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

...as a college professor while possibly doing some independent consulting work. It is my eventual goal to be involved in academic administration. Along with a strong economics background, I am also well-versed in mathematics (up to multi-variable calculus), geography, writing, literature, reading, and history. I enjoy reading, writing and performing music, and sports during my free time. It is my passion to help others succeed and to recognize their maximum level of potential!... The core of...

...me a rounded view of the world. I believe that in learning any subject requires gaining a rounded perspective for full understanding. While tutoring, I try to provide several different paths for understanding and several different strategies for problem solving. My tutoring experience is in math, reading, and writing with elementary school and middle school children. I have extensive experience in essay writing and editing as well as college essay tutoring and feedback.... We would sit...

...chords to accompany popular songs. I have also studied jazz piano and jazz theory to teach more advanced students how to play blues piano. I have studied with several world class instructors including a teacher who was trained in European classical piano techniques by a very renowned concert pianist who had lineage back to Beethoven. My teacher when I was a piano major in college was Ruth Laredo who was an acclaimed concert pianist with...

...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 tutoring style is unique in a sense where I make sure my student has a solid foundation! Mastering science courses is not an easy task, but with practice and creativity it can be fun...

...well! Beyond my background in math, I have several other interests as well. I have been a musician since the sixth grade when I first started playing the tuba. I have a passion for volunteering and nonprofit organizations, and have spent much time with one nonprofit in particular, Habitat for Humanity, both in the office setting and on build sites as well. I enjoy biking and running, as well as spending time in the mountains....

...one of the most useful skills you 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...

...their success in school, but that I also care about them becoming well informed and self-sufficient citizens of our world. My daughter Mandisa graduated from North Carolina State University and now works in New York City. We enjoy cooking, traveling, exercising,and watching shows and movies. I collect recipe books and love to try out different dishes from various cultures for family and friends. I try to practice a natural and healthy lifestyle and do a...

...can do to improve their academic success is to get to know their own style of learning. Systems that work for some people are a disaster for others, and the key is to find one that is suited to you. I believe in trying out a variety of learning approaches and adapting to what works best for each student. I am organized, curious, and relentless in my enthusiasm for sharing ideas, especially about government, law,...

...teacher. I attended Meredith College, where I earned a degree in History with minors in Political Science and Public History. I also received my Master's in Special Education from Western Carolina University. I am a passionate teacher who believes every student can learn. I believe each student has his or her own unique learning style, and having a teacher who understands this fact will greatly improve a student's success. My experience as a special educator...

I 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...

...a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering and Economics. I started tutoring in high school, working with Spanish-speaking ESL students in their native language as volunteer service. Due to my exceptional academic performance, family friends and members of my local church would often ask me to tutor their children, a request I would grant as much as my schedule allowed. My professional experience with tutoring only began in college, when I was hired...

...goal is to help the student understand a problem by using different solution techniques, example problems, and by making sure that they have a clear understanding of concepts and are able to solve similar problems. I love passing my knowledge on to others, as I have for over 40 years. In my spare time, I play with numbers and have an invested interest in math games and magic tricks. I played soccer in my youth...

...with experience is elementary education kindergarten through 5th grade, general and special education. My masters degree concentration was in Reading Instruction of Students and Students with Special Needs. I have a background with students with a variety of disabilities., including learning disabilities, Autism, Developmental Delays, and Physical Impairments. I have trained in Orton Gillingham Reading Foundation Multi Sensory Programs and have access to programs to bring with me. My greatest skill is teaching reading and...

...organizing, and implementing successful strategies, and best practices to lead in my profession. I am fully knowledgeable of the Common Core Curriculum used in Elementary schools along with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. As a teacher, I have prepared students for the North Carolina elementary end of grade tests and the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) in Jamaica. I am a Science item test writer and reviewer for the North Carolina State University.

...biology. As an aspiring dentist, I am currently working towards getting a dental degree. During my undergraduate career, I had several experiences of helping other students with learning materials and quiz/exam preparation. I am excited to have another opportunity to help other students again through Varsity Tutors because I truly believe that education is absolutely imperative to a better quality of life and that everyone is fully capable of learning and making potentials to reality....

...algebra II. I thoroughly enjoyed these topics while in school and algebra is the foundation of high level mathematics. If I am able to help someone understand algebra or pre-algebra, they will be on the right path to academic success in upper levels of mathematics. My teaching philosophy is that anyone can learn giving the right tools and support. Regardless of their race, religion, gender, socioeconomic status, or other factors, if an individual truly wants...

I tutor purely because I enjoy it. Education has opened up so many doors for me, 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 problems "click" in...

...a gap year. I graduated 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...

I tutor kids of all ages, and specialize in those with ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, Asperger's and Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as those with emotional and cognitive disorders. My preferred subjects are test preparation (SAT, ACT, GRE, etc.), Math, Science, and English. ... I think it's very important that I relate to students on a personal level so they truly understand that I want them to do well. Once that bond is made, we can work together...

I am a second-year special education teacher. I am licensed in this area from kindergarten to twelfth grade. I have experience tutoring students with a diversity of needs. I also have a degree in birth- kindergarten education with experience working with that population. I have worked with students from multiple disabilities or academic abilities, including students with a diverse student population. I feel confident I can help you or your student overcome his or her...