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Michelle

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Michelle

Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Art
Biomechanics
Biomedical Engineering

I'm a recent PhD graduate in Bioengineering in the Boston area. My thesis involved nanoparticles and bacterial infections, but as a biomedical engineer I've had training in circuits, mechanics, some programming, chemistry and biology. Tutoring for me is a collaborative effort, following a problem-ba...

Education

University of Iowa

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Northeastern University

Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
32
GRE
332
Wen

Certified Tutor

Wen

Master of Science, Communication Management
Wen's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Mandarin
Languages
Mandarin Chinese
Mandarin Chinese 1

I was born in Sichuan, China and moved to U.S when I was 18. I finished my undergraduate degree at the University of Iowa in double majors of Communication Studies and Japanese. Currently, I am a graduate student in the department of Communication Management in USC. I am specialized in tutoring Mand...

Education

University of Southern California

Master of Science, Communication Management

University of Iowa

Bachelor in Arts, communication studies

Meggan

Certified Tutor

Meggan

Master of Science, Educaiton
Meggan's other Tutor Subjects
3rd-8th Grade Science
1st-5th Grade Math
1st-5th Grade Reading
2nd-5th Grade Writing

I am a firm believer in the motto "It takes a village to raise a child." It is important that we work together as teachers, tutors, parents and family to ensure each child gets the best education possible. My role as a teacher and tutor is to discover each student's individual learning style and tai...

Education

Quincy University

Master of Science, Educaiton

University of Iowa

Bachelor in Arts, Communications/Art

Kelsey

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Kelsey

Bachelors, French
Kelsey's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Literacy
American Literature
College English
College Level American Literature

Anyone can learn anything, it's just a matter of how.

Education

University of Iowa

Bachelors, French

Tony

Certified Tutor

Tony

Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
Tony's other Tutor Subjects
Analytical Chemistry
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
Biology

Tony is a recent graduate from the University of Iowa. He received a Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology, Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.He is an avid science enthusiast that specializes in biology, chemistry, human anatomy & physiology, and pharmacology. His posi...

Education

The University of Texas at Arlington

Bachelor of Science, Microbiology

University of Iowa

Doctor of Science, Pharmacy

Rylie

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Rylie

AB

Hello! my name is Rylie Scott, I am a freshman at the university of Iowa and I am majoring in elementary education. I am a dedicated and patient tutor who is passionate about helping students build confidence and achieve their academic goals. I believe that every student has the ability to succeed w...

Education

University of Iowa

AB

Georgia

Certified Tutor

Georgia

Masters, Mathematics
Georgia's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
Arithmetic

Benjamin Franklin once said, ???Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.??? This quote sums up my teaching philosophy. Students need to be involved and allowed the time to struggle and learn. I can provide support, motivation and patience to the student, and not onl...

Education

University of Iowa

Masters, Mathematics

The University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelors, Mathematics

Katrina

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Katrina

Masters, Educational Leadership
Katrina's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

I graduated from University of Iowa in 2005 with a degree in Elementary Education and Reading and in 2015 with a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Concordia University. I will graduate soon with a Masters in Special Education from Grand Canyon State University.I have been a teacher for ...

Education

Concordia University- Portland

Masters, Educational Leadership

University of Iowa

Bachelors, Elementary Education- Reading

Mary Jane

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Mary Jane

Master's/Graduate
Mary's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School English
Middle School Math

Hello, my name is Mary Jane Maher, and I have dedicated over 28 years to public education, currently holding a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of Iowa. My passion for teaching is reflected in my commitment to fostering a supportive learning environmen...

Education

University of Iowa

Master's/Graduate

University of Northern Iowa

Bachelor's

Emily

Certified Tutor

Emily

Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational French
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing

My name is Emily and I am currently working on completing my Master's degree in Elementary Education. I am student teaching at an elementary school in the south suburbs of Chicago. Previous to this, I was a program manager for the YMCA after school program at a CPS elementary school. I am looking fo...

Education

Saint Xavier University

Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching

University of Iowa

Bachelor in Arts, Cultural Anthropology

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