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Jeff
I am a life-long proponent of education and learning. I graduated from Princeton University with a B.A. in philosophy. After working for a few years, including in book publishing, I returned to school and completed my M.A. in history at the University of California, Berkeley. While there, I taught h...
University of California-Berkeley
Masters, History
Princeton University
Bachelors, Philosophy
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Dev
I studied computer science and statistics in college. Since late high school I have had a regular teaching commitment, whether it was helping younger students prepare for standardized tests or TA'ing for college courses. I can tutor very effectively across a variety of math, computer science, and st...
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
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Amelia
I'm currently a major at U.C. Berkeley living in Orlando, FL since my university went online. I love the diversity in thought patterns I see among my students and hope for the chance to puzzle out your brain with you. I've worked as a private tutor for three years and currently attend U.C. Berkeley....
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Alexander
For almost ten years now I've been teaching students of all ages, from across the globe, about everything from Ancient Rome to particle physics. Driven by a passion for discovery, and a desire to pass that love of learning on to others, I first began working with students as a Museum Educator at a l...
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Harvey
I have been doing online tutoring in physics for over seven years and have been teaching for many years. I have a degree in Physics from the University of California at Berkeley. I worked at Lawrence Radiation Labs in Berkeley as well as Lockheed Aerospace Division before starting a computer consul...
Santa Clara University
MBA
University of California-Berkeley
MBA
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Hello! My name is Ericka. I enjoy connecting with students and helping them gain confidence in their studies! I have over 15 years of experience tutoring math and completed a Master's in Applied Math. My clients are mostly high school and college aged, although I've tutored everything from elementar...
San Diego State University
AM
University of California-Berkeley
AM
Certified Tutor
9+ years
DeVante
Educator. Sponge. Poet.As an educator, I've learned how to absorb both memories from the places I've traveled along with the skills gained from opportunities I've had and turn them into moments of mentorship and learning for other folks who are on the path toward achieving their goals.Highlights:--W...
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor in Arts, Chinese Studies
Teachers College at Columbia University
Current Grad Student, Clinical Psychology
Certified Tutor
Benjamin
My goal as a teacher is to create an educational environment that encourages both instructor and students to learn and to grow as learners through authentic experience, collaboration with one another, and active engagement with material. I believe that the role of a teacher is not to merely tell con...
University of California-Berkeley
Master of Arts, Folklore
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Shivan
My name is Shivan. I got my BA in molecular biology from UC Berkeley and my MD from St. George's University. I love science, especially the biological sciences. I recently graduated medical school with an MD and am taking a year off before starting my residency program (the program required for doct...
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor in Arts, Cellular and Molecular Biology
St Georges University
Doctor of Medicine, Sports Medicine
Certified Tutor
Lucy
I pride myself on getting to know my students on an individual level and catering my approach to meet a variety of specific needs. I graduated from UC Berkeley, where I studied Sociology and Spanish and spent a majority of my time outside of the classroom working with middle school students. After g...
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
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