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Patient and Well Rounded Tutor with Years of Experience
Hello! I have held many tutoring jobs and am very ecstatic about helping others reach their goal test scores! I started tutoring in high school after earning a perfect 800 Math SAT score! In undergrad, I tutored chemistry and biology as I earned...
Hello! I have held many tutoring jobs and am very ecstatic about helping others reach their goal test scores! I started tutoring in high school after earning a perfect 800 Math SAT score! In undergrad, I tutored chemistry and biology as I earned...
Dayne is procedural, careful and diligent with the work you want to cover. He examines what you need help with and finds many ways to help you understand new information. He is organized, attentive and really very very helpful!! F... - Victoria, 12 lessons with Dayne
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Former Engineer Specializing in Math Tutoring
Hello I'm Isaac. My education background includes a bachelor's in Construction Engineering and master's in Civil Engineering at Iowa State University. Upon graduation I entered the workforce as a geotechnical engineer and acquired 11.5 years...
Hello I'm Isaac. My education background includes a bachelor's in Construction Engineering and master's in Civil Engineering at Iowa State University. Upon graduation I entered the workforce as a geotechnical engineer and acquired 11.5 years...
Isaac has tutored my son for years, and has helped him from Algebra 2 through Calculus. Isaac is easy to communicate with, flexible, encouraging, and always in a good mood. He is able to explain topics from multiple perspectives... - Rebecca, 262 lessons with Isaac
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All Levels of Math/Science Tutoring
Welcome! I am a third year medical student at Des Moines University. In the future, I intend to continue to serve my community as an internal or family medicine physician. About my tutoring: I am a tutor for nearly 10+ years of...
Welcome! I am a third year medical student at Des Moines University. In the future, I intend to continue to serve my community as an internal or family medicine physician. About my tutoring: I am a tutor for nearly 10+ years of...
Aditya, or Adi, is hands down the most amazing tutor I’ve had on Wyzant's platform thus far. He explains concepts extremely well. He makes sure you understand them. He doesn’t see you a client or customer; he sees you as his frien... - Aaron, 22 lessons with Aditya
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Math & statistics instructor at your service!
I've taught math and statistics classes at the college level. There's no substitute for hard work, but sometimes additional instruction in a private setting can make all the difference! I provide helpful math tutoring for West Des Moines and...
I've taught math and statistics classes at the college level. There's no substitute for hard work, but sometimes additional instruction in a private setting can make all the difference! I provide helpful math tutoring for West Des Moines and...
We have been very pleased with Richard's tutoring! Our daughter is developing the skills she was lacking all due to the time he has spent with her. We are very happy with our choice! Update: In just a few weeks of tutoring our ... - Stacie , 15 lessons with Richard
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Bonjour! French, ESL, English, Flute tutor available
Bonjour! My name is Jodie. I am looking for students to tutor in French, ESL, English and the flute. I have experience tutoring French and ESL. I am also qualified to tutor English and flute. I have been playing the flute for almost 25 years....
Bonjour! My name is Jodie. I am looking for students to tutor in French, ESL, English and the flute. I have experience tutoring French and ESL. I am also qualified to tutor English and flute. I have been playing the flute for almost 25 years....
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TEFL-Certified ESL Tutor and Experienced Editor/Proofreader
Possibly my favorite work on this platform involves editing and proofreading academic papers, essays, and other written material. In addition to having a strong grasp of grammar and a sharp eye for details, I am well versed in the APA, MLA, and...
Possibly my favorite work on this platform involves editing and proofreading academic papers, essays, and other written material. In addition to having a strong grasp of grammar and a sharp eye for details, I am well versed in the APA, MLA, and...
Adam is extremely detail-oriented and provides excellent feedback on writing assignments. He has helped me improve my grammar, sentence structure, and word choice. I highly recommend him! - Lauren, 6 lessons with Adam
Ivy League Grad | 8+ Years Experience | SAT & College Essay Specialist
Hi, I’m Isabelle — a certified teacher with a Master’s in Education from UMass Amherst and a B.A. from Columbia University. I specialize in SAT prep, college essays, academic writing, and creative writing, combining subject expertise with...
