Top Vocabulary Tutors serving Durham
Kyle: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...I've spent a large part of my life being a tutor for my siblings. This helped me develop my teaching skills at a young age, and served me well when I became a recitation instructor at University of Colorado Denver, teaching upper-division genetics. My year-long tenure there only deepened my love of teaching and helped...
Education & Certification
- University of Colorado Denver - Bachelor of Science, Biology & Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- Pre-Algebra
- Physics
- Science
- +46 subjects
Adam: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...from the University of Cincinnati. I plan on attending law school in the near future, but I have always enjoyed teaching. I started tutoring during my junior year of high school, finding that I had an aptitude for analogies that helped students learn the material. I tutor a large variety of subjects, including LSAT, SAT,...
Education & Certification
- University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Bachelors, Sociology
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Public Speaking
- Literature
- +186 subjects
Joy: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...in my high school years, revealed the deep insecurities we all carry as students. To a 6th grader, the thought of algebra was so frightening and intimidating that any reasoning disintegrated. So, we followed the mantra Algebra is not magic, reminding the student in times when she faltered that she can think through a math...
Education & Certification
- University of Connecticut - Current Undergrad, Physiology and Neurobiology
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- ESL/ELL
- College English
- College Essays
- +99 subjects
Ellen: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...at Georgetown University, in Physiology and Biophysics. While I am schooled in the sciences, I have a passion for the humanities, and love tutoring students in writing, critical thinking, and reading comprehension. My tutoring style is informal, as I believe the best way to motivate students is through conversation, rather than strict lecturing. Instead of...
Education & Certification
- Loyola Marymount University - Bachelors, Philosophy
- Georgetown University - Masters, Physiology and Biophysics
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- College Essays
- Writing
- College English
- +28 subjects
Stephanie: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...Literature, and in Cinema and Media Studies from The University of Chicago, and an M.A. in Film Studies from The University of Iowa, where I also spent two years as a T.A., teaching undergraduate courses in film studies and related fields. I firmly believe that self-confidence, far more than ambition or natural aptitude, is the...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelors, Cinema and Media Studies / English Language and Literature
- University of Iowa - Masters, Film Studies
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- Writing
- Phonics
- Public Speaking
- +77 subjects
Rhea: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...specializing in test prep and admissions tests. I also work with students on admissions essays and general homework help. I come from a suburban town near Houston, Texas, where I attended an international studies high school and gained tutoring experience through working and volunteering. I have worked as an assistant teacher for ESL (English as...
Education & Certification
- American University - Current Undergrad, International Relations, Business
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- Literature
- Public Speaking
- Elementary School English
- +338 subjects
Noah: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...process of applying to law school, I am excited to offer tutoring services to students of all levels. I have extensive experience in liberal arts subjects (writing skills, critical reading, etc.) and also have a history of success on multiple standardized tests, having scored in at least the 98th percentile on the ISEE, ACT, SAT,...
Education & Certification
- Tufts University - Bachelors, International Relations/Arabic
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- AP English Language and Composition
- College English
- Public Speaking
- +65 subjects
Tessa: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...with a prospective double major in Mathematics and History. I strive to bring students toward their lightbulb moments not by repeating facts until they're drilled in, but by helping my students understand precisely why the laws of science, the rules of grammar, and the events of history are the way they are, and by lifting...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- Public Speaking
- English Grammar and Syntax
- College Essays
- +106 subjects
Meagan: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...teacher, with a particular passion for teaching reading and writing. I've also enjoyed teaching ESL and sharing my enthusiasm for learning Spanish. These experiences have included working with children from kindergarten through 12th grade. I am an alumna of the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the University of Pennsylvania, and a fluent Spanish speaker....
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Political Science; Spanish; Education
- Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Education Policy and Management
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Journalism
- Writing
- +63 subjects
Rachel: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...succeed and reach their goals. My main objective as a tutor is to empower my students and guide them toward their own success by instilling confidence in them. I understand that every student has their own learning style as well as unique passions, strengths and interests. I aim to get to know my students individual...
