Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Duke University, NC

...Dept. of English for 6 years and have a lot of experience teaching writing. About what I like to do when I'm not teaching, I like to read and encourage my students to read often. I tell them that a person who reads often, speaks, writes, and understands his language better. If they're learning ESL/EFL,...

Hi there! I am Jaya Ponnaluru, an Undergraduate student at North Carolina State University majoring in Computer Engineering and minoring in Business Administration. I am also a part of the Undergraduate Research and Honors Program at NC State. I believe success is possible if we learn out of our failures and everyone fails before they succeed.

...native Chinese Mandarin speaker. I lived in China for 20+ years before moving to U.S. after college. I have years of experience in child care and teaching Chinese to toddlers. I'm passionate about promoting Chinese language and culture. That is why I chose to tutor here in order to bring joy in Chinese learning.

...name is Julie and I have been an elementary school teacher for about 7 years now. I have also tutored children and adults in Italian/ESL :) I am no longer teaching full-time, but I still love working with kids and adults and am very passionate about helping them to succeed and to have fun! I'm...

...as an ACT/SAT and K-12 English tutor. Although, I'm also comfortable teaching many social sciences, history, and humanities subjects. Previously, I also volunteered as an adult ESL tutor and taught 4th and 5th grade reading and math remediation for summer school. I have my bachelor's degree in English and political science from UNC, where I...

...Associates in Science. I am certified to teach K-12 general education, CTE and exceptional children. I am working towards a math degree in education with Teachers of Tomorrow. I tutor students in my neighborhood in math and ELA. I am an exceptional children teacher currently and teach math and ELA. I also assist students with...

...themselves in different ways. I love sharing my own experiences of traveling around the world and my personal knowledge of diverse cultures, artists and artistic movements. It would be my honor to work with you and get to know your interests and life goals. I will support you in every way possible. I look forward...

...and encouraging learning environment for all students. I'm patient and supportitive, and I strive to help students overcome challenges and become life long learners. I hold a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering, licensed and certified in Elementary Education, and a certified ESL instructor. I look forward to working with students and their families...

...fostering a love for learning. I have had the privilege of working with students of different age groups and diverse backgrounds, guiding them toward academic success. It has been immensely rewarding to help my students, and I have helped students increase their scores by 10-20%. I hold a Master's degree in Plant Science, and hold...

...break a language down so it is easier to understand and learn. My main goal after every tutoring session is for any student I encounter to leave with more confidence in themselves to succeed even when I'm not present. If any of my students no longer need me and can manage on their own, I...

...in Philosophy and minored in Theater Studies. During my summers in college, I worked with EducationUSA Nairobi, an advising center for Kenyan students who wish to pursue higher education in the US. When I worked for them, I tutored high school graduates on SAT stuff and also helped them write better personal statements. After graduating...

...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 to so many vibrant cultures has been amazing in giving...

...Bachelor of Science in Physics and a Minor in Mathematics. I have a strong academic and research background spanning a variety of fields, including plasma physics, radiation shielding, fluid dynamics, and particle physics. My research experiences include developing computational models for ion beam dynamics and space-charge mitigation, investigating stochastic wind-driven inertial currents in Lake Superior...

...leadership tips, and current trends. Currently, I serve as the first African American female Superintendent of one of the most sought-after tuition-free, public charter schools for middle and high school grades in Wake County. I believe that"You are worth everything!"Invest in yourself.Everything that matters requires attention. You must beintentional about whom and what you choose...

...everything suddenly made sense. I have tutored students for 7 years, from children in kindergarten to adults in trade schools. I am currently attending Wake Tech Community College, for my associates in applied science. The majority of my tutoring experience is with special needs students. Some of my other interests include painting, playing my clarinet...

...my students to their highest potential. Coming up with new ideas to guide a multi-sensory and individualized learning experience is one of my favorite aspects of this field. I am a patient, caring, and understanding OG instructor and I find true joy in teaching/tutoring students of all ages. Before becoming a tutor, I studied Psychology...

...Science. My favorite classes tend to be English and Social Studies classes, and I enjoy the unique perspectives that each student brings to the topics that they're studying. I decided to join Varsity Tutors because I've always been passionate about helping my peers keep up with their classes. Two of my siblings have ADHD, and...

...North Carolina. I have been working with Varsity Tutors for 7 years, and my students have demonstrated improvement in test scores and class grades across subjects. I attended Reed College in Portland, Oregon, where I studied English, and wrote a thesis on female archetypes in Victorian literature. Additionally, I worked in the Reed College admissions...

...of experience tutoring children in both English and Spanish. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, teaching ESL and Spanish 1 to children are my favorite. I believe that learning a foreign language at a young age is imperative to the development of children's minds. In my spare time, I enjoy activities that will...

...got a Business Administration degree with a minor in Religion. Now I am studying to get my Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. My favorite subjects are everything under the discipline of Mathematics. I love debunking the myth for students that math is not enjoyable. Once understood properly, math is...