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Moses P. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Moses P.
$45/hour

Chicago, IL

Ph.D in Political Philosophy with 20+ years of Teaching Experience

I am exceedingly well-versed in the entire western canon, with a specialty in political philosophy and the history of political thought. I have taught thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Hegel, Marx, and philosophers all the way to to the 21st century. I published a book with...

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$45/hour
24 hours tutoring

I am exceedingly well-versed in the entire western canon, with a specialty in political philosophy and the history of political thought. I have taught thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Hegel, Marx, and philosophers all the way to to the 21st century. I published a book with...

Paul K. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Paul K.
$40/hour

Chicago, IL

Experienced High School Tutor Specializing in Math and Science

Nice to meet you, I'm Paul! I graduated in 2021 from the University of Chicago with a BS in Neuroscience and a BA in psychology. I worked for several years as a lab manager in neuroscience research labs, where as part of my duties I mentored undergraduate research assistants, teaching them valuable statistical and...

5.0 (1)
$40/hour
16 hours tutoring

Nice to meet you, I'm Paul! I graduated in 2021 from the University of Chicago with a BS in Neuroscience and a BA in psychology. I worked for several years as a lab manager in neuroscience research labs, where as part of my duties I mentored undergraduate research assistants, teaching them valuable statistical and...

Thomas C. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Thomas C.
$100/hour

Chicago, IL

DAT Tutor (25/510 AA, 99th percentile) PAT, QR, and Sciences Mastery

I specialize in DAT preparation and have helped students significantly boost their scores through targeted, results-driven strategies. I scored a 25 Academic Average (99th percentile) on the DAT myself, and I know firsthand what it takes to succeed on this challenging exam. My academic background includes a degree...

5.0 (1)
$100/hour
17 hours tutoring

I specialize in DAT preparation and have helped students significantly boost their scores through targeted, results-driven strategies. I scored a 25 Academic Average (99th percentile) on the DAT myself, and I know firsthand what it takes to succeed on this challenging exam. My academic background includes a degree...

Molly B. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Molly B.
$60/hour

Chicago, IL

Public Policy MA Student Specializing in Writing

I majored in Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame and graduated with honors. I’m able to simply complicated philosophical topics down to understandable material. I can teach you how to write effective and argumentative philosophy papers, ones with clear arguments and strong logic - no matter the topic.

5.0 (104)
$60/hour
224 hours tutoring

I majored in Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame and graduated with honors. I’m able to simply complicated philosophical topics down to understandable material. I can teach you how to write effective and argumentative philosophy papers, ones with clear arguments and strong logic - no matter the topic.

Anna L. Near Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Anna L.
$50/hour

Near Chicago, IL

Leading College Application Coach & SAT/SSAT Test Expert

I majored in Philosophy at northwestern

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$50/hour
656 hours tutoring

I majored in Philosophy at northwestern

Nicole D. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nicole D.
$50/hour

Chicago, IL

Biology & Environmental Science Tutor | Academic & Scientific Writing

Hi, I’m Nicole! I love helping students understand biology at all levels, from high school to graduate courses. I hold a Master of Science in Biological Sciences and have over eight years of research experience in molecular and cellular biology, ecology, and environmental studies. I have completed extensive STEM...

5.0 (4)
$50/hour
14 hours tutoring

Hi, I’m Nicole! I love helping students understand biology at all levels, from high school to graduate courses. I hold a Master of Science in Biological Sciences and have over eight years of research experience in molecular and cellular biology, ecology, and environmental studies. I have completed extensive STEM...

Susan Z. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Susan Z.
$65/hour

Chicago, IL

Honors in qualifying exam in Philosophy for moving into PhD candidacy

I’ve taken numerous graduate-level courses in many areas of Philosophy; I passed (with honors) a qualifying exam in Philosophy for my PhD program; and have taught and tutored undergraduate and master’s level students in a variety of Philosophical subjects.

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$65/hour
219 hours tutoring
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I’ve taken numerous graduate-level courses in many areas of Philosophy; I passed (with honors) a qualifying exam in Philosophy for my PhD program; and have taught and tutored undergraduate and master’s level students in a variety of Philosophical subjects.

Sean T. Near Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sean T.
$45/hour

Near Chicago, IL

Writer, Philosopher, Mathematician, Data Scientist, Polyglot

Over the years, I've tutored many students and many subjects, from high school math and geometry to college writing and literature. My experience is broad, and while my personal strength lies in the writing and reading borne out of an undergraduate double major in English and Philosophy, I have proficiencies...

