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9+ years
Jonathan
I received my Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Biology from the University of California, Berkeley where I focused on ecology and evolutionary biology. As an undergraduate, I had the chance to serve in two teaching positions on campus. In the first course, I assisted graduate students and professors ...
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor in Arts, Integrative Biology
Certified Tutor
I am a science Ph.D. who is looking to help you. I have four and a half years' experience at mentoring gifted students, and over three hundred hours' experience at tutoring STEM subjects, at both high school and college levels. I like seeing a student first understand something, and I have often don...
University of California-Berkeley
PHD, Nuclear Engineering
University of Houston
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Emilia
Hello! I just graduated from UC Berkeley with a B.S. in molecular environmental biology. I am a passionate learner and pass my enthusiasm to the students I teach. I hope to work with you or your child!
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Chellam
I am a recent graduate of UC Berkeley where I received a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences with a concentration in Biological Science and completed premedical coursework. During college, I tutored and helped teach college-level biology and organic chemistry, and I excelled in my math, sc...
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Trenton
My mission: to make learning the material as easy, quick, and interesting as possible.My approach: connecting class theory to real-world examples and applications.My experience: 13 years of tutoring in math and sciences, writing, SAT prep, Spanish, economics, environmental sciences, and more.Several...
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Master of Science, Microbiology
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Michael
Hello! My name is Michael and I graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a B.A. in Integrative Biology. I have tutored since high school, ranging in grades K through college, and teach a variety of subjects including math, science, reading, and SAT/ACT/ISEE/SSAT/AP/IB test prep. Fe...
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
4+ years
I have ph.d. in physics and finishing up ph.d. in math so I am good in both subjects.Back when I was learning those subjects, I was puzzled for a long time about various things that the books didn't seem to explain and I was really excited when I finally answered my own questions. It has been a dayd...
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Andrea
I am about to complete a M.A. in Physics at UC Berkeley, after receiving my B.S. from MIT with a double major in literature and particle physics. I love to learn, but I also love to teach, and have been serving as a tutor or teacher in some capacity since high school. I'm a veteran of the AP system ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Physics
University of California-Berkeley
Current Grad Student, Physics
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jacob
I am a research chemist at Northwestern University with ten years of experience as a tutor, teacher, or mentor. I have experience tutoring collegiate physics, calculus, and chemistry. I have also taught introductory college chemistry courses (both as a TA and head instructor). I am best suited as a ...
Haverford College
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
University of California-Berkeley
Doctor of Philosophy, Physical Chemistry
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Caroline
Hello! I am a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley with a Bachelors degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology. During my four years of college, I guided K-12 students of the Oakland area in Language Arts and Mathematics and served as a mentor for many high school students. I have also...
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Beini
I've spent the last 15 years tutoring kids in various subjects. Some of my favorite subjects to teach are math, writing, reading, psychology and sociology. I believe that learning should be fun and presented in a way that's not only relevant to the student, but also in a way that makes them think fo...
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelors, Psychology and Public Health
Certified Tutor
3+ years
Ilyas
I have recently moved to New York City and I am currently working for a healthcare start-up company! I love it! Mentoring and helping other students with their goals and learning is always something I have had a passion for. Currently, I am taking my last class UC Berkeley remotely. When I finish I ...
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration/Finance
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Lindsay
As a teacher, my mission has always been to make scientific knowledge accessible to ALL students, and help them see why it's worth the effort to pursue. I've been a high school physics teacher for the past 15 years, and also a strong advocate for equity in science education. I received my undergradu...
University of California-Berkeley
Master of Arts Teaching, Science Teacher Education
Amherst College
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Thea
I earned my MFA in creative writing from Portland State University and my BA in English from the University of California, Berkeley. These days I teach writing and publishing at Portland State University and Portland Community College, and I have taught creative, academic, and professional writing, ...
Portland State University
Masters, Creative Writing
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelors, English
Certified Tutor
Jacob
I am an experienced and well-qualified essay coach, and a tutor in language arts and German. I also tutor students who are preparing for the SAT. I earned my B.A. in Comparative Literature from Columbia University and an M.A. in German from UC Berkeley, where I taught college German and received tra...
University of California-Berkeley
Master of Arts, German
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature
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