Award-Winning Computer Science Tutors in Raleigh-Durham, NC

...old ??? not me :^) I earned an honors degree in Physics from the University of Waterloo. I tutored a Freshman Physics class as a teaching assistant and provided online tutoring via the Star Tribune homework help web site. In general, I enjoy tutoring Mathematics and Physics. I also enjoy hiking and orienteering, which is an application of Mathematics to transcribe back and forth between an abstract map and the physical landscape. As your tutor...

Tutors are more than expert academics; they are motivational coaches. The greatest obstacle preventing a student from learning is lack of belief in their own abilities. There is no knowledge outside the reach of anyone's understanding. ... Patience, understanding, and kindness go a very long way with helping students build their confidence.... Get an understanding for the student’s objective and learning style.... By helping the student believe in themselves, first and foremost. Secondly, by encouraging the...

...I know full well what's required to succeed in those subjects. I also know how to face the endless standardized tests and leave the battle in victory, not resignation. I've been speaking French since I was old enough to read and I have a Russian heritage that can help out with colloquialisms and grammar. Languages and linguistics are fascinating to me and I don't get to speak mine enough, so please speak them with me!...

...of my abilities in both STEM subjects and communication, I believe that gives me a broad perspective that can be useful in bridging diverse subjects. My personal interests outside academic subjects include watching and playing sports (e.g. basketball), listening to music (especially rock), volunteering (Y Guides leadership council), participating in events with my church, and hanging out with my family. Our family has recently gotten involved with fostering dogs, which is a special challenge.... I believe...

I'm passionate about learning and believe that curiosity about the world leads to amazing discoveries. Whether you're struggling with a class, prepping for a major test, or learning about computers and Microsoft, I'm glad to support you. My expertise includes Nursing, Public Health and the health sciences.

My teaching experience began when I was a teacher's aide while in college; I taught children in the Chapel Hill - Carrboro school system. After this, during my career as a software engineer, I had various mentoring roles. And recently I tutored at the Triangle Literary Council. Math and science are my favorite subjects. I often view math as fun puzzle solving. Aside from tutoring, I enjoy swimming, film, and reading.

It's great to meet you! I believe that you CAN succeed. My teaching experience has been in the classroom, virtually with students in K-6 and adult learners. I also teach the English language to children in China. I am excited to have the chance to be your tutor!!

...philosophy/your tutoring style? My teaching philosophy is that all students can learn, grow and improve regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, location, family background or intellectual level. My job is to figure out how best to achieve this learning. What interests you outside of academia? Oftentimes, clients choose a tutor because they share a similar hobby. As a full-time high school teacher, my free time is limited. When I do have time off from work...

...math tutor in a community college for a year. Most recently I've been a Maple tutor at the NC State Math Media Lab where I help students do their calculus homework. I'm currently going into my 3rd year as a Mechanical Engineering Student at NC State. Prior to this degree I obtained a degree in Computer Science from a small state school in Connecticut. I worked as a programmer during college and after, but after...

...subject areas. I have extensive experience in the following subjects: Spanish, Russian, Reading, Writing (and Composition), and Statistics. Having struggled with learning in a traditional classroom environment myself, I had to adapt and find methods of learning and study that made sense to me. As a tutor, I think it's critical to tailor my tutoring style to the specific needs of the student to best aide in their learning and educational growth. I believe in...

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.

...first paid tutoring experience, but I tutored other students and my sibling for free. I like math and programming, so I would like tutor subjects related to these fields. I like to tell students if I can do it, then you can do it too, and nothing is impossible to learn. I like to watch movies, TV shows (Game of Thrones is my favorite show), work out, play sports, and do anything that involve some...

Service has been a crucial part of my entire life. I want to continue helping people in the best way that I can: By spreading knowledge.

I am a hard-working and dedicated UNC undergraduate student who is willing to help anyone to the best of my ability in their particular subject.

...learning up new programming languages. I know the feeling of confidence when you find clarity on a subject. Its empowering, makes you want more challenges and dream Big! That's what's exciting about learning. Outside of work, I enjoy outdoors, hiking and being with Nature. I also enjoy reading, mostly non-fiction and I try to get through a book each week. A famous proverb says "When a student is ready, the teacher appears.." so if you...

I am currently a sophomore at Duke University where I plan to major in History and Computer Science, and minor in Economics. I enjoy tutoring all subjects, but my favorite things to tutor are history, math, and writing. In my free time I enjoy practicing/playing soccer and relaxing with my friends on campus. I strive to help others maximize their academic potential so that they may fulfill their academic endeavors.

...I'm a recent graduate of Northeastern University where I graduated with a B.S. in Mathematics and Business Administration. I've been working for the last year and half, but have recently decided to go back to school for a Masters in Statistics and am now studying for the GREs. I've been a tutor off and on since my senior year of high school when I taught SAT prep, and continued through college tutoring Calc 1, 2,...

...passionate about encouraging others who are learning CS so that they may come to understand the powerful, real-world impact that programming can have. As someone who has a strong background in tutoring, including, but not limited to, the chemistry tutoring club I co-founded in high school and my current involvement in the Duke Music Tutors organization, I am confident in my ability to tutor in a way that is focused, individualized, and memorable.

I love learning about new things! I enjoy listening to classical music and playing clarinet in my free time! My goal as a tutor is to help my students have a solid understanding of all the fundamental concepts of the subject area they are studying.

...in helping students to gain the study tips and skills needed to succeed in test taking and have prepared students for such standardized tests as the SAT and ACT. I believe that every student has the capability to excel in academics but that not every student learns in the same way. As a tutor, it is my objectives to assess each student in order to determine the learning style in which he/she is best able...