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Jacob

Certified Tutor

Jacob

Bachelor of Science, Physics
Jacob's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Physics 1
AP Physics C: Mechanics

I have been teaching physics for the last 2 years. My goal is to help you do the best that you can in your classes. I have been in your shoes and I know the struggle. Together, I believe we can work through any difficulties you might have.

Education

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Andrew

Certified Tutor

Andrew

PHD, Inorganic Chemistry
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
ACT Writing
Algebra
Chemistry

I love to be helpful to people, and I love to help students improve their performance in classes and on tests. I have an excellent track record of strong performances in graded classes and on standardized tests. I am confident that I can help any student take their performance to the next level in a...

Education

Washington University in St Louis

PHD, Inorganic Chemistry

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Bachelors, Chemistry

Alex

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Alex

Bachelors, Wildlife Science
Alex's other Tutor Subjects
AP Environmental Science
Biology
Ecology
High School Biology

I graduated from Virginia Tech in 2014 with a B.Sc. in Wildlife Science and a minor in theater. Through my major's professional society, I taught in Virginia schools at a variety of age levels, from elementary to high school. All lesson plans I created (in subjects like geology, oceanography, evolut...

Education

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Bachelors, Wildlife Science

Michael

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Michael

Current Grad Student, Chemical Engineering
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Calculus AB
Calculus
Calculus 2

I'm currently a Ph.D student at NYU Tandon School of Engineering studying Chemical Engineering. I have a strong background in calculus and related math courses. My goal at Varsity Tutors is to work with other students to overcome challenges they may face in their high school or college math courses....

Education

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Bachelors, Biological Systems Engineering

Polytechnic Institute of New York University

Current Grad Student, Chemical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1400
GRE
311
Susan

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Susan

Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences
Susan's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Spanish
Creative Writing
Elementary School Math
English

Hola! Bonjour! Hi, everyone! I really enjoying tutoring, and can't wait to meet my next students. It's always an adventure for me (and I hope for you, too)!Allow me to introduce myself. I am the mother of two homeschooled boys who are now grown men. I guess I didn't do too badly, because one went on...

Education

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences

Elderen

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Elderen

Bachelors, Biology, General
Elderen's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Elementary School Math
Math
Middle School Math

Recent graduate from Virginia Tech with a Bachelors in Science. Currently taking classes to apply for graduate school in Engineering.I tutor in all math subjects from elementary math to advanced college courses such as multivariable calculus and differential equations.Having earned 800/800 in SAT ma...

Education

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Bachelors, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1450
GRE
317
Lisa

Certified Tutor

Lisa

Bachelor of Science, Clothing and Textiles Studies
Lisa's other Tutor Subjects
Art
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

Hello. My name is Mrs. Lisa. I have been teaching for 18 years. I have homeschooled my own children and am presently a teacher in the homeschool classroom setting. Currently, I teach Writing, Grammar, Spelling, Life Skills & US Geography. I have also tutored students in person and online. Most of my...

Education

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Bachelor of Science, Clothing and Textiles Studies

Ben

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Ben

Bachelor's
Ben's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Spanish Language & Culture
Conversational Spanish
Drum and Percussion

I am a student of Architecture completing my Bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech. For as long as I can remember I have loved helping younger students master subjects I enjoy. One of my greatest pleasures is helping find that special something in the topic at hand that ignites a passion in the student...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Professor David

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Professor David

Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Professor's other Tutor Subjects
A Beginner's Guide: Excel
Accounting
Algebra 2
AP Psychology

Hi, I am Professor Florence. I teach at USC, UCSB, Pepperdine University, CSUN, Cal Tech, and other Universities. I received my bachelor's in Math and Psychology at UCLA, Ph.D. work in Engineering at Virginia Tech, and MBA in Marketing and New Venture Management at USC. I graduated at the top of my ...

Education

University of Southern California

Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

University of California-Los Angeles

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Non Degree Doctorals, Engineering Design

Seth

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Seth

Master of Science, Materials Engineering
Seth's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER Prep
ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra
Algebra
Algebra 2

My name is Seth and I am an instructor of Chemical Engineering at New Mexico Tech. I also tutor high school math and science at several area high schools.I left an industry job in semiconductors to work with students, and I have not regretted it once! I love teaching and tutoring.I am also a technic...

Education

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Master of Science, Materials Engineering

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering

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