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Byron

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Byron

MS
Byron's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
Statistics
Differential Equations
Probability

I like helping students. I am very patient. I have experience teaching Calculus classes at the University of Miami. I have done private tutoring for all levels of math up to Calculus, as well as Statistics, Business Math, and Math Finance. I have worked in the actuarial field. I have an undergradua...

Education

University of Miami

MS

Michigan State University

MS

Test Scores
ACT
33
Clifford

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Clifford

Bachelor's
Clifford's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
Statistics Graduate Level
Linear Algebra
College Algebra

I'm a graduate student in Applied Statistics with experience in general math and computer programming to boot. I currently have a PhD in Applied Statistics with experience in data analytics. I've had the opportunity to do some math and statistics work for hospitals and research facilities, and I enj...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Noah

MFA
Noah's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Elementary School Math
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Mathematics

I was born in Montclair, NJ and have lived in Boston, Los Angeles, Australia, The Czech Republic, New York, and Pennsylvania, and can now be found in Northern Westchester, NY. With over 14 years experience teaching students aged 3-70, I currently teach College Writing at Montclair State in New Jerse...

Education

Sarah Lawrence College

MFA

Bard College

MFA

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Danielle

MS
Danielle's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Elementary School Math
Middle School Science
SHSAT

I am an entrepreneurial travel-loving media professional living in New Orleans. I have a Master in Business Administration from Tulane University and I love teaching all sorts of subjects, especially math. In terms of hobbies, you can find me long-distance running, studying data science, exploring ...

Education

Tulane University of Louisiana

MS

Northwestern University

MS

Test Scores
SAT
1480
ACT
32
GRE
161

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Mackenzie

Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Mackenzie's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Trigonometry

I'm starting my junior year at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. I'm currently getting my degree in biology with a concentration in health and human disease, global health, and a minor in French. I love reading, traveling, learning and helping others learn! I have experience tutoring high sch...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1510
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Lucas

Bachelors
Lucas's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Subject Test in Spanish with Listening
SAT Reading and Writing

I am excited at the prospect of working with you as a tutor. My previous tutoring experience includes personal tutoring and tutoring through the Midtown Educational Foundation in Chicago.

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1480

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Todd

Master of Social Work, Social Work
Todd's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Statistics
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

I'm passionate about learning. I was fortunate to have great teachers at the University of Chicago in my graduate education, and at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in my undergraduate education.

Education

University of Chicago

Master of Social Work, Social Work

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

University of Chicago

graduate

Test Scores
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Jake

Bachelor in Arts, Statistics
Jake's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry

I'm an incoming Junior at Northwestern University with a double-major in Statistics and Organizational Change. Through my previous work as a math tutor, camp counselor, and current Peer Adviser (orientation leader), I've developed a passion for helping others achieve their goals, especially in acade...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor in Arts, Statistics

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Clare

Bachelor in Arts, Biopsychology
Clare's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Biology

I am excited to tailor each and every session to a particular student's needs and preferred method of learning.

Education

Harvard College

Bachelor in Arts, Biopsychology

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Brett

Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Brett's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Calculus

I am seeking to continue this since I have graduated.

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General

Test Scores
SAT
1450
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Peter

Masters in Education, English Education
Peter's other Tutor Subjects
10th Grade Reading
Pre-Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math

I'm looking forward to helping your student find personal success in their academic lives!

Education

Ohio State

Masters in Education, English Education

Syracuse University

Bachelor of Science, Journalism

Test Scores
SAT
1470

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Lainie

Bachelor of Engineering, Biological/Biosystems Engineering
Lainie's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Finite Mathematics
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

I'm a junior at MIT studying Biological Engineering. I've been tutoring for six years in multiple subjects, most extensively in math but also in reading comprehension, chemistry, and biology. In high school, I qualified for the AIME and MIT's Math Prize for Girls and won the award for achievement in...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering, Biological/Biosystems Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1580

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Rithi

Masters, Biotechnology
Rithi's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I am now a medical student at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Masters, Biotechnology

Duke University

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Christina

Master of Science, Elementary School Teaching State Certified Teacher
Christina's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math
ACCUPLACER WritePlacer

I am so thrilled to be here and offer you my support in your learning journey. I am a certified K-6 elementary and ESL teacher from California. I received my degree form the University of California and have taught in the classroom and the online setting in general subject, test-prep, Language Arts ...

