Award-Winning Physics Tutors serving Durham County, NC

...all science topics up to advanced college-level chemistry and biology. As a science major and experienced tutor, I understand that the sciences pose unique and varied challenges to students. One of my primary goals is to meet students where they are, understand their specific needs, and develop an individualized plan that challenges them and helps...

...physics and back again. As a bachelor's graduate with a chemistry/physics degree, I know full well what's required to succeed in those subjects. I also know how to face the endless standardized tests and leave the battle in victory, not resignation. I've been speaking French since I was old enough to read and I have...

...doors for me, and this is largely because I was fortunate to have some amazing teachers growing up who made learning fun (or at the very least not miserable). My goal is to do the same for each one of the students who I work with, and find ways to make even the most abstract...

...major in Biology and a minor in Environmental Policy. I am currently doing research on personalized therapies for glioblastoma brain tumors at the Duke Medical Center, before I continue on to medical school. I love to swim, walk my pug dog, and hang out with family and friends in my free time. I hope I...

...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...

...differed as well. It became my goal and pleasure to guide these students along their own intellectual pathways towards a better understanding. During my undergraduate career at the University of Texas at Dallas, I continued to fortify this skill. Employed by the on-campus Student Success Center as both a Peer Tutor and Supplemental Instruction Leader,...

...the triumph of learning how to redirect focus and learning strategies while rebuilding confidence. I love to teach just as much as I love to learn. I truly believe where there's a will, there's a way, and hopefully an "A"! If you really want to understand the "why" and not just the "what will be...

...really enjoy math and science and I am eager to help other students in related subjects. In my free time, I like to run, play basketball, spend time at the shore, and cook. While I was a student at Duke, I worked as a student manager for the Women's Basketball team. I also completed a...

...Ethical Nursing, Medical Surgical Concepts, Critical Care Concepts, Pathophysiology and more. I have extensive knowledge of NCLEX preparation and remember fondly the days spent studying in perpetuity to do well on the exam. I think two of the most important parts of learning are foundational knowledge and confidence in yourself. Often times they go hand...

...I am pursuing a bachelor of science in engineering in mechanical engineering, a minor in computer science, and a certificate in innovation and entrepreneurship. As an engineer, I believe one of my greatest strengths is breaking down complex ideas into manageable steps that are easy to follow. I have an abundance of STEM tutoring experience...

I recently completed my Bachelors and Masters in Biology at East Carolina University. I have tutored in many different subjects for students, including students who have learning disabilities. Tutoring science is a passion and I look forward to working with you and your family!... Introduce myself, talk about strengths and weaknesses, and ask what the student wants out of the tutoring. After this, we can discuss test and quiz dates.

...mathematical beauty. My philosophy in tutoring is practice and then practice some more. I will always begin by asking the student to attempt a question in front of me. This will allow me to assess the student's strengths and weaknesses. As a former math major, I know how frustrating math problems can be. But with...

...my Bachelor's Degree in Food Science! I am here to not only want you to have the love for your education, but also have you to love seeing your progress grow. I have tutored so many successful children and seeing their growth on their exams and test just brings joy to know that what I...

...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...

I believe that all students should develop a love of learning and should learn to become independent learners so that they know how to find answers to questions we don't yet know exist.

Organic Chemistry PhD Candidate. Actively pursuing research to discover new organic methods and the synthesis of complex molecules.

...As a result, I've tutored across many different subjects but my favorite areas to teach are definitely the math and the sciences. I've seen few subjects where more people needlessly struggle, or worse develop perceptions of an incapacity to learn. Personally, I'm a firm believer that anyone is capable of learning anything, if given the...

...2/Pre-calculus, as well as Latin and Ancient Greek. I love getting to help students understand subjects I am passionate about. I graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2015 with a B.A. in Classics (Latin and Greek Literature) and a Minor in Mathematics. The most important thing to me...

While simply getting through the next test is fine for the short term; properly learning Fundamentals and underlying ideas will both help current struggles and facilitate nurturing self teaching in the long run. My aim as a tutor is to help you learn how to learn; and then learn how to teach yourself.

...pursuing an undergraduate degree in physics. I just finished studying abroad in Florence, Italy taking discrete mathematics. Though I'm majoring in physics, I enjoy learning in all fields of study and encourage others to learn as well. I'm very passionate about tutoring other students because I empathize with the struggles people face when learning these...