Award-Winning Algebra Tutors in Raleigh-Durham, NC

...of a job,' and that is a philosophy I personally believe in. I am not the kind of tutor who will just give you the answer to the problem and move on. My goal is to develop the student's understanding to the point where they will not need to ask me for help because I will have taught them well enough to use their knowledge in a logical way to solve problems. I have extensive...

Experienced educator with a history of success with students from all backgrounds. I have been in the field of education for over seventeen years, and I taught all levels of social studies for five years in the classroom. Finally, I tutored for a private learning center for three years. I am very passionate about education, and I want to help students do well! ... Every child can learn with the proper motivation and the right strategy.

...thrust very early into the world of teaching myself. This made me want to continue the legacy and help others the way my family always had. For that reason, I started tutoring as early as I could. I truly feel a part of something greater when I can help others to understand, even if only a small part of something they formerly didn't. I look forward to helping every one of you, and can't wait...

...linear, and I think that schools do not always do a good job of translating that to students. I think I will be a great tutor because I have been on both sides of the coin. I know what it takes to be a good tutor and have had success with my students in the past. I have learned that teaching effectively only happens when the instructor takes the time to learn how the tutee...

I graduated with a BS in Chemical Engineering from NCSU, where I often helped other students with technical concepts. I first started tutoring math during high school and enjoyed several years of working with students having various levels of difficulty, and would be happy to help new students with math or chemistry. ... I try to help students learn. There is always something they want to learn and something their teachers want them to learn (and maybe some overlap).

...the performing arts, I excelled in math, literature, writing, and languages throughout my education. After four wonderful years at my dream school, I understand how many extraordinary opportunities can come from hard work and dedication. I believe that learning is not necessarily a one-size-fits-all experience, so placing emphasis on students' unique interests and perspectives is very important to me. With helpful study skills and creative approaches to the material, I hope to help students see...

...university; which is essential academic coaching. Also, I have taught academic study skills to undergraduate students. I have been successful at encouraging and empowering students who were having academic difficulties by teaching them how to rely on the strengths of the learning styles, time-management, reading methods, note-taking methods, SMART goal setting, celebrating successes, and navigating challenges. I am extremely organized and energetic. I also know how to be empathetic while maintaining high expectations.

...I have regularly tutored online, helping students primarily in late middle and high school reach their academic goals. More recently I have worked with first year college students and adult learners. I am extremely passionate about psychology, but I also really enjoy tutoring English. Literary analysis can be fun, I promise! When I am tutoring a student, I try to relate to him or her on a more friendly and personal level; it is important...

...to supplement my stipend with some tutoring jobs. I take my role as an educator very seriously, committing a great deal of time and energy to my courses at the University, and drawing upon my experience as both a high school and middle school teacher in the past. I have always enjoyed working with kids in recreational (summer camp) and educational capacities, and hope to do the same for many years to come!... I firmly believe in what I'll (admittedly somewhat tritely) call "novel repetitions." The key to knowledge and skill acquisition is familiarity - if a student can employ their knowledge and skills in a variety of different contexts, then they have actually learned it. Thus, I try my best to provide contexts and problems that require students to take a basic skill, formula, etc., and use it in as many different ways as possible. I also try my best to scaffold, building prior skills back into lessons catering to more advanced ones, so that the basics (and, ultimately, the more advanced skills, as well) become second-nature through sheer repetition.

...truths I discovered in the process of earning my degree, the importance of a quality education is one that has stuck out to me the most. I believe that everyone can succeed in school, no matter their weakness. I want to help students who are committed to succeeding and are willing to work hard--and I will work as hard as you! In addition to working with Varsity Tutors, I work at a high school equivalency...