William: Durham tutor
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...have taught include Anatomy and Physiology, Ecology, and General Biology. My favorite subject is ecology because I can study outdoors in forests and streams. I teach the way that I was taught by my favorite teacher. He made the students feel comfortable and made learning fun. I like to describe subjects in ways that make...
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Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
PHD, Zoology
Josh: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...sessions twice a week, focusing on comprehension and mastery of vocabulary and grammatical concepts. I have had success in helping high school and college level students who were failing their Spanish courses to achieve passing grades. In high school, I took both AP US History and AP European History, so I have firsthand experience with...
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Bachelor in Arts, History
Douglas: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...a youth intern at my church, working and teaching kids ranging from pre-K to high school. Working with such a wide range of kids taught me how to be flexible with presenting my teaching materials and how to relate with kids from all different stages and walks of life. While I have the most experience...
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Bachelors, History & Biblical Studies
Masters, Masters of Divinity
Cara: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...success. I am committed to helping students truly understand basic concepts that will allow them to use and apply what they learn in school. I will get to know the students' interests, and bring real life examples in to our tutoring sessions to make them fun, interesting, and productive. I want to help students succeed...
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Bachelors, Mathematics/Secondary Education
Masters, Nutrition and Integrative Health
Robert: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...only have I tutored young people in standardized testing situations (LSAT, ACT, and SAT). I have also tutored and instructed adult learners in various scenarios. I have experience teaching English-as-Second Language to students hoping to pass the citizenship test here in the United States. I have also instructed youth in success workshops and public speaking...
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Bachelors, English/Spanish/Communications/Pre-Law
Current Grad Student, Law
LSAT: 170
Daniel: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...to adjust my teaching style, I am also very patient and encouraging in my teaching style. There are a lot of difficult subjects that are really hard to understand. It's very easy to want to give up. I would not only teach the subject, but give the student the confidence to continue learning after the...
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Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 730
Katherine: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
Hello! My name is Katie, and I love teaching! I am a certified teacher and would love to help you meet your learning goals. My certifications include middle school science and high school science, but I also love to teach math.
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Bachelors, Biblical and Religious Studies
David: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...in a way that makes sense. I have loved my experiences working with students of all ages, and my laid back personality makes it easy for me to connect. I truly want to see students do their best. No matter what someone sets out to do, I will do everything I can to help them succeed....
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Bachelors, Christian Thought
Masters, Education
Paul: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...as well as being an effective instructor. I make all of my lessons interactive and fun, but, more importantly, informative and with many opportunities to practice speaking, writing, reading, and listening. In addition, I make sure to include cultural tidbits that I learned from communicating with French speakers and from my own experiences studying in...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, French Teacher Education
non degree, French Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
Jonathan: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
I want to help make physics understandable to you, the student, and will constantly change how I approach problems to make sure you understand the concepts at hand.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Physics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Brittany: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...school and took college mathematics courses while I was still in middle school. Although my personal passions have developed into the reading specialist realm, I have a strong propensity for mathematics all the way into the realm of Calculus. When taking my PRAXIS teaching certification exam to teach high school, I was in the top...
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Bachelor in Arts, English Composition
Master of Science, Reading Teacher Education
Mark: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...substitute in local high schools. I am pursuing certification as a high school social studies teacher in the state of Ohio. I derive great personal and professional satisfaction from helping students improve their confidence and reach their goals. The "ah ha" moment on a student's face is the greatest reward I as a teacher can...
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Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Jennifer : Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...medical training I enjoyed studying and tutoring other students, and formed many study groups. I have won a medical student teaching award, as well as a resident teaching award. My subjects of interest are the sciences, specifically biology, anatomy and physiology, chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. I am also interested in helping students excel in...
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Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
Doctor of Medicine, Health Sciences, General
Rachel: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...with Multiple Disabilities. I am currently serving in my second year as a PreK teacher and I am loving it! I cherish the joy and excitement that children exhibit over my lessons. My favorite subject to tutor is Elementary reading. There is nothing better in teaching than when a student recognizes a letter or when...
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Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Special Education
Elise: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...helps us to think through a system logically and efficiently. It challenges us and strengthens our thought processes. I am searching for new opportunities to help students excel at problem solving, particularly in mathematics, to develop a passion for problem solving, or maybe just to learn something new and fun about math.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Genavieve: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...variety of subjects. In my other professional roles as editor, curriculum designer, and copywriter, I have had the opportunity to create world-class teaching materials that both inspire and instruct students. I believe that creating winning resources and strategies that meet learners where they are is key to equipping them to become masters of their own...
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Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Jenny: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...my BA in Mathematics from Grove City College, PA and I received my Masters degree from Western Governors' University. I have 30 years experience teaching middle school, high school, and community college mathematics. My teaching philosophy is learning through mastery. Mastery requires identifying mistakes and correcting them. I try to use a step by step...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Masters in Education, Instructional Technology
Cheri: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...approach to learning and I enjoy leading students to develop their skills through their own unique learning styles. When I'm not teaching, my favorite pastime is spending time with my husband and our three children who are now young adults. I enjoy reading, yoga, kayaking, hiking, crafting, and cooking. I would be honored to get...
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Bachelor in Arts, International Business
Master of Arts Teaching, Education
John: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...helping students find their own connection to the topics that they are studying. Once the connection is made, the comprehension and analysis aspects of history open up to the student in ways that surprise and excite them. I am also partial to tutoring Latin because it's the foundation of the English language (66% of English...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History Teacher Education
Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Matthias: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...math, biology, and chemistry. I have taken math courses through Calculus III, chemistry courses from General Chemistry I through Organic Chemistry I, and biology courses from General Biology I through Anatomy and Physiology. I was a TA for a genetics course and am familiar with courses like cell biology, immunology, and the biology of cancer.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720
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