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Erica

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Erica

Current Grad Student, Predentistry
Erica's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am a recent graduate of Harvard College, graduating with a degree of High Honors in the History of Science. I am also anticipating entering dental school this coming Fall at Columbia College of Dental Medicine. In this interim year, I would love the opportunity to continue tutoring -- I have tutor...

Education

Harvard College

Bachelor in Arts, History and Philosophy of Science and Technology

Columbia College of Dental Medicine

Current Grad Student, Predentistry

Katharine

Certified Tutor

Katharine

Bachelor in Arts, Biochemisty
Katharine's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Physical Science
Inorganic Chemistry

I am an avid skier and outdoorswoman, and a passionate fan of Boston sports. As a tutor, I offer a broad range of scientific subjects, including Physics, Chemistry and Biology, and I am particularly passionate about Biochemistry and Microbiology. I also offer and enjoy test prep, including the SAT a...

Education

Bowdoin College

Bachelor in Arts, Biochemisty

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Michael

Certified Tutor

Michael

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, Economics
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
AP Biology

I am also a first year medical student at the Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. I have extensive experience with premedical classes and have taken and tutored the MCAT exam. I placed in the 97th percentile of the MCAT exam and I understand what the test takers want students to know and ...

Education

University of Washington

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, Economics

Jennifer

Certified Tutor

13+ years

Jennifer

Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Jennifer's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Middle School Math
Elementary Math

I am confident that I can help ease the process for other students and even make it fun along the way!

Education

Boston University

Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1470
Anthony

Certified Tutor

Anthony

Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Anthony's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Arithmetic

I am a graduate of Boston University (BU) as of 2012, and I recently graduated from Tufts University in 2014. I have received my Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Engineering from BU, and I have earned my Masters of Science degree in the same field at Tufts. I currently work as a research scientist...

Education

Tufts University

Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Boston University

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Desiree

Certified Tutor

Desiree

Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Desiree's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry
Middle School Math

I am a research engineer and have 5 years of work experience as an engineer. In addition, I have worked with students throughout high school, college and post-college as a tutor. While I tutor a variety of math and science subjects, I prefer to tutor math. Algebra has always been my favorite subject...

Education

Polytechnic Institute of New York University

Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1400
James

Certified Tutor

James

Master of Arts, Education State Certified Teacher
James's other Tutor Subjects
Arithmetic
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Elementary Math

I am a high school math and science teacher at Arlington High School. I earned a Master of Arts degree in Teaching from Northeastern University and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Education

Northeastern University

Master of Arts, Education State Certified Teacher

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Zachary

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Zachary

Current Undergrad, Physics (with Business Minor)
Zachary's other Tutor Subjects
10th Grade math
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Trigonometry

I am a software engineer with a B.S. in Physics from Northeastern University. This will be my fifth year working with Varsity tutors, and I am very excited to meet and work with you! I'm very passionate about learning and have dedicated much of my time to learning as much as I possibly can about how...

Education

Northeastern University

Current Undergrad, Physics (with Business Minor)

James

Certified Tutor

9+ years

James

Doctor of Philosophy, Physics
James's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Algebra
Physics

I am moving onto a PhD program in Physics at Northeastern University, but I hope to continue to teaching throughout and after the program. I love helping students reach their potential. The pride and joy of watching my students come to an understanding with new concepts, develop a love for new disci...

Education

Bard College at Simon's Rock

Bachelor in Arts, Visual and Performing Arts, General

Northeastern University

Doctor of Philosophy, Physics

Stephen

Certified Tutor

Stephen

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Stephen's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math

I am a graduate of North Carolina Central University where I received my Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude in Biology with minors in Jazz studies and Philosophy. I have been tutoring students in an unofficial capacity since high school. When I became an undergraduate I wanted to continue to help stud...

Education

North Carolina Central University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Frequently Asked Questions

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