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Frances

Certified Tutor

Frances

Bachelor in Arts, English; Philosophy/Politics/Economics
Frances's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
College Algebra
College English

I just graduated from Pomona College, in east Los Angeles, and I grew up in northern California and Beijing, China. In college, I majored in English and Philosophy/Politics/Economics, but I am passionate about a variety of subjects including math and Mandarin Chinese. Outside of class, I interviewed...

Education

Pomona College

Bachelor in Arts, English; Philosophy/Politics/Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1540
ACT
33
Miranda

Certified Tutor

Miranda

Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
Miranda's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
English

I am a new graduate of Pomona College, in Claremont, CA, where I studied Religion and Philosophy. While there, I wrote many papers of a wide variety, working on strong arguments, organization, and phrasing. I peer edited as well as volunteering with groups that mentored high school students, focusin...

Education

Pomona College

Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1560
Justin

Certified Tutor

Justin

Bachelors, Anthropology (Politics Minor)
Justin's other Tutor Subjects
American Literature
Anthropology
College Application Essays
College English

I love to teach because I love to learn! As a student at Pomona College, a highly selective liberal arts college in California, my love of writing, reading, and education came to fruition amongst some of the top professors and students in the country. I have worked with high school and college-aged ...

Education

Pomona College

Bachelors, Anthropology (Politics Minor)

Test Scores
ACT
33
Claudia

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Claudia

Bachelor in Arts, Media Studies, French
Claudia's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
Arithmetic

I'm a graduate from Pomona College, where I majored in Media Studies, and minored in French. I am currently living and working in the Nashville area, but am available to tutor online from anywhere. For two years, I worked behind the scenes in Pomona's admissions office as an application reader, so I...

Education

Pomona College

Bachelor in Arts, Media Studies, French

Margaret

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Margaret

Current Grad Student, Pediatrics
Margaret's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Biology

I majored in Neuroscience at Pomona College and am in my last year of medical school at New York Medical College. I've worked with high school, middle school, and elementary school students and can teach any Math subject up until Algebra II, Biological sciences, and SAT prep. The most important thin...

Education

Pomona College

Bachelors, Neuroscience

New York Medical College

Current Grad Student, Pediatrics

Andrew

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Andrew

Bachelor in Arts, Asian Studies
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
College Application Essays
Conversational Mandarin
Japanese
Languages

Hi there, I believe that learning a new language should be fun. Learning a language is tough, and I am open to helping students practice speaking, reading, and writing without any judgment. I am open to helping you learn Chinese or Japanese no matter where you are in the learning process.I am an exp...

Education

Pomona College

Bachelor in Arts, Asian Studies

Test Scores
ACT
33
Maria

Certified Tutor

Maria

Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Maria's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I graduated from Pomona College with a major in Neuroscience and am planning to become a neurological physical therapist. In school, I particularly enjoyed learning about the biological sciences and art. I love to draw and always try to find fun ways to integrate visual learning into my tutoring ses...

Education

Pomona College

Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience

Test Scores
ACT
34
GRE
331
David

Certified Tutor

David

Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy Analysis
David's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2

I am a rising senior at Pomona College, a small liberal arts college in California, majoring in Public Policy Analysis with a concentration in Economics and a minor in Mathematics. Born and raised just outside of Minneapolis, I am excited to be tutoring in the area. I've studied a variety of topics ...

Education

Pomona College

Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy Analysis

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1540
ACT
36
Claire

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Claire

Master of Arts Teaching, Teaching (Multiple Subject) State Certified Teacher
Claire's other Tutor Subjects
Advanced Placement Prep
College English
CST - California Standards Test
English

I am a credentialed teacher with ten years of experience. I have an M.A. in Teaching from USC (Multiple Subject/K-6) and a B.A. in Music from Pomona College. I have taught individual and group violin lessons from age 3 to adults throughout L.A., and I have taught general music in the Lawndale School...

Education

University of Southern California

Master of Arts Teaching, Teaching (Multiple Subject) State Certified Teacher

Pomona College

Bachelor in Arts, Music

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Sheridan

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Sheridan

AB
Sheridan's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Mandarin
Mandarin Chinese
Languages
ESL/ELL

With over five years of teaching and tutoring experience worldwide, and more than fifteen years working with children, I bring both expertise and passion to education. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in History from Pomona College, with a focus on the history of Africa and the African Diaspora. My dedica...

Education

Pomona College

AB

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Tutors who have attended or graduated from Pomona College bring both academic credibility and real-world teaching experience. They've succeeded in Pomona's challenging academic environment, which speaks to their mastery of their subject areas. Many also have additional tutoring experience and a proven track record of helping students improve their grades, build confidence, and achieve their academic goals. Varsity Tutors vets tutors carefully to ensure you're working with qualified professionals.

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