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I am a credentialed High School English Teacher, only I switched to private tutoring after becoming a mom. I tutor English K-College and can help you with reading (including love of reading), writing (including College essays), and everything in between.

I also tutor Math and all other subjects K-9, as I somehow happen to be good at explaining topics of all kinds to students.

I like to think that I am a friendly tutor whose students sometimes ... See more

I scored a 35 on the ACT and 5s on the AP Calculus BC and AP Statistics exams. I have since earned a degree in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis.

To be sufficient in a subject is to be able to perform the problems assigned to you. To be proficient in a subject is to be able to perform any problem that could be assigned to you, or at least tackle them adequately. In our fast-paced society, more times than not, students are educated just to be sufficient in a subject. My intent as a tutor is to educate a student to master that subject -- to be proficient in ... See more

I studied Social Studies and African Studies at Harvard College, using my academic career to hone my writing skills. I spent the majority of my college time writing research papers and critical essays. My senior thesis was one of approximately sixty awarded the Hoopes Prize for outstanding academic work. Due to my focus on writing, I gained a strong mastery of writing styles, proofreading, and research in a wide variety of subjects. I am extremely adept at polishing academic papers, ... See more

My first experience tutoring came while attending the University of Southern California in 2005. There, I assisted fellow classmates in preparing for upcoming exams and found great reward in helping others gain confidence in their academics abilities. After graduation, I was presented with the opportunity to join a network of USC alumni providing tutoring services to the surrounding community. Through this network, I began tutoring elementary and middle school students in their homes, gaining more subject experience and acquiring a ... See more

I have a MSc in Physics, my research experience is in astrophysics, specifically analyzing stellar atmospheres, stellar evolution and sources of gravitational waves like black holes and neutron stars. I'm from El Salvador, so my native language it's Spanish. I started tutoring when I was on my third year of college back in El Salvador. My dad (who's also a physicist) worked as a teacher for 40 years, I dare to say I inherited my passion for ... See more

Hi! My name is Monica and I am an English as a Second Language Teacher. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and a Master's in Public Administration and Policy from California State University. I have been teaching English as a Second Language for the past 10 years, conversational Spanish as well as High School Spanish levels 1 & 2 for 4 years and Basic Statistics for 1 year emphasis on Social Behavioral Sciences.

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My focus as a science educator has always been making the material accessible. For many of my students science is like a foreign language and needs a unique skill set and study method. I pride myself on being relatable to students and being able to address my students' biggest need in order to achieve the outcome they are looking for. Not everyone loves science and trivia like I do, but I feel like I have a good track record of ... See more

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I’d love to mentor you or your child! With over 6 years experience tutoring math and science subjects for all grade levels, I am one of the highest rated STEM tutors in this region. I am currently taking a gap year before enrolling at Columbia University in the City of New York for my undergraduate studies in engineering and finance. I graduated high school at the top of my class with the toughest course load ... See more

I have a bachelors degree in Economics from the University of Texas, a masters degree from SUNY Buffalo, and 10 years of experience in education. I've taught in 4 different countries around the world on 4 different continents. I've taught all of the following courses: Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Intro to Calculus, AP AB Calculus, and Economics. I enjoy seeing students grow and watching the light bulb go off when they have that ... See more

I’m currently a medical student on my break. I have a Bachelor's degree in Biology from UCI. Over the past extensive years of schooling I have learned, what are the best ways to learn a lot of material in a very short time and retain them as well. This can be done by learning the big picture, understanding the concept, then dive into details and always trying to connect the details to the big picture. When a student ... See more

Hi. My name is Farhan. I am currently an undergraduate student at the University of British Columbia in Canada pursuing a Bachelor of Science. I happen to be very fluent in speaking English and Gujarati and partially fluent in Swahili, Urdu and Hindi.

I taught GED Math and Science at a local community centre as a volunteer for four months and decided to join this network of tutors so that I can reach a larger audience to share with potential ... See more

I have always enjoyed helping people learn and reach their goals. I have over 5 years of tutoring experience and additional experience teaching, coaching, and mentoring. Subject areas include: elementary through high school math and English, high school and college physics, computer skills, and GED test preparation. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in physics. Looking forward to working together!

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I worked as a high school math teacher for five years and recently finished an MBA at IE Business School, a top international program in Madrid, Spain. As a math teacher, I ranked among the top 20% of teachers in the state, according to end of the year student test data.

My students are always able to answer the question of why a particular math learning objective is important. My students know much more than just the steps to ... See more

I have 3 years of teaching experience and many years of nannying. I love working with children in any capacity! Due to COVID-19 I did not return to teach this year, and instead am tutoring some of my old students. I would love to add more students to the list to help other families through this difficult time! I don't exclusively work with children who have Special Needs, but the philosophy I adopt in the classroom translates well ... See more

I am Shannon. I am currently an early childhood Special Education teacher. I have previously taught second and fourth grade in the St. Louis area. I have my degree in early childhood, elementary, and special education. In addition, I am in the process of starting graduate school, where I will purse a masters in reading instruction. My availability is very flexible. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to let me know.

I am a PhD-level tutor from Knoxville, TN, specializing in helping students prepare for standardized tests. I have several years of experience teaching courses at the college level in both social psychology and research methods, as well as experience tutoring in math, science and English.

Most of the problems that my students have, result from a failure to install in them the thinking strategies and working habits leading to success. Once the students learn those strategies and apply them ... See more

Completed A.A.S, BS, MS, MA, ME, MAT, MBA, M.S.H.S, MSED ED.D, At several Universities’ across America. I completed my Ed.D in Educational Leadership with a specialty in special-needs education from the unique program at Northcentral University. I received my MBA & M.S.H.S. from Trident University International, Masters in Administration and Supervision from College of St. Rose, Master of Arts degree from Mercy College with specialization in Special Education, and Bachelor ... See more

I am a scientist with PhD in Organic chemistry with multiple years of experience in teaching chemistry as teaching assistant. I am passionate about learning and sharing my knowledge to assist others and have always received excellent feedback from the students. My teaching philosophy is primarily focused around simplified content, articulation and explanation of the concepts and to fully answer queries that can help the students.

I have taught classes in pre-algebra, algebra, pre-calculus, calculus, and statistics at local colleges and universities. I have tutored students from a range of ages in a variety of courses. I have tutored high school students in AP Calculus and AP Statistics as well as assisting with ACT and SAT prep. I have tutored college students in calculus and statistics in addition to GRE prep.