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$45/hour
23 hours tutoring

Over the years, I've tutored many students and many subjects, from high school math and geometry to college writing and literature. My experience is broad, and while my personal strength lies in the writing and reading borne out of an undergraduate double major in English and Philosophy, I have proficiencies...

Farobag C. Near Chicago, IL, available for in-person tutoring
Farobag C.
$80/hour

Near Chicago, IL

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As a double degree graduate of the University of Rochester and the Eastman School of Music with decades of teaching experience ranging from secondary through the collegiate levels in math and music, tutoring need not be a measure of last resort to merely achieve a passing grade but, even if it is, I will help raise the...

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$80/hour
66 hours tutoring

As a double degree graduate of the University of Rochester and the Eastman School of Music with decades of teaching experience ranging from secondary through the collegiate levels in math and music, tutoring need not be a measure of last resort to merely achieve a passing grade but, even if it is, I will help raise the...

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Robert D.
$115/hour

B.A in Philosophy from Cornell University

Philosophy has been a core part of my education, where I completed a B.A. in philosophy with a 4.0 GPA from Cornell University. Moreover, philosophy is a genuine activity of mine, and I continue to practice philosophy...

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$115/hour
857 hours tutoring

Philosophy has been a core part of my education, where I completed a B.A. in philosophy with a 4.0 GPA from Cornell University. Moreover, philosophy is a genuine activity of mine, and I continue to practice philosophy...

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Luqman H.
$135/hour

BA in Political Science with Emphasis in Political Philosophy

My undergraduate study was in political philosophy as part of political science major. My passion for philosophy included taking philosophy classes in ancient and modern philosophy continuing reading of philosophical...

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$135/hour
554 hours tutoring

My undergraduate study was in political philosophy as part of political science major. My passion for philosophy included taking philosophy classes in ancient and modern philosophy continuing reading of philosophical...

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David F.
$60/hour

Experienced logic tutor

As a second philosophy major who studied logic and retained alove for this often-frustrating subject, I regularly tutor propositional and first-order logic, truth tables, natural deduction proofs. I can help you understand premises and...

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$60/hour
2,814 hours tutoring
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As a second philosophy major who studied logic and retained alove for this often-frustrating subject, I regularly tutor propositional and first-order logic, truth tables, natural deduction proofs. I can help you understand premises and...

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Peter G.
$150/hour

Driven to succeed? Learn from a professional mathematician

After double-majoring in math and philosophy, I did a master's in math followed by two successful years in a pure and applied logic program interdisciplinary between math, philosophy, and computer science. All this to say, I...

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$150/hour
649 hours tutoring
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After double-majoring in math and philosophy, I did a master's in math followed by two successful years in a pure and applied logic program interdisciplinary between math, philosophy, and computer science. All this to say, I...

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Elena G.
$150/hour

PhD, Philosophy and Writing Tutor

I have taught philosophy both as a TA and as an independent instructor, covering a wide variety of philosophical topics: ethics, metaphysics & epistemology, social & political philosophy, aesthetics, history of...

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$150/hour
1,491 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response time is based on Elena’s active hours, which are 10:00 am - 9:00 pm UTC.

I have taught philosophy both as a TA and as an independent instructor, covering a wide variety of philosophical topics: ethics, metaphysics & epistemology, social & political philosophy, aesthetics, history of...

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Paul C.
$125/hour

Professional Tutor & Editor via Oxford, Yale & Columbia

I graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University with a BA in Anthropology and Philosophy, with highest departmental honors in the latter. While there I founded the Rutgers Undergraduate Philosophy Journal. I have also completed...

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$125/hour
762 hours tutoring
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I graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University with a BA in Anthropology and Philosophy, with highest departmental honors in the latter. While there I founded the Rutgers Undergraduate Philosophy Journal. I have also completed...

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Oliver H.
$90/hour

Graduate in Philosophy from Oxford and Warwick

I have a Masters in Philosophy from Oxford and a Bachelor's in Philosophy from Warwick. I have researched and taught in many areas of philosophy, including (but not limited to) logic, epistemology, ethics, metaethics,...

5.0 (58)
$90/hour
141 hours tutoring

I have a Masters in Philosophy from Oxford and a Bachelor's in Philosophy from Warwick. I have researched and taught in many areas of philosophy, including (but not limited to) logic, epistemology, ethics, metaethics,...

