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10+ years
Loyda
Hola! Naci de El Salvador y se hablar el espanol perfectamente bien. Te puedo ayudar a aprender un espanol autentico y natural.Hello! I was born in El Salvador and know how to speak perfect Spanish. I can help you learn authentic, natural Spanish.
University of Chicago
Bachelors, Latin American Studies
Certified Tutor
Anya
I'm a current third year biology major on the pre-med track at the University of Chicago. I attended Stuyvesant High School in New York City and am incredibly excited to be a part of Varsity Tutors!As a current student who grew up attending multiple test prep institutions, I've had the privilege of ...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Born and raised in Houston, Texas, although all of my family lives in Brazil. I play soccer in college and I am an amateur pianist as well. I enjoy reading, running, listening to music, and Game of Thrones.I have tutored various subjects, focusing on math and physics, for nearly 4 years. I am curren...
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts, Physics
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Lisa
I am a book author and cultural anthropologist with college classroom teaching experience in the social sciences. I have helped academics and college and graduate students with essays, theses and papers with a focus on bringing out their strongest ideas and making their writing accessible and clear ...
University of Chicago
PHD, Cultural Anthropology
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelors, Dance and History
Certified Tutor
Brandon
I'm a 4th year at the University of Chicago, and I love teaching. I'm elated to help others learn and gain confidence in subjects that may not be their strong suit today. Also, I want to give students the tools to succeed in subjects outside of what we directly cover.
University of Chicago
Bachelors, Public Policy, Psychology
Certified Tutor
Kaitlin
Academia has always been an important aspect of my life. I have always taken my studies pretty seriously, but I took a greater interest in them during high school. I attended a private school where I was given the opportunity to discover a large range of topics I had never thought about pursuing, su...
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelors, Linguistics
University of Chicago
Current Grad Student, Middle Eastern Studies
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Eric
I'm a current medical student at Rush Medical College with a deep appreciation for the process of learning. I know from personal experience that mastering new material doesn't always come easily it takes patience, structure, and persistence. My own journey has taught me the value of steady progress...
Loyola University Chicago
Master's/Graduate
University of Chicago
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
14+ years
Jennifer
I'm currently studying Psychology and Business Economics at the University of Chicago. I mostly tutor students in math and standardized test prep, as well as edit essays. During my time at school, I have been tutoring two students long-term, as well as conducting online one-time session with student...
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Yusef
Dear Reader,I am a Gates Cambridge Scholar and recently completed my MPhil in Development Studies at the University of Cambridge. This fall, I will begin my legal education at Yale Law School. I believe that my achievement on the LSAT and in the law school application process, as well as my two year...
University of Cambridge
Masters, Development Studies
University of Chicago
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Certified Tutor
Asta
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my undergraduate degree in political science. Right after graduation, I worked as an academic and test prep tutor as well as admissions consultant in Hong Kong. For the past two years, I worked with a number of students to help prepare th...
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
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