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5+ years
Lisa
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 ...
University of Chicago
PHD, Cultural Anthropology
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelors, Dance and History
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Richard
I am a recent graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy and am currently an undergraduate at the University of Chicago, where I am studying Economics. Since High School, I have been tutoring through school organizations like Peer Tutoring, where I became the head in my senior year, and also tutoring aroun...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Economics, Economics
Certified Tutor
Maria
I am a Ph.D. chemist who has spent a good portion of my career focused on teaching. I recently served for eight years as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Trinity College, a liberal arts college in which faculty have lots of one-on-one interactions with students. Sitting down and delving into p...
University of Chicago
PHD, Chemistry
Swarthmore College
Bachelors, Chemistry
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Dylan
Hi! I'm Dylan and I'm a rising junior at the University of Chicago. I'm planning on double majoring in Statistics and Economics with a specialization in Business. I have tutored since my freshman year of high school and have lots of experience helping others with schoolwork. Don't hesitate to reach ...
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts, Statistics
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jonathan
I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2014. I majored in philosophy and was also a pre-medical student, and am currently applying to medical school. I tutored throughout high school for several hours a week, and when I became a senior I supervised other tutors as president of the National Ho...
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Jhonatan
As a first-generation immigrant from the Dominican Republic, I lead my life according to the values of independence, adaptability, and unconstrained passion. These values have aided me well along my academic journey. Growing up in a predominantly Spanish-speaking household in the US forced me to bec...
University of Chicago
Bachelors, Biological Sciences, Specialization in Neuroscience
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Elizabeth
I am currently a high school Latin teacher, but I have co-taught all levels of high school English, as well as Math I and II. I have also taught College Prep, which includes not only SAT and ACT prep but also coaching for college admissions essays.Back in my student days, I studied like a maniac and...
Yale University
PHD, Ancient Christianity State Certified Teacher
University of Chicago
Bachelors, Classical Studies
Certified Tutor
5+ years
River
Hi, my name is River. I am current student at The University of Chicago. I have extensive experience working with children in multiple settings. I am passionate about teaching, and hope I will be able to assist you in overcoming any academic struggles.I am a psychology major, and one day hope to spe...
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Yusef
Dear Reader,I am a Gates Cambridge Scholar and recently completed my MPhil in Development Studies at the University of Cambridge. This fall, I will begin my legal education at Yale Law School. I believe that my achievement on the LSAT and in the law school application process, as well as my two year...
University of Cambridge
Masters, Development Studies
University of Chicago
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
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Jacob
Hello!I'm New York City born and raised. I graduated from the University of Chicago last year with a degree in East Asian Languages and Civilizations. I am developing my own teaching methods to evolve traditional East Asian and French language acquisition, and to do this I need even more experience....
University of Chicago
Bachelors, East Asian Languages and Civilizations
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