Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving Raleigh-Durham, NC

...along what I know to the next generation of students behind me. My favorite subjects are those in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) from the first time learning to count and the scientific method all the way up to calculus and multivariable physics. I have a particular interest in those subjects directly related to engineering, although I am more than happy to assist in others! It makes me happy to see a student understand...

...teaching assistant for third-graders who failed their reading exams and also academically gifted elementary and middle school students. In college, I've served as assistant director of an organization which gives free STEAM lessons to local girls and also been an introductory computer science department tutor for the past year and a half. My junior and senior year of high school, I attended a school which specialized in math and science, and I'm excited to share...

Hello! My name is A'Nya and I am a current undergraduate at the University of Chicago. I plan on double majoring in Political Science and English. I have three years of experience tutoring and working with children, so I am more than capable of handling your young scholar.

...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 learner be able to use their own reasoning to work through problems. For me, it is important that I communicate problems in real-world context and emphasize that there is almost...

...health and I am on a pre-medicine track. At Elon, I am very involved in the College Fellows (Research) Program and I volunteer through the Kiwanis Family. I love working with kids and I love science, so being a tutor is a perfect fit! I have been tutoring since the beginning of high school and I have worked with students who learn best in different ways, so I can tailor my explanations to make sure...

...am receiving my Bachelor of the Arts in Medicine, Health & Society and Spanish as well. I am extremely passionate about math and science and just took my MCAT this past month with the hope of attending Medical School. I have taught students science and math from elementary school to college level and really love being able to help students learn the material I have so much passion for! I am also super passionate about...

Hi, my name is Annie. I have been a Middle School Math Teacher for the past 11 years. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Middle Grades Education from East Carolina University, and a Bachelor's Degree in Data Analytics from Southern New Hampshire University. I absolutely love mathematics and helping students find ways that make it make sense for them. I love working with students and helping them become better learners.

...have accustomed myself to the many learning styles and diversity of the modern classroom. I retired from classroom teaching in 2015. However, I have been teaching part-time and full-time since my retirement. I love what I do and I fully enjoy the opportunity help students be successful. Having two consecutive careers in science and education allows me to help students bridge the gap between theory and practice. Out of the classroom I enjoy playing tennis,...

...I worked at Student Support Services in Puerto Rico as a Data Analyst, and, prior to that position, I worked as a Math and English tutor. Throughout my life, I have tutored college kids from less privileged backgrounds, who carry different types of academic and personal struggles, and I empathized a lot with them. I know the feeling of walking in to a classroom and understanding nothing, the void that forms in your head. My...

...degree in Chemical Engineering and worked as an engineer in various manufacturing industries. I recently came to the United States with my wife last year and we are enjoying it. I had some tutoring experience before but nothing formal. I helped some students in high school level in the mathematics and physics subject. Cause these are the subject I feel more comfortable with. I have a very visual and interactive approach with regards to tutoring....

...currently working on a second Bachelors of Science in Nursing at Lenoir-Rhyne University. I completely understand the pressures of maintaining good grades with extracurricular activities, trying to stay competitive for college or graduate school, and even having to study within time-constraints from having to juggle a full-time job. I know first-hand how demoralizing making sub-par grades can be, but also the triumph of learning how to redirect focus and learning strategies while rebuilding confidence. I...

I love when the information clicks with a student and they finally understand a concept.

...published astrophysicist with a lifelong passion for studying the universe. I worked with theoretical astrophysics simulations that tested theories of galaxy formation, cosmology, dark matter, and stellar evolution. I am also passionate about education in the quantitative disciplines. Currently, I am pivoting from academia to industry and building my repertoire for data science. I am also a graduate from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, with a Bachelor's in Science for both Physics and...

...prompting my discovery of resources and strategies that provides a conceptual understanding, makes connections to prior knowledge and other concepts and creating fun and meaningful math activities. To allow students to experience an effective tutoring session, I provide visuals and explicit modeling of the concept, then allow students the opportunity for extensive collaborative and independent practice to reinforce the skill. After they are assessed and show mastery, we will use that knowledge to build the...

...worked in middle school high school and university settings. I love being a part of student self-development and growth. Describe your experience working with students. I have a PhD in History of Religions. I am best able to tutor a wide range of course work in the humanities and social sciences. My favorite subjects are literature, writing, languages and history. I tailor my teaching style to the learning goals. I tend to be focused on...

...and different techniques to make learning as fun and effective as possible. I try to provide the most comfortable atmosphere for all my students. I taught abroad and I am looking forward to tutoring ESL to anyone who needs improvement. I also have experience in Broadcasting, Film Production, and Photography. In my spare time, I love going outside and taking pictures of anything and everything. I also love music and movies. Living abroad taught me...

...use this in real life." But this perspective overlooks something crucial. It misses the fact that the act of learning how to do math and the process of learning these subjects establishes a new kind of brain wiring - a problem-solving and critical thinking kind of brain wiring. So, it is not just about the specific content; it is about the methods, tactics, and tools developed to tackle those problems. While you may never encounter...

...hard to believe but usually come around to see that it can be fun when their confidence is built up enough. I have tutored college age students in Spanish and the sciences in mentoring groups. I am also a triage nurse for a medical service trip to Guatemala every year, so my Spanish is tested and approved! :) I have also been known to teach the younger kids of my family to read, write and...

My mission as a Varsity Tutor is to provide my students confidence in their academic abilities and provide mentorship and advice on their academic careers.

I am a PhD student in Civil Engineering and have more than 7 years of teaching experience.... My philosophy of teaching evolved from many years of teaching experience. As I reflect on my beliefs regarding teaching and learning, I find that my mission as a teacher is threefold: to promote positive learning; to spark learner enthusiasm for learning; and to provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning.... I will try to find out his/her understanding of...