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Christy

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Christy

Masters, Liberal Studies
Christy's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Spanish 1

I learned Spanish while living as an exchange student in Ecuador the year before I went to college (1989-1990). I became fluent during that time. I worked as an Assistant Teacher to the Spanish Department while studying at Davidson College and enjoyed getting to know the students & expanding their u...

Education

Rollins College Hamilton Holt School

Masters, Liberal Studies

Davidson College

Bachelors, Religion

Zakiyyah

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Zakiyyah

Bachelor in Arts, African Studies
Zakiyyah's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Admissions
Adult ESL/ELL
African History

I am passionate about education and helping young students reach their full potential. This desire was instilled in me as a child as I have had a mother and teachers growing up who challenged to exceed academically. This passion has been with me till this day and I want to share that same love of le...

Education

Davidson College

Bachelor in Arts, African Studies

Emily

Certified Tutor

Emily

Masters, Global Affairs
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
Advanced Placement Prep

I love helping students find how to use their interests and passions to succeed in areas that challenge them. I have experience working with students from elementary age to college age, in a variety of subjects. I love to write, read, and learn about history and cultures - so if those are areas you ...

Education

University of Denver

Masters, Global Affairs

Davidson College

Bachelors, History

Test Scores
ACT
31
Ryan

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Ryan

Bachelor in Arts, English
Ryan's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math

Hello! I'm Ryan, and I'm dedicated to empowering you and your words as much as possible. I even got an English degree from Davidson College to back it up. I've also worked as a College Advisor, so I have experience filling out hundreds of FAFSAs and college applications, editing quite a bit of last-...

Education

Davidson College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
ACT
32
Jacina

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Jacina

Bachelor in Arts, History
Jacina's other Tutor Subjects
College English
English
English Grammar and Syntax
Essay Editing

Hi there!I am so excited to get to know you and help you along on your journey towards success.I recently graduated from Davidson College, a small liberal arts school in the heart of nowhere, North Carolina. I majored in history (with a focus on gender) and fell in love with it. To learn about how c...

Education

Davidson College

Bachelor in Arts, History

Sarah

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Sarah

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
English

I am a graduate of Davidson College and Columbia University. My BA is in English, supplemented with studies in art history and Russian language. I studied abroad in Australia my junior year, where I studied literature and studio art. At Columbia, I earned my Master's in Fine Art in creative writing,...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Davidson College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Richard

Certified Tutor

Richard

Master of Science, Exercise Physiology
Richard's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Chemistry
Biochemistry
Calculus

I believe that a successful tutor has three key characteristics: 1) teaching/tutoring experience; 2) a passion for and mastery of the subject matter; and 3) empathy for the different kinds of challenges that students face both inside and outside the classroom.First, having actual teaching experience...

Education

UNCC

Master of Science, Exercise Physiology

Davidson College

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Carson

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Carson

Bachelor in Arts, German Studies
Carson's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am a current senior at Davidson College, working towards my B.A. in German Studies and Arab Studies. I have spent many hours tutoring the German and Arabic language to college students. I have spent time abroad in Germany, studying German as a second language with AATG (American Association of Tea...

Education

Davidson College

Bachelor in Arts, German Studies

Test Scores
ACT
33
John

Certified Tutor

9+ years

John

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing (Poetry)
John's other Tutor Subjects
Advanced Placement Prep
American Literature
Ancient and Medieval Heritage
British Literature

Though originally from South Texas, I recently relocated to Austin to pursue a Ph.D. in English. My areas of specialization are Medieval and Renaissance British literature. Prior to this, I received a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Texas State University-San Marcos and, while pursuing ...

Education

Texas State University-San Marcos

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing (Poetry)

Davidson College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Martin

Certified Tutor

Martin

PHD, Philosophy
Martin's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC

I am a very passionate teacher who has worked in public and private school settings at both the high school and college level. I have an undergraduate mathematics degree, and taught AP Calculus at a North Carolina high school. I also have a PhD in philosophy, and have taught at major research univer...

Education

Washington University in St Louis

PHD, Philosophy

Davidson College

Bachelors, Philosophy and Mathematics

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Davidson College graduates excel across a wide range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, humanities, and languages. Many specialized in the liberal arts curriculum Davidson emphasizes, making them particularly strong in helping students develop analytical thinking across disciplines. Whether you need support in calculus, chemistry, history, or foreign language proficiency, connecting with a tutor from Davidson's alumni network provides access to someone who has succeeded in these exact academic areas.

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Absolutely. Since Davidson College alumni have succeeded in advanced coursework themselves, they're well-equipped to support students pursuing AP courses, honors classes, and advanced placement exams. They understand the depth of knowledge required, can help you master complex concepts, and are skilled at preparing you for the types of questions you'll encounter on challenging assessments.

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