Award-Winning Latin Tutors serving Duke University, NC

...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 to make even the most abstract concepts or complex math problems "click" in...

...such proficiency. I am also an avid drummer and enjoy designing manuscripts and fonts and volunteering at my church in my free time. My academic specialties include the thought and theology of John Wesley and Thomas Aquinas, contemporary Wesleyan theology and ethics, Methodist history and doctrine, comparative Methodist-Catholic dialogue, and Western philosophy. I moved from...

...their own style of learning. Systems that work for some people are a disaster for others, and the key is to find one that is suited to you. I believe in trying out a variety of learning approaches and adapting to what works best for each student. I am organized, curious, and relentless in my...

...I am currently co-authoring a paper on one of the famous logical paradoxes advanced by Zeno. In addition to studying philosophy, I have spent several years studying Ancient Greek and Latin. Prior to entering the doctoral program in philosophy at Penn, I completed a year of coursework in both languages in the post-baccalaureate program in...

...Studies classes, and I enjoy the unique perspectives that each student brings to the topics that they're studying. I decided to join Varsity Tutors because I've always been passionate about helping my peers keep up with their classes. Two of my siblings have ADHD, and I know that many people are better suited to alternate...

I love helping elementary students learn to read, write and excel at math. I am a retired elementary school counselor and have tutored for almost 9 years, both in person and online. I can also tutor elementary science, psychology, sociology, beginning Spanish and essay writing. Helping student succeed while building self-confidence is my specialty!

...a few community college university transfer courses. After receiving my Master's Degree in English from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, I was afforded an opportunity to study abroad at the University of the West Indies. Basically, a few other teachers and I were able to study the culture and literature of Jamaica for...

...Greek. I love getting to help students understand subjects I am passionate about. I graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2015 with a B.A. in Classics (Latin and Greek Literature) and a Minor in Mathematics. The most important thing to me when tutoring is that my students feel...

...to gifted and talented across the country. In my initial session with students, I find out what they want to achieve during the instruction and their future goals. I use interactive visuals to connect what they learn in the classroom to the real world. Breaking down difficult material for clarity is what I enjoy doing...

...a historian of the Italian Renaissance, and concentrate on the Republic of Venice, which some popular accounts claim lasted for a thousand years, from 797 to 1797. I think old-fashioned political and diplomatic history is the cat's meow! I disagree profoundly with the view that it is not relevant to the study of history today....

...and Latin. I have taught at both the undergraduate and secondary level and have tutored middle school students as well. In addition to my experience as a teacher, I have also worked as a professional editor and writer. I love working with learners of all ages and ability levels and look forward to helping you...

I've been interested in science for as long as I can remember. Business is an interest. Some day, I hope to reconcile these passions by starting my own research and development company.

...backgrounds, and ages in many different settings. I have taught undergraduate courses in Latin, Ancient Greek, and Classical literature. My introductory courses combined a traditional, formal approach with oral drills and English-to-Latin translation; by thus actively using the language, my students strengthened their memory and their ability to apply their knowledge to new texts. My...

...and graduate school admissions. Writing is another area of interest for me. I especially enjoy helping students develop their writing skills. I love learning and I want to help students learn to love it too. Learning is valuable for its own sake apart from any practical considerations. However, I do recognize that sometimes students need...

...Biology and Latin. My biggest passion lies with younger girls in STEM. Women are vastly underrepresented in STEM, and it is a goal of mine to succeed in STEM, as well as help other women succeed too! However, I am open to tutoring anyone who needs help because STEM can be difficult for everyone! I...

Knowledge is accessible to all. One of the most common problems I see is students trying to learn or being taught in a way that doesn't access the way they learn best. I approach all learning from multiple directions to utilize the most efficient route to content mastery for all students.

...students from first grade to graduate students. By training, I'm a philosopher (MA, BA), but I also have background in religious studies (BA) and cognitive science (a minor). Cognitive science spans linguistics, psychology, anthropology, computer science, philosophy, and education. My background in logic helps me teach all standardized tests. I scored around the 95th percentile...

...teaching English at the middle school, high school, community college and university levels. What subjects do you tutor? I tutor English, Language Arts, Reading, Writing, Research and test-taking skills. My favorite subject to tutor is Reading because it's my first love. I like to see struggling or disinterested students read better and learn more about...

My name is Zariah! I am an 20 year-old university student studying Psychology and World Religion! I excel in studying history, english, and classical literature.

The very first student whom I tutored received a perfect score on the ACT. That is why I have continued tutoring for the past seven years. Throughout the course of my tutoring, I have had the pleasure of working with a wide variety of students from kindergarten to graduate school.