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6+ years
Erica
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...
Harvard College
Bachelor in Arts, History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
Columbia College of Dental Medicine
Current Grad Student, Predentistry

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Katharine
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...
Bowdoin College
Bachelor in Arts, Biochemisty

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Michael
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 ...
University of Washington
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, Economics

Certified Tutor
13+ years
Jennifer
I am confident that I can help ease the process for other students and even make it fun along the way!
Boston University
Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

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Anthony
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...
Tufts University
Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Boston University
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

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Desiree
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...
Polytechnic Institute of New York University
Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

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James
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.
Northeastern University
Master of Arts, Education State Certified Teacher
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Zachary
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...
Northeastern University
Current Undergrad, Physics (with Business Minor)

Certified Tutor
9+ years
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...
Bard College at Simon's Rock
Bachelor in Arts, Visual and Performing Arts, General
Northeastern University
Doctor of Philosophy, Physics

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Stephen
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...
North Carolina Central University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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