Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors in Raleigh-Durham, NC

...am currently a chemical engineering graduate student. I have always had a passion for helping others build the study skills and knowledge to learn and succeed at whatever goals my students set for themselves. The mark of a great tutor is one who is able to 'work himself out of a job,' and that is a philosophy I personally believe in. I am not the kind of tutor who will just give you the answer...

...more dreading that test or homework assignment! When I meet with you, my goal is to help you gain confidence, a deeper understanding of that subject you're struggling with, and insight into what sort of a thinker and learner you are. I've been a teacher for eight years, so I have worked with students to help them through all sorts of challenging concepts. My teaching style is flexible: I have training in the Montessori style...

...on their individual needs. During tutoring sessions, I am able to pay attention to a student and capture their strengths and weaknesses, and create a curriculum centered on the needs of the student. I like to first get an idea of where the student should be and where they are and then get resources that will help bridge the gap. I care about my students' academics and welfare. I want my students to know I...

...students understand I am accessible and there to help, not to intimidate them or make them uncomfortable and confused. I feel that this makes it much easier for a student to approach me with questions or a simple I have no idea whats going on in this math problem. When it comes to standardized testing, I firmly believe that test-taking is a skill in and of itself the SAT, for example, tests ones math and...

...love teaching and making a difference in students lives. I love knowing that I made a difference to someone, even if it's just one person. My favorite moment is the lightbulb moment; when someone gets what you have been trying to explain! I have been a long term substitute and will begin teaching in the fall. I am a certified elementary teacher. I have worked with students of all ages, but love working with elementary...

...well as learn and understand science. I have also tutored students in math, reading, and language arts. When tutoring students, my goal is to understand the level the students are currently at, and how best to help them advance to higher levels. My lesson plans usually consist of worksheets and projects that focus on the area that is challenging for the students. I also sometimes allow the students to work independently in order to gauge...

...can acquire and I think it is important for everyone to take advantage of this opportunity. I have been tutoring fellow students since I was in middle school. I love the moment when a student finally understands a difficult concept for the first time, especially when they feel they discovered it themselves. I personally increased my ACT score by 5 points through self-study and love to coach others through the test. I consider myself a...

...am excited to be working with Varsity Tutors! I am a graduate of the North Carolina School of Science in Mathematics in Durham, NC and I will be attending Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. My academic interests include mainly math, science, and test prep. I have experience in AP Chemistry, Calculus, and Environmental Science, and I am focused on ACT test prep. My extracurricular interests include Model UN, social activism, research in environmental science, and...

...Charlotte and am currently working toward my M.Ed in Reading Instruction from Ball State University. When I'm not working, I enjoy watching movies, visiting museums, crafting, and traveling to new places! For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a teacher. I have always enjoyed teaching and helping others succeed. As a teacher, this feeling of enjoyment in other's success continues. I believe one of the most important parts in teaching...

...am a former educator who has worked in public education in North Carolina for six years. I worked as a fifth grade teacher's assistant in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, did my student teaching in Wake County Schools, and taught Family and Consumer Sciences at the middle school level in Orange County Schools. I hold a Master of Arts in Teaching degree in Elementary Education from Meredith College and am certified in the areas of: Elementary...