Top American Literature Tutors serving Durham
Karishma: Durham American Literature tutor
...a sentence they had spoken aloud that day in their heads for extra language practice. I am very excited to be able to tutor again and to work with students. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a previously struggling student excel and to have helped them improve along the way.
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology
Subject Expertise
- American Literature
- AP English Literature and Composition
- British Literature
- College Level American Literature
- +58 subjects
Don: Durham American Literature tutor
...can work forward to becoming all that they are meant to be. My years of teaching experience have helped prepare me with two important abilities: seeing language arts as a means to develop students' awareness and ability to communicate more effectively, and a greater appreciation for the individual student through balanced and effective classroom teaching...
Education & Certification
- Dordt College - Bachelors, English
- Concordia University-Saint Paul - Masters, Education
Subject Expertise
- American Literature
- Comparative Literature
- College Level American Literature
- British Literature
- +19 subjects
John: Durham American Literature tutor
...Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have...
Education & Certification
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
- University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
Subject Expertise
- American Literature
- Comparative Literature
- College Level American Literature
- High School Level American Literature
- +110 subjects
Gabriela: Durham American Literature tutor
I'm a rising junior at Harvard College. I study African American Studies with a secondary in Women's Studies and I am pursuing a language citation in Spanish. I aspire to one day go to business school. When I am not doing work, I can typically be found reading, writing, or dancing.
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Current Undergrad, African American Studies
Subject Expertise
- American Literature
- College Level American Literature
- High School Level American Literature
- AP English Literature and Composition
- +66 subjects
Bill: Durham American Literature tutor
...M.A. in English, and a M.F.A. in Creative Writing. I have been tutoring writing since 2014. I truly enjoy discussing syntax, content, and structure, not only because I may impart my own knowledge and experience, but because I may learn from the incredible diversity and uniqueness with which people approach language. I believe tutoring is...
Education & Certification
- University of Maine - Bachelors, English and Philosophy
- University of Maine - Masters, English
Subject Expertise
- American Literature
- College Level American Literature
- High School Level American Literature
- Adult ESL/ELL
- +13 subjects
Patrick: Durham American Literature tutor
99th percentile scorer on SAT/SAT II/ACT/LSAT/GRE/AP Exams. Graduate of Swarthmore College. 10+ years of tutoring experience, K-BA
Education & Certification
- Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- American Literature
- High School Level American Literature
- College Level American Literature
- SAT Subject Test in World History
- +84 subjects
Emma: Durham American Literature tutor
...Harvard University, where I majored in Neurobiology with a minor in Economics. I particularly enjoy tutoring for the SAT and other standardized tests, because I believe that with enough practice and some solid test-taking strategies, anyone can master these. As a former Division I runner, I've learned the importance of persistence and hard work, and...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelors, Neurobiology major, Economics minor
Subject Expertise
- American Literature
- High School Level American Literature
- High School Biology
- High School Writing
- +44 subjects
Emily: Durham American Literature tutor
...over 7 years and have gotten to see so many wonderful "aha" moments in my students! I love the feeling of helping a young learner gain confidence and independence in their learning skills and subject matter. My personal philosophy is that any subject can be fun, we just have to figure out how to make...
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins - Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- American Literature
- British Literature
- High School Level American Literature
- World Literature
- +171 subjects
Melody: Durham American Literature tutor
I am currently studying at Columbia University and am excited to help others reach their academic goals on Varsity Tutors.
Education & Certification
- Columbia College - Bachelor in Arts, Sustainability Studies
Subject Expertise
- American Literature
- High School Level American Literature
- Audition Prep
- Elementary School Math
- +31 subjects
Jessica: Durham American Literature tutor
...in downtown Atlanta, in addition to tutoring multiple students in ACT/SAT prep, English, Biology, and History. This includes helping them prepare for standardized tests, editing essays and applications, and generating lists of potential institutions to apply to. I received a 35 on my ACT. In the past, I was a teacher's assistant at a home...
Education & Certification
- Emory University - Current Undergrad Student, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- American Literature
- High School Level American Literature
- Chemistry
- ISEE-Lower Level Writing
- +86 subjects
Kate: Durham American Literature tutor
I am dedicated to infusing choice into student learning. I specialize in early childhood special education, unschooling, building communities, and bicycle travel. I currently work with organizations that intersect education, the arts, and the environment to bring student-led learning into the public education sector. ... I believe that everyone can learn. The trick is to find out the best ways for each person. They can include a combination of visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and oral. I also...
