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Maha
I am currently a graduate student at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. My teaching experience spans several years and age groups. As a high school student, I volunteered as a teaching assistant for a middle school science class. During college, I spent six months as a GED tutor, w...
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry, Biology
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Ameer
I am a proud graduate of University of California, Los Angeles, where I double majored in Political Science and History. Over my 6 years of tutoring, I have cultivated the strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills necessary to ensure that students succeed. My primary subjects as a tutor incl...
University of California-Los Angeles
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and History (Double Major)
Certified Tutor
3+ years
Alexandra
I am a creative teacher with a passion for languages and learning. I always try to find fun and engaging ways to teach even the hardest concepts, and always offer possitive encouragement and challenging practice. I want to see my students grow in thier learning and confidence in their new skills.
West Virginia University
Master of Arts, Applied Linguistics
West Virginia University
Bachelor in Arts, German Studies
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Lauren
I am passionate about teaching; my mother said my brother was able to skip kindergarten because I taught him everything I was learning at school! I am a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where I earned a bachelor's degree in English; I also am a 15-year homeschooling "veteran." Most recentl...
University of Connecticut
Bachelors, English
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Dhruv
I am a recent graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a BS in Electrical Engineering and an MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering. At university, I taught courses in Robotics and Computing for several semesters, and was consistently named to the list of Teachers Ranked as Ex...
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Certified Tutor
3+ years
Dinesh
I am a current student at the University of Texas at Dallas. I am majoring in Computer Science. In my time in school, I've noticed that subjects that can be captivating and interesting are oftentimes disliked by students because they have had a bad experience with a teacher in that subject. I unders...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Raymond
Animator, Cartoonist, Editor, and 3D Generalist. Graduate with a BFA in Animation from Daemen College and have been working as a freelance animator and cartoonist since 2020. Dedicated to detailed slideshows, guided learning, and providing meaningful critique.
Daemen College
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Animation and Special Effects
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Naushaba
I graduated with my Master's Degree in Public Health last year, and then backpacked around 18 countries in Asia and Europe and am now reconnecting with family and enjoying life. I'm passionate about learning, exploring and teaching, and would love to tutor you. :)
Columbia University in the City of New York
Masters, Epidemiology
Rice University
Bachelors, Chemistry
Certified Tutor
Ana
How do you learn? Do you feel like you learn differently than most students? Well, we will be a perfect fit! For more than 20 years, I have worked with students and educators to help them discover how they learn best and build strong learning strategies.You will want to work with me if you want more...
Kennesaw State University
Master of Arts, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Bachelor in Arts, English
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Janice
I am a medical student excited about teaching. Since high school I have tutored peers and worked at local elementary, middle, and high schools to help students of diverse backgrounds learn Spanish and math. In college, I was a chemistry major and was a chemistry tutor, workshop leader, and lab assis...
University of Portland
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
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Unit conversions and dimensional analysis are foundational skills that unlock chemistry problem-solving. Many students struggle because they memorize conversion factors rather than understanding the logic behind them. Tutors teach you to think systematically about conversions using dimensional analysis, so you can tackle any unit conversion problem with confidence—from moles to grams to liters.
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Absolutely. Tutors can help you review content, practice problem-solving under timed conditions, identify gaps in your understanding, and develop test-taking strategies specific to chemistry. Whether you're preparing for a unit exam or the AP Chemistry exam, personalized instruction helps you focus on what you actually need to master rather than wasting time on concepts you already know.
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