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Erik
I'm a Los Angeles native new to Brooklyn! I received my BA in Modern Literature from the University of California, Santa Cruz and my MS in Counseling Psychology from California State University, Long Beach. Despite the humanities degrees, I've always been a math and science nerd. My favorite science...
University of California-Santa Cruz
Bachelor in Arts, Modern Literary Studies
California State University-Long Beach - Master of Science, Counseling
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Certified Tutor
6+ years
Sophie
I am a graduate student currently working on my PhD in Literature. While I love reading and writing, my favorite part of graduate school has been working as a teaching assistant and helping undergraduate students improve their reading and writing skills. I love discovering students' different intere...
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Bachelors, Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature
University of California-Santa Cruz
Current Grad Student, Literature
Certified Tutor
Carly
I graduated from the University of California- Santa Cruz, where I received my MA in Education, and my English Teaching Credential. I also earned a Bachelor's of Arts in Drama with a minor in Literature from University of California- Irvine. Since receiving my credential, I have taught High School a...
University of California-Santa Cruz
Master of Arts, Education
University of California-Irvine
Bachelor in Arts, Drama
Certified Tutor
Amanda
I have a background in mathematics education that includes teaching at the junior high, high school and collegiate level. I received my credential and Master's Degree in an intensive program at the University of California at Santa Cruz; an institution well known for its excellent education departme...
University of California-Santa Cruz
Master of Arts, Mathematics Education State Certified Teacher
SUNY at Binghamton
Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Emily
I taught English and creative writing for several years during my graduate work at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, including first-year English writing courses. I am passionate about helping students of all ages improve their writing skills. I love leading students through the writing process t...
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
University of California-Santa Cruz
Bachelor in Arts, Romance Languages
Certified Tutor
4+ years
I am a graduate of UC Santa Cruz with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics. I also possess a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Oregon. I have over twelve years of experience tutoring math at the upper elementary, middle school, high school, and college levels. My passion is helping ...
University of Oregon
MED
University of California-Santa Cruz
MED
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Michael
I recently received a PhD in the History of Consciousness program at the University of California Santa Cruz. This renowned interdisciplinary program is concentrated in the humanities while corresponding with other disciplines such as social science, physical science, and the arts. My academic wor...
University of California-Santa Cruz
Doctorate (PhD)
Claremont Graduate University
Master's/Graduate
University of Minnesota-Crookston
Bachelor
Certified Tutor
4+ years
April
I'm a professional journalist and teach kids yoga on the side. I've taught SAT/ACT/AP test prep in the past with great results, and I'd love to help make writing, reading, history and grammar way more fun and accessible for you!
University of California-Santa Cruz
Bachelors, English Literature with a minor in History
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Brittany
I received my Bachelors from the University of California Santa Cruz in Psychology, graduating Cum Laude. While attending college I had the opportunity to work for the University's Learning Support Services as a tutor and mentor for my fellow students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am m...
University of California-Santa Cruz
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Ethan
I graduated from the University of California in Santa Cruz, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics. During my time at university, I focused on French, German, foreign language education, and applied linguistics; I also had the privilege of completing a year abroad at the Humboldt Unive...
University of California-Santa Cruz
Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Gregory
Creating the desire to learn is fundamental to great tutoring. Learning is a lifelong pursuit and I work to encourage this approach with my students. I work to grow this spark and with it my students flourish.What makes me a great tutor is my ability to inspire inquisitiveness in children. My goal i...
University of California-Santa Cruz
Bachelors, Literature and Art
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Mary
I'm a retired attorney with a lot of teaching experience. I've always loved reading, writing, and languages.Regarding standardized tests: I received the highest score on the A.P English exam, a perfect score on the SAT literature exam, and a perfect score on the logic portion of the LSAT.I traveled ...
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Kent College of Law
Masters, Law
University of California-Santa Cruz
Bachelors, Spanish Literature
Certified Tutor
Laurel
I have a B.S. in Physics from MIT, and a M.Sci. in Astrophysics from UC Santa Cruz, where I conducted research on black holes and exoplanets. I've been doing (and teaching) high level math and physics full time during my stint in grad school, and look forward to passing on my expertise to you.I have...
University of California-Santa Cruz
Master of Science, Astronomy & Astrophysics
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Evan
I received my Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from the University of California, Santa Cruz. I also hold a certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from the University of California, Santa Barbara. I have experience tutoring ESL privately in Brazil and through Skype. I ...
University of California-Santa Cruz
Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Ari
Hi! My name's Ari and I've been tutoring math and physics for over 10 years. I really enjoy working with students and helping them to understand a subject I find very interesting. I'm happy to help with material from elementary algebra through multi-variable calculus.
University of California-Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Science, Applied Physics
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