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Olivia

Certified Tutor

Olivia

Bachelor in Arts, English
Olivia's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Reading

I believe in individualized education to meet the needs of all students.

Education

Cottey College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Henrietta

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Henrietta

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Henrietta's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
Chemistry
College Biology
High School Biology

I love explaining things! It is the only way I could know for sure that I have mastered a material. By using creative, and interactive methods, I am able to teach students effectively at their skill level, because I know everyone learns differently. I graduated with a BA in Biology and a minor in Ch...

Education

Cottey College

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

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

Meredith

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Meredith

Current Undergrad Student, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Meredith's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP World History
Biology
College Biology

I am a student and a researcher with a lifelong passion for teaching! A twice exceptional* student myself, I specialize in helping other 2e and neurodivergent students reach their goals while making learning a fulfilling process. However, I love working with all students and cultivating a love of le...

Education

Duke Univeristy

Current Undergrad Student, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Jennifer

Certified Tutor

Jennifer

Learning Disabilities
Jennifer's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math
English

I am a graduate of The University of Kentucky and received my Bachelor of Arts in Special Education (K-12.) I have taught for 17 1/2 years, teaching the last 16 years in Gilbert. I have experience teaching all subjects and grade levels in elementary schools in special education classrooms and genera...

Education

University of Kentucky - Bachelors, Special Education

Learning Disabilities

Yazmin

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Yazmin

Master of Science, Human Resources Management
Yazmin's other Tutor Subjects
Business
Human Resources
PHR - Professional in Human Resources
Professional Certifications

With 20 years of experience in Human Resources, I have gained knowledge in every area of the Human Resources field and have become a subject expert. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management as well as a Professional Human Resources Certification (PHR). Currently, I am pursuing my Mas...

Education

Capella University

Master of Science, Human Resources Management

Florida International University

Bachelor of Science, Human Resources Management

Mark

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Mark

Bachelor of Science, Education
Mark's other Tutor Subjects
College Physics
Math
Middle School Math
Middle School Science

I was never a straight A student, in fact, I struggled to get B's. It was never a problem with the content I was learning but the context in which that material was presented. After learning about the many different learning profiles that exist in the classroom I realized that students like myself w...

Education

Wright State University-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Education

Marla

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Marla

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Marla's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
College Algebra
College English

Hi! I'm Marla. I specialize in SAT Prep (Math and Verbal), Elementary and Middle School Math, Algebra, Geometry and Essay Writing. I particularly enjoy test taking and solving tricky math questions. I will help your student learn to enjoy the process, so he or she is better able to excel!I am origin...

Education

Pomona College

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

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