Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Durham County, NC

...to study biomedical engineering and economics. I tutor because I'm very passionate about helping others to understand their schoolwork or to "crack the SAT." Seeing the light bulb go off when a student finally gets it is an amazing feeling! Because all of this material is fresh in my mind, I'm able to share personal...

...prepare for Standardized Tests. I have spent the last 9 years Homeschooling our child developing her curriculum and teaching all subjects in elementary, and middle grades. I believe education is the key to opening all possibilities for an improved quality of life. I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. I enjoy...

...Spanish, as I am fully bilingual an currently work as a Spanish-English interpreter at a professional level. I also have a passion for historical subjects ranging from basic social studies to world history. I maintain a reading regiment at a high level in order to stay abreast of current events, as well as to maintain...

...about them becoming well informed and self-sufficient citizens of our world. My daughter Mandisa graduated from North Carolina State University and now works in New York City. We enjoy cooking, traveling, exercising,and watching shows and movies. I collect recipe books and love to try out different dishes from various cultures for family and friends. I...

...to educate and tutor adult learners on subjects such oral pathology, microbiology, tooth anatomy, and clinical skills. I also have experience educating and tutoring learners from grades pre-k to 12 on subjects that range from writing/reading to math. Educating and learning is for everyone but sometimes it's about finding the method that works for you....

...writing. My major was Human Rights and I am passionate about the issues that I engage with. I received my associate's degree from Bergen Community College in 2014 and my Bachelors from Columbia in 2017. At Bergen Community, I worked in the tutoring center focusing on assisting students with writing in any subject. I also...

...a concentration in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. I tutor in a variety of subjects. My main subjects are English, Reading, and Math. I have taught K-12 and adults. I am an ESL certifed teacher as well. (TEFL/TESOL). I love to see my students reach their goals and highest potential through learning.

...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. Then, in 2023, I received my Master's of Public Health degree from the Gillings Schools of Global Public Health. For the last two years, I have been working in global...

...and can teach just about any subject from kindergarten to high school in math, English, and in between. I have performed exceptionally on standardized tests with a near-perfect math score on the SAT and know how to get your child to where you want them. I have a passion for teaching and have three years...

...learn. Having someone to motivate you to learn is an important part of the process in my opinion. I would love to be a help to you and your student! In my down time, I love to listen to music. Next to the sciences and Spanish, music is my passion. I also love watching tennis,...

...knowledgeable of the Common Core Curriculum used in Elementary schools along with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. As a teacher, I have prepared students for the North Carolina elementary end of grade tests and the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) in Jamaica. I am a Science item test writer and reviewer for the...

...on my masters at Trinity International University. I have taught twelfth, eleventh, seventh, sixth and fifth grade. While in grad school I worked with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, preparing students for their high school diploma. Recently we received a new member in my family, my handsome baby boy. I am married to and we...

...that is simply engaging in good conversation! Asking and answering questions comes naturally to me and allows for genuine communication and growth in the target language. I have a BA in Communication and an MA in TESOL. Recently, I have studied up on teaching Language Arts in a K-12 setting. I am eager to come...

...I guided colleagues in sustainability concepts and provided feedback on public speaking and writing. I believe in tailoring my teaching approach to meet the unique needs of each student, emphasizing active engagement through discussions and practical examples. My goal is to foster a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to explore and deepen their...

...barrier of virtual learning. I tutor a variety of subjects, including biology, earth science, chemistry and math. Among these, my favorite subjects to tutor are anything in the science field because it is something I am very passionate about. I have a strong commitment to recognizing and supporting each student's individual learning style. I strive...

...student confidence in their ability to learn is an integral part of the tutoring process because student confidence is vital to teaching students healthy study skills and habits that they can take into other areas of their academic life. I really want to work with clients who want to learn how to become more confident...

...pushing them to meet their academic goals. The best feeling as a student is seeing your hard work pay off and being able to look at yourself and say, "Hey! I did that!" During my time as a tutor, I have tutored students ranging from elementary school to seniors in college. Furthermore, I have experience...

...language arts (high school English) because these two subjects are the 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...

...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 a hands-on learning philosophy. You have to show dedication and desire to learn a difficult subject, and getting...

...I hold a Master of Arts in Teaching degree in Elementary Education from Meredith College and am certified in the areas of: Elementary Education K-6, ESL K-12, Middle Grades Mathematics 6-8, and Family and Consumer Sciences 6-12. I look forward to continuing to help students but under a different capacity as a tutor. Education is...