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Pinelopi

BA Duke University
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
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I am a Duke University graduate with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. I have experience tutoring all levels of Spanish language, all sections of the SAT, as well as algebra, pre algebra, geometry, an...

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Andrew

BA University of Chicago
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
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I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, class of 2012. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature and Theater and Performance Studies. Since graduation, I have continued...

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Molly

MS Northwestern University
BA Columbia University in the City of New York
1st-8th Grade math
1st-8th Grade Writing
1st-8th Grade Reading
Pre-Algebra
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I am an Illinois certified Teacher in grades K-9. I attended Northwestern University and received a Master's of Science in Education. I have ample classroom experience and expertise in elementary Math...

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Benjamin

BA University of Notre Dame
AP Statistics
Trigonometry
Middle School Math
Calculus
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I am a 2023 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Finance/Economics major and a minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. I am a passionate student in the math and business realms, as I enjo...

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Felix

AS University of Chicago
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
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I am excited to be working with Varsity Tutors because I enjoy teaching and getting to share some of my academic experience. I have done a little tutoring, but most of my teaching experience is in the...

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Asta

BA University of Chicago
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
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I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my undergraduate degree in political science. Right after graduation, I worked as an academic and test prep tutor as well as admissions co...

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Karishma

BA Northwestern University
Calculus
Algebra
Anatomy
Anatomy & Physiology
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I am very dedicated to helping students excel in school and in helping them develop study methods and styles that work best for them and that will serve them throughout school. I previously tutored wi...

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Rebecca

BA Northwestern University
Pre-Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
Elementary Math
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I am a graduate of Northwestern University where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Religious Studies. I am currently pursuing a masters degree in social work at the Universit...

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Katie

BA University of Notre Dame
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Arithmetic
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I am happy to help students prepare for these exams. I enjoy students of all ages and am excited to tutor a wide range of subjects, although my first loves are math and English (especially grammar). I...

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Sarah

BA Northwestern University
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
ACT English
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I am an incoming freshman at Northwestern University, and I will be studying economics and international studies. I have lots of experience in mentoring students individually and teaching in the class...

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