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Valeta

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Valeta

Master of Divinity, Theology
Valeta's other Tutor Subjects
Music
Music Theory
Piano
Singing

I am a state certified music educator with 30 years of experience in the public-school setting. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Music Education-emphasis in Piano and Voice (Texas Southern University-Houston, TX), a Master of Liberal Arts (University of St. Thomas-Houston, TX) and a Master of Divin...

Education

Southern Methodist University

Master of Divinity, Theology

university of St. Thomas

Master of Arts, Theology

Texas Southern University

Bachelor of Science, Music Teacher Education

Ned

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Ned

Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
Ned's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Writing
Algebra
Algebra 2

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...

Education

Southern Methodist University

Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Bradley Currell

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Bradley Currell

Master's/Graduate
Bradley's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra

I have long wanted to be a teacher, and Varsity Tutors is providing me with this opportunity. My background is in public policy, but I have experience in finance and complex mathematics, English reading and writing, French and dabble in Science. I look forward to working with you!

Education

Southern Methodist University

Master's/Graduate

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bachelor's

Walker

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Walker

Master of Science, Accounting
Walker's other Tutor Subjects
Accounting
Business
College Accounting
Financial Accounting

I received my BBA in Accounting from Southern Methodist University, and I am currently in the Master of Accounting program at the same university. I have not looked back since my first financial accounting course, and I greatly enjoy helping others better understand accounting. I know that just memo...

Education

Southern Methodist University

Master of Science, Accounting

Southern Methodist University

Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting

Ammar

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Ammar

Master of Arts, Biochemistry
Ammar's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
AP Calculus AB

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...

Education

City College of New York (CUNY)

Master of Arts, Biochemistry

Southern Methodist University

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Kristen

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Kristen

Current Grad Student, Clinical Psychology Ph.D
Kristen's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic
Clinical Psychiatry

I am a current graduate student at Marquette University studying to earn a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. I previously graduated from Southern Methodist University (SMU) with a B.A. in Psychology (with Distinction) and Sociology. While attending SMU, I worked as a tutor for high school and ...

Education

Southern Methodist University

Bachelors, Psychology and Sociology

Marquette University

Current Grad Student, Clinical Psychology Ph.D

Margaret

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Margaret

Bachelors, Biology (B.S.) Anthropology (B.A.)
Margaret's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade Reading
1st-12th Grade Writing
10th-12th Grade Math
Adult Literacy

I will patiently and persistently guide you or your student to understand the mechanics of the subject and identify which key elements are lacking in their understanding. I easily identify the learning style unique to each student and can teach to suit his or her needs. I am able to tell quickly how...

Education

Southern Methodist University

Bachelors, Biology (B.S.) Anthropology (B.A.)

Sara

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Sara

BBA

My name is Sara, and I am passionate about anything related to finance. I am a CFA charterholder with 4 years of buy-side credit analysis experience. I'm happy to help you with your financial and accounting courses

Education

Southern Methodist University

BBA

Cullins

Certified Tutor

Cullins

Masters, English
Cullins's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
English

I graduated from Washington and Lee University with a BA in English then earned my MA in English from Southern Methodist University. My standardized test scores and essays gained me admission offers from Wake Forest University and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. My GRE scores earned...

Education

Southern Methodist University

Masters, English

Washington and Lee University

Bachelors, English

Vince

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Vince

Masters, MAT-Mathematics
Vince's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Science
Algebra
Algebra 2

I hold a Master's degree in Mathematics from Georgia State University, an MBA from Golden Gate University, and a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering from Southern Methodist University. I am a licensed professional engineer, retired with thirty years of experience leading multinational corporations. I se...

Education

Georgia State University

Masters, MAT-Mathematics

Southern Methodist University

Bachelors, Civil Engineering

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