Certified Tutors From Duke University

...taught the skills of effective writing, speaking, and listening to students in grades 6 through 8 in grammar, vocabulary, literature, and writing classes. I would like to continue helping students realize their full potential by tutoring them in what I am most passionate about--the art of the written and spoken word. I now live in...

...Electrical & Computer Engineering. I tutor in most stem fields and high school level and below English and Spanish. My favorite subject to tutor is chemistry because it was my favorite subject in school. When tutoring I like to help develop the skills that students already have and help them fill in the gaps in...

...Syndrome, EBD), but I also got to teach some classes and help the general education students. The job was perfect for me! I recently moved to St. Paul, and I now want to become a full time tutor. What I really love about tutoring is the relationship that is formed between student and tutor. I...

...scored in the 99th percentile (522) on the MCAT in May 2017. I got so much advice and guidance in my journey, and now I'm eager to pass that along! I have previously served as a Chemistry/Physics tutor for a major test prep company but am also well-versed with the other MCAT sections.

...in computational epidemiology and was acknowledged in the published article, The Schedule Effect, which looked at how school scheduling can impact infection rates. Although Biostatistics is her passion, Kirsten has been heavily involved in tutoring students in mathematics and statistics. It is fulfilling for her to watch a students face as they understand a mathematical...

...a passion for helping others learn. I bring a diverse range of experiences with over 4 years of tutoring experience, including ACT, SAT, PSAT tutoring, college essay editing. I have also worked for 2 years with America Read America Counts, and spent summer of 2016 tutoring 12-18 year old girls in Cusco, Peru.

...life and that trend has continued into college. Throughout my math career, reaching out to people for help has been critical to my learning. I have tutored students since junior year of high school and have refined my teaching methods from all of my sessions. Furthermore, I think I'd be a great tutor in the...

...I'm currently studying Biomedical Engineering at Duke University. In my free time, I'm an avid debater, frisbee player, and nap-taker. Recently, I've been researching metabolic engineering in yeast- ask me about it if you want to be bored. I love to learn, and can't wait to help everyone here learn with me!

Hello, I am a junior at Duke University studying Political Science. I am an experienced tutor in both test prep and college prep. If you need any help, please let me know!

...taught curriculum for kids ages 5-18 years old and learned a lot about what it takes to be a teacher/tutor. I built and evaluated Reading and Math curricula and helped students develop confidence in a range of subjects from Math to Writing composition. I loved the experience and returned to Duke, where as soon as...

...who can help you write the perfect college application essay or perfect that final research paper, I'm the girl for you. Apart from English, my 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...

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.

...and Chinese Language and Literature A. I have always had a wide variety of academic interests, especially in the health sciences, natural sciences, psychology, literature and performing arts. As an educator, it is important to me that I am showing up for my students as a mentor in more than one way. As a young...

...degree in chemistry and a doctorate in biochemistry. I have been involved in teaching in one form or another for 40 years and am currently a high school teacher in chemistry and in AP chemistry. I feel I have a great deal to offer my students whether in my classes or as a tutor.

...my own experiences with challenging subjects, I know that going the extra mile by doing more practice problems than are actually assigned or watching videos on certain concepts helps reinforcement and allows students to thrive in the classroom. As a tutor, I like to guide students in the correct direction and help them gain footing...

...my best to get the kids stoked about biology, ecology, environmental science, and conservation. While I feel most passionate about marine biology, I am also qualified to tutor a variety of different subjects. I have taken the SAT 11 different times, and feel very confident teaching standardized test subjects! For me, tutoring is about breaking...

My name is Nicole and I am a native New Yorker! I was fortunate enough to attend Duke University where I received a BA in Music and minor in Education. I have tutored in many subjects, especially NY State Regents throughout all of high school and college.

...English, mathematics, and economics. My teaching philosophy is that understanding fundamental concepts is most important when solving a problem. When tutoring, I like to boil down a problem to its most basic form, so you can easily see the relevant information without getting caught in the minutia. I believe that when you understand the logic...

...math are generally not everyone's favorite. My approach to teaching is to first identify what a student already knows. It is important to establish "pre-knowledge" before building upon further concepts. At times this requires correcting misconceptions in order to establish deeper learning. From there we can begin to focus on areas that need to be...

...that each individual learner is different. From learning styles, to interests and motivation techniques, no student is ever quite like another, so why should they be taught as such? Outside the classroom I enjoy spending time outdoors. Hiking, climbing, swimming and playing sports are a few of my favorite activities. I always look forward to...