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Taryn

Certified Tutor

Taryn

PHD, Chemistry
Taryn's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Chemistry
College Algebra

I just completed a PhD in Chemistry at Northwestern University. I started teaching in a Big Brother Big Sister program in Florence, Italy in 2006 and fell in love with sharing my knowledge with others. I was the teaching assistant for several chemistry courses at Pepperdine and Northwestern Universi...

Education

Northwestern University

PHD, Chemistry

Pepperdine University

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Kristina

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Kristina

Master's/Graduate

As a passionate educator with a Master's in Legal Studies from Pepperdine University, I have over 15 years of tutoring experience, specializing in AP English Literature and Composition, College Application Essays, and SAT Writing and Language. My teaching philosophy emphasizes creating a supportive ...

Education

Pepperdine University

Master's/Graduate

Univeristy of California, Riverside

Bachelor's

Justin

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Justin

Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
Justin's other Tutor Subjects
AP Comparative Government and Politics
AP European History
AP Human Geography
AP U.S. Government & Politics

I have seven years of classroom teaching experience (two in middle school and five in high school). My greatest strength as an instructor is the ability to break difficult concepts down into simple pieces, and to explain them in logical step-by-step patterns. All tasks, big or small, and regardless ...

Education

Pepperdine University

Bachelor in Arts, Journalism

Evan

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Evan

AB
Evan's other Tutor Subjects
SAT
SAT Reading
Microeconomics
SAT Reading and Writing

Hello! My name is Evan Leshinskie, and I am a first-year law student at the University of Utah S.J Quinney School of Law. I recently graduated Magna Cum Laude from Pepperdine University with my Bachelor's of Arts in Economics. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but I have the most experience working ...

Education

Pepperdine University

AB

Test Scores
SAT
1400
LSAT
166
Bruce

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Bruce

Bachelor of Science, Administrative Assistance and Secretarial Science
Bruce's other Tutor Subjects
A Beginner's Guide: Excel
ACCUPLACER Prep
ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
Algebra

I am a graduate of Pepperdine University (one of the TOP 100 Universities) in the USA and majored in Business. Since graduation, I went to work in the computer industry traveling to over 66 countries while teaching computer technology. Traveling the world can be a valuable learning experience as we ...

Education

Pepperdine University

Bachelor of Science, Administrative Assistance and Secretarial Science

Kainoa

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Kainoa

Doctor of Philosophy, English
Kainoa's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
American Literature
AP Comparative Government and Politics
British Literature

Having taught in both large and small classrooms from the junior high to university level for over twenty years, I know that the best learning occurs during one-on-one interaction. My favorite educational experiences have always been seeing a particular student have that "ah ha" moment when a challe...

Education

Pepperdine University

Bachelor in Arts, English

University of Delaware

Doctor of Philosophy, English

Jocelyn

Certified Tutor

Jocelyn

Bachelor in Arts, International Studies, Management, Pre-med
Jocelyn's other Tutor Subjects
3rd-5th Grade Writing
3rd-5th Grade Reading
6th-7th Grade Math
6th-7th Grade Science

As a recent graduate of Pepperdine University, I am eager to share my knowledge, study skills, and time with fellow students! I received my Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, with a specialization in Business Management. I also graduated Pre-Med and am currently preparing for my MCAT, in hop...

Education

Pepperdine University

Bachelor in Arts, International Studies, Management, Pre-med

Carsen

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Carsen

Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Carsen's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT 4-Week Prep Class Prep
ACT 8-Week Prep Class Prep
ACT and SAT All-In-One Classes Prep

I'm a 2016 graduate of Pepperdine University with my Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. Currently I'm preparing to apply to optometry school; I hope to be accepted for the 2018-19 academic year. During my time in college, I was involved as a teaching assistant for General Chemistry I and II laboratory, ...

Education

Pepperdine University

Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry

Test Scores
SAT
1420
ACT
31
Josephine

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Josephine

Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Josephine's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2

Hi there! I am a graduate of Pepperdine University, with a degree in business administration and minor in applied mathematics. Since graduation, I have worked for U.S. Bank as an anti-money laundering investigator and tutored students both remotely and in person. While I tutor a broad range of subje...

Education

Pepperdine University

Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Test Scores
ACT
34
Vinh

Certified Tutor

Vinh

Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
Vinh's other Tutor Subjects
AP French Language and Culture
College English
College Essays
Conversational French

In my experience, I have found that everyone is capable of excelling. As a tutor, I see myself as a guide through unknown terrain. The journey across is yours to make; I am just here to help you get to your destination. I have been tutoring since High School working with middle school students to im...

Education

Pepperdine University

Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology

University of California, Merced

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

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