Education & Certification
- Northeastern University - Bachelors, Communication Studies
- Bank Street College of Education - Masters, Early Childhood Special and General Education
Subject Expertise
- American Literature
- College Level American Literature
- High School Level American Literature
- Middle School Writing
- +29 subjects
Aidan: Durham American Literature tutor
...from the University of Arizona in 2015, with my B.A. in English and a minor in Classics. I have three and a half years of experience tutoring high school and college students, in a wide variety of subjects, including ACT, SAT, and GRE test prep, as well as many topics in the humanities. I challenge...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- American Literature
- AP English Literature and Composition
- Comparative Literature
- Shakespeare
- +80 subjects
Jamila: Durham American Literature tutor
...tutor, I strive to provide my students with the skills to truly understand the subject material, as well as the confidence level and understand to tackle the most difficult of questions with ease. My favorite subject to tutor is writing. I find that a large portion of students struggle with feeling that they aren't very...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelors, Theater Studies
Subject Expertise
- American Literature
- High School Level American Literature
- College Level American Literature
- Elementary School Reading
- +22 subjects
Sherry: Durham American Literature tutor
...Besides traveling, she loves reading, drawing, playing guitar, practicing yoga and a myriad of other things she can't think to type into a description box that is only a simulacrum of herself. Sherry has been a teaching assistant at prep centers like Kumon for years, and a tutor for longer, helping many students achieve their...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- American Literature
- High School Level American Literature
- College Level American Literature
- GRE Subject Test in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
- +90 subjects
Jasmine: Durham American Literature tutor
...creating and grading worksheets for them. Throughout school, I continued to take every opportunity to assist friends and classmates. Now, in graduate school, I have had the opportunity for training in teaching strategies and philosophy, as well as hands-on work assistant teaching undergraduate psychology courses. I find that I am best at teaching test taking...
Education & Certification
- Northern Arizona University - Bachelors, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- American Literature
- College Level American Literature
- IB Language A: Literature
- High School Level American Literature
- +100 subjects
Alexander: Durham American Literature tutor
...in particular I have strong experience working with students who have learning disabilities. I'm near-fluent in German and Spanish, have a year of Chinese under my belt, and have introductory familiarity with Turkish, Korean, French, Italian, and Japanese. If you ever need a conversation practice partner for German/Spanish, let me know! Talking again about math,...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- American Literature
- High School Level American Literature
- High School Geography
- Languages
- +81 subjects
Katie: Durham American Literature tutor
Duke University, B.A., cum laude ~ Fulbright Scholar ~ Undergraduate Teaching Fellow I just graduated cum laude from Duke University with a B.A. in Psychology. I have extensive experience tutoring Psychology, English, ESL, Spanish, and SAT prep. I look forward to working with you to achieve your academic goals!
Education & Certification
- Duke University - Current Undergrad, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- American Literature
- AP English Literature and Composition
- High School Level American Literature
- College Level American Literature
- +70 subjects
Domnika: Durham American Literature tutor
...proficiency. In terms of Math, I can tutor anyone struggling with basic elementary or middle school math, as well as algebra, trigonometry, algebra 2, pre calculus, and calculus. I consider myself to be an expert in Standardized Testing, and would love to work with anyone that needs help studying or preparing for the SAT/ACT. I...
Education & Certification
- Colby College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- American Literature
- College Level American Literature
- Percussion
- ACCUPLACER Writing
- +84 subjects
David: Durham American Literature tutor
...encouraging interest in specific topics and in learning itself. While I agree that the goal of teaching is to help someone learn a certain topic, the greatest achievement in teaching I have experienced is giving someone the ability to reason, and the drive and ability to begin teaching themselves. I enjoy teaching certain topics because...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- American Literature
- High School Level American Literature
- Latin 1
- PSAT Writing Skills
- +55 subjects
Anthony: Durham American Literature tutor
...of teaching and tutoring experience, including one year teaching ESL at a Kindergarten in Chiang Mai, Thailand, three years teaching ESL at a cram school for students in elementary, middle, and high school in Taipei, Taiwan, and two years teaching creative writing to undergraduates at the University of Notre Dame. As someone who has studied...
Education & Certification
- Marist College - Bachelors, English
- University of Notre Dame - Masters, English
Subject Expertise
- American Literature
- British Literature
- Shakespeare
- Short Novel
- +77 subjects
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