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Kyle

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Kyle

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Kyle's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Geometry
Math

Raised in Columbus, Ohio, studied Engineering at Northwestern in Chicago and now in the Motor City looking to help students reach their full potential in everyone's favorite subject - math! From Middle School math up through Trigonometry, I'll work to find your best learning style and help you get w...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Atrik

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Atrik

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Atrik's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
Algebra

I am currently a first-year student at Northwestern University studying Neuroscience and Global Health. I have experience tutoring K-12 students in mathematics, ranging from teaching elementary school students how to add and subtract to helping high school students understand Calculus. I had the opp...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
35
Nina

Certified Tutor

Nina

Current Grad Student, Biostatistics
Nina's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra 2
Biostatistics
Epidemiology

I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant ...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelors, Biological Sciences

Columbia University in the City of New York

Current Grad Student, Biostatistics

Test Scores
SAT
1550
GRE
333
Louisa

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Louisa

Bachelor in Arts, English
Louisa's other Tutor Subjects
American Literature
College English
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing

I am a Senior at Northwestern University studying History and Creative Writing. I'm an inquisitive and enthusiastic person with a strong belief in the power of technology and communication to affect meaningful mirco and marco change. I have had a variety of different experiences in politics, communi...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Li

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Li

Bachelor of Science, Speech and Hearing
Li's other Tutor Subjects
1st-9th Grade Math
3rd-8th Grade Science
Adult ESL/ELL
Algebra

My philosophy in teaching is based on the fundamental principle that it's okay to not know-- we learn through our mistakes and I will be cheering you on, never punish you for learning.My grandmother was a wonderful teacher who helped me re-learn Chinese when I moved back from Japan to China. Because...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science, Speech and Hearing

NYITCOM

Non Degree Doctorals, medicine

Test Scores
SAT
1480
Lauren

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Lauren

Master of Arts, Music Performance
Lauren's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Music Theory
AP Psychology
Business

I recently graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science in Education and Social Policy and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Saxophone Performance. I am currently pursuing a Master of Music in Saxophone Performance at the University of Hartford and looking for ways to s...

Education

University of Hartford

Master of Arts, Music Performance

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science, Education

Tallulah

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Tallulah

Bachelor
Tallulah's other Tutor Subjects
High School Accounting
College Accounting
ACT English
ACT Writing

I recently graduated from Northwestern University with a BA in Communications and a minor in Business. Since 2020, I have had the privilege of tutoring students of all ages, forming meaningful connections that I deeply cherish. While I tutor a diverse array of subjects, my passions lie in Math, Engl...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor

Test Scores
ACT
30
Noor

Certified Tutor

Noor

Bachelor in Arts, English
Noor's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

Hi there! My name is Noor and I am enthusiastic, punctual, and professional tutor. I'm from the Chicagoland area, where I work full time in corporate strategy and management consulting. I graduated from Niles West High School in Skokie, IL in 2010 and went on to earn my B.A. at Northwestern Universi...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
ACT
33
LSAT
166
Luis

Certified Tutor

Luis

Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Luis's other Tutor Subjects
AP Chemistry
AP Physics 1
Biomedical Engineering
Business

I received my MBA from Northwestern University. I also have a PhD in physical chemistry from Northern Illinois University. Since graduation, I have over 20 years experience performing research and development and business consulting on a wide range of nuclear waste management, nanomaterial, and nano...

Education

Northwestern University

Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

DePaul University

Master of Science, Physical Chemistry

University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Dylan

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Dylan

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Dylan's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am a freshman Computer Science major enrolled in the McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University. I have a passion for teaching students, and I am experienced with having to give one-on-one guidance in teaching many concepts. Tutoring is very rewarding for me because I am driven to ...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1500
ACT
31

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