Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving Chapel Hill, NC

...homecoming. During my time with students, I feel like patience is one of the most important things when trying to get through to a student, and coincidentally, my name means 'patience is good' in my native language. I look forward to helping students understand what they never thought they would be able to master, and I feel a personal sense of accomplishment when I can help a student work through their apprehensions to get to...

All I can say for myself is that I've always had a love of learning, and a love for sharing what I've learned with others. I fundamentally believe that anyone can come to understand any topic or idea so long as it is explained in a way that makes sense to them and is accessible for them. This perspective on learning is what guides me as a tutor.

...obtain my Masters. My experience working with students has expanded since my undergraduate studies. I volunteered with a program in Florida to help increase English language literacy to children of migrant workers, and I currently volunteer at a charter school to provide one-on-one support to children who struggle with math and reading. While I enjoy helping students at all levels become independent learners, I have the most experience with 1st through 3rd grade math and...

...by, I developed a strong sense of curiosity about how these medications worked, their side-effects and why they needed to be taken at specific times. It is this drive which influenced my decision to pursue a career in pharmacy notwithstanding any difficulties or challenges that sought to derail my dream. Today, I am a professional pharmacist pursuing a graduate studies in Public health which is in line with my desire of becoming a clinical research...

I have been tutoring for 5 years, and I enjoy seeing students make progress in their studies. I'm very patient and I make math fun. I know I'm doing my job when a student reaches his or her "aha" moment. I have tutored a variety of subjects, mainly math and science, though I have also tutored students in Reading.... I like to get to know my students. I want to know hobbies and interest. I want...

...graduate of Appalachian State University, majoring in Building Science and Industrial Design. Since then, I have taught middle and high school students various subjects. Although, my favorite subjects are math. I have also spent time in business. I am a football coach and love being outdoors. While I teach various students, I am experienced working with students overcoming learning disabilities and with Individualized Education Programs (IEP). I also specialize in NCAA eligibility and recruiting prep...

...and college. My favorite subject to tutor is math, whether that be helping a second grader with their multiplication tables or a college student with differential calculus. I also have a passion for science and have experience tutoring in physics and chemistry. I was highly successful in the math components of exams such as the ACT, SAT, and AP tests. In my free time, I love to row, dance, and make friends!

...Public Health projects in Bangladesh, Panama, Honduras, and Thailand. The professional experience and exposure to so many vibrant cultures has been amazing in giving me a rounded view of the world. I believe that in learning any subject requires gaining a rounded perspective for full understanding. While tutoring, I try to provide several different paths for understanding and several different strategies for problem solving. My tutoring experience is in math, reading, and writing with elementary...

...received a full-tuition scholarship to attend Duke Kunshan University. I spent my freshman year studying in China, and I now live and study on Duke's campus in Durham, North Carolina. I have always been a strong student, with a current 3.94 GPA in college. I earned a 1510 on my SAT and am great at SAT tutoring as well as editing college application essays. I am also proficient in Spanish as a second language, and...

...experiences, building and strengthening relationships, and most importantly, making the most of every opportunity that crosses my path. Between my undergraduate coursework, executive leadership positions, various internships, and most notably, founding and running my own small business, I have demonstrated creativity, flexibility, and resilience in the face of adversity. Furthermore, I have explored not only my passion for technology and business, but my passion for success. In my future career, I will seek out opportunities...

...teaching experience includes Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics and Probability, and Precalculus. I went back to college at age 45 and earned a bachelors degree in math education in 2009 from Western Governor's University. Since that time I have taught students at all levels from 8th grade to high school seniors. When preparing for an end of course test or some other standardized test, the key is to be able to read and interpret the questions...

...environmental sciences, and more. Several years of laboratory research with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. I like training future scientists! My passion: inspiring curiosity and confidence in my students. My background: biology laboratory research involving plants, bacteria, and genetics. My degrees: Bachelors in Molecular Biology (UC Berkeley), Bachelors in Economics (UC Berkeley), Masters in Microbiology (North Carolina State University) My goal: for you to surpass me in the subject we explore together.

...experience. I was a Lead Upper Level Math Instructor in 2 education companies: Mathnasium and Sylvan Learning. I am TESOL certified, teaching Chinese students English as a second language. I also volunteer my time with E-Learning Amigos Tutoring, created with the goal of providing free of cost tutoring services to K-12 students as they adjust to distance learning due to the novel Coronavirus. I personalize instruction in mathematics, reading, study skills, homework support, and test...

...assisting children in many different classroom settings. I especially enjoyed being an AVID tutor and working with small groups of students to further understand their current mathematics struggles. While I have worked with students in a broad range of subject areas, my passion lies in mathematics. When students reach that AHA moment, the pride and wonder they experience is so pure and motivating! I also have a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Working...

...and encouragement. While I have a pretty diverse palette of experiences, I focus a lot of my time on Mathematics. I took IB Math HL and AP Calculus BC in High School and excelled in both--and am now in high level math courses at UNC. I also love studying media, and love combining artistic forms of expression with technological mediums! Currently really into video game design, and am building my own PC!

...people needlessly struggle, or worse develop perceptions of an incapacity to learn. Personally, I'm a firm believer that anyone is capable of learning anything, if given the right approach and patience. In the end, helping others to discover their capacities is, well, just as rewarding as anything I might contribute in a lab. Regarding who I am outside of academia, in my spare time I do a lot of reading covering a variety of topics....

...students understand Chemistry and math in a way that will help them succeed, not only their classes but also in their everyday lives due to the fact that these subjects can be beneficial in fostering critical thinking skills. I think that every student can learn any subject if they put their mind to it, especially if they are willing to work hard to obtain their goals. I believe in helping students, one-on-one, to help them...

...a lot of satisfaction and happiness in what I did. Hence, I am looking to utilize my spare time productively while doing something that I love. I tutored math of all levels and physics at Highline College in Des Moines, WA for two years. I even have an advanced level tutoring certificate! I also tutored math and computer science at University of Washington in Seattle where I earned my degree in computer engineering. My favorite...

...Though I am studying medicine, I have always had a passion for tutoring. My philosophy in tutoring someone is simple: I aim to impart the same level of understanding and mastery over the subject that I have onto the student. I do this by walking them through the necessary thought process required to not only answer the question but to fully grasp the underlying concepts behind every question. I look forward to working with you!

Hi! I'm Chris, a junior at UNC Chapel Hill. As one myself, I know that every student is different. That's why I provide personalized lesson plans & extra support outside of lessons.