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Seyed

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Seyed

PhD
Seyed's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Calculus 2
Algebra
Calculus 1

I am a born mathematics enthusiast. I have been teaching math to my younger brothers ever since I was a teenager. I still teach multiple math courses to high school and college students. "To learn and never be filled is wisdom."

Education

University of California-Berkeley

PhD

Toshiki

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Toshiki

PhD
Toshiki's other Tutor Subjects
Physics
High School Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
AP Chemistry

I am a science writer and podcaster with a rigorous academic background who is passionate about sharing my knowledge of chemistry with curious minds. I earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry and Asian art history from UC Berkeley and completed a PhD in inorganic chemistry at MIT. I have five years ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

PhD

University of California-Berkeley

PhD

Daniel

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Daniel

JD
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Algebra 2
PSAT
Probability

I have been a math tutor for more than 30 years. I have a Bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley in Applied Mathematics. More importantly, I truly enjoy helping students to understand math concepts. I know there are numerous methods to solve any math problem. Students are different, and I work with each...

Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

JD

University of California-Berkeley

JD

Aaron

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Aaron

AB
Aaron's other Tutor Subjects
SAT
Algebra
College Application Essays
Elementary School Math

Hello! My name is Aaron -- UC Berkeley alumni currently working as a documentation specialist at an engineering firm. Throughout my education, I've realized that the classes I enjoyed the most weren't necessarily because of the subject matter, rather it was the professors and teachers who taught the...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

AB

William

Certified Tutor

6+ years

William

Engineer, Mechanical Engineering
William's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Science
ACT Writing

Growing up with good mentors was crucial for the development of not only my academic success, but also the growth of me as an individual. I strongly believe that with correct and steadfast guidance, anyone can achieve anything. I was inspired by my own teachers to become what I loved, which turns ou...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Engineer, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
35
Benjamin

Certified Tutor

Benjamin

Master of Arts, Folklore
Benjamin's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic
College Algebra

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...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Master of Arts, Folklore

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies

Michael

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Michael

Bachelors, Integrative Biology
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy
AP Biology
Biology
College Biology

m Mikie (My Key). I have been tutoring biology since 2015. I earned my Biology MA from Hunter College in 2023. Before this, I graduated with a Biology BA from UC Berkeley and have took continuing education courses in human anatomy and human physiology as well as medical level courses in biochemistry...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelors, Integrative Biology

SUNY College of Optometry

Doctor of Optometry, Optometry

Osama

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Osama

Master in Public Health, Public Health
Osama's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science
Elementary School Writing

I am a University of California, Berkeley graduate with over 7 years of tutoring experience in English and Math (through Algebra) for students in grades KG through college.Professionally, I have recently worked for the California Department of Public Health as part of the Affordable Care Act ('Obama...

Education

University of Illinois at Chicago

Master in Public Health, Public Health

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor in Arts, Film Studies

Daniel

Certified Tutor

Daniel

Masters, Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
College Level American History
College World History
European History
High School Level American History

I am committed to giving students the best skill set they can possibly attain. I derive satisfaction from mentoring young adults and love to see it when my students "get it." My goal is to instill in my clients a love for tough subjects and set them on a path of academic success.I have experience in...

Education

Monterey Institute of International Studies

Masters, Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelors, History

Jeff

Certified Tutor

Jeff

Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Jeff's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Biology
Biology

Hello All,I am a San Francisco Bay Area native recently transplanted to the White Plains area to study the Biomedical Sciences! I have tutored students K-12 continuously since middle school, and I specialize in tutoring Math. I have helped failing students not only get passing marks but even top mar...

Education

New York Medical College

Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor in Arts, Cellular and Molecular Biology

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