Top Vocabulary Tutors serving Durham
Kyle: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...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 me strengthen my abilities to educate many different styles of learners. I also have the experience with graduate standardized testing, as I scored in the 95th percentile...
Education & Certification
- University of Colorado Denver - Bachelor of Science, Biology & Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- Algebra 3/4
- ACT
- MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
- +46 subjects
Adam: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...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, and ACT. I also tutor various academic subjects, primarily in the fields of math and science. My favorite subject to tutor is Chemistry, followed closely by Physics....
Education & Certification
- University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Bachelors, Sociology
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- College Essays
- Literature
- High School English
- +186 subjects
Joy: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...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 problem. As long as she felt grounded enough to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the...
Education & Certification
- University of Connecticut - Current Undergrad, Physiology and Neurobiology
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- Adult Literacy
- Public Speaking
- Writing
- +99 subjects
Ellen: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...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 asking students to memorize facts, I want to help them develop passion for the subjects through real-world application, and through a deep understanding of important concepts. I...
Education & Certification
- Loyola Marymount University - Bachelors, Philosophy
- Georgetown University - Masters, Physiology and Biophysics
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- College English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- College Essays
- +28 subjects
Stephanie: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...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 greatest determinant of success in an academic setting. By "confidence" I mean not only confidence in ones mastery of topical material, but, more fundamentally, confidence in ones...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelors, Cinema and Media Studies / English Language and Literature
- University of Iowa - Masters, Film Studies
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- Literature
- Phonics
- Writing
- +77 subjects
Rhea: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...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 a Second Language) and volunteered as a tutor in both regular and AP subjects throughout my high school years. I have a BA in International Studies, with...
Education & Certification
- American University - Current Undergrad, International Relations, Business
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- Reading
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Adult Literacy
- +338 subjects
Noah: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...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, and LSAT. While in college, I was president of the Tufts Debate Team for 2 years, have traveled internationally competing in debate tournaments, and tutored extensively on...
Education & Certification
- Tufts University - Bachelors, International Relations/Arabic
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- Public Speaking
- AP English Language and Composition
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +65 subjects
Tessa: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...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 the curtain on the intricacies of the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own sake. Math and philosophy, and their...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- Writing
- Reading
- High School English
- +106 subjects
Meagan: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...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. In addition to working in 20+ American schools and programs, I have lived and worked in Chile and Peru, where I taught English and trained other teachers. I...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Political Science; Spanish; Education
- Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Education Policy and Management
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- Introduction to Fiction
- English Grammar and Syntax
- AP English Language and Composition
- +63 subjects
Rachel: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...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 strengths and passions in order to make the material interesting and meaningful for them. I believe in an individual's creativity and I create individualized and personal lessons...
Education & Certification
- Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Colorful Sounds of Human Rights & Relations: The immigration of music & ideas East to West
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- Public Speaking
- College Essays
- Writing
- +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
- Linguistics
- High School English
- Public Speaking
- +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
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Reading
- High School English
- +66 subjects
Shawn: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...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 while also being an Upper School Science and Math teacher for over 19 years. I teach all levels of Chemistry (including AP), Physics (regular and honors), AP...
Education & Certification
- University of Richmond - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
- University of California-Los Angeles - Master of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- ESL/ELL
- College English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +131 subjects
Julio: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...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 tell my students that learning is my addiction, as many make fun of my choices for "fun" reading. As a teacher, I am certified to teach Social...
Education & Certification
- Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology & Anthropology
- Brown University - Master of Arts Teaching, History/Social Studies Education
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- Public Speaking
- College Essays
- Literature
- +69 subjects
Sara: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...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 profession which combines my desire to make a difference in people's lives with my love of learning and my interest in working with children. I enjoy teaching...
Education & Certification
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Marquette University - Masters, Speech Language Pathology
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- Phonics
- Reading
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +22 subjects
Rachel: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...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 research papers and personal essays! I have also worked extensively in the nonprofit sector, particularly with youth aged 11-25. I currently work for an international peace education...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science - International Relations
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- ESL/ELL
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Writing
- +57 subjects
Ben : Durham Vocabulary tutor
...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 SAT. I have roughly three years of experience tutoring and last year taught a test prep class. My approach to tutoring is to identify a students strengths...
Education & Certification
- Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- Literature
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Phonics
- +137 subjects
Parker: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...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 also serving as captain of the varsity tennis team and teaching private tennis lessons on the side. Top ACT and SAT scores earned me a scholarship at...
Education & Certification
- University of Miami - Current Undergrad, Computer Science, Studio Art
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- Literature
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Writing
- +152 subjects
Robert: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...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 and use a variety of methods to encourage discussion and interaction. One method I use that I have found to be particularly effective is to teach students...
Education & Certification
- Notre Dame de Namur University - Bachelors, Theater Arts
- University of Phoenix-Dallas Campus - Masters, Adult Education and Training
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- Adult ESL/ELL
- ESL/ELL
- Writing
- +16 subjects
Jessica: Durham Vocabulary tutor
...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 is nothing more gratifying than having a student report back that a paper got an A, or that a much-feared test was actually a breeze. My goal...
Education & Certification
- Brandeis University - Bachelors, English
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell - Masters, Curriculum and Instruction
Subject Expertise
- Vocabulary
- College English
- Reading
- Introduction to Fiction
- +40 subjects
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