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Alexander

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Alexander

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Alexander's other Tutor Subjects
College Application Essays
English
High School English
High School Writing

I graduated this year from the University of California Santa Barbara with a B.A. in Philosophy with honors distinction and a minor in German. I was awarded the Ralph W. Church undergraduate fellowship for academic merit and promise in Philosophy. My primary interests are logic and philosophy of sci...

Education

University of California-Santa Barbara

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Brenda

Certified Tutor

Brenda

Master of Arts Teaching, High School Teaching
Brenda's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
Elementary School Math

I love working with people to help them develop a better understanding for mathematics so they can reach their goals. I have a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from UC Santa Barbara and a Master's degree in Teaching from Western Oregon University. I have been working with adult math students at a lo...

Education

Western Oregon University

Master of Arts Teaching, High School Teaching

University of California-Santa Barbara

Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

Renee

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Renee

Current Grad Student, Secondary Education, English
Renee's other Tutor Subjects
American Literature
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
Art History

I have been a high school English teacher for 2 1/2 years. Education was always a passion of mine and I became a teacher because I believe that the quality of a young person's education is the strongest tool they have to build success and happiness later in life. I love introducing students to a nov...

Education

University of California-Santa Barbara

Bachelors, Art History

Roosevelt University

Current Grad Student, Secondary Education, English

Ben

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Ben

Current Grad Student, Philosophy
Ben's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I worked for UCSB's CLAS (Campus Learning Assistance Services) as an ACE Tutor/Writing Lab Drop-in Tutor. I tutored university students of all ages, including graduate students. In the ACE program, worked with first-year EOP (Educational Opportunities Program) students to encourage them in their wri...

Education

University of California-Santa Barbara

Bachelors, English

Biola University

Current Grad Student, Philosophy

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
33
Alan

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Alan

Bachelor of Science, Pre-Biology
Alan's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Science
AP Biology
AP United States History

I am currently pursuing my Bachelor's Degree in Biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. I plan to graduate with this degree in June of 2016. I have worked for a few years previously as a private tutor back in my home town. I tutor mostly high school subjects. I am able to tutor in ...

Education

University of California-Santa Barbara

Bachelor of Science, Pre-Biology

Sarah

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Sarah

Master of Arts, French Studies
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
AP French Language and Culture
Conversational French
French
French 1

I have loved French since I was 14 years old and have been fortunate to share my love of the French language and culture for the last 23 years. I have taught all levels of French from I-AP and have tutored for many years. My favorite part of teaching/tutoring is the "Aha! I get it" moment. I have al...

Education

University of California-Santa Barbara

Master of Arts, French Studies

Aquinas College

Bachelor in Arts, French

Reba-Anna

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Reba-Anna

PHD, Educational Technology
Reba-Anna's other Tutor Subjects
American Literature
Business
Business Writing
California Proficiency Program (CPP) Prep

I have taught high school and college level course for over a decade. I believe that there are common themes that students posses that can impede their learning. A key element is self confidence in their ability to learn. I believe in building up a student's confidence as they learn a subject so the...

Education

Alliant International University

PHD, Educational Technology

University of California-Santa Barbara

Bachelors, English literature

Brandy

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Brandy

Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Brandy's other Tutor Subjects
Basic Computer Literacy
Business
Business Writing
Economics

I love to see people grow in their confidence with any subject. The journey there requires work & focus, but it is all worth it in the end! I love school and I love learning. I hope to share my passion with every student I encounter and I promise to do my best in helping them succeed.

Education

Chapman University

Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

University of California-Santa Barbara

Bachelor of Science, Business and Managerial Economics

Katherine

Certified Tutor

15+ years

Katherine

PHD, Geology
Katherine's other Tutor Subjects
10th-12th Grade Math
ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra
ACT Prep

I graduated from Arizona State University within the last year with a degree in geological sciences. I love geology because it's where physics, chemistry, and math are applied to the real world. I enjoy all of these subjects, but I understand they can be hard to a lot of student without one on one h...

Education

University of California-Santa Barbara

PHD, Geology

Arizona State University

Bachelors, Earth and Space Exploration, Geological Sciences

Adriane

Certified Tutor

Adriane

Master of Arts, English
Adriane's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade Reading
6th-12th Grade Writing
Adult Literacy
AP English Language and Composition

I recently finished my PhD in English at the University of California, where I taught undergraduate seminars English and American literature, academic writing, and American history. Before that, I completed my MA in library science at the University of Arizona, where I studied data management and in...

Education

University of California-Santa Barbara

Master of Arts, English

Wayne State University

Bachelor in Arts, English Honors

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