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Master of Arts, Education

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Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Master of Science, Environmental Engineering

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Hi! My name is Cole Grandel, and I'm happy to help you out in a wide range of subjects. My goal here is to help you move beyond the need for tutors by developing deep understanding and lifelong habits of learning.
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Bachelor of Science, Biological/Biosystems Engineering
Master of Science, Biological/Biosystems Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

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I've been a teacher all my life, even before it was my formal career. I genuinely enjoy watching others comprehend difficult things, and I like being a part of that process.
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Bachelor of Science, Physics
Master of Science, Physics

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Bachelor in Arts, History
Master of Arts, European History

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Bachelor in Arts, African American Studies

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Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 780

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Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Master of Science, Aerospace Engineering
SAT Math: 718

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I have a B.A. from Columbia University, and an M.A. from Stanford University. I have years of experience both at the high school and collegiate level in tutoring reading and writing. I am passionate about children's education and excited to help students learn!
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Bachelor in Arts, Russian Studies
Master of Arts, Russian, Central and Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510

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...a 2015 Stanford Graduate and full-time writer living in Atlanta, Georgia. I have four years of experience tutoring and am excited to work with any students on SAT test prep, as well as any college or high school essay writing. Please reach out, and we will set up time for a session!
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Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 780

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Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

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Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

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Intensely curious, I am interested in STEM subjects and the liberal arts. I tutor to help you reach your educational goals and because it's immensely gratifying to see my students succeed.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

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Hi! I'm a junior at Stanford University majoring in Biology and minoring in Psychology. I hope to pursue a career in medicine and work to address healthcare disparities domestically and abroad. In my free time, I enjoy playing the piano and watching movies.
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Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Caroline: Tigard tutor
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...at Stanford, I tutored students in both class and individual settings. After graduating, I moved to Tanzania as a Peace Corps Volunteer where I taught hundreds of secondary school students both physics and math. Now that I am back in the United States, I work at Children's Defense Fund as the Youth Programs Associate. In...
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Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36

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Bachelor of Science, Engineering Science
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
GRE: 327
GRE Quantitative: 170

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Hi! I have been working with young students for four years now. I have interned with MCPS and KID Museum to help students with their homework. My favorite subjects are chemistry and biology. I will be starting at Stanford University in the fall.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 750

Ben: Tigard tutor
Certified Tutor
...both at the departmental and university level for my work as a TA. I'm excited to tutor students of all levels in chemistry! In my mind, succeeding in chemistry isn't about memorizing equations or reactions. Chemistry is learning a new language. It's mastering a new way of approaching the world. My focus when tutoring is...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry

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...ACT/SAT tutoring. As a tutor, I strongly support the Socratic method: using guiding questions to help the student find the answer or understand the concept. I am dedicated to helping students learn and understand new and challenging material, and I have patience to ensure that a student has fully grasped a concept before moving on....
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Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

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...everyone has the ability to write and that it is my job to help them articulate their ideas as clearly as possible. I am comfortable working with native and non-native speakers of English with their writing skills. I have assisted with interview prep for private school, college essay coaching for high school students, graduate admission...
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Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, Theater Arts
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
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