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Edwige

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Edwige

Bachelor
Edwige's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Middle School Math

Hello! My name is Edwige Ghembesalu, and I am a Pre-Med Psychology major at Amherst College. I am originally from Cameroon, but I've lived in the States for most of my life. I love tutoring/teaching, and I'm so excited to work with all of you!

Education

Amherst College

Bachelor

Heather

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Heather

Bachelor

I graduated from Amherst College with a degree in Geology and History. Upon graduation I worked as a full-time Geology teaching assistant and lab tech at Colorado College. I then moved to Memphis, TN to pursue a more traditional teaching career, and taught kindergarten for 2 years. Since then, I hav...

Education

Amherst College

Bachelor

Certified Tutor

Lawrence

Current Grad Student, Master of Arts in Teaching
Lawrence's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

My belief is that true learning happens when it is enjoyable. My mission as a prospective New York City teacher is to do my part in making sure the information my students receive is done so in a way that is manageable and fun. When my students show interest and progress in the content being taught,...

Education

CUNY Brooklyn College

Current Grad Student, Master of Arts in Teaching

Amherst College

Bachelors, Neuroscience

Test Scores
SAT
1490
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Sarah

Masters, Geosciences (Climate Modeling)
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
Algebra
AP English Language and Composition
AP Environmental Science

I have 6 years of classroom teaching and 10 years of tutoring experience, including more than 2500 hours of private and small-group instruction. I have taught classes from 6th grade to university and tutored from age 11 to adult.I have an undergraduate degree in English from Amherst College, and a M...

Education

University of Arizona

Masters, Geosciences (Climate Modeling)

Amherst College

Bachelors, Geology, English

Test Scores
SAT
1570
GRE
169

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Thais

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Thais's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Adult Literacy
Algebra
AP Spanish Literature and Culture

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...

Education

Amherst College

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Hope

Bachelor in Arts, Physics
Hope's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic
Calculus

My name is Hope. I'm a Physics and Mathematics major, and I have a strong range of experience both tutoring and teaching. I've taught middle school students basic and advanced algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, as well as tutored high school students on Precalculus and Calculus. I have equally str...

Education

Amherst College

Bachelor in Arts, Physics

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Alexander

Bachelor in Arts, Architecture; Environmental Studies
Alexander's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
Chemistry
College Biology
College Chemistry

I'm Alex, a 28-year old with a passion for teaching science and for helping students conquer standardized tests. Since I began working as a physics, math, and SAT tutor with Varsity Tutors in 2011, I've found it incredibly rewarding to help my students develop sustainable study habits and realize th...

Education

Amherst College

Bachelor in Arts, Architecture; Environmental Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1580

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Rachel

Master of Science, Neuroscience
Rachel's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I've been teaching and tutoring since 2002, throughout college and grad school and while doing neuroscience research. I love tutoring one-on-one because I can get to know students and gear the lessons toward their interests, which helps them learn more quickly, retain new skills better, and enjoy th...

Education

CORNELL University, WEILL GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

Master of Science, Neuroscience

Amherst College

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, History

Test Scores
SAT
1580

Certified Tutor

15+ years

Kimika

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Kimika's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
College Algebra
Elementary Math

I have a bachelor's degree in Biology from Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts. Although I have a degree in science, my first love is math. I have tutored various math subjects from basic math to college trigonometry for friends, family, coworkers and their children, and struggling students.I ...

Education

Amherst College

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Darya

Bachelors, Film & Media Studies
Darya's other Tutor Subjects
Advanced Placement Prep
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4

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...

Education

Amherst College

Bachelors, Film & Media Studies

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Kevin

Bachelors, English and Neuroscience
Kevin's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

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...

Education

Amherst College

Bachelors, English and Neuroscience

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Becky

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Becky's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
Algebra

Im a recent graduate of Amherst College, in Massachusetts. Im originally from Colorado, but now Ive found myself starting my life in Chicago. I double-majored in Biology and Russian (strange combination, I realize), and I also took a significant number of classes in our schools Theatre and Dance dep...

Education

Amherst College

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Test Scores
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sabrina

Bachelor in Arts, English
Sabrina's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
College English
College Essays
Conversational Spanish

I am a graduate of Amherst College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in Community-Based Learning. I love tutoring students, and I have extensive experience working with students from middle school to high school. Last year I worked with Citizen Schools in Chelsea, MA, t...

Education

Amherst College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor

Rosalyn

Current Undergrad, Mathematics
Rosalyn's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB

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...

Education

Amherst College

Current Undergrad, Mathematics

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

6+ years

James

Bachelors, Neuroscience
James's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Science
AP Biology
Art
Biology

I graduated with a bachelors in Neuroscience from Amherst College in 2012. I have a passion for biology and the natural sciences and am excited to be able to share it with others. I have experience with all variety of standardized tests and am confident teaching content or strategy for anything from...

Education

Amherst College

Bachelors, Neuroscience

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