Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Jacksonville, NC

...local community college. A graduate of Methodist University with a BS in Sports Management and a minor in business, I furthered my education with a Master of Arts in Religion and a concentration in Mental Health Counseling from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, MA. Currently serving as a tutor for personal training certification...

Hi, my name is Kristen. I love working with youth and encouraging others through learning.

...I feel passionate about tutoring because I love helping and teaching others. I took a wide variety of classes in high school and college, so I feel very confident in my ability to provide quality tutoring! I have experience working with children of all ages, both through my clinical experience throughout graduate school as well...

...ages, and I truly enjoy tutoring in the STEM fields. Education is tremendously important to me, and I have nearly 20 years of tutoring experience. I believe that all students learn differently, and my most successful teaching strategy is to help students identify their strengths and build upon them. I can help students identify and...

...taken her work ethic and applied it to my academic life in my college work. I am a rising sophomore at North Carolina State University (NCSU) and I am majoring in Political Science. During the academic year, you can find me all over campus participating in events and different organizations. Outside of academics, I have...

I'm a recent college graduate with a BA in Creative Writing and a lifelong passion for the English language. I'm a friendly, enthusiastic teacher with experience assisting students of a variety of ages and skillsets. Language arts are a fascinating, rewarding area of study and I love making them accessible and fun for my students.

...and am officially undeclared but plan on graduating with a dual degree in biology and German studies. My favorite subjects to tutor are the ones I'm most passionate about; namely biology, German, and math (algebra and trig). Outside of all that, I enjoy rowing, running, biking, watching films (in English and German), and playing guitar.

...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 succeed when students strip away the extraneous...

...standardized test can feel overwhelming. But you really can be prepared. Careful, concept-oriented preparation can help ensure that students don't run into anything radically new on exam day. My preparation strategy aims to give students the instruction they need to recognize as many problem types as possible. Sitting for a standardized test can be a...

...I can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing like the satisfying moment of writing "Q.E.D." on a difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of the past such as Plato, Virgil, Aquinas, and Anselm. I love to read and to discuss...

...of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free...

...concepts.) I have taught courses in music theory, history, and composition at the University of Washington, and I have tutored students of all ages in school subjects ranging from biology to social studies. I especially like working through math and standardized test questions since I enjoy puzzles and problem solving though helping someone to express...

...if you just break it down into small parts. For example, things like Advanced Placement tests and standardized tests when viewed as a whole can seem like daunting tasks which require lots of higher order reading, writing, and thinking skills. However, when they are approached question by question and broken down into series of basic...

...school children. When I am tutoring a student, I prefer a very hands-on approach. I love working out problems with my students after working through an example problem completely. By working problems out with my students, I am able to help them if and when they get stuck. I hope to convey to every student...

...gather meaningful and common practice problems to teach. I would credit my teaching philosophy to my mom - a college psychology professor prior to immigrating to the U.S. The methods she used to help me learn and to drive my curiosity still influence how I think and learn concepts today. From her, I learned that...

...and they understand why it works. Ultimately, I enjoy teaching because both the student and I can simultaneously improve in a process that never ceases to make us better. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy pretty much any activity that gets me outside, especially if that outside happens to be in the woods or near the...

...gives students a sense of confidence and courage on test day. My expertise in "big test" prep translates to the regular school environment as well, whether it be building better study habits, better relationships to class material, or finding new ways to make material accessible--at any age, in any subject, it is the job of...

...the "why" and "how" in school and I try to help my students achieve that level of understanding as well. I prefer to guide students through their problems to help them learn the skills needed for their classes in the future, though I am certainly happy to explain things outright when necessary. Outside of academics...

...institute called CETPRO Betania. I have previously tutored a broad range of subjects and age groups, and I have especially enjoyed working with students to develop their writing skills. I tutor ACT Test prep and English with a focus on critical reading and writing skills. I am passionate about learning and I try to impart...

...all ages and abilities to further their math skills. I believe that everyone has mathematical abilities and I enjoying working and watching these abilities grow and improve in students. In my free time, I enjoy running with my Border Collie/Lab mix, Sadya, and swimming laps. I tend to spend my evenings knitting or reading.