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Ali

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Ali

Masters, Education
Ali's other Tutor Subjects
American Literature
College Application Essays
College English
Comparative Literature

I have been a teacher for ten years. I have taught at eight different schools and thrive in mostly the Humanities. While a high school teacher at heart and by profession, I have also worked with elementary age children with learning differences.

Education

Harvard University

Masters, Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelors, Pol Sci

Test Scores
GRE
323
James

Certified Tutor

5+ years

James

AM
James's other Tutor Subjects
Latin 3
Latin 4
Creative Writing
College English

I've been lucky to have attended some fine educational institutions, though I don't come from the kind of background where such opportunities can be taken for granted. I believe every student should have the same opportunities as I've had, and I want to do everything I can to make those opportunitie...

Education

Harvard University

AM

Columbia College

AM

Certified Tutor

Katrina

Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Katrina's other Tutor Subjects
SAT

For the past 7 years, I have been working with students of all backgrounds to improve learning outcomes and foster test taking confidence. I recently graduated with my PhD in Marine Science from the University of California Santa Barbara where I studied the population dynamics and ecology of biodiv...

Education

University of California, Santa Barbara

Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

Harvard University

Bachelor's

Certified Tutor

Charles

EDU
Charles's other Tutor Subjects
College Advising

Hello, I'm Charles. I am a former Harvard application reader and interviewer, having read 1000+ applications. I have consulted for over 13 years with a 100% success rate to Top 30 universities. What's clear is this: there is no formula or "right" way to apply, only the authenticity of your story. Ge...

Education

Columbia University

EDU

Harvard University

EDU

University of California-San Diego

EDU

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Sarah

Masters, Advanced Theatre Practice
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
English

I graduated from Harvard in 2008, where I concentrated in Classics (Greek and Latin Language and Literature) with a Secondary Field in Dramatic Arts. After my senior year, I was awarded the Classics Department's Segal Fellowship for Travel and Research. I received my MA in Advanced Theatre Practice ...

Education

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London

Masters, Advanced Theatre Practice

Harvard University

Bachelors, Classics

Test Scores
SAT
1440

Certified Tutor

Elizabeth

Bachelor in Arts, International Affairs
Elizabeth's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
English

I am a graduate of Harvard University, where I earned an Ed.M. I am also an alumna of Teach for America and George Washington University. I am a certified teacher and have experience working with students across a wide age range, from kindergarten through high-school. I love reading and writing and ...

Education

George Washington University

Bachelor in Arts, International Affairs

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Ify

Current Undergrad Student, Economics
Ify's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Science
Algebra

I really enjoy tutoring, and have done it in the past both as a job at Kumon Math and Reading Center, where I worked for a year before I left for college, and as a volunteer tutor in my high school (I also have recently taken up a position volunteer tutoring underprivileged middle schoolers for a lo...

Education

Harvard University

Current Undergrad Student, Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

15+ years

Paul

Masters, Law (JD)
Paul's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
American Literature
AP Macroeconomics

I graduated Harvard in 1987, I went to Fordham for Law School, but the thing I enjoy the most is teaching. My parents were teachers, and the greatest thing you can do in the world is help someone understand things. I can help any kind of student with a desire to work do much better.

Education

Fordham University

Masters, Law (JD)

Harvard University

Bachelors, Economics

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Carolyn

Master of Philosophy, Theology
Carolyn's other Tutor Subjects
English
German
German 1
German 3

I love my career as a Realtor, but I'm passionate about teaching. For over 30 years I've taught attorneys, paralegals and lenders, adults at a local technical school, and middle school students in a local school district. I've also been a speaker at state and national seminars and I have co-authored...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Philosophy, Theology

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Master of Philosophy, Religious Studies

Randolph College

Bachelor in Arts, History

Certified Tutor

Justin

Bachelors

I believe strong teaching is about helping students build confidence and problem-solving skills rather than simply giving answers. I've been teaching since middle school and have worked as a tutor, taught in high school, and served as a teaching assistant for multiple science and math courses at Har...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelors

Certified Tutor

Matthew

AB

I'm an experienced filmmaker with decades of experience directing feature films, network television, and short-form content. I approach teaching with the same energy I bring to the filmmaking process: with enthusiasm, total commitment and a deep love of the process. I hope to be able to share my pas...

Education

Harvard University

AB

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Rukhsar

Master of Arts, Political Science and Government
Rukhsar's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
Admissions
Adult ESL/ELL
Adult Literacy

I am an empathic and experienced online Arts and Music (Singing), Public Speaking, GRE and SAT (Standardized Testing for Higher Education), Writing, English, French and other advanced subject Tutor and Instructor and have a doctorate in Educational Theory and Practice from Binghamton University. I h...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Arts, Political Science and Government

Wellesley College

Bachelor in Arts, International Relations

SUNY at Binghamton

Doctor of Education, Education

Certified Tutor

Richard

Bachelor in Arts, Government
Richard's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am a rising senior at Harvard College pursuing an AB in Government. Academically, I have diverse interests, including history, language, math, physics, philosophy, music, and politics. In high school, I tutored elementary, middle, and high school students in music, math, ACT and SAT prep, and Span...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts, Government

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Dory

Master's/Graduate

As a passionate programmer with a flair for teaching, I am excited to put myself out there as a programming tutor. My name is Dory Azar, I have over 15+ years of experience in the field of software. Ever since I wrote my first "Hello, World!" program, I have been captivated by the world of program...

Education

Harvard University

Master's/Graduate

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Shane

Bachelor in Arts, East Asian Studies
Shane's other Tutor Subjects
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
AP French Language and Culture
Conversational French

Hey everyone! I am currently a Junior at Harvard University majoring in East Asian Studies with a specific focus on Japan and Japanese media. On campus I am also President of the Harvard College Japan Initiative, a student-run organization that devises an annual Japanese career fair and works with s...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts, East Asian Studies

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