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Mustafa

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Mustafa

Bachelor's (in progress)

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....

Education

Southern Methodist University

Bachelor's (in progress)

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

Certified Tutor

Charles

Master of Arts, Brass Instruments
Charles's other Tutor Subjects
Accordion
ACT Writing
Admissions
AP Music Theory

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.

Education

Southern Methodist University

Master of Arts, Brass Instruments

Southern Methodist University

Bachelor in Arts, Brass Instruments

Certified Tutor

Tomas

Masters, Bilingual Education
Tomas's other Tutor Subjects
AP Spanish Literature and Culture
College English
Conversational Spanish
English

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...

Education

Southern Methodist University

Masters, Bilingual Education

Brandeis University

Bachelors, Political Science & History

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Diana

Master's/Graduate

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....

Education

Southern Methodist University

Master's/Graduate

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

Certified Tutor

Nina

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre
Nina's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Writing
Art
College English

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...

Education

Southern Methodist University

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre

Test Scores
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Charles

MBA
Charles's other Tutor Subjects
ACT
SAT
SAT Math

I have tutored individuals and classes for 25+ years. I enjoy helping kids understand math.

Education

Southern Methodist University

MBA

University of Oklahoma

MBA

Certified Tutor

Christopher

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Christopher's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Creative Writing
English
Essay Editing

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...

Education

Vermont College of Fine Arts

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Southern Methodist University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Marjorie

Master's/Graduate
Marjorie's other Tutor Subjects
Orton Gillingham Reading

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...

Education

Southern Methodist University

Master's/Graduate

Certified Tutor

Oscar

Bachelor of Science, Economics
Oscar's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics

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 ...

Education

Southern Methodist University

Bachelor of Science, Economics

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Carissa

Master of Divinity, Theology
Carissa's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Literacy
College English
English
High School English

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...

Education

Southern Methodist University

Master of Divinity, Theology

Philander Smith College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Haneen

BS
Haneen's other Tutor Subjects
ACT
PSAT

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...

Education

Southern Methodist University

BS

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Kailey

Master of Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation
Kailey's other Tutor Subjects
AP European History
English
Essay Editing
High School Writing

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...

Education

Southern Methodist University

Master of Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation

The Ohio State University

Bachelor in Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation

Test Scores
LSAT
166

Certified Tutor

Alex

Juris Doctor, Law
Alex's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Comparative Government and Politics
AP U.S. Government & Politics
AP US Government

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...

Education

Southern Methodist University

Bachelor of Science, Economics

Columbia College

Juris Doctor, Law

Test Scores
SAT
1530
LSAT
176

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