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author: taryn conyers

taryn conyers
taryn is a ucsd graduate with a degree in developmental psychology, and she plans to study biology in graduate school. she has over a decade of experience tutoring both high school and college students. some of her favorite topics are math, science, writing, and music!

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    finding a good tutor to help you study for the act (or even an upcoming math test) can be an invaluable step towards academic success. today our friends at noodle are here to offer tips for finding the right tutor for you. these days, it doesn’t matter whether you’re in grade school, high school, college…

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