Award-Winning English Tutors in Raleigh-Durham, NC

...public policy graduate student at Duke University in Durham, 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 office during my undergraduate studies, so I have a strong understanding...

I graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Early Childhood Education and am National Board Certified. I have taught Pre-k-2nd grade for the last 15 years. I love to teach reading and help students find their passion and love of reading.

..."choice" in assignments because I do not believe in "one size fits all" educational practices. For example, my 8th graders began to really love poetry each year because I often had a resident poet to do an internship with them during this unit. Since he was a published author of poetry, he was able to do a poetry seminar with my students, and I even became a student under his tutelage. The end result was...

...spoke English as a second language, and students with placement from the kindergarten to seventh-grade levels in math and literacy. I love the "I do, We do, You do" approach to learning. I have mostly worked with students from ages 7-12 in small group settings, one-on-one with tutoring assistance or homework help, or in a whole classroom instruction setting. Currently, I teach middle school math, and I am passionate about reading, writing, and math from...

...the University of Pittsburgh, I majored in English Writing and Political Science. I worked as a column writer and editor at the student newspaper, and attended several writing workshops. My writing samples have been both published and entered in contests, and I love helping students find the joy and reward in their writing. For over a decade, I have helped students perfect their craft and become strong, succinct writers. I have read and edited class-assigned...

...knowledge in planning, 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...

...college, I worked as a Resident Advisor and volunteered with many organizations including HYPE which focused on providing after school tutoring to young students :). I can tutor any elementary subject but am most comfortable supporting younger students (grades K-3) with reading, history, math, and writing or students who are older but need support with this foundational content. I have a lot of experience and enjoy supporting students with learning disabilities or other special needs.

...a junior studying Nutrition Science at North Carolina State University. My most recent tutoring experience involved working with student athletes in subjects such as Literature, English, Anthropology, Sociology, Nutrition, and Food Science. I tutor these subjects along with essay writing, test preparation, and study skills. I am passionate about equipping students with the tools to succeed in any course or classroom. Outside of studying, my free time is filled with advocacy against interpersonal violence, exploring...

My name is Christel Wilkins. I am an Instructional Assistant at Wake County Public Schools. I am skilled in elementary reading, math, and science, as well as writing. My passion is helping learners become passionate about learning and being excited about their education! In my free time, I enjoy reading, hiking, going to the beach, and watching movies.

...various ages. From as young as 4 to as old as 40. I can tutor a broad range of subjects, but my favorite subject to tutor in is English. I tutored young children and adults while I studied abroad in Japan with grammar, reading, writing, conversation, and comprehension. I try to encourage and motivate my students to learn and accomplish their academic and personal goals. In my spare time, I like reading, writing, traveling, and...

...throughout their learning journey. I'm committed to demystifying challenging assignments and helping students develop the confidence to tackle any academic task. As a researcher with experience in both qualitative and quantitative methods, I'm well-equipped to tutor a range of subjects including Sociology, Psychology, Research Methods, and Writing. I particularly enjoy tutoring in areas related to social issues, culture, and education, as these subjects allow for rich discussions and critical thinking opportunities. My approach to tutoring...

...feel that I am a very good mentor. I have been through and understand the application system for college, medical, and graduates schools (including international schools.) I have mentored and continue to mentor several students, especially pre-med students. So far, 100% of my students have gained admission to medical school. I have several years of experience mentoring and tutoring and I am confident that success will not elude us. You will not regret using me...

...progress in all IEP goals. While majority of my focus for classroom instruction focuses on dynamic indicators of basic early literacy skills, I have experience helping students with basic math computation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.) I am an active advocate for education, believing it to be the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. In my spare time, I enjoy exploring food, music and adding new experiences to my workout...

...studied psychology on children's development as well. It is essential for me to help students with academics to help improve new learning skills, improve test scores, grades, and general knowledge of education. My field of tutoring is to help students in grade school with K-12 English (reading and comprehension), test instructions, K-12 Mathematics SAT prep, and assisting with homework/school assignments. Please feel free to contact me at any time if you are looking for tutoring...

...foundation in working with others. I'm grateful for every opportunity I have to positively impact a person's life through education. I have experience with a variety of students! I've worked with Pre-K to college, but have my Bachelor and Master degrees are in Middle Grades (6-9) from East Carolina University. I've had the privilege of teaching, tutoring, coaching, and supervising students who are gifted, students with disabilities, and students in low income areas. Education is...

...I'm a big fan of designed independent learning, and my experience has taught me that "studying harder" is not always the answer. With each student, I focus first on organization: what we need to cover and a timeline to get to their goal. I'm a physician assistant student at Duke and hope to become a clinic director some day. In spare time outside of school , I write, play music, and kick it with friends....

...career, my passion for teaching younger students is still just as strong. I am most passionate about Math and Reading. I believe often times students get frustrated at the foundational level of math, which makes learning more complicated topics difficult. I am passionate about unpacking those foundational concepts to help build a strong starting point for students. I think that meeting students where they are mentally and emotionally is key to helping them succeed and...

...CT, SC, AZ and NC. I taught AP Chinese too. My AP students got 5 in their AP Tests. I have bees using a research-based approach, structured teaching and powerful learning materials. You can learn much more in my class and have great fun. You can see your evident progress and be proud of yourself. I am a caring, patient, considerate, respectful, enthusiastic and encouraging teacher. I am looking forward to working with you and...

As a lifelong educator I have a zeal and passion for helping others reach their fullest potential. I believe everyone can learn. More importantly, as a lifelong learner, I believe I have much to learn from others.