Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving North Carolina State University, NC

...love activating students' natural curiosity and inquiry, and using that to build confidence in and mastery of a wide variety of academic topics. I graduated from Yale University with a double major in Environmental Studies and International Studies, and I love the way science and real-world issues can interact. Part of my interest in the...

...in high school, and it has always been so rewarding to help students understand material, from learning how to use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculating integrals. Being an engineer, I personally know the difference between what a good/bad teacher can provide to a student's learning experience. I aim to understand the student's learning style and...

...so please speak them with me! My physics background, as well as my years of teaching, means I know a disturbing amount of math (through advanced calculus). Yet, I've also been reading since I was old enough to hold a flashlight (my eyes don't thank me), so if you need help with following any sort...

...others feel as confident as they can when they walk into that testing room, whether for AP, ACT, SAT, or GRE exams. The process of applying to colleges and graduate programs can be very stressful at times, so if I can help you feel prepared to do your best, I would love to do so!...

...home in Berlin. It's been an amazing journey ever since! Between teaching 4th grade and solely instructing an accredited freshman-level sociology course at Rutgers University during my senior year of college, I've been fortunate enough to help students adequately connect with the necessary material (school work, prep courses, etc) in ways that suit their maturity...

...Engineering last May, I moved back to the Raleigh-Durham area to continue my education at Duke University for an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering. As aforementioned, much of my tutoring experience has been in STEM fields (calculus, physics, chemistry, etc.)--but as a student who has prepared for, agonized over, and ultimately suffered through the SAT and...

...how to learn. Outside the classroom, I'm a well-traveled certified SCUBA diver who enjoys spending time kayaking and weightlifting. I also played ice hockey through college and performed as a classical pianist on campus and in Europe. When I'm not feeling so active, I can be found knitting, crocheting, reading, writing, and daydreaming about where...

...fortunate to have some amazing teachers growing up who made learning fun (or at the very least not miserable). My goal is to do the same for each one of the students who I work with, and find ways to make even the most abstract concepts or complex math problems "click" in a student's mind.

...capable of learning and making potentials to reality. As for tutoring, I put much emphasis on active participation and positive reinforcement. A learning environment should stay interactive, fun, but challenging. By encountering challenges, I believe a student's potential could rise. Besides my life in academia, I enjoy traveling, photography, and physical activities including hiking, running,...

...return. During the past several years, I have also worked in healthcare and public health. As a firm believer of disease prevention, this has lead me to focus vastly on educating patients on understanding their illnesses and methods that would improve their prognosis. Also, during my public health training I would attend clinics in areas...

...learned that in science it is crucial to be able to articulate concepts to people of diverse backgrounds. I also believe that it is essential to pass my knowledge and passion to others so they can make their own contribution to the scientific community. In my spare time I enjoy being active. I usually swim,...

...Second Language Acquisition, and Romance Phonetics. As for my future, I am working the Master of Business Administration. With an MBA and my understanding of foreign languages and their respective cultures, I aspire to take part in today's growing global market. Given my desire to be abroad and my experience with other cultures, I look...

I believe every student can learn and do all in my power to help each student achieve success. I have more than 30 years of teaching experience at grade levels from 6th through graduate school.

...the field of secondary English education for the past four years, I have learned that students first need a support system in order to achieve their own greatness. I hope to be at least a small part of that support system as well as a source of guidance for students who are in need.

...While you may never encounter those exact problems again, the problem-solving skills you acquire will be invaluable for tackling new challenges throughout your life. This is what I strive to achieve when tutoring my students. With the successes I have achieved and the knowledge I have gained over the years, I feel a deep responsibility...

...including reading comprehension and essay writing, math and algebra, biology, chemistry, and SAT/ACT prep, up through college level. A little background on me: I am based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In 2021, I received my two bachelor's degrees in Biology and English and Comparative Literature from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill....

...support that meets each learner's unique needs. My experience volunteering as a tutor for GED programs, undergraduate studies, high school students, and fellow doctorate colleagues has taught me the value of patience, empathy, and adaptability in teaching. I'm not just here to help with homework; I want to inspire confidence and a love for learning....

...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...

...Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and MCAT preparation, where I strive to make complex concepts accessible and engaging for my students. I believe in fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity and critical thinking, helping students develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter. My passion for teaching stems from witnessing the transformative moment when a...

...over 15 years. Learning is absolutely necessary to high quality of life (and to succeed in your profession), and I try to impart this belief to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy going to coffee shops, exercising (especially yoga, hiking and tennis) and spending time with my rescue dog, Carlo. I...