Award-Winning College Algebra Tutors serving Chapel Hill, NC

...and Discrete Math. Solving problems in these subjects is like solving a puzzle, so I love to help my students see the pieces and how they fit together. To this end, I engage my students in conversation and ask them questions to encourage critical thinking. We'll usually talk over practice problems and hands-on work to...

...an understanding of a topic, not just get the right answer. I have a B.S. in Applied Mathematics from Howard University with a minor in computer science. I am currently a first-year PhD student in Data Science at the University of Chicago. In my free time, I like to cook, skateboard, play basketball, and listen...

...helped them write better personal statements. After graduating from Duke last year, I started tutoring high school students in my neighborhood. I mainly taught math subjects such as Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Trigonometry, Geometry, Basic Math and Problem Solving but I'm well versed in Reading and Writing subjects as well. I'm vastly experienced and very...

...Mathematics is not easy for most of the world. Lectures are not very entertaining and it is easy to miss one step in the boredom. Then , who wants to ask a question. I like the student who will ask that question. I like helping that student "see" and understand the missing part. What is...

...and the appreciation of mathematics' profound beauty. I'm working towards an undergraduate degree in math, and hope to pursue a graduate degree afterward. I've been teaching since my first year of undergrad, and ever since I've looked for ways to continue -- through my personal and professional life. I think that the standard education system...

I believe that there is a constant learning process and I will never cease to find new ways to learn as well as new ways to project the information...

...on that knowledge, and provide new and interesting perspectives to different types of problems. I like to teach by doing, meaning that instead of people watching me do an example problem or repeating a lecture, I like to provide practice problems/test for my students to do and I can help guild and work through different...

...investigating stochastic wind-driven inertial currents in Lake Superior using advanced mathematics like stochastic differential equations and Stochastic calculus, and conducting neutrino oscillation analysis using ROOT programming. Additionally, I have worked on plasma pyrolysis for hydrogen production, applying chemical kinetics and thermodynamics to sustainable energy solutions. I am passionate about connecting theoretical concepts with real-world applications,...

...private equity firm; so, I have experience in the applied application of academic theory. I am adept at teaching economics and finance, as well as topics in math, statistics, business administration, and standardized testing including several of the Series Exams. My teaching philosophy begins with understanding a student's goals and helping them achieve success both...

...experience in doing so through my past jobs as a math/reading tutor at Kumon, a violin teacher at summer camps, as well as a camp counselor at an elementary school. I love working with different types of people and getting to know their learning styles so that they can be the most successful!

...tutor many subjects, and I am particularly passionate about all things philosophy, essay writing, economics, Spanish, and music. I have an adaptable, intuition-based teaching style and want to work with all students to make their learning as personal and engaging as possible. I have always felt happiest in academic settings, and I am hoping to...

...learn and be able to understand the material. I've found that the biggest problem I have is the fear of failure, which I believe to be a very common problem. I learned to understand that it's ok if I fail, just as long as I try again until I get it right.... I firmly believe in a hands-on learning philosophy. You have to show dedication and desire to learn a difficult subject, and getting "down and...

...(and 2+ years as Director of Recruitment). I also provide freelance career coaching and resume services when I am not tutoring or immersing myself in learning. Ultimately, I am passionate about helping my students find sustainable ways to learn from, succeed in, and get the most from their classes....even the ones that are most frustrating...

I want to teach my students everything I know without reservation.

...representative of the actual exam. Before college, I took both the ACT and the SAT, scoring a 35 on the ACT and a 1580 on the SAT. I'm happy to work with student on test prep and also college applications and college counseling. For my college students, I strive to change my tutoring methods based...

While simply getting through the next test is fine for the short term; properly learning Fundamentals and underlying ideas will both help current struggles and facilitate nurturing self teaching in the long run. My aim as a tutor is to help you learn how to learn; and then learn how to teach yourself.

...have to figure out what the best way to break down concepts is and simplify steps as much as possible. There are many, many ways to approach math problems, the trick is finding the one that makes to most sense to each individual. I hold a double bachelors degree in Applied Mathematics and Economics from...

...going from there. When students learn concepts like trigonometry in math or moles and functional groups in chemistry, they often think, "I'll never use this in real life." But this perspective overlooks something crucial. It misses the fact that the act of learning how to do math and the process of learning these subjects establishes...

...been tutoring for 5 years, and I enjoy seeing students make progress in their studies. I'm very patient and I make math fun. I know I'm doing my job when a student reaches his or her "aha" moment. I have tutored a variety of subjects, mainly math and science, though I have also tutored students...

...what I know. As per recommendation from my professors, I started as a supplemental instructor for college chemistry-CHEM 1251! It was such a wonderful experience working with other students and helping them achieve their goals in mastering chemistry! After that, I was hooked! I continued as a SI leader for most of my undergrad. My...