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2+ years
I am a graduate of University of Chicago and a current graduate of Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College. I have been teaching for the last 5 years and am very passionate about helping students achieve their goals. I believe a great teacher puts their students need first, and adheres to their stu...
University of Chicago
BS
Certified Tutor
9+ years
I am primarily an SAT and writing tutor with two years of experience and over 60 former students. I have spent hundreds of hours familiarizing myself with dozens of real SAT tests and SAT format-specific strategies. While a tutor, and later general manager, at a boutique university admissions consul...
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Certified Tutor
Nicholas
Hey guys!I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2016 with degrees in Math and German, and will be pursuing a masters in Statistics at the University of Chicago beginning Fall 2017.I've tutored on and off since my senior year of high school, both at the middle school and high school level...
University of Chicago
Master of Science, Statistics
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Jhonatan
As a first-generation immigrant from the Dominican Republic, I lead my life according to the values of independence, adaptability, and unconstrained passion. These values have aided me well along my academic journey. Growing up in a predominantly Spanish-speaking household in the US forced me to bec...
University of Chicago
Bachelors, Biological Sciences, Specialization in Neuroscience
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Damian
It's very important for me to empower students to be able to succeed on their own. A real tutor gives them the skills they need to perform on their own, with the training wheels off. I have the content knowledge, the teaching experience, and the calm and disciplined approach to help students get to ...
University of Chicago
Master of Arts, Humanities
Princeton University
Bachelor in Arts, English
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Eunpa
Business analyst with five years of tutoring and significant corporate strategy experience. Applied BA in math at top ten research university to financial modeling, ROI analyses, marketing, academic research, technology, and higher education.
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Certified Tutor
Valerie
I am an undergraduate student at the University of Chicago majoring in Classics and Theatre. However, my college uses the core curriculum and as a result, I've had a well-rounded, eclectic education covering everything from math to fine arts. I've won awards in community service, dance, and film, bu...
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts, Classics, Theatre
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Paul
Hello,Having gone through some tough schools and classes (and even ones where I didn't have the attention and interest that may have helped), I know that that reality is that you will not understand every subject quickly.Did Einstein understand relativity in an hour, or did he have to work years to ...
University of Chicago
Master in Management, Business Administration and Management
CUNY Queens College
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Christine
I am a graduate of the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Social Thought and Political Economy. In the fall, I will be attending the University of Chicago for a Masters of Science degree in Computational Analysis and Public Policy.After graduating from the Univ...
University of Chicago
Master of Science, Computational Analysis and Public Policy
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor in Arts, Social Thought and Political Economy
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Carson
I am a rising fourth-year undergraduate at the University of Chicago with plans to pursue a doctorate in mathematics. My work involves constantly using the tools of calculus, algebra, geometry, and linear algebra to solve complex problems in new and interesting ways. I am passionate about sharing my...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
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