Award-Winning Government Tutors serving Durham

Katy: Durham Government tutor

...History, as well as all UK based exam boards. Feedback from students has included improvements from E grades to A* grades, positive praise in relation to raising student confidence and resilience, and equipping students with relevant and appropriate tools to use in classroom and individual study. I have tutored students from across the world and...

Andreas: Durham Government tutor

...intersection between politics, philosophy and history. I have a BSc Econ degree in International Politics and International History from Aberystwyth University, an MA in Critical Global Politics and a PhD in Political Theory from the University of Exeter. Outside academia, I have successfully tutored students in a variety of subjects - from AP World History...

Peter: Durham Government tutor

...I want to encourage my students to become responsible citizens and to participate in and understand society's decision-making processes. Most recently graduated from the University of Hull with a Masters in Education, Inclusion and Special Needs. This has allowed me to demonstrate a strong understanding of inclusive educational practices and learning disabilities. I also hold...

Carlos: Durham Government tutor

...a master's in politics and democracy. Currently, I am finishing my PhD in comparative politics at the University of Kent (UK). I believe that the best tutors are those who are passionate about the topics they teach. Through my teaching, I aim to inspire my students for them to be able to learn more and...

Fionn: Durham Government tutor

Byron: Durham Government tutor

...and studying it at university has allowed for an elevated grasp. Furthermore, I received an A in A-Level Politics, B in A-Level Economics and a B in A-Level English. My experience living in South Africa when I was younger, with the diversity in races, languages and cultures was beautiful to experience and broadened my horizons...

Will: Durham Government tutor

...after graduating cum laude from Northwestern University Law School this May. I studied at St. Ignatius College Prep and graduated summa cum laude from Villanova University (including a two-term stint at Cambridge University). Between Villanova and Northwestern I worked at an academic non-profit organization and evaluated hundreds of fellowship candidates' writing and academic work. I...

Ariel: Durham Government tutor

...and retain the information, but also to apply it. There are many educational tools that are either not used in classrooms or are not suitable for groups, finding the right tool for the student will be central to my approach. My background is interdisciplinary and broad. I am a practicing attorney in Washington, DC with...

Kevin: Durham Government tutor

...I also offer ACT/SAT Writing, ACT/SAT Reading, SAT Verbal and ACT English tutoring. My approach to tutoring is centered on the belief that nothing is particularly difficult if you just break it down into small parts. For example, things like Advanced Placement tests and standardized tests when viewed as a whole can seem like daunting...

Travis: Durham Government tutor

...understand and tackle more complex problems outside of tutoring. Additionally, I see no value in simply telling a student that they are wrong, or that they are incorrect. By working with each student through the thought processes and steps that led them to an incorrect answer, they attain a better understanding of why an answer...

Timothy: Durham Government tutor

...pre med requirements there. At UCLA, I took the full General and Organic Chem series with labs, Life Science Physics including labs, Calculus, Biology including labs, and completed an honors thesis for the political science department. I took one gap year between UCLA and medical school where I worked in a Neuroscience and Biophysics Research...

Sarah: Durham Government tutor

...calculus courses, physics, chemistry, programming (python), french, and writing courses. Additionally, I took many AP classes throughout high school which enabled me to enter college with over 30 credits already completed. I have spent two years tutoring in the past and have gained experience learning how to work best with struggling students. I enjoy teaching...

Samantha: Durham Government tutor

...am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students and helping them realize their full academic potential. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, exploring Chicago, reading, and cooking.

Lexi: Durham Government tutor

...and self-esteem. My tutoring experience began in middle school as a reading helper to children for whom English was a second language (ages 5-10). I continued to tutor throughout middle and high school as a 'homework helper' for kids with behavioral and developmental challenges, which required that I teach a range of subjects at various...

Rebecca: Durham Government tutor

...skyrocketed. They became better students because they stopped feeling incapable and inept. This experience is the foundation of my tutoring philosophy. I believe education increases one's own sense of ability and self-worth. Because of this, I aim to inspire interest and excitement in my students, not simply teach them effect ways to memorize a textbook....

Ethan: Durham Government tutor

...up with their studies and well as designing plans to help students advance through material at an accelerated pace. My academic interests are in resource economics though I have training in mathematics, the natural sciences, and public policy. Through my interests in music, teaching, and research the most valuable skill I have learned is the...

Keith: Durham Government tutor

...most about teaching is the opportunity to help students learn. I enjoy knowledge, both the receiving and the giving thereof, and Im looking forward to being able to help your student (or you yourself) grow in the field you are currently grappling with. I have been fortunate to do well in my own academic pursuits:...

Theresa: Durham Government tutor

...Now, I am seeking teaching positions for writing as I transition to graduate school next year at Columbia University for fiction. My entire academic career has focused on meaning that could be derived from literature, and articulating those ideas through written or verbal communication. When I began teaching, I emphasized to my students the importance...

Jack: Durham Government tutor

...their needs drive a session rather than my pre-planned agenda. Every student learns differently, and I have found that the greatest success is a result of playing to these strengths rather than fighting against them. I am excited to be a part of Varisty Tutors, and to help students thrive in their academic lives.... Students learn best when they are motivated to do so. Finding a personal connection to the material makes learning more interesting, and...

Emma: Durham Government tutor

...intended college degree reflects, I am most excited about teaching history, government, and art history classes, but I have a strong background in English as well. As a former AP and honors high school student, I would love to share the strategies that I found to be the most successful. I believe education not only...