Hi, I’m Isabelle — a certified teacher with a Master’s in Education from UMass Amherst and a B.A. from Columbia University. I specialize in SAT prep, college essays, academic writing, and creative writing, combining subject expertise with...
Innovative English + SAT + AP + Personal Statement Tutor
Hi! I hold a B.A. in English with emphasis on rhetoric and professional writing, as well as a minor in history. I offer tutoring for any age and proficiency level, in: -Writing and English (composition, analysis, proofreading and editing,...
Hi! I hold a B.A. in English with emphasis on rhetoric and professional writing, as well as a minor in history. I offer tutoring for any age and proficiency level, in: -Writing and English (composition, analysis, proofreading and editing,...
Working with Kylie was one of the best decisions I made during my medical school application process. Her edits were thoughtful, precise, and elevated my writing without ever losing my voice. She has an exceptional ability to clar... - Andrew, 6 lessons with Kylie
Chemistry Can Be Fun! 25 Years Tutoring Gen Chem and Orgo Chem
I have several years of college-level teaching experience and over 25 years tutoring experience in Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. My success stories include several students being admitted to Pharmacy School, Medical School, Nursing Programs...
I have several years of college-level teaching experience and over 25 years tutoring experience in Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. My success stories include several students being admitted to Pharmacy School, Medical School, Nursing Programs...
Julie S. is the best tutor that I have ever worked with. Being a student at a university that is known to have some of the most challenging chemistry courses, Julie helped me ace general and organic chemistry with flying colors. S... - Sindhura, 37 lessons with Julie
USMLE&COMLEX Tutoring -- T5 Pathology Residency -- 10+ yrs experience
Hey team! My name is Adam. I'm a Pathology Resident at the University of Michigan. Before medical school, I completed a bachelor's degree in biology with a minor in chemistry. I love to tutor and I've had extensive experience. My first tutoring...
Hey team! My name is Adam. I'm a Pathology Resident at the University of Michigan. Before medical school, I completed a bachelor's degree in biology with a minor in chemistry. I love to tutor and I've had extensive experience. My first tutoring...
Meeting with Adam weekly to go over my weak subjects, rant about my school, and to discuss the weekly progress has been unbelievably helpful. The way Adam taught me subjects that would take hours to learn by myself, would just sti... - Justin, 7 lessons with Adam
Columbia Engineering | Patient and Effective STEM tutor
Hello! I’m Taeeon, and I graduated with honors from Columbia University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude. I have been inducted into Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society for my academic excellence....
Hello! I’m Taeeon, and I graduated with honors from Columbia University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude. I have been inducted into Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society for my academic excellence....
Chemistry PhD, helping you succeed in your STEM classes
I am a scientific professional with a PhD in chemistry and experience in many related STEM fields. I have hands on, classroom taught and self taught knowledge in the most advanced forms of chemistry including: organic chemistry, physical chemistry...
I am a scientific professional with a PhD in chemistry and experience in many related STEM fields. I have hands on, classroom taught and self taught knowledge in the most advanced forms of chemistry including: organic chemistry, physical chemistry...
Kara is very well versed in chemistry. She's able to identify what my daughter needs help with right away and use her knowledge to help my daughter get the most out of the hour. - Sean , 10 lessons with Kara
AP Physics 1 & 2 Prep
I have been a high school physics teacher for 22 years. Over that time, I have taught many different levels including Conceptual Physics, General Physics, AP Physics C, AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2. I still very much enjoy helping students...
I have been a high school physics teacher for 22 years. Over that time, I have taught many different levels including Conceptual Physics, General Physics, AP Physics C, AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2. I still very much enjoy helping students...
