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Omar

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Omar

Bachelor
Omar's other Tutor Subjects
Chemistry
Biology
High School Chemistry
High School Biology

I am a Bellingham MA Public High School graduate, where I was a French tutor for levels 2 through 5 Honors and Standard, as well as AP French, and led peer tutoring initiatives as an NHS officer, supporting classmates in AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Calculus, and PLTW. I am studying Biology and Neur...

Education

Columbia University

Bachelor

Kerigan

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Kerigan

Master's/Graduate
Kerigan's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Elementary School Math
Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering

Hi there! I recently graduated from the University of Notre Dame with my Masters of Engineering in civil and environmental engineering. Before that, I got a B.S. in environmental science and a minor in music. I have tutored peers in the past in math and science, and have taught music lessons to kids...

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University of Notre Dame

Master's/Graduate

University of Portland

Bachelor

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Kayley

BS
Kayley's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Biology with High Honors from New Mexico State University. Before that, I graduated from high school with a class rank of 3 out of 656 students. I have always been a strong student who loves to learn and help others learn. I have been tutoring my peers, si...

Education

New Mexico State University-Main Campus

BS

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Nicholas

BS
Nicholas's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Algebra

I am a fourth-year aerospace engineering student, pursuing a minor in Computer Science. With over seven years of tutoring experience, I specialize in helping students excel on the ACT and SAT, as well as mastering high school and college-level math. My journey as a tutor began with one-on-one sessio...

Education

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

BS

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Shiven

Bachelor
Shiven's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Math 1
Grade 10 Math
Grade 9 Mathematics

I am a Junior at Rutgers University studying computer science. During my sophomore and junior years of high school, I authored the first Java programming class in the public library. I taught children aged 9 through 13 the basics of computer programming and writing applications in Java. In addition ...

Education

Rutgers University-Camden

Bachelor

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Krishnabalaji

Bachelor's (in progress)
Krishnabalaji's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Calculus
Calculus 1

I graduated from the high school of BASIS Chandler and I currently major in Computer Science at Arizona State University. While I did do some volunteer tutoring for Algebra I and II in high school, my more formal work experiences include teaching Math and English at Kumon to mostly primary and middl...

Education

Arizona State University

Bachelor's (in progress)

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Amanda

Bachelor's
Amanda's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
AP Biology
Biology
High School Biology

I am currently a college student studying biology and Spanish. My teaching philosophy centers on building strong connections with students, encouraging their curiosity, and tailoring my approach to meet their individual needs. I believe that every student has the potential to excel, and by breaking ...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Ashley

Master's/Graduate
Ashley's other Tutor Subjects
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Chemistry

As a passionate educator with a Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Health Humanities and a Master's in History, I have over 2 years of teaching experience across a variety of subjects, including General Chemistry, Microbiology, and History of Yugoslavia. I am excited to tutor for subjects such as AP Bio...

Education

Mcgill University

Master's/Graduate

Northeastern University

Bachelor's

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Katherine

Bachelor's
Katherine's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

My name is Katherine Hancock, and I am passionate about helping students excel in mathematics, particularly in subjects like Algebra, Geometry, and SAT Math. I graduated with a Bachelor's in Engineering from Northwestern University, where I honed my analytical skills and developed a deep understandi...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor's

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Raeann

Bachelor's
Raeann's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Algebra

As a graduate of Johns Hopkins University with a Bachelor's in Materials Science and Engineering, I have over 5 years of tutoring experience across various subjects, including Algebra, Geometry, Biology and Chemistry. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a supportive and engaging learning env...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor's

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Vivian

Bachelor in Arts
Vivian's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Mathematics

I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in violin performance at the Juilliard School. I have tutored privately and through Chegg Tutoring, Varsity Tutors, PrepExpert, and iLearn World throughout high school and college, with most of my experience being in standardized test prep and English. The m...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1530
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

Monica

Master's/Graduate
Monica's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Reading
Math Substitute

