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Drew

Certified Tutor

Drew

Current Undergrad, Physics/Mathematics
Drew's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus

I am a freshman studying Physics and Mathematics at Occidental College in Pasadena, California. I have been tutoring high school students in mathematics and science for the past 3 years. While my methods in teaching rely on a few fundamental principles, I realize that each student I come into contac...

Education

Occidental College

Current Undergrad, Physics/Mathematics

Test Scores
ACT
31
Gerardo

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Gerardo

Bachelor of Science
Gerardo's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Trigonometry
Statistics

I am very tired. My enthusiasm and energy are very contagious, and the students leave behind their negative attitudes towards the subjects and get engaged in learning them. At the end, the students come out with a very positive experience after taking the classes. When I am not teaching, I am out pl...

Education

University of California Los Angeles

Bachelor of Science

Whitney

Certified Tutor

13+ years

Whitney

Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Whitney's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus

I am a graduate of Pomona College, where I majored in Neuroscience. I am preparing to apply to medical school and hope to continue working with kids as a pediatrician.

Education

Pomona College

Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience

Test Scores
SAT
1480
David

Certified Tutor

David

Bachelor of Science, Physiology and Neuroscience
David's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am confident in my ability to teach both Chemistry and Biology for all grade levels, including college level courses. I also have an extensive background with Physics, Biochemistry, and Algebra as well. While I was a student at UCSD, I worked as an undergraduate Teaching Assistant for several dist...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor of Science, Physiology and Neuroscience

Chelsea

Certified Tutor

Chelsea

Bachelor's
Chelsea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I am currently finishing my Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience at the University of Southern California and will continue onto medical school in the fall of 2015 at USC. I have also completed a portion of my studies at the University of Oxford in the UK. I have been tutoring for the last five years...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Clara

Certified Tutor

Clara

Bachelor's
Clara's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Competition Math

I am currently completing a bachelor's of science in neuroscience at the University of Southern California. I will graduate from USC with honors in May, and although I am originally from the Midwest, I plan to stay in the Los Angeles area. My course background includes a full load of college-level p...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Sarah

Certified Tutor

15+ years

Sarah

Bachelor in Arts, Physics and Mathematics
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Trigonometry
Statistics
Pre-Calculus

I am a graduate of Clark University where I received my B.A in Physics and Mathematics. I grew up going between Los Angeles and Paris, always in a French school so I quickly became bilingual.

Education

Clark University

Bachelor in Arts, Physics and Mathematics

Roberto

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Roberto

Masters, Public Policy
Roberto's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Spanish
English
ESL/ELL
Languages

I tutored classmates in high school and elementary and high school students at the Dome Project in their after school and summer program. I taught at DeWitt Clinton High School for a year and a half before moving onto to other public service work. I take an interdisciplinary approach, using other su...

Education

Harvard University

Masters, Public Policy

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelors, History

Reshma

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Reshma

Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
Reshma's other Tutor Subjects
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
College Biology

Hi everyone, I am a recent graduate in Biochemistry and Africana studies from Knox College in Galesburg. I have about 3 years of tutoring experiences in biology as well as other subjects as well. I also love to paint and will be working on finishing a few pieces soon!

Education

Knox College

Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry

Rachel

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Rachel

Bachelors, Ecological Restoration, Forestry
Rachel's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER College-Level Math
ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension
ACT English
ACT Math

I graduated with highest honors from Texas A&M University and received a B.S. in Forestry and Ecological Restoration. While in college, I worked for three years as a tutor for the A&M Athletics Department, tutoring in multiple math subjects, biology, chemistry, ecology, botany, history, English, and...

Education

Texas A & M University-College Station

Bachelors, Ecological Restoration, Forestry

Frequently Asked Questions

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