Award-Winning Essay Editing Tutors serving Raleigh-Durham, NC

...8th grade science at a high-performing middle school for the past five years. My greatest passion is making science accessible, especially when it can seem confusing and intimidating. I love activating students' natural curiosity and inquiry, and using that to build confidence in and mastery of a wide variety of academic topics. I graduated from Yale University with a double major in Environmental Studies and International Studies, and I love the way science and real-world...

...passionate about helping secondary and post-secondary students to read texts carefully, to make arguments cogently, and to tell a story about themselves, the world around them, and the things that are important in their lives. I believe that the humanities really do help us be more human with each other and in our world. I teach and tutor with the assumption that school is a set of practices that anyone can learn and that, when...

...graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a major in religious studies, but I have been tutoring since 2002, concentrating on math, the SAT, and writing. I believe each student is capable of wonderful things, both academically and otherwise, and that education is much broader than simply attending school. Some of the qualities I aim for as a tutor are patience, encouragement, and helping students examine difficulties with respect for their own abilities, which they usually...

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...

...in May 2012 from Carnegie Mellon University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and International Relations. After graduation I joined Teach For America and am currently a high school math teacher, teaching Algebra and Geometry to freshmen and sophomores. Math is definitely my favorite subject and I love helping my students understand, appreciate, and love math. I began tutoring during college, where I helped students with everything from Calculus to Statistics to Engineering. In my...

...am a PhD student in Literature at Duke University. I have been tutoring (and directing tutoring programs) for years and am looking forward to working with you to meet your goals! I have spent nearly every year since college tutoring in some capacity, including as a volunteer through my current church. I enjoy the challenge of discerning the best way for each particular student to understand and absorb information, and am always thrilled to see...

...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 supportive, patient, willing to change my own approaches to accommodate the needs of a student, and being dedicated are the pillars...

...very passionate about English and Writing. I received my Master's in English with a concentration in Technical and Professional Communication from East Carolina University. I have worked at a University as a Writing Center Tutor and Research Editor. I currently work as a Communications Consultant for health care companies. My expertise includes: reading, phonics, writing (research and academic papers) and grammar. I look forward to working with each student with the expectation to learn, grow...

...have 9 years experience as a classroom teacher and 12 years experience tutoring students who have English as a second language. I also specialize in helping students on the spectrum. I hold a Bachelor's degree from Georgia State University with a focus on Education and I have also done additional coursework in Education at Governors State University, a leader in teacher training in Illinois. In my teaching, my focus is on determining HOW a student...

...teach to make an exceptional difference in my students' lives. My 15 years of teaching experience with a diverse population of all ages and levels in English and Spanish enables me to make success attainable for each student. My tutoring sessions are tailored to fit each individual's needs and goals. I enjoy planning and implementing content-based, result-oriented, engaging instruction by blending creative arts and disciplines that inspire each student to learn, grow and achieve.... Learning naturally...

...archaeology PhD student at the University of Pennsylvania with extensive teaching experience at the college level. I've taught at Penn, University of the Sciences, and Methodist University in various social sciences, including anthropology, sociology, statistics, public health, and psychology. As a teacher, I'm guided by the idea that what I'm doing with students should be useful to them long-term. Making topics interesting, relevant, and accessible is of paramount importance because it allows students to hone...

...a recent college graduate from Columbia University with a lot of experience in research and writing. My major was Human Rights and I am passionate about the issues that I engage with. I received my associate's degree from Bergen Community College in 2014 and my Bachelors from Columbia in 2017. At Bergen Community, I worked in the tutoring center focusing on assisting students with writing in any subject. I also tutor English and the SAT.

...I worked extensively with students to identify where they were struggling and remediating those areas (one example: I learned a student didn't actually understand how negative numbers operated and so they were constantly tripping up in arithmetic). We achieved about a 90% pass rate in the course and a few students were able to graduate after passing since the math regents were holding them up. I believe in teaching students the skills they need to...

...support, study and organization skills, and writing and essay editing. My ultimate goal in tutoring is to make sure the student generalizes the skills learned in the tutoring session and applies them to the real world on their own and with confidence. I also strive to build character and instill self-worth, as I believe this is valuable to becoming a successful, independent learner. When I'm not tutoring, I love to read, listen to music, hang...

...from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2020 and have continued to be driven by a lifelong love of learning ever since. Working with students allows me to kindle this love in others. My favorite part about being a tutor is this sharing journey with each student--from fostering motivation in a hesitant student to mentoring them as they build confidence and persist in a subject. Anatomy and physiology courses are my favorites...

...to study the culture and literature of Jamaica for an entire summer. I believe that all students can learn, however, students do not all learn at the same pace. I am passionate about helping struggling learners to see their potential. My former students and I always kept "hands-on" activities going with each unit that I taught. I often offered them "choice" in assignments because I do not believe in "one size fits all" educational practices....

...was in pre-school, I decided that education was my passion. Since then, I've worked actively to learn as much as possible and share my knowledge with others. As a first generation college student, I understand the value a quality education can have on an individual. I am grateful for the academic opportunities I've had and use this gratitude as my foundation in working with others. I'm grateful for every opportunity I have to positively impact...

...understand your concerns about your child's education! I am a full-time homeschool mom of our three children in elementary school. Teaching our own children is both rewarding and challenging! I will work hard to motivate your child to develop an appreciation for learning, and to understand that a good education is a privilege. If you are looking for a kind, patient, and competent tutor for many subjects in K-12 (i.e., English, Reading, Math, Science, Social...

...a junior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in History. I have spent time in different capacities tutoring students of different ages. I currently serve as a Peer Mentor for incoming students at UNC. I enjoy tutoring because I am always seeking to encourage others, and because the importance of education was instilled in me at a young age. Pairing these two passions, I love to help...

I am an experienced LSAT tutor with a passion for teaching cooperatively and a focus on learning how to think for tests rather than memorization. I also have experience tutoring reading comprehension, writing, and reasoning in numerous subjects. I look forward to working with enthusiastic students or those beginning the process of reentering an academic setting.