Robert has been a great AP Physics 1 tutor for my son. After a last minute request for 2 back to back lessons in one week, my son was able to grasp the content he was struggling with and get an A in both his quiz and test. Rob... - Lilian , 10 lessons with Robert
Expert Math Tutor | SAT & ACT Prep | Empowering Success
Hello! I'm Nicholas, an experienced Math tutor dedicated to helping students excel in mathematics and achieve their goals on the SAT and ACT exams. With a passion for teaching and a proven track record, I'm here to provide personalized instruction...
Hello! I'm Nicholas, an experienced Math tutor dedicated to helping students excel in mathematics and achieve their goals on the SAT and ACT exams. With a passion for teaching and a proven track record, I'm here to provide personalized instruction...
Nicholas worked with our daughter to prepare her for a retake of her ACT focusing on math - her weakest subject. Nicholas was always so patient with her, he was able to approach math problems from different angles to help her gra... - Kimberly, 10 lessons with Nicholas
High School and College Math Speciality
As an Indiana licensed 5-12 Math teacher, I have taught many levels--mostly in-person but also virtual. I have also taught college-level Algebra and Trig and tutored athletes at a Big Ten university. My college students were mostly...
As an Indiana licensed 5-12 Math teacher, I have taught many levels--mostly in-person but also virtual. I have also taught college-level Algebra and Trig and tutored athletes at a Big Ten university. My college students were mostly...
professional physicist taught by 6 Nobel laureates
About Me I’m Dr. JY, a physicist, electrical engineer, and experienced Princeton Ph.D. tutor with U.S. patents and a lifelong love of teaching. I hold both Ph.D. and M.S.E.E. in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University with minor in...
About Me I’m Dr. JY, a physicist, electrical engineer, and experienced Princeton Ph.D. tutor with U.S. patents and a lifelong love of teaching. I hold both Ph.D. and M.S.E.E. in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University with minor in...
Dr. Jay is one of the smartest people I’ve ever met. His knowledge of physics is profound. For this reason we believed he would be the ideal tutor to help our son prepare for physics competitions. Dr. Jay is a really nice man who ... - Penny, 101 lessons with Jay
Data driven High School Math Tutor for skill building and test prep.
Hello, I am Edward. I am a fully certified teacher with a masters in Education at Edinburgh (Scotland) University. I have had an extremely diverse career in teaching from schools in the UK, Texas and Maryland and I have also taught all the way...
Hello, I am Edward. I am a fully certified teacher with a masters in Education at Edinburgh (Scotland) University. I have had an extremely diverse career in teaching from schools in the UK, Texas and Maryland and I have also taught all the way...
Edward is very helpful, patient, and accommodating. He does a great job explaining concepts clearly and making sure my daughter understands the material. We really appreciate his support and flexibility, and I would highly recomme... - MK, 8 lessons with Edward
18 Years of Top-Tier Test Preparation and STEM Tutoring
Hello! I am Andrew, a top-tier math and test preparation tutor who is ready to support students of all backgrounds in ways that work for them, and conform to their style of learning! *Fun Fact: I have not had a student score less than a 4 on...
Hello! I am Andrew, a top-tier math and test preparation tutor who is ready to support students of all backgrounds in ways that work for them, and conform to their style of learning! *Fun Fact: I have not had a student score less than a 4 on...
I really can’t recommend Andrew enough as a tutor, especially for Calculus 2. Before having him, I struggled my first time taking Calc 2, but Andrew really helped me out my second time through. He was a very patient and kind tutor... - Maggie, 20 lessons with Andrew
Experienced Teaching Assistant Specializing in Biology and Chemistry
Hi, I’m Aliya! I’m currently a medical student at Jacobs School of Medicine. I graduated summa cum laude from UB with a degree in Biological Sciences and minor in Chemistry. I had received a Presidential Scholarship, recipient of the McCroskey...
