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MD Student MS4 Experienced in MCAT/Admissions Mentoring
Hi, I'm Mili! I'm a fourth-year medical student who successfully scored in the 95th percentile on the MCAT in January 2021. I have been tutoring professionally for over 8 years now, particularly standardized test preparation and admissions...
Hi, I'm Mili! I'm a fourth-year medical student who successfully scored in the 95th percentile on the MCAT in January 2021. I have been tutoring professionally for over 8 years now, particularly standardized test preparation and admissions...
I began working with Mili as I prepared for the MCAT. Together we worked on a plan for my study schedule, weak spots, and goals. I cannot overstate her tremendous support in my MCAT success! Following successfully taking the MCAT ... - Joshua, 13 lessons with Mili

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Medical Student with a Passion for Science & the Humanities
Hi there! My name is Ryan and I'm a passionate advocate for the natural sciences. While I wasn't always a fan of science classes growing up, in college my interest blossomed when I saw how crucial science is to understanding the world. I graduated...
Hi there! My name is Ryan and I'm a passionate advocate for the natural sciences. While I wasn't always a fan of science classes growing up, in college my interest blossomed when I saw how crucial science is to understanding the world. I graduated...
Tutoring with Ryan is great because he explains concepts and gives pointers on test-taking strategies, such as how to eliminate wrong answers, how he would recommend managing time and studying, reason through, etc. Also, Ryan make... - David, 6 lessons with Ryan

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Experienced tutor with Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Hello! I am Nagu, and I have a strong foundation in math and physics. I am passionate about helping students excel in these subjects. After graduating at the top of my high school class, I earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from...
Hello! I am Nagu, and I have a strong foundation in math and physics. I am passionate about helping students excel in these subjects. After graduating at the top of my high school class, I earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from...
Nagu is very knowledgeable and good at explaining concepts. I highly recommend him. He is excellent to work with. - Maria, 8 lessons with Nagu

Near Durham, NC
Experienced PhD Tutor for Chemistry and Statistics
Hi! I’m Jerome. After obtaining a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry at Iowa State University, I spent 28 years doing research in electronic materials for a major US chemical company. Twice I received corporate recognition for my research and ability...
Hi! I’m Jerome. After obtaining a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry at Iowa State University, I spent 28 years doing research in electronic materials for a major US chemical company. Twice I received corporate recognition for my research and ability...

Near Durham, NC
High School Tutor & College Prep Mentor
Hi, Shreeya here! I am currently an undergraduate student at UNC Chapel Hill majoring in Computer Science. I graduated high school with a 4.5 GPA and a 1500 SAT score. I got admitted into some of the top Computer Science universities in the...
Hi, Shreeya here! I am currently an undergraduate student at UNC Chapel Hill majoring in Computer Science. I graduated high school with a 4.5 GPA and a 1500 SAT score. I got admitted into some of the top Computer Science universities in the...

Durham, NC
Award-winning writer helping students find English success
*Currently accepting essay editing/proofreading requests as well a tutoring* Hello! My name is Marcella, and I am thrilled to be your tutor. As a Reading teacher at a top-performing public middle school, I helped students find success in...
*Currently accepting essay editing/proofreading requests as well a tutoring* Hello! My name is Marcella, and I am thrilled to be your tutor. As a Reading teacher at a top-performing public middle school, I helped students find success in...

Durham, NC
Award-winning math instructor with 10+ years tutoring experience
I have over a decade of experience tutoring and teaching math through advanced* undergraduate level. My students and clients have consistently praised my patience and clarity. While a mathematics lecturer and TA at the University of Maryland, I...
I have over a decade of experience tutoring and teaching math through advanced* undergraduate level. My students and clients have consistently praised my patience and clarity. While a mathematics lecturer and TA at the University of Maryland, I...
Christian helped me in my discrete structures class (CS250) and I don't know how I would have done it without him. He was knowledgeable and able to handle anything that came up with ease, but more importantly, he presented the mat... - Robert , 25 lessons with Christian

Near Durham, NC
UBE Bar Exam, French, ESL, Job Interview Preparation, LSAT, and SAT
I am a licensed attorney who attended law school at the Sorbonne University, Paris, and practiced in Belgium before moving to North Carolina, where I have been practicing since 2003. I am also licensed to practice in the United Kingdom. I have...
I am a licensed attorney who attended law school at the Sorbonne University, Paris, and practiced in Belgium before moving to North Carolina, where I have been practicing since 2003. I am also licensed to practice in the United Kingdom. I have...
The first half of my bar prep journey was extremely stressful. On top of studying during a global pandemic, my commercial bar prep course gave me no guidance on what to focus on and failed to provide me with a productive schedule.... - Nick, 59 lessons with Judy

Durham, NC
English and Humanities Tutor
My 19 years of experience in both public and private schools has given me tremendous experience in helping struggling students. The courses I have taught include both middle and high school English classes ranging from low level to Advanced...
My 19 years of experience in both public and private schools has given me tremendous experience in helping struggling students. The courses I have taught include both middle and high school English classes ranging from low level to Advanced...

