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Certified Tutor
9+ years
Ben
As an academically inclined, college educated individual with a host of teaching experience, I would make an ideal tutor in history, political science, and english. I can make a real difference boosting GPAs or standardized test scores!In the summer after my sophomore year at Skidmore College, I was...
Skidmore College
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Certified Tutor
Camille
I am a fourth year medical student at Case Western Reserve University and will be starting my surgical training in 2020 at NYU. I graduated from Skidmore College in 2014 with a BA in Biology and a Music Minor (violin). I tutored extensively from 2014-2016 while working in Boston, MA as a research co...
Skidmore College
Bachelors, Biology, General
Stony Brook University College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, MD
Certified Tutor
Amal
I am currently in my 9th year as a math teacher in New York City. I earned my B.A. in Mathematics from Skidmore College and M.A. in Secondary Mathematics Education from City College. I am a Master teacher with Math for America, and I write Common Core Algebra curriculum. At my current school, my wor...
CUNY City College
Masters, Secondary Mathematics Education
Skidmore College
Bachelors, Mathematics
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Jake
My name is Jake Turner. I am a 5 year veteran math and science teacher with lots of experience also helping student's one on one. I am passionate about learning and the natural sciences. I am fascinated with outer space and love talking about rockets and other aspects and activities conducted by spa...
University of North Dakota
Masters, Space Studies (Aerospace Policy and Law)
Skidmore College
Bachelors, Physics
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Kathryn
I graduated from Skidmore College with a Neuroscience BA. I received my teaching degree in Biological Sciences as well as Students with Learning Disabilities. My most current degree is Masters in Teacher Leadership from Rider University.I have a variety of tutoring experience from Special Education ...
Rider University
Masters in Education, Science Teacher Education
Skidmore College
Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Olivia
I am a doctor of physical therapy with a passion for helping others learn. On this platform, I tutor student physical therapists who are preparing to take the National Physical Therapy Examination. I started tutoring as an undergraduate at Skidmore College, where I earned my BA in Biology in 2017. I...
Wayne State University
Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Skidmore College
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Abigail
I work hard to get to know each individual student, their needs, and the ways in which they learn best. I work creatively to make individual learning plans. At the center of my work is empowerment and confidence boosting, helping all students realize that they are bright in their own ways.I received...
Skidmore College
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Derek
I graduated from Skidmore College in 2012 with a Bachelor's degree in History/Theater and a minor in Creative Writing. Growing up in Westchester County, New York I began tutoring elementary and middle school students at my local JCC in a multitude of subjects. Starting my junior year of college, I w...
Skidmore College
Bachelor in Arts, History/Theater State Certified Teacher
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Maggie
I am a recent graduate of Skidmore College where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. I also studied Spanish and Intergroup Relations. I am very passionate about the Spanish language and became fluent in Spanish after spending six months in Buenos Aires, Argentina and six weeks in Atenas, Co...
Skidmore College
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Meti
I received my Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Skidmore College. Since graduation, I have worked as a research technician in Boston and I will be starting medical school in the Fall. Over the years, I have tutored students in Ethiopia, Swaziland, and here in the United States. In college, I was se...
Skidmore College
Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
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