Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Wake County, NC

...at hand. It is important to me that students enjoy the learning process, so I aim to make tutoring sessions both intriguing and challenging. If I am not tutoring or working, I spend my spare time swimming, watching sports, basketball or football, and cooking. I look forward to working with you!... Being an engineer, I personally know the difference between what a good/bad teacher can provide to a student's learning experience. I aim to understand the...

...very familiar with how those tests work, as well as what goes in to preparing for them, emotionally as well as academically. I graduated in June 2012 as the third in my class of over 600 students and continued my education at Texas A&M University as a psychology major with minors in neuroscience and Spanish....

...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 student's mind.

...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 in Reading.... I like to get to know my students. I want to know hobbies and interest. I want to know their weaknesses and strengths. If...

...experiences. I view education as a skill; education is not around to help us learn specific things, but rather education teaches us how to learn. Outside the classroom, I'm a well-traveled certified SCUBA diver who enjoys spending time kayaking and weightlifting. I also played ice hockey through college and performed as a classical pianist on...

...advanced calculus). Yet, I've also been reading since I was old enough to hold a flashlight (my eyes don't thank me), so if you need help with following any sort of literature, I've got your back (excluding the original text of the Canterbury tales, I never learned Middle English). Live long and prosper, friends.... Experience has shown me that direct recall and hands-on interaction with ideas is the best way to both understand and process them....

...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...

...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 students!... I believe that all students have a right to learn. Students should have a caring and respectful environment in which they are...

...I know first-hand how demoralizing making sub-par grades can be, but also the triumph of learning how to redirect focus and learning strategies while rebuilding confidence. I love to teach just as much as I love to learn. I truly believe where there's a will, there's a way, and hopefully an "A"! If you really...

...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...

...am a graduate of the University of North Carolina. I have a Bachelors of Arts in Economics with minors in Public Policy and Entrepreneurship. Currently, I am taking classes part time at the University of North Carolina to prepare myself for PhD programs in economics. I have dedicated my life to being an educator. After...

...point to build relationships with students and treating them with respect and dignity. I also believe that students learn through different means, so I differentiate instruction to meet the needs of the students. I look forward to meeting all of the wonderful students who want to learn math in exciting way and engaging ways!... Everyone is capable of learning; how they learn and what they learn varies from one person to the next, and there is...

...am a certified teacher with twelve (12) years of teaching experience Elementary Education. I am a dedicated, goal oriented individual with an eye for attention to details. I possess a Bachelors Degree in Education and a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership. Through extensive collaboration and partnership working with diverse student population, staff, school community...

...am a current Masters student at Johns Hopkins University studying Public Health. I recently graduated from Duke University as a premedical student with my Bachelors in Women's Studies and a minor in Chemistry. I have had the fortune of working on Public Health projects in Bangladesh, Panama, Honduras, and Thailand. The professional experience and exposure...

...am an experienced tutor and special education 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...

I am a 14 year veteran teacher 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....

...of supplemental support systems. Often teachers struggle to give every student the individualized attention they need to be successful in their education. As a tutor my goal is to assist classroom educators in this effort. I prefer to tutor in a relaxed and informal environment that is both comfortable and productive for the student. Please,...

...recently graduated from Duke University with a degree in biomedical engineering. I really enjoy math and science and I am eager to help other students in related subjects. In my free time, I like to run, play basketball, spend time at the shore, and cook. While I was a student at Duke, I worked as...

...individual learns in a different way. Learning starts with feeling comfortable about approaching new material, and is carried out through confidence; applying past success to fuel your way through new materials and challenges. I believe that connecting with students in a positive way is vital to assisting a student in unlocking their hidden potential. Being...

...I'm a recent graduate from the University of North Carolina Charlotte with a BS in Biology. I have a passion in biological systems and the chemistry of things! I have over 5 years of experience tutoring science at secondary and a college level. Ever since my undergraduate career, I knew I had a talent in...