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Jamie

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Jamie

Bachelor
Jamie's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Algebra
Calculus 1
Calculus 2

Teaching has always been my passion. Nothing excites me more than a student having an "a-ha!" moment with a topic they've been struggling with. I hope I can help you get the help you need!

Education

San Jose State University

Bachelor

Elizabeth

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Elizabeth

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Elizabeth's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Biology
Biology

I am a graduate of San Jose State University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Biology with an emphasis in Molecular Biology. I also have a minor in chemistry. In college, I worked as a tutor for the university for 2 years. I tutored in math, biology, chemistry and study skills. I also worked in...

Education

San Jose State University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Ross University School of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

Carter

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Carter

Bachelor of Science, Computer Software Engineering
Carter's other Tutor Subjects
AP Computer Science A
Basic Computer Literacy
Java
Other

Throughout my life I've always loved to learn. Whether it be a new technology that just came out or something to further expand my knowledge of the world-- I've dived head-first into it. I am passionate about Computer Science and the related fields, and love to spread my knowledge to others. I am cu...

Education

San Jose State University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Software Engineering

Devon

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Devon

MS
Devon's other Tutor Subjects
English
Elementary School Reading
Reading
Drawing

I have a BFA from the school of the Art Institute of Chicago and my MLIS from San Jose state. I have worked as a librarian for the past 6 years. I specialize in worthing with kids who have learning disabilities and reluctant readers. Previous to becoming a librarian I gave private art lessons and di...

Education

San Jose State University

MS

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

MS

Theresa

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Theresa

BS
Theresa's other Tutor Subjects
Phonics
English
English Grammar and Syntax
Special Education

Learning should be an exciting joyful experience. If we start with what we know and seek new knowledge that connects from there, learning will be easy. The average person needs 10 times to master any new knowledge. It is totally normal to forget and need to review previous knowledge. Each time we re...

Education

San Jose State University

BS

Lisa

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Lisa

MED
Lisa's other Tutor Subjects
Writing
Essay Editing
Phonics
English Grammar and Syntax

I hold teaching licenses in both New Mexico and California. I have 20 years of teaching experience in both the classroom and tutoring environments. My teaching and tutoring assignments have been varied, ranging from working in a combination 4-6 classroom, high school classrooms involving multiple su...

Education

San Jose State University

MED

University of California Santa Barbara

MED

Marty

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Marty

Bachelor in Arts, Art
Marty's other Tutor Subjects
College English
English
English Grammar and Syntax
High School English

I am a graduate of San Jose State University, and I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have been tutoring for five years with LAUSD, the No Child Left Behind program,and private students. I’ve tutored people in Language Arts who are in Kindergarten through the 12th grade, and in math, through ...

Education

San Jose State University

Bachelor in Arts, Art

Nahed

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Nahed

Master's/Graduate
Nahed's other Tutor Subjects
Science
Middle School Science
High School Science
Middle School Math

As a passionate educator with a Master's degree in Molecular and Micro Biology from San Jose State University, I have over 2 years of experience teaching a diverse range of subjects, including General Biology, Genetics, and Middle School Science. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a support...

Education

San Jose State University

Master's/Graduate

San Jose State University

Undergraduate Degree

Barry

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Barry

Masters, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Barry's other Tutor Subjects
Computer Programming
English
ESL/ELL
Mac Basic Computer Skills

I attended college in California. When I started I definitely thought I would be an engineer. After 3 years, I decided that I was not really interested in pure engineering - it was too dry, boring, and impersonal for me. I finished with an entirely different degree - a Bachelors in Psychology. After...

Education

San Jose State University

Masters, Industrial and Systems Engineering

Sonoma State University

Bachelors, Psychology

Rehanna

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Rehanna

Bachelors, Child Development
Rehanna's other Tutor Subjects
Basic Computer Literacy
Elementary School
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

I am a mama of three. I enjoy fresh air, nice scenery, spending time with my family and reading to my kids.Helping students reach their full potential and succeed is why I chose teaching as a profession and why I enjoy tutoring. I have taught primary grade students for five years. Through working wi...

Education

San Jose State University

Bachelors, Child Development

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