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Certified Tutor
2+ years
Mustafa
Born and Raised in The United States! Familiar with AP, IB, and American High School Curriculum TL;DR: Undergrad student with a 3.9 high school GPA (Summa Cum Laude, top 5%) and a 3.7 college GPA, pursuing Civil Engineering and Public Policy with minors in Mechanical and Environmental Engineering....
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor's (in progress)

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Ammar
With over two years of tutoring experience, I have worked with many different types of students, from elementary to college graduates, from students with learning disabilities to those who make straight A's. Having earned a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (SMU) and a Master's Degree in B...
City College of New York (CUNY)
Master of Arts, Biochemistry
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Certified Tutor
Charles
I am a passionate teacher with 12 years of experience in elementary, middle school, high school, and university education. My philosophy is grounded on the notion that students can learn anything with the proper approach, patience, and flexibility.
Southern Methodist University
Master of Arts, Brass Instruments
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor in Arts, Brass Instruments
Certified Tutor
Tomas
I've been fortunate to have spent half of my life living in South America and am therefore native bilingual in English and Spanish. I came to the United States to obtain my undergraduate degree from Brandeis University in Waltham, Ma. Six years later, I moved to Dallas, TX to work as an elementary s...
Southern Methodist University
Masters, Bilingual Education
Brandeis University
Bachelors, Political Science & History
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Diana
I find all children fascinating but especially those from 2-6 years of age. I believe the children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way (Thank you Whitney Houston!) Early Childhood (especially Montessori education) is my forte; making education equitable for ALL is my passion....
Southern Methodist University
Master's/Graduate
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Hello students and parents!My name is Ned vanSise and I have been a private academic tutor for over 30 years.I specialize in all subjects at the middle and high school level and most subjects at the undergraduate level. I have tutored 1000s of students over the years and often work with both talente...
Southern Methodist University
Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Certified Tutor
Nina
I am a graduate of Southern Methodist University. I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Studies, with a focus on acting and directing. Since beginning high school, I have spent much of my extracurricular and summer time tutoring, mentoring, and counseling students elementary though high sch...
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre
Certified Tutor
5+ years
I have tutored individuals and classes for 25+ years. I enjoy helping kids understand math.
Southern Methodist University
MBA
University of Oklahoma
MBA
Certified Tutor
Christopher
I am a dedicated, published poet with an MFA in Creative Writing (Poetry) from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Poetry is a grace. Poetry is a gift. It can change the way we see the world. It can help to understand the questions that baffle us all. It can help us celebrate, rage, grieve and ponder. Poe...
Vermont College of Fine Arts
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor in Arts, English
Certified Tutor
2+ years
I am a retired elementary school teacher. I have a Masters Degree in Reading and Writing from Southern Methodist University. During the last 15 years teaching, I was a Dyslexia Specialist. I have been extensively trained in the Reading by Design from Region 4 and Neuhaus' Basic Language Skills. I...
Southern Methodist University
Master's/Graduate
Certified Tutor
Oscar
My mission here is to not just teach but empower and motivate students to reach their full potential. I took a plethora of STEM courses in college and understand that the assistance of others in these courses is essential to becoming successful throughout ones academic career. My main strengths are ...
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Science, Economics
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Carissa
Growing up, I never had the dream of teaching. I simply was in love with being a learner and a student of life. As I learned, I grew into the idea that knowledge contained power, if I only I could understand and apply it appropriately. This was largely in part to having instructors who taught me tha...
Southern Methodist University
Master of Divinity, Theology
Philander Smith College
Bachelor in Arts, English
Certified Tutor
2+ years
As a tutor, I firmly believe in the power of personalized attention. Each student is unique, with their own strengths, weaknesses, and aspirations. I am committed to identifying these individual qualities and tailoring my approach to ensure their academic growth. Whether we are working on homework a...
Southern Methodist University
BS
Certified Tutor
3+ years
Kailey
I hold a bachelor's and master's in art history, with a concentration in early modern European art. I attended THE Ohio State University for my undergraduate degree, and attended Southern Methodist University for my master's. During my time as a master's student, I was a teaching assistant to four d...
Southern Methodist University
Master of Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation
The Ohio State University
Bachelor in Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation
Certified Tutor
Alex
I graduated summa cum laude from Southern Methodist University in 2012. I received my Bachelor of Arts in political science and my Bachelor of Science in economics. After graduating, I immediately moved to New York City to attend Columbia Law School, where I will receive my JD in May, 2015. Througho...
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Science, Economics
Columbia College
Juris Doctor, Law
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