Certified Tutors From Duke University

...Science, Math, English, and Writing- just about everything except History! I gained tutoring experience through helping students with math and biology in high school, with environmental studies at my university, and with English in Costa Rica during a volunteer trip. I understand the challenges of online and distanced learning, and I want to provide students...

...team at Duke, where I swam distance freestyle and butterfly. As an undergrad, I was pre-med and spent the remainder of my free time volunteering through various programs at the school. Two programs impacted me the most during my time as a student - the CAPE and ACE programs. Through the Collegiate Athlete Premedical Experience...

...in Kunshan, China. I received a full-tuition scholarship to attend Duke Kunshan University. I spent my freshman year studying in China, and I now live and study on Duke's campus in Durham, North Carolina. I have always been a strong student, with a current 3.94 GPA in college. I earned a 1510 on my SAT...

...currently a third year medical student at Campbell University. During undergrad, I tutored student athletes in a variety of subjects including English, Psychology, and Biology. The summer after I graduated college, I traveled to Salzburg, Austria for an internship at the Global Citizenship Alliance where I worked with college students and college faculty on strengthening...

...undergrad through America Reads America Counts. During my time with the program, I mostly worked with English as a Second Language students. During my time as a tutor, I created specialized learning plans for each student. I made specialized plans based on their style of learning because no two students learn the same way. When...

...University majoring in biomedical engineering. I'm also pre-med, and plan to apply to medical schools next summer. I have a lot of experience tutoring, as I have worked as an instructor at Mathnasium and as an organic chemistry peer tutor at Duke. I would be really excited to help you prepare for the MCAT, because...

...in the academic world. While I have tutored students in a broad range of subjects, I specifically enjoy teaching Math, Science, and English. In regards to standardized testing, I enjoy tutoring for the mathematics portion of the exam. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy reading, watching Netflix, and spending time with friends and family.

...writing and standardized test preparation including SAT, ACT, GRE, several AP Examinations, and MCAT. I consider myself to be kind, empathetic, culturally-sensitive, and patient, holding a soft spot for working with young children. I like to make learning both fun and meaningful. I value education deeply as a way of shaping our worldview and empowering...

...with students on standardized test preparation because I love helping students reach the scores they want and seeing anxieties ease as they reach their goals. I love learning and hope to impart that, above all else, fostering lifelong learning. In my free time, I enjoy swimming, reading, playing with my dogs, and watching tv (Grey's...

...classroom volunteering, especially in the summers, and that was when I realized I love tutoring. I spent all four years of college tutoring local students in the area in math, reading, and government. I am in the process of applying to law school, so I have experience in the admissions on process for both college...

...and Magnetism (for engineers), and Computer Network Architecture. I have had industry experience in software development as an intern for IBM and a cybersecurity analyst for TIAA. Outside of school/work, I play the piano and train with the Duke Taekwondo Club. I have a strong background in computer science, physics, and math, but I love...

...potential of every student. I utilize an uplifting teaching model that empowers students to not only learn the material, but be confident in their knowledge. I have over 8 years of teaching and tutoring experience in a variety of subjects. I have served as a mentor for the Durham Children's initiative, working to build an...

...they're studying. I decided to join Varsity Tutors because I've always been passionate about helping my peers keep up with their classes. Two of my siblings have ADHD, and I know that many people are better suited to alternate learning approaches rather than the education styles that are popular in most classrooms. I try to...

...As part of my approach, I like to understand my students' long term academic or professional goals to make sure I'm working with them in a way that's most beneficial to those goals. I live in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. I'm can do remote sessions or in-person. Please contact me if you would like to set...

...I would travel after school to Citizens Leadership Academy to help students with reading and homework. During the summer before entering college, I found a love for tutoring when local parents asked me to help their children with mathematics and ACT prep. As a tutor, I value helping students learn how to think rather than...

...at Duke University. I'm double majoring in mathematics and physics with a minor in Spanish. I work in a physics lab on campus and have also been involved in math research. I love tutoring students in math and physics courses because these are commonly dreaded classes, and I am able to help students see the...

I am committed to each and every one of my tutees! I will teach to the best of my abilities; I will make learning fun, but efficient!

...teaching my peers, especially during my tenure as a Costanzo Teaching Fellow in Duke's Department of Psychology and Neuroscience. This program allowed me the opportunity to work directly with undergraduates as they navigated their coursework in Psychology 101. In addition to my tenure as a Costanzo Teaching Fellow, I also served as a teaching assistant...

...Biblical Hebrew, which were exceedingly rewarding experiences. I am especially passionate in helping students learn to think critically, and enjoy the process of learning. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most enthusiastic about tutoring in History and Writing because these subjects utilize skills that students will use and cultivate throughout their lives...

...and teacher. I have taught at the undergrad and post-grad level. My chief areas of study are finance, accounting, investments, statistics and economics. I have had my own investment management firm for a decade. I am a CFA charter holder. I promise to make your learning experience thorough and add a little humor from time...