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Matt B.
$60/hour

Philosophy PhD with 15 Years Experience Teaching & Researching

My areas of philosophical expertise are philosophy of mind and 19th/20th-century European philosophy (with a concentration on existentialism and phenomenology). My areas of competence include ancient Greek philosophy, early...

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$60/hour
128 hours tutoring
Response time: 39 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

My areas of philosophical expertise are philosophy of mind and 19th/20th-century European philosophy (with a concentration on existentialism and phenomenology). My areas of competence include ancient Greek philosophy, early...

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Harry C.
$80/hour

Brown Ph.D. in philosophy with several years' teaching experience

I have a Ph.D. in philosophy from Brown University. Before I obtained my Ph.D., I majored in philosophy at Centre College, where I graduated summa cum laude. I've also taught several philosophy courses at Brown University...

5.0 (122)
$80/hour
351 hours tutoring

I have a Ph.D. in philosophy from Brown University. Before I obtained my Ph.D., I majored in philosophy at Centre College, where I graduated summa cum laude. I've also taught several philosophy courses at Brown University...

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Geoffrey B.
$96/hour

Phi Beta Kappa Tutor Specializing in Kant and Ancient Philosophy

My background in philosophy focuses primarily on Ancient Philosophy (especially 5th Century Athens and the Hellenistic traditions). I am also well-versed in the philosophy of Locke, Kant, and some 20th century philosophers. I...

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$96/hour
6,477 hours tutoring

My background in philosophy focuses primarily on Ancient Philosophy (especially 5th Century Athens and the Hellenistic traditions). I am also well-versed in the philosophy of Locke, Kant, and some 20th century philosophers. I...

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James P.
$65/hour

Writing Teacher, Linguist, and History of World Thought

I have used the work of Heidegger extensively in my own work available on the internet. I am much more knowledgeable about continental philosophy than analytic philosophy. I can help frame the history of philosophy as its main...

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$65/hour
4,115 hours tutoring

I have used the work of Heidegger extensively in my own work available on the internet. I am much more knowledgeable about continental philosophy than analytic philosophy. I can help frame the history of philosophy as its main...

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Peter K.
$200/hour

Experienced Philosophy Tutor

Experienced philosophy tutor with a focus on metaphysics, epistemology, and the history of philosophy. I’ve completed upper-level graduate coursework and simplify complex ideas with clear, relatable examples to help students...

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$200/hour
363 hours tutoring
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Experienced philosophy tutor with a focus on metaphysics, epistemology, and the history of philosophy. I’ve completed upper-level graduate coursework and simplify complex ideas with clear, relatable examples to help students...

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Adam W.
$180/hour

Social Science and Humanities Tutor, AP Grader, 15+ Years Experience

I have a BA in Philosophy, including training in both continental and Chinese schools of thought. Through my history of philosophy course work I have experience inclusive of classical, medieval and modern thinkers, though I suppose I...

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$180/hour
11,267 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutesNote that average response time is based on Adam’s active hours, which are 3:00 am - 1:00 pm UTC.

I have a BA in Philosophy, including training in both continental and Chinese schools of thought. Through my history of philosophy course work I have experience inclusive of classical, medieval and modern thinkers, though I suppose I...

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Dr. Michael R.
$49/hour

Assistant Professor of Philosophy

I have a Master's and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the Catholic University of America, I have over a decade of experience teaching Philosophy at the college level, and I am currently an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at...

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$49/hour
2,799 hours tutoring

I have a Master's and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the Catholic University of America, I have over a decade of experience teaching Philosophy at the college level, and I am currently an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at...

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Ally S.
$60/hour

UCLA Math Alum Tutoring Logic, Statistics, Calculus

I earned a B.S. in Mathematics of Computation from UCLA with a Philosophy minor, concentrating in formal logic. I have also written on topics in the philosophy of language, feminist metaphysics and epistemology, and medical ethics....

5.0 (78)
$60/hour
311 hours tutoring
Response time: 42 minutesNote that average response time is based on Ally’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm UTC.

I earned a B.S. in Mathematics of Computation from UCLA with a Philosophy minor, concentrating in formal logic. I have also written on topics in the philosophy of language, feminist metaphysics and epistemology, and medical ethics....

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Raymond S.
$120/hour

I teach philosophy

I have a PhD in Philosophy and have taught and graded courses for over decade at various types of institutions (Public, Private, Religious, Ivy League).

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$120/hour
412 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have a PhD in Philosophy and have taught and graded courses for over decade at various types of institutions (Public, Private, Religious, Ivy League).

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