Kenneth
Certified Tutor
...those who believe they can do better academically or on achievement tests. I have instructed lawyers on contemporary legal issues, taught middle and high school students how to craft screenplays, and coached law students in mock trial competitions and middle school basketball teams. I enjoy working with students on French, writing skills, essay editing, American...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Juris Doctor, Law
Masters, Film Foundation
Andria
Certified Tutor
...a way that not only meets the student's academic goals in the near-term, but also imparts a methodology that will carry the student toward future and continued success, and 2) to foster self-motivation in a student by making English fun! I love sharing my passion for language and literature with others, especially in helping overcome...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English Literature & Language
Master of Science, Global Health
Elaine J.
Certified Tutor
...other teachers/family can provide. I give notes to student and parents, each tailored to improvement, but also, to DOCUMENT work and ACHIEVEMENT. I make sure to do this because I want there to be triangulation between what the family can know and have documented for the unity of perspective in occurrence for every session. This...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English/Sociology
Master of Arts, English
Kerri
Certified Tutor
...moved back home to the Atlanta area. I have a broad scientific background in biology, math, chemistry, psychology, neuroscience, and anatomy but have specialized my career in the direction of marine biology and animal behavior in particular. I'm great with kids and have a passion for math and science, and love to help out!
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Evolutionary Anthropology, Marine Biology
Marine Mammal Science
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 31
Vyshak
Certified Tutor
...Frank W. Ballou Senior High School in Southeast, Washington, DC from 2010-2012. I will be applying to medical school and am looking to use my teaching experience to tutor high school and college students in the area. I graduated from Duke University with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering, with minors...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical, Electrical Engineering
Master of Arts Teaching, Secondary Science
State Certified Teacher
Monisola
Certified Tutor
...those seven years I earned my second Masters in Math Education and began pursuing my PhD in the field. I have had the pleasure of being nominated as a honor teacher five times by the top ten students during various years. I am a teacher leader in my community and I enjoy sharing the wealth...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Master of Arts, Math Education
State Certified Teacher
Ryan
Certified Tutor
...tricks to remembering certain grammar concepts or verb conjugations, and over the years, I have built an arsenal of helpful material for students. I have always loved languages, and studying at La Universidad San Pablo in Madrid (through Duke) really solidified my love of Spanish. I love what I do and enjoy passing on everything...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 710
Jean
Certified Tutor
...graduate of Duke University with a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American History. I recently received my Juris Doctor degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and began my career as an attorney. I am passionate about continuing my work in education through tutoring. I enjoy tutoring many subjects, particularly History, SAT...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
Margaret
Certified Tutor
...and medical interpreting program at Durham Technical Community College. I completed my certificate in that program, and I have shadowed interpreters at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University hospitals. I also interned in two Raleigh area clinics as a volunteer interpreter, Alliance Medical Ministries and Urban Ministries of Raleigh. During...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
James
Certified Tutor
...locally to immigrants. My strongest subjects are Math and Science. When I teach I try to use examples and explain some study methods I use to make learning faster. I also know a few tricks to help save time and make the standardized test taking process a little bit smoother. Right now I am working...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 800
SAT Writing: 700
Jacob
Certified Tutor
...University. At Duke I was also a Chemistry teaching assistant. For the past six years I have tutored college and high school students in Biology courses, Chemistry courses, SAT II Chemistry, and the ACT. My favorite subject to teach is Chemistry. The intricacies of Chemistry help explain the natural phenomena we observe everyday!
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry and Biology
Doctor of Philosophy, Pharmacology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
Justin
Certified Tutor
...teach school groups of all ages. I am comfortable tutoring quite a few subjects, but some of my favorites are English, Physics, and Chemistry. Writing is a side project of mine, something I do in my downtime for fun, so I am well-versed in grammar, critical reading, and several forms of writing (from fiction to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Master of Science, Forensic Science
Constance
Certified Tutor
...the Duke Dance Team, studied abroad in Madrid, Spain, speak Spanish and Chinese, and have worked on a couple start-ups. I will be starting a job in August in finance in New York and have worked as a tutor for 6 years, both privately and with America Reads and Counts. I love working with motivated...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics, Linguistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
Nicolas
Certified Tutor
...accessible language. There is nothing more gratifying than working through a difficult concept with a student and know they truly understand it and can put it into practice. In my free time I enjoy reading. Some of my favorite authors are George R. R. Martin (the author A Game of Thrones) and Junot Diaz. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 730
Kristen
Certified Tutor
...am a musician. I have played percussion from sixth grade and throughout college, and I hope to continue this passion in a more informal setting. I played snare drum on the drumline throughout high school and college, and that was a major highlight of my educational experience. I also enjoy arts and crafts, running, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Math, Economics
Rachel
Certified Tutor
...next summer to conduct independent research. After graduating from Duke, I accepted an international teaching position with WorldTeach. I was very grateful for the experience to live on the island of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia for a year and teach reading and writing to high school juniors and seniors. Although my formal...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Colorful Sounds of Human Rights & Relations: The immigration of music & ideas East to West
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
Benjamin
Certified Tutor
...ranging from Biology and Chemistry to Physics. However, having also taken many AP courses in high school, I have a thorough working knowledge in English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Spanish, and Psychology. I have tutored all throughout high school and also have previous experience working with Mad Science of Long Island teaching general concepts in science...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Evolutionary Anthropology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Anna
Certified Tutor
...and Borders and Frontiers. My favorite things about teaching writing are working individually with students to help them brainstorm ideas and articulate their point of view in their clearest, strongest voice, and seeing their work become stronger across each draft they revise. When working with students in my literature classes at UVa and the North...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Literature and Cultural Theory
PHD, English Language and Literature
Hayley
Certified Tutor
...clear ways so students gain a real understanding of the material. My particular specialty is Math. My style of teaching--and my passion for the subject-- resulted in high test scores and the gratification of a lot of students. A passion for math is a contagious thing. My students learn not because they have to learn,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Masters, Adolescent Math Education
Marc
Certified Tutor
...the university setting. I love coaching and helping students discover their intellectual passions. Most importantly, I am thrilled by the prospect of helping a student set concrete goals and progress towards actualizing them in an academic realm. But above all I want to work with students to help them develop strategies that are personally effective...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Writing: 800
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