Award-Winning Economics Tutors in Raleigh-Durham, NC

...and expository writing. Also during this time, I volunteered as an English tutor for a student organization that offered free English classes to recent immigrants. Following graduation, I accepted a teaching position with the Teach For America program working as a 3rd grade math, science, and social studies teacher in the Houston Independent School District. My favorite subjects to tutor include writing, math, and economics. I also tutor in social studies and history. Having been...

...of various fields in linguistics such as: Phonetics/Phonology, Syntax, Sociolinguistics, Second Language Acquisition, and Romance Phonetics. As for my future, I am working the Master of Business Administration. With an MBA and my understanding of foreign languages and their respective cultures, I aspire to take part in today's growing global market. Given my desire to be abroad and my experience with other cultures, I look forward to working with others both domestically and internationally.... I enjoy creating a relaxed atmosphere which promotes conversation. During most learning situations, the active skills (i.e. writing and speaking) are held to a minimum on the student's end; however, by reducing stress in the classroom, more dialogue is fostered. This capitalized on eustress and creates conversation in which the student does not have to worry about asking a 'dumb' question or feeling out of place. Furthermore, teaching a semantics-based learning technique, the student acquires knowledge not only actively, but passively, as well. This allows for better memory retention, and cuts back on the urge to binge study and forget.

...for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, investment banks, and a 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. My teaching philosophy begins with understanding a student's goals and helping them achieve success both inside and outside of the classroom. I can use elements of a student's background to...

...the office setting and on build sites as well. I enjoy biking and running, as well as spending time in the mountains. My friends would describe me as friendly and goofy, as I never give up the opportunity to reference random Youtube videos in every day conversations, and revel in making others laugh. I love tutoring, and enjoy helping students accomplish their goals. I am now attending Duke University to pursue a Master of Public...

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 student to build up good study habits. Third, by showing the student available resources for future access.

...learning style and it is very important for a tutor to understand that style. Therefore, I try to communicate with the students and understand their strengths and weaknesses. I then use the best approach so that my students can get the best out of tutoring sessions. My students often find me helpful and easy to communicate with. I try my best to make my students understand the fundamental concepts of the subject matter. In that...

I am committed to teaching you what you need to know.... I work with my students to ensure that the process is fun and productive. Learning can be fun, and I will do my best to make the subject matter interesting.... I will clarify the goals of my students and identify the problem areas. An understanding of my client as a unique individual allows me to better tailor our sessions.... By stressing the importance of a good education and providing the tools necessary to become an independent learner.

...from UNCG with a B.S in Economics and a minor in Business and Pre-Law. I am currently doing this in addition to working another part-time job so I apologize in advance for any scheduling issues. While I have not tutored professionally before I lead study groups throughout High School and College. I tend to focus first on the critical thinking and problem solving behind a subject and then start focusing on individual problems.

...not to make a student feel like they are working with a tutor, but with another student in a study session. While it is important to come to a teacher/tutor for help if one has questions, it is even more important to get to the point of figuring problems out in your own way. There are garden variety formulas, equations, variables, etc. in Mathematics and Statistics that may call for "memorization", but it is of...

...all science topics up to advanced college-level chemistry and biology. As a science major and experienced tutor, I understand that the sciences pose unique and varied challenges to students. One of my primary goals is to meet students where they are, understand their specific needs, and develop an individualized plan that challenges them and helps them succeed. To this end, I do not follow a specific formula during sessions with my students. Instead, I work...