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Darren

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Darren

Masters in Education, College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Darren's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Adult Literacy
College English
College Level American Literature

Teaching and Learning is my life's work. I enjoy helping learners become scholars and scholars become academics. My love for tutoring, teaching and learning comes from my experiences as a first generation college scholar and 15 years of experiences working with central-city and at-risk youth. From l...

Education

Youngstown State University

Masters in Education, College Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Youngstown State University

Bachelor of Education, English Composition

Shayna

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Shayna

Bachelors, Secondary Education: English
Shayna's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
English

I am a passionate learner who finds great reward in passing my knowledge on. I recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education: English. My studies focused in American, British and Multi-ethnic literature. Specializing in how to motivate, educate a...

Education

Northern Arizona University

Bachelors, Secondary Education: English

Elizabeth

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Elizabeth

Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Studies
Elizabeth's other Tutor Subjects
Accompaniment
ACT English
ACT Reading
American Literature

As an Environmental Educator for New York State Parks, I act as a jack-of-all-trades for the thousands of visitors who come to our natural areas every summer. One day I could be giving a program on the geological formation of the Finger Lakes; another day, I could be hiking park trails to make sure ...

Education

Illinois Wesleyan University

Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Studies

Sabina

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sabina

Bachelor of Science, Sociology
Sabina's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Art
Cooking
Elementary School

I am a graduate of Texas A&M University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Sociology and then continued to pursue my teacher certifications. After graduation, I decided to become a Flight Attendant and travel the different parts of the globe, giving me a better understanding of different cultures...

Education

Texas A M University-College Station

Bachelor of Science, Sociology

Lone Star College System

Certificate, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

Kayla

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Kayla

Masters, Teaching and learning with technology
Kayla's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math
English

Hello Students and Parents! I am a teacher at an elementary school, as well as a tutor. I earned a Bachelors in Science in Elementary Education. I am certified to teach kindergarten through sixth grade. I have my Masters in Teaching and Learning in Technology. I believe all students can learn. A tut...

Education

Western Governors University

Masters, Teaching and learning with technology

Central Connecticut State University

Bachelors, Elementary education

Elias

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Elias

Masters, Software Engeneering
Elias's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Conversational French
Conversational German
French

I live by the following motto. "You teach what you are, so be something worth teaching". My goal is to get the students to the Eureka's moment, when they realize that the subject matter is actually enlightening. My background is diverse as I'm a very curious individual. I studied Political Science a...

Education

University of St Thomas

Masters, Software Engeneering

Ruhr Universitaet Bochum

Bachelors, Political Science and Foreign Languages

Michelle

Certified Tutor

Michelle

Bachelor of Science, Nutrition Sciences
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
AP Chemistry
Biology

Current AP Chemistry teacher at KIPP Memphis Collegiate High and graduate of the University of Texas in Austin with a B.S.A in Nutritional Sciences and Business.I find education extremely important, and always look forward to one on one tutoring sessions with my current students. I believe that stud...

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Science, Nutrition Sciences

The University of Texas at Austin

Certificate, Business, General

Nina

Certified Tutor

Nina

PHD, Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine
Nina's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
College Biology

I enjoy teaching and working with students of all levels (grammar school, high school, college, and graduate level). I like to meet each student with where they are at and to find out the challenges they're experiencing with the subject matter and how we can work together to help them to retain and ...

Education

Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine

PHD, Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine

Villanova University

Bachelors, Political Science and Government

Miri

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Miri

Current Grad Student, Biomedical Sciences
Miri's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
College Biology
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing

I grew up in OKC, OK and went to high school in Edmond, OK. I have a B.S. in Sociology from OU, a M.S. in Biomedical Sciences from Drexel University in Philadelphia, and I am currently in my last year of medical school at OU. I am preparing for a career as an emergency medicine physician. I enjoy be...

Education

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Bachelors, Sociology

Drexel University

Current Grad Student, Biomedical Sciences

Michael

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Michael

Bachelors, Game Design & Development
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
COMPASS Writing Skills
Elementary School Writing
English

I am a recent graduate in the area of Game Design and Development, and wish to use my skills in Narrative Design to help inspire young writers. My specialty is writing, specifically creative writing. I am comfortable with tutoring grammar and reading comprehension as well. Students who are looking t...

Education

Union County College

Bachelors, Game Design & Development

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