Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Duke University, NC

...ORU. -My favorite subjects to tutor are: reading (phonics and fluency), reading comprehension and writing, in which I hold certifications. -I enjoy creating personalized, engaging tutoring plans to help students with their learning goals. - Along with explicit instruction, tutor-led gradual release, and guided independent practice, students have scored 93 on the MAPS assessment, improved...

...of (such as what a dog is and looks like), so that my students aren't confused or overwhelmed by things they don't know, which affects comprehension of the concepts. I am a tutor that puts the needs of my student first while also setting them up for success, so they will not run into similar obstacles...

...reading, grammar, and writing- particularly literary analysis papers! I aim to inspire to students develop strong reading and writing skills. If you are struggling to understand a complex novel or to write that literary analysis essay, I would love to help guide you along the process. I don't just wish to help students with particular...

...students of various ages. From as young as 4 to as old as 40. I can tutor a broad range of subjects, but my favorite subject to tutor in is English. I tutored young children and adults while I studied abroad in Japan with grammar, reading, writing, conversation, and comprehension. I try to encourage and...

...broadened my understanding of immigration issues, multicultural competencies, and bilingualism. Driven by my passion for languages and my journey as a bilingual immigrant, I pursued training in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) and PLE (Portuguese for Foreigners). Through my work, I provide students with the tools to comprehend their own learning processes and...

I am a passionate and versatile educator who has worked with students from Kindergarten to college and from every background imaginable.

I love teaching and making a difference in students lives. I love knowing that I made a difference to someone, even if it's just one person. My favorite moment is the lightbulb moment; when someone gets what you have been trying to explain! I have been a long term substitute and will begin teaching in...

...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 they usually underestimate. In addition to lots of reading and some contemplation,...

...activities kept the student engaged in a challenging subject. I also taught them core writing skills that improved the quality of their essays and helped them develop a new interest in creative writing. I have experience working with students who have complex learning needs. As a private tutor and learning assistant, I provided extensive academic...

I received my B.A. in English and taught ELA for five years in upper elementary grades. I am very passionate about reading and writing and love seeing people fall in love with the written word as well as how to write polished papers.

...tutored students in various subjects, but most usually, in STEM courses such as Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics. As a young person myself, I know what it is like to have test anxiety or feel overwhelmed with homework and classes, so my goal has always been to focus on personal growth within a student to allow...

...by students in pursuit of academic and future success. With this understanding, I have developed ways of communicating and relating to the needs of my students to positively impact their learning. I am confident in my ability to work well with students and their parents. I provide tools, resources and a mindset necessary to improve...

...the captured image can be in film and other mediums. During this time, I wrote for the student newspaper; The Daily Tarheel, I was the head-writer for an Augmented Reality videogame in association with UNC Hospitals, a play I wrote was published and several others of mine were produced, and I helped staff and run...

...and a timeline to get to their goal. I'm a physician assistant student at Duke and hope to become a clinic director some day. In spare time outside of school , I write, play music, and kick it with friends. Most recently, I spent about a year in Peru and Ecuador working at a nonprofit...

...My tutoring philosophy is to provide students with the learning strategies they need to master information in their studies and to foster lifelong independent learning skills. I want to help students be passionate about their education. Outside of academic interests, I enjoy reading, writing, gardening, cooking, and traveling. My favorite book is Emma, and my...

I recently completed my Bachelors and Masters in Biology at East Carolina University. I have tutored in many different subjects for students, including students who have learning disabilities. Tutoring science is a passion and I look forward to working with you and your family!... Introduce myself, talk about strengths and weaknesses, and ask what the student wants out of the tutoring. After this, we can discuss test and quiz dates.

...honored with the Dean's Award for the College of Arts and Sciences upon graduation--the highest award available in the college . While in undergrad, I supported myself by tutoring collegiate student-athletes. Now I'm a masters student at Johns Hopkins University and continuing my work as a tutor. Tell me about your essay, your math class,...

...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 strong understanding of what colleges look for in prospective students.

...level so I am familiar with the many struggles present in the language. It is my obligation to prepare the future leaders of tomorrow with the most essential component for their success. One will never be completely successful in any field until they master the English language. In addition to my love for languages.I also...

...and honed a method and genre that works 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...