Certified Tutors From University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

...tutoring since 2002, concentrating on math, the SAT, and writing. I believe each student is capable of wonderful things, both academically and otherwise, and that education is much broader than simply attending school. Some of the qualities I aim for as a tutor are patience, encouragement, and helping students examine difficulties with respect for their...

...subjects, from GRE Verbal test prep to Psychology. Of these subjects, I am most enthusiastic about ESL and German, as I believe learning another language is a wonderful way to open yourself up to new opportunities and experiences. From my own learning experience, I know it takes a lot of support to be a successful...

...young students. I love teaching because I love learning, and I want to help other people find that same love of learning that I had growing up, because that guides me through life. I especially enjoy teaching writing and math. I'm sure this is heavily influenced by the fact that I learned those skills from...

...third) with the national Americorps organization, City Year. City Year is an education-based non-profit organization that is committed to closing the achievement gap by focusing on three critical areas: attendance, behavior and coursework. We are committed to providing students with a quality education and excellent programs that foster academic growth and social skills. City Year...

...and the Governor's School of North Carolina, a public summer program for gifted high school students. I tutor many subjects in the humanities and social sciences, including English Literature and Language, Essay Composition and Writing, Anthropology, Sociology, Theatre Topics, and Public Speaking. I am qualified to tutor related AP classes, as well as the critical...

...on my writing skills in preparation for entering the law--a field which continues to test your writing and adaptability on a daily basis. I also found ways to make studying both fun and productive to obtain the best results. I look forward to helping you reach your goals whether its improving your writing, finalizing that...

...same. I have a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, focusing on drama and literature. I encourage students to engage in thoughtful discussions about their assignments in order to find their voice when writing or speaking. When students have a personal investment in what they are...

...not only have fun but also practice using the skills they needed. When I worked as a news editor at a radio station in China, it was my job to coach reporters on their writing and grammar. I believe that we can all master tough subjects with some practice and problem solving, and I'd love...

...also worked with numerous students with ACT/SAT prep and placement exams in more private environments. In my time at UNC, I volunteered with AVID at a local middle school where I led sessions for groups of students in an effort to close the achievement gap and emphasize college readiness to those who may not reach...

...practice skills coupled with therapeutic experience shaped me into an effective advocate and partner for students experiencing academic difficulty. As a crisis counselor in Charlotte, NC, I was afforded the opportunity to work with youth ages 7-17 experiencing crisis. As a Safe Place advocate, it was vitally important to be person-centered and strength-focused to uphold...

...and share relevant stories or reference some of the things in their lives to help them more easily make connections to more difficult concepts. I am patient enough to let students find their own way to the answers and feel good about the process. My goal is to develop students' skills and self reliance so...

...in Auckland, New Zealand. After all this globe-trotting I spent a year as an AmeriCorps member with Habitat for Humanity in Durham, NC. I recently moved up to Washington, DC and am eager to work as a tutor at Varsity Tutors. I love working with AP/IB history & English students, SAT test prep students, and...

...this is largely 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...

...very different contexts. Having this background also allows me to feel comfortable tutoring a range of subjects. My tutoring style can best be described as collaborative. Much of the time the problems we will tackle together will be difficult or confusing, and I will guide our work to hone in on exactly where the difficulty...

...of my students. In terms of my language qualifications, I have received extensive training in language teaching techniques for both French and English as a Second Language. I was a French literature major who graduated cum laude and received highest honors for my senior thesis. I have spent hundreds of hours teaching English and French...

...good/bad teacher can provide to a student's learning experience. I aim to understand the student's learning style and altering my methods for each student's needs. I do my very best to not only help students reach the right answer but to make sure they completely understand the subject at hand. It is important to me...

I'm passionate about teaching students of all ages. I've taught both at the college as well as high school level. I love interacting with kids and am enthusiastic to help them grow in whatever way is needed. Please let me know if you have any questions and inquiries! Look forward to working together soon! ... The best teachers are ones which allows their students to find their own answers.

...improve their grades and test scores. Seeing the students I have worked with succeed provides me with tremendous satisfaction and drives me to continue tutoring. I specialize in tutoring for standardized tests, including the MCAT, GRE, SAT, and ACT, and have scored in the 99th percentile on the MCAT, SAT, and ACT. I also tutor...

...and I look forward to providing the same level of care and compassion to other students. My ability to listen with an open mind to others makes me an effective communicator; I learned this during my time teaching a college-level Spanish class, serving as president of a cultural organization at my university, and working as...

...and taught high school and college students a variety of subjects within philosophy including Bioethics, Ancient Philosophy, Philosophy of Law, Ethical Theory, and Intro to Philosophy. In addition to philosophy, I am comfortable tutoring GRE Verbal and Analytical Writing, writing more generally, bioethics/medical humanities, and psychology. I am passionate about helping my students develop their...