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Certified Tutor
10+ years
Hi! My name is Claire and I'm excited about the opportunity to work with you! I graduated from Amherst College in 2015 with a degree chemistry and plan to matriculate to medical school this August. I'm comfortable tutoring elementary- through college-level science, math, English and Spanish and have...
Amherst College
Bachelors, Chemistry
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Darya
I am a student of Amherst College. I'm in process to get my Bachelor of Arts in Film & Media Studies. I've been teaching since my main teacher at art school told me, "I have too many students and too little time. You know all I've taught you: would you be willing to step in as my Teacher's Assistant...
Amherst College
Bachelors, Film & Media Studies
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Ashley
I am a dedicated student of English literature and other disciplines within the humanities. I love being able to interact with people who are looking to study subjects that I am passionate about. Additionally, I have studied French for more than five years.
Amherst College
Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Certified Tutor
6+ years
I graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 2009, and from Wesleyan University with a Masters of Arts Liberal Studies with a concentration in Mathematics in 2018. While at Amherst I spent a semester abroad at the University of Edinburgh. I also attended Columbia Teachers...
Wesleyan University
Master of Arts, Mathematics
Amherst College
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Thais
My main tutoring goal is to help students feel comfortable with the material and to gain confidence when approaching a new problem. As a tutor for over 8 years, breaking the problem down is also the first battle but getting students there is the best part. I am more than willing to go over a problem...
Amherst College
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Certified Tutor
Rosalyn
I am sophomore at Amherst College, working towards obtaining an undergraduate degree in Mathematics, with a potential double major in either Psychology or Black Studies. I have always enjoyed teaching others and helping my peers with their homework, especially in math. I really love working with stu...
Amherst College
Current Undergrad, Mathematics
Certified Tutor
14+ years
Kevin
I grew up in Flushing, Queens and attended Stuyvesant High School. I recently graduated Amherst College with an English and Neuroscience double degree. As the oldest in the family, I have been tutoring and mentoring my siblings and cousins my entire life. I worked as a volunteer tutor throughout hig...
Amherst College
Bachelors, English and Neuroscience
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Lindsay
As a teacher, my mission has always been to make scientific knowledge accessible to ALL students, and help them see why it's worth the effort to pursue. I've been a high school physics teacher for the past 15 years, and also a strong advocate for equity in science education. I received my undergradu...
University of California-Berkeley
Master of Arts Teaching, Science Teacher Education
Amherst College
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Christien
I've been fortunate to have been supported throughout my academic career. Now, I want to be a part of that support system for students. I'm a graduate of the Amherst College with a degree in statistics and a graduate of the University of Massachusetts with a Master's of Business Administration with ...
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Amherst College
Bachelor in Arts, Statistics
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Catherine
I am a great tutor because I am an invested teacher and remain an enthusiastic learner; I have a passion for literature and history, an interest in helping others, and a range of experiences working with many different learners.I graduated cum laude from Amherst College with a B.A. in English and Hi...
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Masters, Childhood Education
Amherst College
Bachelors, English & History
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