Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Greenville, NC

...Human Nutrition, and Pre-Medicine and then participated in a post-baccalaureate medical program. I have worked in a variety of fields, including education, medicine, and fitness. In my spare time I enjoy an assortment of hobbies, like snowboarding, hiking, drawing, cooking, dancing, and playing volleyball. I have also played the flute for over 20 years in...

...discovered a passion for mentoring and teaching my peers, especially during my tenure as a Costanzo Teaching Fellow in Duke's Department of Psychology and Neuroscience. This program allowed me the opportunity to work directly with undergraduates as they navigated their coursework in Psychology 101. In addition to my tenure as a Costanzo Teaching Fellow, I...

...may be demanding and challenging. Yet, it is a task that I am ready to tackle and give one hundred and fifty percent to. There will be days when there is a lack of motivation, but I will take that as my opportunity to show them something different in order to complete their tasks. I...

...and college career. For my university education, I attended East Carolina University and graduated summa cum laude with a double major in English literature and secondary education. Thus, literature is my "first love" in terms of tutoring. However, I have tutoring experience in the content areas of K-6 math, 9-12 history, ELA skills of all...

...of experience with creative and academic writing, and have tutored from middle grade all the way to graduate school in these subjects. I also have experience in the publishing industry, working with editors and bestselling authors, and am very familiar with all the nuances of the professional writing world. I am passionate about helping people...

I have a passion for learning and allowing my students to advance in their academic progress. In order for this to occur I create instruction catered to my student's learning as well as provide them with critical thinking skills to set them up success.

...curriculum, federally mandated testing, school-wide teacher training, and mentored three part-time teachers and two full time EL teachers within the department. Participating in the early literacy trainings from the Universities of Hawai'i and Oregon impacted my best practices in early literacy with the five big ideas in beginning reading instruction. The Maui Reading Academy training...

...attending law school at Northwestern Law. For many years, I tutored a wide range of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing...

...manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays...

...in class, studying, hanging out with my friends, or at club meetings! In my free time, I love to breakdance, write poetry, debate politics and economics, and participate in practically every nerdy endeavor possible (huge Star Wars fan!!). I love to talk and will talk your ear off if you let me! I love trying...

...colleges in the area: the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, and, my alma mater, the University of Wisconsin - Stout. My scenic route through college was the product of indecision and confusion regarding my future because I couldn't find a way to mesh all of the things...

...Writing. Throughout my schooling, I have thrived in all subjects. However, my favorites are Science and Writing/English. I find that the two have similar way in promoting creativity. Not surprisingly, I will be tutoring Physics, Chemistry and Writing. Additionally, I will be tutoring for ACT prep. I took the test officially three times and was...

...Columbia University in May 2014, and I plan on beginning medical school in the fall of 2015. Since graduation, I have been working part-time in a dermatologist office as a Medical Assistant and part-time on a public health project related to smoking cessation. I have also been tutoring students in a variety of subjects. I...

...a private school where I was given the opportunity to discover a large range of topics I had never thought about pursuing, such as engineering and biomedical sciences. In college, I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics, while minoring in Arabic and gaining a certificate in Middle Eastern and North African studies. During...

...when they had trouble themselves. I even began attending Biology review sessions to help my teacher explain topics to other students and review material with them. I always enjoyed teaching simply because I enjoyed and was passionate about the material itself. But I enjoyed it even more when I heard about all the success other...

...study Economics. I'm originally from Millburn, NJ. This year, I'm taking two semesters off from school to sing and travel the entire world with the Yale Whiffenpoofs, America's oldest collegiate a cappella singing group. Apart from singing, I'm is passionate about education, particularly in helping high school students achieve their academic goals as they work...

...experiences have helped me develop a variety of strategies to adapt to different learners needs and learning styles. I tutor a wide range of subjects, such as ACT prep, math, writing, Spanish, and Latin. Whether the math section of the ACT is making you nervous or you need some extra help keeping up in Spanish,...

...of a Hispanic volunteer group helping children learn to read more fluently. I played rugby and football, and I love doing things outdoors, whether it be hiking, going to the lake, skiing, or backpacking. I have also traveled to many parts of the world and enjoy having new experiences and learning about other cultures.

...Certificate in Business, from UW as well. Education has always been important to me, and tutoring allows me to share that passion with others. I first got into tutoring through a volunteer program in high school, and I continued to tutor during my undergraduate studies, which was some of the most rewarding work I've ever...

...try to "guide learning" rather than just reciting facts or "teaching at" a student. I believe that discovery is the most exciting way to learn as well as the best method for producing long-term recall; it also tailors every learning experience to the individual student. I was most inspired to pursue this Socratic style of...