Durham, NC
Science geek-- Service and Learning
Dear potential students: I love science and enjoy sharing science with other people. I've been looking for a job teaching high school science, but I'd like to continue tutoring until I get such a job. I received a BS in biology...
Dear potential students: I love science and enjoy sharing science with other people. I've been looking for a job teaching high school science, but I'd like to continue tutoring until I get such a job. I received a BS in biology...

Durham, NC
Sophomore at Duke University, NationalMerit & AP Distinguished Scholar
Hello, my name is Rachel K! I am an sophomore at Duke University, majoring in Computer Science, and have graduated from Redmond High School in Redmond, WA. Having been admitted to (and received merit scholarships from) many top universities like...
Hello, my name is Rachel K! I am an sophomore at Duke University, majoring in Computer Science, and have graduated from Redmond High School in Redmond, WA. Having been admitted to (and received merit scholarships from) many top universities like...

Durham, NC
MD/MBA|Incoming Dermatology Resident |267 USMLE Step 2
Hi, I’m Max! I’m an incoming Johns Hopkins MD/MBA Dermatology Resident, and I earned my joint MD/MBA degree from UAB Heersink School of Medicine. I graduated Summa Cum Laude in Physiology from the University of Arizona, and I scored a 267 on...
Hi, I’m Max! I’m an incoming Johns Hopkins MD/MBA Dermatology Resident, and I earned my joint MD/MBA degree from UAB Heersink School of Medicine. I graduated Summa Cum Laude in Physiology from the University of Arizona, and I scored a 267 on...
I’m a first year veterinary student and Max has been helping me a lot in immunology. I really like the fact that he doesn’t just give me the answers, he has me explain the concepts to him and then helps me in areas get a deeper u... - David, 5 lessons with Max

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Duke Univ. engineering alumnus, experienced tutor, father of 4
I am an experienced tutor who has helped students from 49 U.S. states (if you live in SD please let me know), and more than a dozen countries around the world. I have worked in the Information Technology field for over 30 years, including at IBM,...
I am an experienced tutor who has helped students from 49 U.S. states (if you live in SD please let me know), and more than a dozen countries around the world. I have worked in the Information Technology field for over 30 years, including at IBM,...
Bob is a terrific AP Comp Sci tutor and helped my son achieve a score of 5 on the AP exam. My son Julian was struggling in his AP Comp Sci course in his senior year of high school. Though he was strong in math, his learning style ... - Matthew, 27 lessons with Bob

Durham, NC
Stats PhD | Math/Science Tutor & Fitness Coach | Ex-D1 Athlete
Hi! My name is Kendall T and I am from Cornelius, NC. I graduated in 2019 from Davidson College Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Mathematics and B.S. in Computer Science. Davidson was a great place for continuing my academic journey as well as my...
Hi! My name is Kendall T and I am from Cornelius, NC. I graduated in 2019 from Davidson College Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Mathematics and B.S. in Computer Science. Davidson was a great place for continuing my academic journey as well as my...
Math is my area of focus and Kendall was able to convey concepts previously missed. She is very helpful and friendly. - Lori, 3 lessons with Kendall

Durham, NC
Patient and Experienced Tutor Specializing in English and ESL
I create a comfortable learning environment with my calm and patient nature. I enjoy my work and you'll be pleased with the results! I've tutored my own children and neighbors, in addition to tutoring and teaching in professional settings. I have...
I create a comfortable learning environment with my calm and patient nature. I enjoy my work and you'll be pleased with the results! I've tutored my own children and neighbors, in addition to tutoring and teaching in professional settings. I have...

Near Durham, NC
520 MCAT, Strategy Focus | 400+ Students Taught | Application Mentor
I am a medical student at the UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine. To get to this point, I had to battle through the difficult pre-med life, including the MCAT. I understand many of the struggles students face on the pre-med path. I did well on the...
I am a medical student at the UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine. To get to this point, I had to battle through the difficult pre-med life, including the MCAT. I understand many of the struggles students face on the pre-med path. I did well on the...
Dimitry is an amazing tutor who is very knowledgeable about the MCAT and is great at helping his students improve in the areas they are struggling in. I hired Dimitry as a tutor to help me out with my CARS section for the MCAT, an... - Joseph, 6 lessons with Dimitry

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Veterinarian Tutor with Broad Biology & Medicine Background.
I graduated veterinary school in 2004 and was a practicing veterinarian for 15 years. My experience is diverse, having worked in hospitals, animal shelters and emergency medicine and I have a passion, above all, for client education. I loved...
I graduated veterinary school in 2004 and was a practicing veterinarian for 15 years. My experience is diverse, having worked in hospitals, animal shelters and emergency medicine and I have a passion, above all, for client education. I loved...
Fara is a great tutor, and I strongly recommend her! I was struggling in veterinary school. I started tutoring with Fara and improved my test scores by 20%. Fara has helped me with veterinary topics from clinical scenarios, clinic... - Cierra, 374 lessons with Fara