I am a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a Masters degree in Education and have been an Elementary and Middle School educator for over thirty years. I have worked with students in the inner city, suburbs, Appalachia, and Deep South. I love teaching and children, and have discovered my ...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Master's/Graduate

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Mahalia

Bachelor in Arts
Mahalia's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Subject Test in Latin
SAT Subject Test in Biology E/M

I am comfortable tutoring a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about writing and language, and I truly believe that strong writing skills are an asset in every area of life. Through my experience as an after-school program manager, I learned to build relationships and work well with students,...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Eliza

Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Eliza's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Geometry

I am a student at the University of Pennsylvania studying Economics and German. After graduating this coming May, I will be working in the consulting industry. Along with Economics and German, I have a strong background in a math, several AP subjects, and ACT test prep. I look forward to working wit...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Thomas

MS
Thomas's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Writing
High School English
College English
Creative Writing

I love literature and reading and writing -- they've been central to my life since early childhood -- and I hope as a tutor not only to help students improve their skills in these areas but to instill in them a similar kind of lifelong affection for these pursuits. I believe that reading and writin...

Education

The University of Montana

MS

Princeton University

MS

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Vivian

Calculus Tutor • +65 Subjects

I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in violin performance at the Juilliard School. I have tutored privately and through Chegg Tutoring, Varsity Tutors, PrepExpert, and iLearn World throughout high school and college, with most of my experience being in standardized test prep and English. The most fulfilling moments that I have with my students are when I see them applying previous lessons and skills to new challenges. I believe that a good teacher not only helps a student tackle specific, formulaic kinds of questions, but also imparts the skills necessary for adapting to the diverse intellectual challenges that life presents. My goal is always for my students to leave their sessions having learned something that will be useful for years to come, not just on the next test that they are preparing for. After all, education is a lifelong process!

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Monica

Elementary School Reading Tutor • +1 Subjects

I am a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a Masters degree in Education and have been an Elementary and Middle School educator for over thirty years. I have worked with students in the inner city, suburbs, Appalachia, and Deep South. I love teaching and children, and have discovered my passion in tutoring students who are struggling in Reading and Math. I have taught children with learning disabilities to read, and coached students with dyscalculia in math and reading. I worked as a principal for the past eight years, so was working with students from Pre-K to 8th grade, coaching teachers, analyzing data, and tutoring individual students in math and reading. I have worked as a national park ranger in the past, so social studies and history are areas of strength. Students that I teach respond well to my teaching style and enjoy working with me. I believe that education is extremely important for children's futures and do everything that I can to help them be successful.

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Mahalia

Calculus Tutor • +41 Subjects

I am comfortable tutoring a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about writing and language, and I truly believe that strong writing skills are an asset in every area of life. Through my experience as an after-school program manager, I learned to build relationships and work well with students, parents, and teachers to meet student goals. In response to the pandemic, I quickly learned ways to adapt my educational youth work to a virtual setting. My social work background helps me connect with students on a personal and social-emotional level, which lays a trusting foundation for real growth and learning.

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Eliza

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +39 Subjects

I am a student at the University of Pennsylvania studying Economics and German. After graduating this coming May, I will be working in the consulting industry. Along with Economics and German, I have a strong background in a math, several AP subjects, and ACT test prep. I look forward to working with you!

