Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving Durham County, NC

...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 reading, and 7th and 8th grade math and reading. Along with these two subjects,...

...cell biology. As an aspiring dentist, I am currently working towards getting a dental degree. During my undergraduate career, I had several experiences of helping other students with learning materials and quiz/exam preparation. I am excited to have another opportunity to help other students again through Varsity Tutors because I truly believe that education is...

...of knowledge was vastly different, and so the connections they drew in order to arrive at solutions differed as well. It became my goal and pleasure to guide these students along their own intellectual pathways towards a better understanding. During my undergraduate career at the University of Texas at Dallas, I continued to fortify this...

...a degree in biomedical engineering. I really enjoy math and science and I am eager to help other students in related subjects. In my free time, I like to run, play basketball, spend time at the shore, and cook. While I was a student at Duke, I worked as a student manager for the Women's...

...important to come to a teacher/tutor for help if one has questions, it is even more important to get to the point of figuring problems out in your own way. There are garden variety formulas, equations, variables, etc. in Mathematics and Statistics that may call for "memorization", but it is of utmost importance that a...

...Mellon University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and International Relations. After graduation I joined Teach For America and am currently a high school math teacher, teaching Algebra and Geometry to freshmen and sophomores. Math is definitely my favorite subject and I love helping my students understand, appreciate, and love math. I began tutoring during...

...doing some independent consulting work. It is my eventual goal to be involved in academic administration. Along with a strong economics background, I am also well-versed in mathematics (up to multi-variable calculus), geography, writing, literature, reading, and history. I enjoy reading, writing and performing music, and sports during my free time. It is my passion...

...immigrants. Following graduation, I accepted a teaching position with the Teach For America program working as a 3rd grade math, science, and social studies teacher in the Houston Independent School District. My favorite subjects to tutor include writing, math, and economics. I also tutor in social studies and history. Having been a classroom teacher, I...

...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 to know their weaknesses and strengths. If...

...with a major in religious studies, but I have been tutoring since 2002, concentrating on math, the SAT, and writing. I believe each student is capable of wonderful things, both academically and otherwise, and that education is much broader than simply attending school. Some of the qualities I aim for as a tutor are patience,...

...Education has opened up so many doors for me, and this is largely because I was fortunate to have some amazing teachers growing up who made learning fun (or at the very least not miserable). My goal is to do the same for each one of the students who I work with, and find ways...

...as a tutor, helping underprivileged students with high school math. Throughout my journey as a tutor, I have learned and valued the differences between each student. I fully believe that my experiences have battle-tested me to the point where I can look at any student and devise an effective plan to foster improvement. When I...

...to the learning process. After all, not only have I learned the material once but I have also observed multiple people learn the same material. In addition, through my research experience I have implemented the classroom lessons into real life problems. I enjoy incorporating my research into my teaching/tutoring. I can draw from experiences of...

...University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Then, in 2023, I received my Master's of Public Health degree from the Gillings Schools of Global Public Health. For the last two years, I have been working in global health, and now I am seeking out flexible tutoring options as I prepare to apply to medical school...

...can learn in the right environment and with the right support. I enjoy working with students and helping them realize their potential and reach their goals. I have been teaching and tutoring students for more than 17 years. I provide a positive, friendly, and encouraging learning environment for all students. I'm patient and supportitive, and...

...I enjoy working with students in one-on-one or in small groups settings. I am skilled at assisting elementary and middle school through college level students with their course work to improve their results (including Common Core Math). I also tutor individuals seeking their GED in general math as well as assist with ACT/SAT preparations in...

...has been the opportunity to precept, mentor and prepare new nurses and nursing students for this awesome profession. My interest in the sciences became insatiable in high school as I tackled my first Anatomy and Physiology class, and led me to further my education in courses such as Advanced Anatomy and Physiology I and II,...

...taught ESL and science for more than 10 years to students of all ages and ability levels. I have a masters degree in education and special education with a teaching certification in ESL. I specialize in middle school, high school, and adult education. I engage learners with lessons tailored to their needs and interests and...

...a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where I received a double degree in Public Policy and Information Science. Post college, I completed a two-year teaching fellowship with Teach for America where I taught middle school math in the morning and took pre-med courses in the evening. I love teaching through...

...an engineer, I personally know the difference between what a good/bad teacher can provide to a student's learning experience. I aim to understand the student's learning style and altering my methods for each student's needs. I do my very best to not only help students reach the right answer but to make sure they completely...