Hi, I’m Aliya! I’m currently a medical student at Jacobs School of Medicine. I graduated summa cum laude from UB with a degree in Biological Sciences and minor in Chemistry. I had received a Presidential Scholarship, recipient of the McCroskey...
Knowledgeable, patient, flexible. Aliya is all around awesome. Helped prepare for chemistry Regents exam and plow through a massive amount of material that would have been unmanageable without her. - David, 10 lessons with Aliya
99th Percentile Standardized Test Specialist|U-Mich Grad|SAT|ACT|PSAT
I specialize in one thing: turning standardized test anxiety and heavy STEM confusion into predictable, high-yield patterns. Whether your student is trying to break a 1500+ on the SAT, scale a stubborn ACT score, or master Algebra, Geometry, or...
I specialize in one thing: turning standardized test anxiety and heavy STEM confusion into predictable, high-yield patterns. Whether your student is trying to break a 1500+ on the SAT, scale a stubborn ACT score, or master Algebra, Geometry, or...
I had my first SAT tutoring session with Manav today, and the difference was night and day. Right away, he didn't just review math and reading concepts—he broke down the psychology of the test, teaching me tactical shortcuts an... - Alex, 5 lessons with Manav
Students Average 515+ | Top 0.23% Tutor | 7000+ Hrs
Hi! I am the founder of an MCAT prep business, with 7000+ hours and six years of full-time, one-on-one MCAT teaching experience. I'm excited to help you maximize your potential! Qualifications and Experience: I was ranked as a 99.77th...
Hi! I am the founder of an MCAT prep business, with 7000+ hours and six years of full-time, one-on-one MCAT teaching experience. I'm excited to help you maximize your potential! Qualifications and Experience: I was ranked as a 99.77th...
Arielle is truly a life changing tutor, I had tried other MCAT resources and truly she revolutionized how I thought, approached questions, and my confidence going into my exam. Not only is she super knowledgeable on content, but s... - Lily, 16 lessons with Arielle
Teacher & AP Exam Scorer | APUSH, AP Gov, AP AFAM
AP history and social science courses demand much more than memorizing facts. Students need to analyze historical evidence, write persuasive arguments, and understand exactly what earns points on the AP exam. As an AP Exam Scorer and veteran...
AP history and social science courses demand much more than memorizing facts. Students need to analyze historical evidence, write persuasive arguments, and understand exactly what earns points on the AP exam. As an AP Exam Scorer and veteran...
Zachary is tutoring my daughter in APUSH. He is very knowledgeable and patient. He has a very logical and understandable way of teaching complex topics that has helped my daughter out a lot. My daughter was feeling very uncomforta... - Lorraine, 10 lessons with Zachary
Organic Chemistry Expert and Top Ranked Tutor
Hello, my name is Gaby! I am a graduate from the University of California, Riverside where I received my Master’s in Education and my Chemistry Teaching Credential. My background: I have 6+ years’ experience tutoring in Organic Chemistry....
Hello, my name is Gaby! I am a graduate from the University of California, Riverside where I received my Master’s in Education and my Chemistry Teaching Credential. My background: I have 6+ years’ experience tutoring in Organic Chemistry....
Experienced University Instructor Specializing in GIS
Hi, I'm Michael! I have eight years of teaching and tutoring experience in Social Studies, from middle school all the way to graduate school. I have tutored students one-on-one, and taught classes of 120 students. I have a strong background in all...
Hi, I'm Michael! I have eight years of teaching and tutoring experience in Social Studies, from middle school all the way to graduate school. I have tutored students one-on-one, and taught classes of 120 students. I have a strong background in all...
Political Science Ivy League PhD
I enjoy helping others learn:) I earned a PhD in political science from Brown University, as well as a Masters in political science from Brown University and a Bachelor's in political science from Columbia University. I worked for both Columbia...
I enjoy helping others learn:) I earned a PhD in political science from Brown University, as well as a Masters in political science from Brown University and a Bachelor's in political science from Columbia University. I worked for both Columbia...
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