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Thomas

Middle School Writing Tutor • +4 Subjects

I love literature and reading and writing -- they've been central to my life since early childhood -- and I hope as a tutor not only to help students improve their skills in these areas but to instill in them a similar kind of lifelong affection for these pursuits. I believe that reading and writing are key not only to enjoying a broadly fulfilling and exciting life but also to performing effectively in virtually any kind of serious job. As a kid, my dream was to become a writer of fiction -- novels and stories -- and I majored in English and creative writing in college. But then it was literature that led my life to take a different, unexpected path. At Princeton, I had to write a senior thesis, and the topic I chose was native American prose literature -- novels, poems and other writings that hugely enhanced the love of nature and wilderness that I had already acquired through hiking and camping trips with my father. Instead of wanting to write fiction, I became an environmental advocate, and wanted to write about wilderness and environmental issues. So, I moved from the East Coast to Montana for graduate school, where I studied wilderness and wildlife management issues and earned a Master's degree in natural resource conservation. For decades ever since I have made my living primarily as a communicator, through writing as well as public speaking. Every job I've had depended on my ability to write well, from working as an editor of technical research papers for the US Forest Service; as communications director for an environmental protection group; as a press secretary in a Presidential campaign; as an international publicist for a PR firm in New York City; as an aide in the Montana Governor's Office; and as a self-employed lobbyist and campaign manager for numerous large corporations and small nonprofit groups. I also taught public and media relations at Carroll College in Montana and have done a fair amount of freelance writing along the way, with essays published in diverse outlets including Western Wildlands, the Journal of Soil & Water Conservation, Range magazine and Playboy. My love of reading and literature has never ceased. I am always reading at least one good book at a time, and I still write almost daily. On the side, I recently have edited two books for publication and have written several grant proposals. I look forward to sharing my passion for learning with students through the Varsity Tutors program.

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Steven

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +47 Subjects

I am a retired PhD chemical engineer with a desire to give back via tutoring. I focus on chemistry and physics. I like to explain complicated ideas one time, again in another way, and finish with practical examples.

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Emily

Middle School Math Tutor • +41 Subjects

I'm a state certified teacher with many years of experience teaching and tutoring both in and out of the classroom, and I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your goals. I hope to get to know you in person soon, but until then, here are my qualifications and interests. See you soon! Qualifications: -Graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M University with a BA in Classics, Greek focus, and a minor in Japanese. -Graduated with Merit (UK equivalent of a 3.0 GPA) from The University of Nottingham in England, Master's in Ancient History. -Texas state certified to teach English both level and advanced for grades 9-12. -More than a decade of tutoring experience in English language arts, foreign language, and study skills; five years of classroom teaching experience: one year at a private academy of students with learning differences and disabilities and four years in public school. -Have taught students as young as 8 years old and as old as 63 -Coached and ran academic clubs and extracurricular clubs such as state spelling and writing competitions and creative writing clubs. -My proudest accomplishments to date include teaching an elementary student to love classical literature and one of my Latin students going on to join and excel in college translation courses as only a junior in high school. Interests: -Reading and creative writing such as short stories, poetry, and even fanfiction! -Singing: I hope to resume voice lessons soon! -Jogging -Watching foreign television such as anime or BBC programs -And of course studying languages!

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Sandy

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +23 Subjects

I am Ivy League educated and have the tools to help students achieve academic success. I am committed to education and inspiring students to achieve a lifelong love of learning and confidence from realizing they can achieve their goals.

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Christie

Calculus Tutor • +30 Subjects

I am a certified ESL teacher as well as teaching History at the local community college. Being an ESL teacher gives me the opportunity to bridge language and cultures, which is something I am passionate about. History is the perfect subject to encourage students to think critically and independently. History, whether it is personal/family or state or national or world, provides an identity and moral understanding. I find it exciting when students move beyond parroting what I say or what the readings say to draw their conclusions and back up their statements with facts. By examining the past, students learn so much more about the present, as well as develop the abilities to use logic, problem-solve, assess evidence and conflicting interpretations, and understand past examples of change. These abilities transition into working life skills as well as develop responsible public behavior no matter if they are a national or community leader, an informed voter, or an observer.

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Paulkey

Middle School Math Tutor • +32 Subjects

I am a certified teacher of both math and Chinese. I have taught everything from elementary to high school math, and from beginning to AP Mandarin Chinese. I have been teaching in public schools for more than ten years, so I know what students struggle with and where some of their biggest academic hurdles can be found. I am here to help! I like to break down knowledge and information into easy steps, in order to make it easier for students to solve their problems. By working together on everything from fundamentals to test preparation, you will soon know what to learn and memorize in order to feel prepared, regardless of subject!

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