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...I currently teach 8th grade science and computer science in Lincoln, NE and tutor ACT science for my school district. My philosophy of education is that all students can learn, but they may be best served by one-on-one instruction. As a tutor, I will try to work with classroom teachers to suppl... (read more)
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