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Michelle
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...
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Northeastern University
Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering

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6+ years
Zachary
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...
CUNY City College
Bachelor in Arts, English
Harvard University
Doctor of Philosophy, German

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Jean
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...
Harvard College
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Harvard Medical School
Doctor of Medicine, Medicine

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Erna
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.
Oxford University
Masters, Modern Languages (French)
University of California Los Angeles
Bachelors, English and Romance Languages
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10+ years
Deirdre
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...
Harvard University
Bachelors, History and Science, Pre-Medical Studies
Harvard University
BA in History of Science

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Kerry
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...
William James College
Masters, Professional Psychology
Cornell University
B.A. in Psychology

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10+ years
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...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors, Writing
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Minor in Business Management

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Theodora
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...
Johns Hopkins University
Master of Science in Biotechnology
Emory University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

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Rebecca
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...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelors of Arts in English and Philosophy

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8+ years
Sydney
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...
Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
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