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

I aim to become a researcher in the field of public health either as an academician or in a company that applies research findings on projects meant for betterment of human life.

...but have my Bachelor and Master degrees are in Middle Grades (6-9) from East Carolina University. I've had the privilege of teaching, tutoring, coaching, and supervising students who are gifted, students with disabilities, and students in low income areas. Education is my #1 passion. It is what I was put on this earth to do. I'd be grateful for the opportunity to work with you or your child. Thank you for reading my personal statement!

Current Sophomore at Duke University majoring in Political Science with a focus on Peace, Security, and Conflict. Love to learn and hope you will too!

I have been a teacher for 6 years.I live in North Carolina with my son, 2 dogs, and a sassy bearded dragon. I LOVE to see students grow and reach their full potential. I look forward to working with you!

...bedrock of all other learning. Once a student gains knowledge and confidence in language arts and math, they master the material in their other subjects quicker. Because I know that all students learn differently, I work with students to determine their learning style and teach them from an asset base approach. In other words, I start with what they do well and build upon that until they reach the objective they need to grasp. When...

I am a life long student who has struggled time and time again with finding the best way to learn and be able to understand the material. I've found that the biggest problem I have is the fear of failure, which I believe to be a very common problem. I learned to understand that it's ok if I fail, just as long as I try again until I get it right. ... I firmly believe in...

...am conversationally fluent in other languages such as: Spanish, Italian, Norwegian, and Mandarin Chinese. In addition to my foreign language study, I am certified to teach English to non-native English speakers (TESOL). Furthermore, I have a wide knowledge of various fields in linguistics such as: Phonetics/Phonology, Syntax, Sociolinguistics, 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...

...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 of literature, I've got your back (excluding the original text of the Canterbury tales, I never learned Middle English). Live long and...

...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 past year and...

...and creative problem-solving. My favorite moments as a tutor come when a student begins to see patterns, make connections, and realize that they are capable of more than they thought. My teaching philosophy is grounded in patience, clarity, and adaptability. I believe learning is most effective when students are treated with respect and their individual learning styles are acknowledged. I strive to create a low-pressure environment that encourages questions, builds confidence, and turns mistakes into...

...brings to the topics that they're studying. I decided to join Varsity Tutors because I've always been passionate about helping my peers keep up with their classes. Two of my siblings have ADHD, and I know that many people are better suited to alternate learning approaches rather than the education styles that are popular in most classrooms. I try to be empathetic and creative when listening to students' difficulties with their material, and I strive...

...communication - be it digital journalism, public speaking, or more traditional forms of writing. I spent my time at WC competing on the National level in both track and cross country while working at our institution's Writing Center, tutoring students across all classes. I feel that my student-athlete experience helps me relate to busy students coming it at various skill levels. Similar to athletics, I find the journey in improving one's writing incredibly rewarding. During...

Academic instruction is authentic, discussion-oriented, and interdisciplinary in order to create a holistic understanding, critical questioning, and evaluation for a person to grow cognitively and spiritually, promoting the betterment of a multicultural, ever-changing world.

Hi! My name is Sivani and I am a recent university graduate. I graduated with honors distinction with two degrees, Biology and Psychology. I have extensive tutoring experience of all ages, from elementary school to college aged students. Teaching is a passion of mine. and something I have proven to excel in, as I have helped many students improve their grades. Let me help you with your classes too!

Tutors are more than expert academics; they are motivational coaches. The greatest obstacle preventing a student from learning is lack of belief in their own abilities. There is no knowledge outside the reach of anyone's understanding. ... Patience, understanding, and kindness go a very long way with helping students build their confidence.... Get an understanding for the student’s objective and learning style.... By helping the student believe in themselves, first and foremost. Secondly, by encouraging the...

...for them. Additionally, I also have experience helping students develop organization skills to aid in academic success, especially now that a lot of learning is done online. I have found that developing skills related to organization are very important, especially once a student enters college, where students become responsible for their own schedule and it becomes very easy to forget tasks and assignments. I have created multiple organizational methods for myself and others to aid...

...for the New York City Police Department, and agency legal specialist for the North Carolina Justice Academy. I have taught criminal procedure, constitutional law, torts, contracts, and criminal law to law students at Concord Law School of Kaplan University. I have provided legal instruction well over a thousand law enforcement officers. I have also taught law at the undergraduate level. I have a strong interest in making sure that students understand the material, and I...

...learn and achieve to their highest potenial. I have worked and been an advocate for students for over 30 years both paid and as a volunteer. I love children and they are naturally drawn to me. I was a substitute teach for Wake County Public School System for 3 years and enjoyed the high school jobs the best! I have a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Florida State University and has attained an Advanced...

...of experience tutoring elementary level reading and writing for two different families, and miscellaneous tutoring experience in the fields of French, English and Test Prep (SAT and ACT). As a co-founder and head editor of a publishing press at my college, for a year and a half I have run workshops where I assigned contemporary literature, and taught these pieces to deepen reader's comprehension. Currently I am teaching a class of high schoolers in a...

...emphasis in English Literature and Creative Writing from Southwestern College in 2011. I am currently an affiliate faculty member at Southwestern College where I have taught online public speaking and communication courses since 2017. In these courses, I help students go beyond passing the course. One of my priorities is to understand the career objectives of each learner, what they hope to do after they obtain their degree, and find specific ways to apply the...