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Diego

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Diego

Master of Science, Applied Mathematics
Diego's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
Calculus

I am a knowledgeable and dedicated math tutor with 7+ years of experience tutoring high school and university students, including my own classmates and friends.I especially enjoy working with students taking calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, probability, and abstract algebra, as well...

Education

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Master of Science, Applied Mathematics

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

Ilyas

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Ilyas

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration/Finance
Ilyas's other Tutor Subjects
Accounting
Business
College Accounting
College Business

I have recently moved to New York City and I am currently working for a healthcare start-up company! I love it! Mentoring and helping other students with their goals and learning is always something I have had a passion for. Currently, I am taking my last class UC Berkeley remotely. When I finish I ...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration/Finance

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Edward

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Edward's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I graduated this May from UC Berkeley with a BS in Chemistry, Highest Honors, and will be starting grad school in chemistry next year at Stanford. In college, I had the privilege of serving as a peer tutor for my fellow students, including those of underrepresented and nontraditional backgrounds. I ...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Test Scores
SAT
1580
ACT
35
GRE
333

Certified Tutor

Joshua

Doctor of Philosophy, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Joshua's other Tutor Subjects
Basic Computer Literacy
College English
Datamining
English

My philosophy as a tutor is that learning only occurs if interest can be cultivated. My goal is to help students find their passion for scholarship as I found mine; through discovery.

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Teachers College at Columbia University

Doctor of Philosophy, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Certified Tutor

Jessica

Bachelor in Arts, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
Other
Professional Certifications
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization

I have been a tutor for 10 years, with experience tutoring students 7th grade through undergraduate studies as well as medical school students. I have been a tutor for medical school for the last 3 years. I ample experience teaching science and math courses. I help students find their best learning ...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor in Arts, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

Howard University

Doctor of Medicine, Biological and Physical Sciences

Certified Tutor

4+ years

LeRon

PhD
LeRon's other Tutor Subjects
Japanese
AP Japanese Language and Culture
Middle School Math
Algebra

I began studying Japanese in high school. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Language and Literature from UC Berkeley, my Master of Arts in Japanese from Indiana University, and my Doctor of Philosophy in East Asian Languages and Literature from UC Irvine. After receiving my PhD, I served as...

Education

University of California-Irvine

PhD

Indiana University-East

PhD

University of California-Berkeley

PhD

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Yan Liang

Master of Science, Structural Engineering Mechanics and Materials
Yan's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic
Calculus

I am currently working as a Structural Engineer in New York City. I have a very strong background in Math and Physics and obtained a perfect math score in my college and graduate school entrance exams. The best part of teaching for me is watching a student slowly grasp and understand a subject that ...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Master of Science, Structural Engineering Mechanics and Materials

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Emma

Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature
Emma's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
English

I am a recent graduate from the University of California, Berkeley. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature. My focus was English and Russian Language and Literature. While at Berkeley I began tutoring ESL students in English grammar and essay writing. Since graduation I completed my...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Althea

Bachelor in Arts, Social Work
Althea's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Elementary School
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

I Tutor Elementary School students at a place called Making a Difference for Inc. I've tutored for the past seven months and I am ecstatic with the academic progress made by my students. All of my students were struggling with D averages in math, reading and writing. However, that has all changed an...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor in Arts, Social Work

California State University Hayward

Certificate, Public Administration

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Erica

Master's/Graduate

I love teaching because I am in love with learning, a process that I realized as neuro-diverse student with both ADHD and test anxiety. But, through the patients and dedication of my own tutors, I came to understand that what I perceived was an impediment, may actually be an asset! I would love to h...

Education

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Master's/Graduate

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Lisa

PHD, Cultural Anthropology
Lisa's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Conversational Spanish
English

I am a book author and cultural anthropologist with college classroom teaching experience in the social sciences. I have helped academics and college and graduate students with essays, theses and papers with a focus on bringing out their strongest ideas and making their writing accessible and clear ...

Education

University of Chicago

PHD, Cultural Anthropology

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelors, Dance and History

Certified Tutor

9+ years

DeVante

Current Grad Student, Clinical Psychology
DeVante's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Literacy
CLEP Prep
CLEP College Algebra
College Application Essays

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...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor in Arts, Chinese Studies

Teachers College at Columbia University

Current Grad Student, Clinical Psychology

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jordan

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Jordan's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Biology
Chemistry

I'm a rising senior at UC Berkeley, majoring in Chemical Biology and minoring in French. As a lifelong scientist, I've always brought forth a curiosity and drive for knowledge in everything I do. Some of my earliest memories are of exploring the Boston Science Museum as a toddler, where I would spen...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Simon

Bachelors, Sociology
Simon's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Algebra
American Literature
Elementary School Math

Hello! My name is Simon and I am a graduate from UC Berkeley and currently pursuing a second degree in Nursing. I work as an Emergency Medical Technician and as a Nursing Assistant. When I'm not working or studying, I'm usually running, practicing guitar, or cooking with my fiance. I love to teach a...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelors, Sociology

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Tanushree

Bachelors, Molecular and Cell Biolgoy
Tanushree's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Biology
College Algebra

I graduated with a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley. My interests include hiking, cooking, crafting and learning.I have experience tutoring students in math and science. I focus on breaking down complex concepts into smaller steps so that the material is easier to grasp. Everyon...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelors, Molecular and Cell Biolgoy

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