Award-Winning GRE Tutors in Duke University, NC

...factor in my career choice was the field's emphasis on helping all students do their best at school and at home, which directly applies to my approach to tutoring. I love to learn and I love helping others feel successful in their classes. I have been informally tutoring peers and my younger siblings from a...

...was old enough to read and I have a Russian heritage that can help out with colloquialisms and grammar. Languages and linguistics are fascinating to me and I don't get to speak mine enough, so please speak them with me! My physics background, as well as my years of teaching, means I know a disturbing...

...their teacher, clarify concepts the student needs more time on, explain concepts in alternative ways, and review the building blocks that the student needs to complete the tasks at hand. We'll work together so that your student gains skills and confidence. I've enjoyed working with preschoolers to middle schoolers, and high school students are a...

...adequately connect with the necessary material (school work, prep courses, etc) in ways that suit their maturity level, learning style and personal needs. You can count on me to be patient and understanding, while still holding you accountable to our learning goals. You can also expect our sessions to incorporate active learning, because I love...

...opportunities to meet people from all over with different backgrounds. I believe that everyone has a story to tell and something to contribute. And to my surprise, it was teaching, in fact, that taught me more than studying ever could. I hope to be able to share my love of learning with you! I have...

...seem confusing and intimidating. I 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...

...I enjoy helping them achieve their objectives. I tailor my tutoring to their individual needs and learning styles. I am personable and warm; students like me and find me easy to work with. I have had great success with students mastering school subjects and standardized tests after working with me. Many have made exceptional improvements.

...data in a type of graph or dashboard form. Employers like their data to be visual. Years ago I taught myself Access and have done database queries as well as macro programming. My college major was Business with a concentration in Decision Sciences. I like working with adults and young people of all ages and...

...recognize that many of the opportunities I am lucky enough to have had are because of what I have learned from my own teachers! I love to travel, and have worked in Casablanca and Cape Town. I am fluent in both English and French, and learning Russian! I especially like teaching French, Algebra, and Test...

...graduation, I worked as an academic and test prep tutor as well as admissions consultant in Hong Kong. For the past two years, I worked with a number of students to help prepare them for college in the United States. Even though I tutor a wide range of subjects, I enjoy teaching English and standardized...

...worked as a tutor and accrued volunteer hours and experiences to prepare for applying to medical school. In August, I moved from the suburbs of Denver to Durham, North Carolina. My motivation to be an effective tutor comes from my academic struggles and a fixed mindset on my capabilities as a student. In the past,...

...Currently, one of my biggest passion is using CAD software to design prosthetic implants. I have been a math tutor since my sophomore year 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...

...new level. I'm a big fan of designed independent learning, and my experience has taught me that "studying harder" is not always the answer. With each student, I focus first on organization: what we need to cover and a timeline to get to their goal. I'm a physician assistant student at Duke and hope to...

...Math minor. I also have a MBA from UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School with a Finance Concentration. I recently completed my MS in Finance from Georgetown. I have worked for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, investment banks, and a private equity firm; so, I have experience in the applied application of academic theory. I am...

...my Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Furman University and my Master’s degree in cognitive science from Purdue University. I have primarily taught or tutored in psychology and statistics. I also have experience tutoring students in GRE/SAT/ACT test prep. Out of all of these, I especially enjoy tutoring psychology because there are so many fun examples...

...help students unlock their full potential and develop a deep understanding of the social world around them. My academic journey, which began with a B.S. in Applied Psychology from New York University and continued through my M.A. in Sociology from Temple, has equipped me with a diverse range of knowledge and skills that I'm eager...

...not easy for most of the world. Lectures are not very entertaining and it is easy to miss one step in the boredom. Then , who wants to ask a question. I like the student who will ask that question. I like helping that student "see" and understand the missing part. What is your question?

...near future. I achieved perfect scores on both the SAT math and GRE quantitative section, and I am passionate about helping students score well on these exams to pursue their higher education goals. It's ok if you are not a native speaker of the English language, neither am I. Studying math does not require you...

I am passionate about empowering students by encouraging self-advocacy and creative thinking.

...can be. I tutor middle school, high school, and college-level students, as well as those preparing for the SAT, GRE, and MCAT. My approach is all about breaking down complex concepts into simple, clear ideas and helping students build confidence and independence in their learning. I believe that with the right guidance and encouragement, anyone...