Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Duke University, NC

...of students, traveled the world, volunteered, and refined my strengths as a teacher, a mentor, and an expert in the neurobiological influences on learning. Working with each student is a special experience that holds a place in my heart with memories that I cherish. Naturally, I share the joy of learning along with the pride...

...TA in the Duke Mathematics Department, I learned to help calculus students think through complex problems and develop critical thinking strategies. My own experience studying for the MCAT taught me the principles of developing a study schedule and planning for a successful test. These experiences will enable me to help students achieve their goals, both...

...received two masters degrees (Summa Cum Laude). I am very solid on many subjects including ALL of the biological sciences, social sciences, and many business courses. I am also very confident in my abilities to assist students with their study habits and help them learn the "How To's" of studying effectively and efficiently. I am...

...Outside of learning, I love to play with pets, read, and just to experience new things. I enjoy being outdoors whether it is on a porch at at the beach. I tend to be sarcastic and make the best (or worst) puns whenever the opportunity arises! I believe that having fun and being able to...

...working as a teaching assistant during my master's degree, I realized how much I enjoyed working with my students and encouraging them to pursue and work hard in science. I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Maryland, College Park in biochemistry and cell biology in 2008. Immediately following this I started my Master's degree...

...and I plan on using my experiences from tutoring as an opportunity to prepare for professorship. I'm constantly absorbing new knowledge and enjoy the feeling of enlightening others on new discoveries that I make. Hopefully, I can enhance students' understanding of their subjects and approach learning with a newfound enthusiasm for their studies.

...the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I have tutored in chemistry and French for the past three years and have begun tutoring for standardized testing and math. I'm on the varsity rowing team at UNC and have played sports my entire life. I spend the majority of my time in Chapel Hill but...

...over 15 years working with students from elementary to college. I am a current PhD student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I received my MPH in Health Behavior and Health Education from the University of Michigan, and MBA in Management from Wake Forest University. I would love to work with your...

...Writing (and Composition), and Statistics. Having struggled with learning in a traditional classroom environment myself, I had to adapt and find methods of learning and study that made sense to me. As a tutor, I think it's critical to tailor my tutoring style to the specific needs of the student to best aide in their...

...I will be earning a double major in Biology and Chemistry. I enjoy helping other students learn difficult material and I am excited about learning myself. I truly believe that every student has an incredible amount of potential and with some hard work and some extra help they can reach that potential.

...of the world around us. My degrees are in engineering (BS-General Engineering from Harvey Mudd, MS- Mechanical Engineering, and PhD-Bioengineering from Georgia Tech), but I also love art and literature and linguistics. Outside of academics, I am an avid sports fan (and rugby player) and I love to cook, hike with my dog, and travel....

...service and meeting my students where they are at, helping them to accomplish their goals. I am a clinical social worker, health coach, writer, and teacher with a love of learning and passion for helping students. I obtained my Master of Social Work Degree from UNC Chapel Hill and my Bachelors Degree from the University...

...well as Mandarin Chinese (all levels), English Literature, Psychology, Music and Dance. These subjects are all deeply related to my research and academic careers, so it is a privilege to be able to share with younger students and deepen my own learning in the process. I can also provide help with university applications, and as...

...and writing, and have a passion for the environment and social justice. However, I am excited to help students reach their goals in any subject area. I strongly believe in a collaborative approach as a tutor, where the students' goals are front and center, and we work together at a pace that is comfortable but...

...need more scientists in our world, and you, with some support, could be a scientist. Right now I tutor science and math at the high school level. My tutoring skills have been developed in my science classroom, and my apartment building. I started tutoring some neighbors for their nursing exams (mostly math) and a middle...

...rigorous academic track at Duke have also fully prepared me to tutor chemistry, organic I, biology, and beginner-intermediate Spanish, as well as various subjects that pertain to my major, such as cultural anthropology and global studies. I know just how important standardized test scores, GPA, and college apps are, and I love helping students unlock...

...Even since middle school, at a local elementary school, I would help tutor students in basic arithmetic and spelling. In high school, while the curriculum changed from multiplication tables to Calculus, the idea was still the same: help as many people reach their full potential as possible. Now, through Varsity Tutors, I can help continue...

...and I have many years of diverse tutoring and teaching experiences. Some of my favorite jobs included teaching elementary school students science on an educational farm and my positions as an ESL instructor in Chile and for migrant farmers in Ohio. I studied Neuroscience and History in undergrad and enjoyed my job as a lab...

My name is Samantha and I am a sophomore at Duke University. I have experience in tutoring peers throughout high school and middle school in the areas of math, science, and language.

...of them tend to be on the geekier side. For instance, I love playing video games, Dungeons and Dragons and board games with my friends. I also play tennis and soccer regularly and played soccer with an intramural team last year. Otherwise, I love to read for fun, in addition to the occasional academic article...