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Michelle

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Michelle

Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology

I'm a recent PhD graduate in Bioengineering in the Boston area. My thesis involved nanoparticles and bacterial infections, but as a biomedical engineer I've had training in circuits, mechanics, some programming, chemistry and biology. Tutoring for me is a collaborative effort, following a problem-ba...

Education

University of Iowa

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Northeastern University

Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
32
Zachary

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Zachary

Doctor of Philosophy, German
Zachary's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
English Grammar and Syntax

I'm a PhD at Harvard studying German philosophy and classics (Greek and Latin). Next year, I will be starting law school to pursue my professional passion, tax law. I am deeply committed to the language and LSAT skills I've developed and I love to tutor students of all levels in these subjects. I ca...

Education

CUNY City College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Harvard University

Doctor of Philosophy, German

Jean

Certified Tutor

Jean

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Jean's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Arithmetic

I am a fourth year student at Harvard Medical School, and will start working as a pediatrician in July of 2016. However, if I had not decided to become a physician, I would have strongly considered becoming a teacher. Teaching is one of the most enjoyable activities I do, and I have taught in some c...

Education

Harvard College

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Harvard Medical School

Doctor of Medicine, Medicine

Erna

Certified Tutor

Erna

Masters, Modern Languages (French)
Erna's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

I am a graduate of UCLA's English Department and of Oxford University's faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages and Literature. My thesis work was on the collected works of American author and Pulitzer Prize winner, Willa Cather and French journalist, author and filmmaker, Marguerite Duras.

Education

Oxford University

Masters, Modern Languages (French)

University of California Los Angeles

Bachelors, English and Romance Languages

University of California Los Angeles

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Deirdre

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Deirdre

Bachelors, History and Science, Pre-Medical Studies
Deirdre's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Elementary Math
Calculus

I am currently living and working in Boston, where I grew up. I received my BA in History of Science from Harvard University, completing coursework in history, government, social sciences, biology, chemistry, and physics. I recently graduated with First Honors from National University of Ireland, Ga...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelors, History and Science, Pre-Medical Studies

Harvard University

BA in History of Science

Kerry

Certified Tutor

Kerry

Masters, Professional Psychology
Kerry's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills

I'm a proud graduate of Cornell University (B.A. in Psychology, 2011) and William James College (M.A. in Psychology, 2014). I have founded my own business as a Productivity Coach, specializing in executive functioning and motivation. I also enjoy helping students learn with tutoring! My background m...

Education

William James College

Masters, Professional Psychology

Cornell University

B.A. in Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1500
Marisa

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Marisa

Bachelors, Writing
Marisa's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a senior at MIT majoring in Writing with a specialization in Digital Media. I have also completed a minor in Business Management. As one of ten writing majors at a school full of people pursuing science and technology rather than humanities subjects, I have taken a default position as tutor for...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors, Writing

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Minor in Business Management

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Theodora

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Theodora

Master of Science in Biotechnology
Theodora's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Abstract Algebra

I am a graduate of Emory University, where I received a Bachelor of Science in Biology. I then received a Master of Science from Johns Hopkins University where I focused on Biotechnology. I am currently pursuing my M.D. in Boston, MA. During my time in graduate school, I tutored middle school and hi...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Master of Science in Biotechnology

Emory University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Rebecca

Certified Tutor

Rebecca

Bachelors of Arts in English and Philosophy
Rebecca's other Tutor Subjects
10th-12th Grade Writing
10th-12th Grade Reading
10th Grade math
Calculus

I am a graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelors of Arts in English and Philosophy. At Notre Dame, I worked as a tutor at the University Writing Center, helping both undergraduate and graduate students with their writing. I also tutored local middle school students in reading and wri...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelors of Arts in English and Philosophy

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Sydney

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Sydney

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Sydney's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a 2019 graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, where I received a dual degree BFA in Vocal Performance and BA in Creative Writing. I also achieved a GPA of 3.92, 3 semesters on the Dean's List, induction into Phi Beta Kappa as well as Sigma Tau Delta (the English honors society) and Pi Kappa La...

Education

Carnegie Mellon University

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
ACT
35

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