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Carly
I graduated from the University of California- Santa Cruz, where I received my MA in Education, and my English Teaching Credential. I also earned a Bachelor's of Arts in Drama with a minor in Literature from University of California- Irvine. Since receiving my credential, I have taught High School a...
University of California-Santa Cruz
Master of Arts, Education
University of California-Irvine
Bachelor in Arts, Drama
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Erin
I am a licensed educator who has worked with children for the past seven years. I have a connection to children and learning. I am well versed in all Language Arts and Math. I mainly work with students in Elementary school. I love seeing the lightbulb come on for students when they start to understa...
Concordia University-Ann Arbor
Master of Arts, Teaching
University of California-Santa Cruz
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Certified Tutor
4+ years
April
I'm a professional journalist and teach kids yoga on the side. I've taught SAT/ACT/AP test prep in the past with great results, and I'd love to help make writing, reading, history and grammar way more fun and accessible for you!
University of California-Santa Cruz
Bachelors, English Literature with a minor in History
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Mary
I'm a retired attorney with a lot of teaching experience. I've always loved reading, writing, and languages.Regarding standardized tests: I received the highest score on the A.P English exam, a perfect score on the SAT literature exam, and a perfect score on the logic portion of the LSAT.I traveled ...
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Kent College of Law
Masters, Law
University of California-Santa Cruz
Bachelors, Spanish Literature
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Michael
As both as an educator and a writer, I've discovered that so much of life involves communication; not only bringing thoughts and feelings "to the surface," but learning how best to articulate and express them, both in written form and verbally. I love to see students gain confidence as they master c...
University of Southern California
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University of California-Santa Cruz
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Certified Tutor
2+ years
Michael
I recently received a PhD in the History of Consciousness program at the University of California Santa Cruz. This renowned interdisciplinary program is concentrated in the humanities while corresponding with other disciplines such as social science, physical science, and the arts. My academic wor...
University of California-Santa Cruz
Doctorate (PhD)
Claremont Graduate University
Master's/Graduate
University of Minnesota-Crookston
Bachelor
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Amanda
I am an outgoing creative type that likes to come up with interesting ways to learn! Whether it be to make up a song, go outside, or do creative brain storms to understand the material, I like to cater learning to the individual.I was an honors student in high school, and really enjoyed it. While ge...
University of California-Santa Cruz
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Daisy
Hello! I am an incoming dental student at Boston University. I received my bachelor of science in Human Biology from UC Santa Cruz and my masters of science in oral health sciences from Boston University. During undergrad, I tutored college students in molecular biology and after graduating I became...
Boston University
Master of Science, Predentistry
University of California-Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
Certified Tutor
Jacob
We are on this earth to learn, and to use what we learn to serve others. If you're not doing these two things, you're not living the full, rich life you deserve.I got my undergraduate degree from U.C. Santa Cruz. A few years later I was in Rome, Italy with a Cambridge RSA certificate, teaching Engli...
University of California-Santa Cruz
Bachelors, Environmental Studies
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Sophie
I am a graduate student currently working on my PhD in Literature. While I love reading and writing, my favorite part of graduate school has been working as a teaching assistant and helping undergraduate students improve their reading and writing skills. I love discovering students' different intere...
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Bachelors, Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature
University of California-Santa Cruz
Current Grad Student, Literature
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