropology
Archaeology
English
English Grammar and Syntax

I knew I wanted to be a social studies teacher in 7th grade. We studied Ancient Egypt and Greece. My passion is history, especially Ancient History and I want to get students excited about the past. I earned my Ph.D. in Anthropology at Michigan State University. At MSU I was a Teaching Assistant (TA...

Education

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Master of Arts, Anthropology

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Michigan State University

Doctor of Philosophy, Anthropology

Felicity

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Felicity

Bachelors, Industrial Engineering
Felicity's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Elementary School Math
Geometry

I am a graduate of Florida State University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering with a Minor in Business. I have always had a passion for math, as lame as that may sound. My mom has been a teacher for most of my life, so if I wasn't at school or on the lacrosse field, I was ...

Education

Florida State University

Bachelors, Industrial Engineering

Christopher

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Christopher

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Christopher's other Tutor Subjects
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP European History
AP United States History

I was born and raised in Westwood, MA, a suburb of Boston and have lived in the area ever since. I attended Boston College as a Biology/ Pre-med major, but also studied Russian Culture and Literature. After working in a lab in Boston for several years studying the molecular mechanisms of cancer, I d...

Education

Boston College

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

University of Massachusetts Medical School - Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Sciences

Neuroscience

Eric

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Eric

Master of Science, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Eric's other Tutor Subjects
Insurance License
Other
Personal Finance
Professional Certifications

My passion is helping to educate my clients in the areas they need assistance with. As a financial advisor and investment advisor representative, this is what I do on a daily basis, and I look forward to helping you accomplish your goals.

Education

University of Hartford

Master of Science, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Appalachian State University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Test Scores
GRE
306
Rachel

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rachel

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Rachel's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Biology
Calculus

I am committed to making tutoring fun and beneficial for all my students. I graduated magna cum laude from my high school as salutatorian in 2018, with distinction from Duke University with a B.S. in neuroscience in 2022 and am an incoming graduate student at Columbia University. Although each of my...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Brianna

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Brianna

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Brianna's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
C++
CSS

I am a Junior Computer Science and Cognitive Science Dual Major at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. I began tutoring when I was in High School, helping both peers and students in Elementary and Middle School. I am passionate about helping others learn and become the best versions of the...

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Sawyer

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sawyer

Current Undergrad Student, Engineering, General
Sawyer's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Business
Calculus
College Physics

I am a current Undergraduate Student at Michigan Technological University, studying General Engineering planning to pursue a dual major in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. I have tutored on a volunteer basis through both the National Honors Society and through the Tech Tutors student organizat...

Education

Michigan Technological University

Current Undergrad Student, Engineering, General

Test Scores
SAT
1510
Patrick

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Patrick

Bachelors, Journalism
Patrick's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
CLEP Prep
College Application Essays
College English

I would like to help you become a good writer.I’m an editor and writer who has edited and written words in just about every form they travel in. Ten years as reporter and an editor at Milwaukee Journal (now the Journal Sentinel). Twenty years as owner-operator of national multi-media business. Have ...

Education

Marquette University

Bachelors, Journalism

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