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2+ years
Adonis
I have a Bachelor's in Philosophy from Duke University and over 7 years of experience helping students excel in subjects ranging from AP World and U.S. History to AP Calculus BC. I am also available to assist students in Regular or Honors courses. In either case, I aim to impart the analytical and c...
Duke University
Bachelor's

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Beepul
I am rising junior at Duke University studying biomedical engineering and mathematics. Since junior year of high school I have really enjoyed tutoring students. I have been fortunate to tutor students of many ages, ranging from freshman in high school to juniors in college. I am most passionate abou...
Duke University
Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering

Certified Tutor
6+ years
James
I received my Bachelor of Science in Biology from Duke University with a concentration in animal behavior. I enjoy Biology because it sheds light on who we are and where we are from, plus it is a great excuse to be outside. I have experience teaching people who struggle with English from teaching in...
Duke University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Michelle
Hi! My name is Michelle, and I am an incoming CSE PhD student at the University of Michigan. I graduated from Duke University with a B.S. in Computer Science and Sociology in May 2025. I am passionate about making meaningful connections with students and helping others understand high-level concepts...
Duke University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Sarah
My name is Sarah and I'm a sophomore at Duke University. I'm pre-med studying psychology with a minor in biology and chemistry. I work in the admissions office as a tour guide and I love getting to know high schoolers interested in the college admissions process!
Duke University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Mark
I enjoy empowering students by making learning fun and believe that everyone has an "inner genius" that just takes the right technique to unlock. I bring a patient and friendly approach to teaching, specializing in the sciences, technology and math, and believe in teaching students to "learn for th...
Tulane Graduate School of Engineering
MS
Duke University
MS

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Rachel
I am a graduate of Duke University. I received my Doctorate in Nursing Practice, Executive Leadership. I am also a graduate of George Washington University where I received my Masters of Science in Nursing with a focus on Health Care Quality. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Bachelo...
George Washington University
Master of Science, Nursing (RN)
DeSales University
Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
Duke University
Doctor of Medicine, Clinical Nurse Leader

Certified Tutor
Martha
I am a PhD student at the University of Michigan, studying social psychology. Before this, I was at Duke University completing a BS in psychology as well as a MS in global health. My research combines the fields of global health and psychology by examining the effects of culture on self-related psyc...
Duke University
Bachelors, Psychology
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Global Health

Certified Tutor
9+ years
BAs in art history and anthropology from Brown University.MPA (public admin) from Troy State University (while running an overseas program for NATO personnel).PhD in botany from Duke University.Gemology credentials from GIA.I write fiction and am interested in a MFA or MS in publishing. Always a stu...
Duke University
PHD, Botany
Brown University
Bachelors, Art History/Anthropology

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Henry
I love to learn and to help others learn, a pleasure I had for nearly forty years as a college instructor in writing and literature at The College of Wooster in Ohio. Although I taught many classes in these subjects, much of my teaching was done in one-on-one conferences on how to write for a variet...
Duke University
PHD, English
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Bachelors, English
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