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9+ years
Andrea
I am about to complete a M.A. in Physics at UC Berkeley, after receiving my B.S. from MIT with a double major in literature and particle physics. I love to learn, but I also love to teach, and have been serving as a tutor or teacher in some capacity since high school. I'm a veteran of the AP system ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Physics
University of California-Berkeley
Current Grad Student, Physics
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Lindsay
As a teacher, my mission has always been to make scientific knowledge accessible to ALL students, and help them see why it's worth the effort to pursue. I've been a high school physics teacher for the past 15 years, and also a strong advocate for equity in science education. I received my undergradu...
University of California-Berkeley
Master of Arts Teaching, Science Teacher Education
Amherst College
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Audrey
I graduated with a BA from UC Berkeley in 2020 as a double major in Astrophysics and Classical Civilizations. My main areas of interest in those studies were planetary science and Greek-language literature, respectively. I'm passionate about both STEM subjects and the humanities, and love helping st...
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor in Arts, Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Brittany
I am happy to work with students on all manner of writing and reading comprehension needs. This includes preparation for placement tests as well as less formal work to simply gain skills and (hopefully!) imbue a love and respect for the language arts in the process. I have a B.A. in English from U.C...
University of Gothenburg MA 2006 University of the Witwatersrand MA 2011 Clark University PhD 2021
Master of Arts, Geography
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor in Arts, English
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Nivedina
Hi! I'm a recent graduate with a BS in chemistry and currently a PhD student in materials science. While I've always been fascinated with math and chemistry, they didn't come easy for me. I've had great teachers and tutors who helped me build a solid foundation in the physical sciences and inspire m...
The University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
University of California-Berkeley
Doctor of Philosophy, Materials Engineering
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Diego
I am a knowledgeable and dedicated math tutor with 7+ years of experience tutoring high school and university students, including my own classmates and friends.I especially enjoy working with students taking calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, probability, and abstract algebra, as well...
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Master of Science, Applied Mathematics
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Aakash
I am an instructor, avid reader, and creative thinker with lots of experience in the university classroom setting. I attended Swarthmore College and have received a handful of fellowships for postgraduate research, including a US-UK Fulbright Award and a Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship....
University of California-Berkeley
Masters, Rhetoric
Swarthmore College
Bachelors, English Literature
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Michael
m Mikie (My Key). I have been tutoring biology since 2015. I earned my Biology MA from Hunter College in 2023. Before this, I graduated with a Biology BA from UC Berkeley and have took continuing education courses in human anatomy and human physiology as well as medical level courses in biochemistry...
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelors, Integrative Biology
SUNY College of Optometry
Doctor of Optometry, Optometry
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Hello! My name is Aaron -- UC Berkeley alumni currently working as a documentation specialist at an engineering firm. Throughout my education, I've realized that the classes I enjoyed the most weren't necessarily because of the subject matter, rather it was the professors and teachers who taught the...
University of California-Berkeley
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Certified Tutor
6+ years
Chellam
I am a recent graduate of UC Berkeley where I received a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences with a concentration in Biological Science and completed premedical coursework. During college, I tutored and helped teach college-level biology and organic chemistry, and I excelled in my math, sc...
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
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