Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Chapel Hill, NC

Hey there! My name is Candice and my focus is on Social Studies, specifically Government, Political Science, US History, and Criminal Justice. I am excited to help with any areas you may have trouble in and make it my priority to turn studying into something that can be enjoyable! I don't see any reason why enhancing your education can't be fun for you (and me!)

I tutor a wide variety of subjects, including math, reading, and writing. I feel that the best way to approach a new student is by figuring out what enthuses them and what they like to do, and try to relate that into the material I'm teaching.

Hello! My name is Kailee, and I graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in neuroscience. I hope to attend nursing school in the future. In addition to my fondness for biological sciences, I have always loved to sing. I have been in choirs and musical theater productions since middle school and helped lead an a cappella group in college. I firmly believe everyone has the capacity to learn, and...

...Methods, and I am particularly passionate about helping students build strong writing skills. I have also had success in helping students prepare for the writing portions of standardized tests, seeing remarkable progress and increased confidence among those I have worked with. My tutoring philosophy centers on collaboration, patience, and empowerment. I strive to create a supportive environment where students feel encouraged to express their ideas, ask questions, and strengthen their academic abilities. I adapt my...

...am a public policy graduate student at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. I have been working with Varsity Tutors for 7 years, and my students have demonstrated improvement in test scores and class grades across subjects. I attended Reed College in Portland, Oregon, where I studied English, and wrote a thesis on female archetypes in Victorian literature. Additionally, I worked in the Reed College admissions office during my undergraduate studies, so I have a...

Hello! I am a PhD student in Literature at Duke University. I have been tutoring (and directing tutoring programs) for years and am looking forward to working with you to meet your goals! I have spent nearly every year since college tutoring in some capacity, including as a volunteer through my current church. I enjoy the challenge of discerning the best way for each particular student to understand and absorb information, and am always thrilled...

Beginning my 29th year as an English teacher, I graduated from Wake Forest University with a B.A. in English and an M.A.Ed. in English Education. I began teaching in Chapel Hill and has stayed in North Carolina ever since, where I have pursued and renewed National Board Certification. A mom to two daughters, a cat lover, and a fierce advocate for public education, I have taught every high school grade level multiple times over and...

...minors in Political Science and Psychology. I have served as a TA for a freshman honors writing course at VCU since Fall 2018. I have also assisted and taught children's dance classes. I enjoy babysitting and helping my younger sister with her homework. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, Science, and Psychology. I am also happy to help students prepare for Standardized Tests, particularly with the math...

...part of the Americorps federal volunteer program, taught English in rural North Carolina, and earned an ESL certificate from Oregon State University while teaching English and ESL in Salem, Oregon. My passion is for tutoring and teaching English, especially writing. I also have a strong track record preparing students for the Critical Reading section of state standardized tests. I am a firm believer in the importance of education and the effectiveness of holding students to...

...under the right conditions. I reach my students by helping them develop a deeper understanding of 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...

...Master's in Special Education from Western Carolina University. I am a passionate teacher who believes every student can learn. I believe each student has his or her own unique learning style, and having a teacher who understands this fact will greatly improve a student's success. My experience as a special educator has allowed me to become very adept at helping students find their strengths and using them to promote academic success. While my favorite subjects...

I passionately teach to make an exceptional difference in my students' lives. My 15 years of teaching experience with a diverse population of all ages and levels in English and Spanish enables me to make success attainable for each student. My tutoring sessions are tailored to fit each individual's needs and goals. I enjoy planning and implementing content-based, result-oriented, engaging instruction by blending creative arts and disciplines that inspire each student to learn, grow and...

...students and building a safe environment to foster growth and encouragement. While I have a pretty diverse palette of experiences, I focus a lot of my time on Mathematics. I took IB Math HL and AP Calculus BC in High School and excelled in both--and am now in high level math courses at UNC. I also love studying media, and love combining artistic forms of expression with technological mediums! Currently really into video game design,...

...History and my Master's degree in Religious Studies. Since graduation I have tutored students in American History and Biblical Hebrew, which were exceedingly rewarding experiences. I am especially passionate in helping students learn to think critically, and enjoy the process of learning. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most enthusiastic about tutoring in History and Writing because these subjects utilize skills that students will use and cultivate throughout their lives and are...

...began adjunct teaching for a community college in their Adult Basic Skills Program where I taught ESL, PreGED/GED Language Arts, Visual Arts, Graphic Design, basic computer skills, and pre-college Reading/Writing courses. I enjoy teaching ESL and English the most because of the opportunities to help students increase their vocabulary and express themselves creatively through writing. My first goal when teaching is to raise a student's confidence in their communicative abilities and expand upon their background...

As a dedicated Political Science student at Manhattan University, focusing on writing and essay editing. My goal is to empower students to become confident writers and critical editors of their own work, ensuring they feel prepared and self-assured when facing assignments and tests. I believe in fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students can express themselves and develop their unique voices. Together, we will work towards enhancing your writing skills, whether it's for...

I believe that education is the foundation for building a successful future. I have been interested in being a teacher since early middle school. I am currently in the process of receiving my degree and certification from North Carolina State University. I have taken a large portion of my classes through the Distance Education program so I am well-versed in virtual learning.

I recently graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a major in religious studies, but I have been tutoring since 2002, concentrating on math, the SAT, and writing. I believe each student is capable of wonderful things, both academically and otherwise, and that education is much broader than simply attending school. Some of the qualities I aim for as a tutor are patience, encouragement, and helping students examine difficulties with respect for their own abilities, which...

...to feedback and tailoring my approach for each of my students. I am familiar with most if not all available MCAT materials (UWorld, Kaplan, Princeton, AAMC, etc.) and I can make recommendations on what materials to purchase so that you and your family don't waste time and resources on materials that aren't representative of the actual exam. Before college, I took both the ACT and the SAT, scoring a 35 on the ACT and a...

...my interest in biology and chemistry. Additionally, I work as a volunteer medical interpreter at Clnica Esperanza in Rhode Island, and conduct administrative and check-in procedures with Spanish-speaking patients. This opportunity, as well as the upper-level Spanish culture and literature courses I have taken at Brown, have honed my fluency in the language, and I would love to help you develop strong Spanish reading, writing, and conversational abilities. I also have taken a multitude of...