Award-Winning Geometry Tutors serving Raleigh-Durham, NC

...important concepts so that the process has context and connections can be made between what has been learned with new ideas and skills recently introduced. I am a graduate of Boston University and the University of Massachusetts. I have training as a learning specialist and often work with students struggling with language based learning differences, ADHD, or executive function challenges. My work experience includes teaching math and English at both private schools as well 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 when tutoring is that my students feel understood and respected, and never looked down upon for not understanding something.

...I have a ton of experience working with kids, as I spent several high school summers volunteering as a junior camp counselor for elementary school students and a teaching assistant for third-graders who failed their reading exams and also academically gifted elementary and middle school students. In college, I've served as assistant director of an organization which gives free STEAM lessons to local girls and also been an introductory computer science department tutor for the...

Hi there! I am Jaya Ponnaluru, an Undergraduate student at North Carolina State University majoring in Computer Engineering and minoring in Business Administration. I am also a part of the Undergraduate Research and Honors Program at NC State. I believe success is possible if we learn out of our failures and everyone fails before they succeed.

...algebra, calculus, chemistry, and physicsand I particularly enjoy helping students see the connections between what they are learning and real-world applications. Whether preparing for AP exams, tackling challenging coursework, or strengthening foundational skills, I focus on making complex concepts clear, approachable, and engaging. My teaching philosophy centers around patience, adaptability, and empowerment. I tailor my approach to each student's learning style, aiming not only to help them succeed in a particular subject but also to...

...highly qualified licensed teacher for mathematics (grade 6-8 and 9-12, North Carolina). During my six and a half years of teaching as a mathematics educator, I have taught: Math foundations, Math 1, Math 2, and Math 3. I also served in United States Navy for 4 years. My motto: Every student can learn math but it takes the right teacher. I combine both everyday situations and technology to make math make sense to my students.

...how I like to teach. I am a graduate of Appalachian State University, majoring in Building Science and Industrial Design. Since then, I have taught middle and high school students various subjects. Although, my favorite subjects are math. I have also spent time in business. I am a football coach and love being outdoors. While I teach various students, I am experienced working with students overcoming learning disabilities and with Individualized Education Programs (IEP). I...

All I can say for myself is that I've always had a love of learning, and a love for sharing what I've learned with others. I fundamentally believe that anyone can come to understand any topic or idea so long as it is explained in a way that makes sense to them and is accessible for them. This perspective on learning is what guides me as a tutor.

...and a Minor in Mathematics. I have a strong academic and research background spanning a variety of fields, including plasma physics, radiation shielding, fluid dynamics, and particle physics. My research experiences include developing computational models for ion beam dynamics and space-charge mitigation, investigating stochastic wind-driven inertial currents in Lake Superior using advanced mathematics like stochastic differential equations and Stochastic calculus, and conducting neutrino oscillation analysis using ROOT programming. Additionally, I have worked on plasma pyrolysis...

...and also helped them write better personal statements. After graduating from Duke last year, I started tutoring high school students in my neighborhood. I mainly taught math subjects such as Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Trigonometry, Geometry, Basic Math and Problem Solving but I'm well versed in Reading and Writing subjects as well. I'm vastly experienced and very patient with all my students. In my free time I enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking etc.

...Miami. I then received my M.S. in Fisheries from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. I am skilled in tutoring any and all subject matters in biology. My expertise are in environmental and conservation biology, cellular biology, and molecular biology. Additionally, I am well-versed in tutoring statistics, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and Calculus I-III. I believe that engaging the student throughout the lesson is of the utmost importance to ensure retention and understanding. Therefore, I incorporate...

I am a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I achieved my bachelor of the arts degree in psychology. I have since begun a post baccalaureate certificate program for computer science. I love teaching students because I believe that education is a key that can unlock so many opportunities. The ability to help someone reach that is very rewarding.

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.

...help with Chemistry, Biology, and Physics too. I have experience as a tutor-mentor with student-athletes at a university; which is essential academic coaching. Also, I have taught academic study skills to undergraduate students. I have been successful at encouraging and empowering students who were having academic difficulties by teaching them how to rely on the strengths of their learning styles, time-management, reading methods, note-taking methods, SMART goal setting, celebrating successes, and navigating challenges. I am...

...have worked with elementary, middle school, and high school students in all areas of math, as well as, teaching developmental math classes and math literacy classes in college. One of my goals is not to necessarily make a student love math, but to bring them to the place of being able to meet the mathematical goals that may have been placed before them. However, if a student ends up loving math, like I do, that...

...North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I am receiving a bachelor of science in biology and neuroscience with a minor in anthropology. While I aim to attend medical school, I have a passion to teach and tutor. I have been teaching in a wide variety of settings and to different audiences as I have been a student instructor in the biology department, assistant teacher at Eureka Stem Academy, head camp counselor, etc. I hope to continue...

I graduated from NC State University as a Biochemistry major, and also earned my Master of Biomanufacturing degree there. As a tutor, I love teaching Mathematics, and I believe that every student can excel as long as they are given the attention, time, and type of guidance needed!

...in a yearlong social action program. The summer before college, I tutored elementary school math one on one. I taught K-8 grade art after school during my final college year at a private school. With a bachelor's degree and graduate work in biology, I was a substitute teacher at a public charter school and research scientist. Now, I tutor elementary and middle school students ranging from special needs to gifted and talented across the country....

...differential equations. I really like explaining how Taylor series work .In particular, I find Euler's formula to be the pinnacle of 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...

...about learning in and outside of the classroom. It brings me joy to see people gain new understandings, and I am excited about the opportunity to help people in this process. Subjects I tutor include algebra, geometry, statistics, and writing. Math is one of my favorite subjects because I think working with numbers is like completing a fun puzzle. In the past, I have tutored a kindergartener in phonics and two middle schoolers in math...