Durham, NC
Need to prep for a job interview? Contact me. I can help.
Career Counselor with over a decade of experience helping new grads and career changers. I can assist with job search: resumes, cover letters, practice interviews, whatever help is needed. I am also a certified ESL teacher-tutor with 10+ years of...
Career Counselor with over a decade of experience helping new grads and career changers. I can assist with job search: resumes, cover letters, practice interviews, whatever help is needed. I am also a certified ESL teacher-tutor with 10+ years of...
I had a first lesson with Nicole. Even though it was first class she was well prepared and very kind and patient. We cover from pronunciation, words, phrase, and grammer. The lesson went smoothly.^^ - SuYeon, 5 lessons with Nicole

Durham, NC
1L Law & LSAT Tutor | Expert in Legal Writing, Business & Tax
As a 1L Law and LSAT tutor, I specialize in helping students master legal writing, foundational case law, and logical reasoning. With over a decade of experience in online teaching, I bring clarity, strategy, and structure to every session. My...
As a 1L Law and LSAT tutor, I specialize in helping students master legal writing, foundational case law, and logical reasoning. With over a decade of experience in online teaching, I bring clarity, strategy, and structure to every session. My...
Tomeka is a five-star tutor and I'm glad that I found her. She is very knowledgeable in law and helpful for students like me who is entering a world of law, which can be intimidating. - Bre, 3 lessons with Tomeka

Near Durham, NC
Math, Science, Test Prep, Humanities tutor. M.Div.
I can teach General Relativity to an English major, and I can help physics students write essays for law school (I’ve done both). I specialize in taking hard concepts and making them relatable to anyone. Every person has a unique way of...
I can teach General Relativity to an English major, and I can help physics students write essays for law school (I’ve done both). I specialize in taking hard concepts and making them relatable to anyone. Every person has a unique way of...

Near Durham, NC
College Prof for AP Lang & Lit, Common App, and Academic Essays
I teach at the University of North Carolina, where I specialize in academic writing, creative writing, and literature. Before coming to UNC, I taught at the University of Houston and the University of Miami. In addition, I scored the AP Language...
I teach at the University of North Carolina, where I specialize in academic writing, creative writing, and literature. Before coming to UNC, I taught at the University of Houston and the University of Miami. In addition, I scored the AP Language...
Michael helped me improve my essay writing a lot. He is extremely efficient in giving me comments to enhance my writing. I’ve had several lessons with him, and they’ve all been very productive. Thank you Michael! - Alicia, 5 lessons with Michael

Near Durham, NC
Published, Award Winning Art, Model, and Product Photographer
I have an undergraduate degree from Cornell, an MBA from the University of Michigan, and have done a lot of coursework at other colleges including classes in photography, Photoshop, and Lightroom Classic. Most importantly I love teaching. I spent...
I have an undergraduate degree from Cornell, an MBA from the University of Michigan, and have done a lot of coursework at other colleges including classes in photography, Photoshop, and Lightroom Classic. Most importantly I love teaching. I spent...
David will vary his pace to suit my needs. When we are in the flow, he can move the lesson along at cruising speed, but when I get lost he can instantly slow down to step-by=step. - Ken, 43 lessons with David

Durham, NC
Former Univ. Lecturer working with all ages on writing and test prep
I was a University Lecturer for 23 years. I taught History of Religions, Literature, critical Writing and Reading, Film and Social Sciences. I have worked with emotionally disturbed teenagers in literary arts and theater. I am a published poet and...
I was a University Lecturer for 23 years. I taught History of Religions, Literature, critical Writing and Reading, Film and Social Sciences. I have worked with emotionally disturbed teenagers in literary arts and theater. I am a published poet and...

Near Durham, NC
Physics, Mathematics, and SAT Tutor
Background: Tutoring has been passion of mine for over 5 years. I'm great at taking complicated concepts and reintroducing them in more palatable forms. I love being able to draw from everyday real-world examples to better convey physics and...
Background: Tutoring has been passion of mine for over 5 years. I'm great at taking complicated concepts and reintroducing them in more palatable forms. I love being able to draw from everyday real-world examples to better convey physics and...
Kenya tutored my daughter for the SAT and we had a great experience. First off, we had left things to the very last minute and we needed a solution in place fast. Kenya was super responsive to our initial communications and really... - Christian, 44 lessons with Kenya

Durham, NC
Highly Experienced ESL/Writing/IELTS/Grammar English & Farsi Teacher
My name is Anita, and I have been passionately teaching English for over 30 years. I embrace diversity and cultural learning. I speak Persian (Farsi), English, Arabic, and French. I hold a BA in French and an MA in Teaching English as a...
My name is Anita, and I have been passionately teaching English for over 30 years. I embrace diversity and cultural learning. I speak Persian (Farsi), English, Arabic, and French. I hold a BA in French and an MA in Teaching English as a...
Having Anita as my tutor is the best decision I've ever made to fundamentally revamp my English writing. She is extremely experienced, forthright, proactive, meticulous, and dependable. Most essentially, she tailors the curriculum... - Carol, 13 lessons with Anita
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