Education

University of California-San Francisco

Master of Science, Elementary School Teaching State Certified Teacher

Certified Tutor

Jennifer

Masters, Theatre Directing
Jennifer's other Tutor Subjects
1st-6th Grade Reading
1st-5th Grade Writing
Calculus
Algebra

I'm communicating and working with a pupil that I get a proper indication of how to work best with them. It's crucial to understand every student is different. There are always indications on how to handle/work with each student. For example, with a hostile student I would try to ease off and allow ...

Education

Trinity College Dublin

Masters, Theatre Directing

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I'm a junior at MIT studying Biological Engineering. I've been tutoring for six years in multiple subjects, most extensively in math but also in reading comprehension, chemistry, and biology. In high school, I qualified for the AIME and MIT's Math Prize for Girls and won the award for achievement in mathematics in my high school class of 400. These achievements make me uniquely qualified to teach both competition and academic mathematics at most levels. In fact, I have experience successfully tutoring a wide age range of students, from age 4 to 17.

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AP Statistics Tutor • +158 Subjects

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Christina

Calculus Tutor • +31 Subjects

I am so thrilled to be here and offer you my support in your learning journey. I am a certified K-6 elementary and ESL teacher from California. I received my degree form the University of California and have taught in the classroom and the online setting in general subject, test-prep, Language Arts and ESL subject matters both online and in person for the last 20 years. I have helped students prepare for college entrance exams, such as the ACT and SAT. I can teach English, Composition Writing, Reading, Test Taking, IELTs, TOEFL, and other college entry preparation courses. I am highly motivated and personally interested in aiding you to improve your skill set to reach your goals with targeted instruction as fast as possible. I am dedicated, kind, energetic and friendly. I want to make our learning journey fun and enjoyable. I can't wait to meet you and get started! Hobbies: movies, books, writing, reading, traveling, music, hiking, art, travel

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Jennifer

Calculus Tutor • +54 Subjects

I'm communicating and working with a pupil that I get a proper indication of how to work best with them. It's crucial to understand every student is different. There are always indications on how to handle/work with each student. For example, with a hostile student I would try to ease off and allow them to talk whilst making the material seem personal and easygoing. With a more outgoing and confident student, I would invite them to be challenged in our studies, as they usually work best with a challenge.

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Sydney

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +96 Subjects

I am a senior Psychology, Spanish, and Religion major, and I have been tutoring for over ten years. I love working with students of all ages, and I have five years of experience working with students with learning differences! I specialize in English literature, writing, learning differences, and Spanish.

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Madhura

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +60 Subjects

I am confident I can teach / tutor to make any concept easily understandable and provide individualized lessons to suit the specific learning style of every student. I have been successful in helping students bring up their grade. I am an adjunct faculty at a reputed university and I am also a teacher at a reputed high school ! I have worked as SAT/ACT coach. My enthusiasm, good sense of humor and passion for teaching will instantly motivate every student and I will make learning fun!

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Varun

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +111 Subjects

I am enthusiastic about helping others reach their educational goals. Whatever the task, no matter how long it takes, I will make sure you get the most out of your sessions and will tailor my personal approach to whatever you need.

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Samantha

Applied Mathematics Tutor • +116 Subjects

I am a rising Junior at Princeton University who is passionate about the ways in which people learn, which has led me to pursue a degree in Neuropsychology. Through great experiences teaching English in Chiangmai, Thailand for two months and tutoring Calculus I and II through Princeton University's McGraw Tutoring program for two years, I have come across many learning styles and have developed a love for teaching. My strengths include standardized testing, Spanish, Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus) and ACT/SAT/CLEP prep. I have experience working with students who are in grades K-College.

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Subashini

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +33 Subjects

I am passionate about communicating science and math in simple and understandable fashion. Relating the concepts to real world scenarios is a critical part of teaching these subjects.

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