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...At UNI, I worked as a math tutor for 4 years, serving college students for all undergraduate math courses and earning certification by the National Tutoring Association. I tutored students 1-on-1 and in group settings. At IU I taught undergrad math courses (finite math, college algebra) and tutored students 1-on-1. (read more)