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Jonathan

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jonathan

Bachelor in Arts, Integrative Biology
Jonathan's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Biology
AP English Language and Composition

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 ...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor in Arts, Integrative Biology

Joe

Certified Tutor

Joe

PHD, Nuclear Engineering
Joe's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Science
Algebra
Algebra 2

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...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

PHD, Nuclear Engineering

University of Houston

Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Emilia

Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
Emilia's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Adult Literacy
Algebra
Algebra 2

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!

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Chellam

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
Chellam's other Tutor Subjects
AP Biology
AP Environmental Science
Biology
Ecology

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...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science

Test Scores
SAT
1510

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Trenton

Master of Science, Microbiology
Trenton's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
Business
College Economics
Economics

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...

Education

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Master of Science, Microbiology

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Michael

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Math
Science
Thermodynamics

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...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Roman

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Roman's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Calculus
CLEP Prep

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...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Andrea

Current Grad Student, Physics
Andrea's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
American Literature
College Application Essays
College English

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 ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science, Physics

University of California-Berkeley

Current Grad Student, Physics

Test Scores
GRE
335

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jacob

Doctor of Philosophy, Physical Chemistry
Jacob's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Chemistry
AP Physics 2

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 ...

Education

Haverford College

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

University of California-Berkeley

Doctor of Philosophy, Physical Chemistry

Test Scores
SAT
1510
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Caroline

Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
Caroline's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Biology
AP Chinese Language and Culture
Arithmetic

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...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Beini

Bachelors, Psychology and Public Health
Beini's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
College Application Essays
College English
Elementary School Reading

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...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelors, Psychology and Public Health

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Ilyas

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration/Finance
Ilyas's other Tutor Subjects
Accounting
Business
College Accounting
College Business

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 ...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration/Finance

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Lindsay

Master of Arts Teaching, Science Teacher Education
Lindsay's other Tutor Subjects
College Physics
High School Physics
Math
Middle School Math

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...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Master of Arts Teaching, Science Teacher Education

Amherst College

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Thea

Masters, Creative Writing
Thea's other Tutor Subjects
10th-12th Grade Writing
American Literature
College Application Essays
College English

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, ...

Education

Portland State University

Masters, Creative Writing

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelors, English

Test Scores
SAT
1410

Certified Tutor

Jacob

Master of Arts, German
Jacob's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
Conversational German

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...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Master of Arts, German

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature

Test Scores
SAT
1550

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