Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Raleigh-Durham, NC

...subjects: Spanish, Russian, Reading, Writing (and Composition), and Statistics. Having struggled with learning in a traditional classroom environment myself, I had to adapt and find methods of learning and study that made sense to me. As a tutor, I think it's critical to tailor my tutoring style to the specific needs of the student to best aide in their learning and educational growth. I believe in creating an open, welcoming, and engaging tutoring environment.

Perhaps one of my favorite things in life is to see students have that "lightbulb moment." As a tutor I desire for my students to not only succeed in their respective field of study, but have a better understanding of how to problem solve no matter the circumstance.

...intricacies of the world around us. My degrees are in engineering (BS-General Engineering from Harvey Mudd, MS- Mechanical Engineering, and PhD-Bioengineering from Georgia Tech), but I also love art and literature and linguistics. Outside of academics, I am an avid sports fan (and rugby player) and I love to cook, hike with my dog, and travel. I have tutored many students one-on-one in subjects such as ACT/SAT test prep, writing, AP English, algebra, trigonometry, calculus,...

...love history, science, math, and writing, and have a passion for the environment and social justice. However, I am excited to help students reach their goals in any subject area. I strongly believe in a collaborative approach as a tutor, where the students' goals are front and center, and we work together at a pace that is comfortable but achieves meaningful results. Outside of tutoring, I love spending time in nature, and am pursuing a...

I am currently a senior at Duke University where I will major in History and Philosophy and minor in Computer Science. I enjoy tutoring all subjects, but my favorite things to tutor are history, math, writing, and standardized tests. In my free time, I enjoy practicing/playing soccer and relaxing with my friends on campus. I strive to help others maximize their academic potential so that they may fulfill their academic endeavors.

Hi! My name is Kayla. I am a sophomore pre-med student at Duke University double majoring in Global Health and Cultural Anthropology with minors in Chemistry, Biology, Medical Sociology, and Global Studies. I specialize in tutoring SAT and ACT Reading and Writing, both of which I have consistently received perfect scores in. My true subject of expertise is writing, and I have extensive experience tutoring and consulting in...

...to not use it more. I believe enrolling in Varsity Tutors will give me access to motivated students for whom I can actually make a difference, and help them fulfill their potential so that they can achieve their goals. By centering my tutoring philosophy around the student rather than the material, I'm highly optimistic that I can design a tutoring style in collaboration with my student to achieve the best results. Outside of tutoring, I'm...

...side project of mine. Even since middle school, at a local elementary school, I would help tutor students in basic arithmetic and spelling. In high school, while the curriculum changed from multiplication tables to Calculus, the idea was still the same: help as many people reach their full potential as possible. Now, through Varsity Tutors, I can help continue helping as many people as possible! I look forward to working with you.

Hello, I am a junior at Duke University studying Political Science. I am an experienced tutor in both test prep and college prep. If you need any help, please let me know!

My name is Samantha and I am a sophomore at Duke University. I have experience in tutoring peers throughout high school and middle school in the areas of math, science, and language.

...interests but, most of them tend to be on the geekier side. For instance, I love playing video games, Dungeons and Dragons and board games with my friends. I also play tennis and soccer regularly and played soccer with an intramural team last year. Otherwise, I love to read for fun, in addition to the occasional academic article on American or Japanese culture. When I tutor I am always energetic, passionate and try to get...

I am currently a freshman at Duke University from Houston double majoring in computer science and psychology. I am passionate about helping students become more confident in their ability to solve difficult problems and eager to assist them in reaching their goals.

...since my freshman year of high school when I tutored students in Pre-Calculus. Since then, I have always been a math tutor and have continued to tutor in other subjects as well, including Spanish and U.S. history as well as tests such as the SAT and ACT. I have also tutored students from ages 5-17. My teaching philosophy entails a lot of practice and self-discovery. From my own experiences with challenging subjects, I know that...

...and see the world through a different lens. After 8 years of study, I feel confident in my knowledge of the French language and enjoy working with French students at various levels of study. In addition to these subjects, I like working with students who are preparing for standardized tests such as the ACT, SAT, and GRE. I understand that these tests are significant components of a student's application for the next steps in their...

I am a student and a researcher with a lifelong passion for teaching! A twice exceptional* student myself, I specialize in helping other 2e and neurodivergent students reach their goals while making learning a fulfilling process. However, I love working with all students and cultivating a love of learning and curiosity.

...am currently a senior at Duke University studying Psychology, Education, and Visual Media. I have been teaching at different programs for the past four years, and I have a wide breadth of experience teaching students of all different backgrounds and ages. I am the most proficient at tutoring students in elementary, middle, and beginning high school math, as well as SAT and ACT math. Additionally, I have a lot of experience tutoring English and ESL!...

...been teaching for 21 years. I left the public schools 10 years ago to give private instruction and tutor students in various subjects. I have have experience teaching all levels of French, English, and English as a Second Language. I have experience tutoring Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, history, biology, music, civics, geography, nutrition, and SAT/ACT preparation. To me, the most important part of teaching and tutoring is to reach each student at his/her academic...

I'm currently a second-year student at Columbia University studying Biochemistry. In my free time, I enjoy writing for my school's magazine, The Eye, and doing diabetes research at the Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center. I feel fortunate to have benefitted from engaged and detailed teachers my entire life, and hope to do the same for my students.

I am a recent graduate from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with degrees in Chemistry BA and Psychology BS. With a strong STEM background in high school and obtaining all the pre-med prerequisites from undergrad, I am well-round in both the sciences and the humanities. I look forward to work with passionate individuals who go above and beyond to achieve their academic goals.

...question! I think that my tutoring style is more hands on and going through the problem with the student. I will show them the way of answering the question then I let them do a different problem on their own and just guide them through it. Outside of tutoring I love to draw and take pictures. I love listening to music and drawing, as well as hanging out at the mall from time to time.