Education & Certification
- Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Colorful Sounds of Human Rights & Relations: The immigration of music & ideas East to West
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- Writing
- Public Speaking
- Reading
- +29 subjects
Sahar: Durham Vocabulary tutor
I am a junior at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia double majoring in Political Science and Psychology. I have previous tutoring experience in ACT, reading, writing, math, and history. ... I don't have one teaching philosophy. Every student has a different learning style, and I try my hardest to accommodate all learning habits.
Education & Certification
- Emory University - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- College Essays
- Public Speaking
- Linguistics
- +100 subjects
Gabriela: Durham Vocabulary 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
- Vocabulary
- Reading
- College Essays
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +66 subjects
Shawn: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...UCLA specializing in Chemistry, and I also have a Bachelor of Science degree with a major of Chemistry, and two minors: Physics and Spanish. I have tutored students since I myself was a student in Middle School, then tutored Chemistry in college and grad school for people earning their Bachelors degrees. I have been tutoring...
Education & Certification
- University of Richmond - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
- University of California-Los Angeles - Master of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- English Grammar and Syntax
- High School English
- Writing
- +131 subjects
Julio: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...others learn. As a student, I have had great success at rigorous and selective schools, earning my Bachelor's with High Honors and Phi Beta Kappa from Swarthmore College and my Master's with perfect grades from Brown University. Since leaving formal education, I continue to pursue learning opportunities through independent reading and professional development. I often...
Education & Certification
- Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology & Anthropology
- Brown University - Master of Arts Teaching, History/Social Studies Education
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- English Grammar and Syntax
- College Essays
- ESL/ELL
- +69 subjects
Sara: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Psychology. I also received a Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Marquette University in 2013. Since graduation, I have worked as an elementary speech pathologist (SLP) for Milwaukee Public Schools. As a SLP, I have found a...
Education & Certification
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Marquette University - Masters, Speech Language Pathology
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- Phonics
- Reading
- College English
- +22 subjects
Rachel: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...University of Pennsylvania. I am a B.A. candidate in Political Science with a concentration in International Relations. I currently work for my university as a critical writing tutor in the UPenn Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing - this will be my third year tutoring. I love working with my peers to help them improve...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science - International Relations
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- Phonics
- Writing
- ESL/ELL
- +57 subjects
Ben : Durham Vocabulary tutor
...a small liberal arts school an hour out of Columbus, Ohio, majoring in Philosophy. It is difficult to identify a specialty of mine because I have worked with students from 1st grade through high school on topics ranging from elementary science to trigonometry test prep, but my foremost strength is the three sections of the...
Education & Certification
- Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- High School English
- College Essays
- Reading
- +137 subjects
Parker: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...teaching. Growing up in Kansas City, I participated in competitive math and spelling, going on to tutor middle school MathCounts and serve as my younger sibling's spelling bee coach. These experiences cemented my desire to serve as a mentor for others. With a background in higher-level math, I tutored the subject throughout high school while...
Education & Certification
- University of Miami - Current Undergrad, Computer Science, Studio Art
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- College English
- Fiction
- Spelling Bee
- +152 subjects
Robert: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...Theater Arts from Notre Dame de Namur University in Northern California. I recently received my Master's Degree in Adult Education and Training from the University of Phoenix. Currently, I am teaching English to Chinese students. I am a seasoned professional with teaching experience in excess of 30 years. I am a proponent of active learning...
Education & Certification
- Notre Dame de Namur University - Bachelors, Theater Arts
- University of Phoenix-Dallas Campus - Masters, Adult Education and Training
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- Adult Literacy
- Adult ESL/ELL
- High School English
- +16 subjects
Jessica: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...on the life of a student. I have seen this firsthand throughout my life. As a student, I learned how to read and write critically because I had teachers who cared, and who invested themselves in my education. Because of these teachers, I have dedicated myself to the education of others. As a tutor, there...
Education & Certification
- Brandeis University - Bachelors, English
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell - Masters, Curriculum and Instruction
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- College English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- College Essays
- +40 subjects
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