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

My passion in tutoring lays within helping you, the student, identify how you best learn. There is no one set ideal way to comprehend and learn a subject. Most of us will learn best through two or more modeswhether that...

...I personally increased my ACT score by 5 points through self-study and love to coach others through the test. I consider myself a patient and helpful tutor. I am a strong writer and enjoy offering my suggestions and editing others' essays and papers. Outside of school and work, I enjoy reading, politics, anything to do...

...I use examples that most people can relate to (such as shopping) or have knowledge 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...

I am a writer and reader, and love helping others also discover the joy in writing and the world it can open up for them. ... Anybody can learn something if they put their mind to it, and have somebody else helping them learn how to put their mind to it.... Get to know them, make sure they are comfortable with me and will ask me questions, and then see what their main concerns are.

Hello, My name is Ashreema. I am a College Student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. I am majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Biomedical Engineering. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge with those who need it.

...an added benefit for those families who choose to work with me. I care about what I do because I believe that all students can learn--they just need to be the right person using the right teaching strategy at the right moment for the magic to happen. In addition to my work as an educator,...

...and those from a different culture. In addition, I volunteered with Toastmasters Public Speaking for kids and will be a judge for mock trials for middle school. Last month, I learned about mock trials with high school students, and it was very interesting. I have a Masters in Educational Technology from University of Pittsburgh in...

Hi! My name is Michael, and I am so excited to help you work through your learning journey! I promise you're smarter than you think. Let's figure this out together!

...to put together more easily, of communication as a skill that can be practiced and enjoyed rather than a chore or something that a person is inherently good or bad at. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, doing yoga, running, acting (infrequently) in amateur plays, and of course reading everything and anything that comes...

...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 over twelve main-stage plays at Playmakers Repertory Company. I believe in personalized education that focuses on teaching students how to think, rather than memorize facts...

...continue improving. Love for Learning: I aim to inspire a lifelong passion for learning, encouraging students to be curious, independent thinkers who continuously seek new knowledge and ideas. As a tutor, my goal is to be a supportive mentor, guiding students through their educational journeys and empowering them with the skills and confidence they need for...

...visiting Poland since I was a child. While at college, I took advanced Polish classes that further strengthened my understanding of the language and how to teach it to others. Due to this, I am able to speak, read, write, and translate Polish and am available to tutor any interested student who is learning this...

...to love learning and teach myself. Even after many years of more formal education I haven't lost that spark and that ownership of my education yet! I love tutoring because it allows me to bring people into that same kind of ownership of their knowledge. I love tutoring all sorts of different subjects, but I...

...in Global Studies and Psychology and a minor in Japanese. I have experience working with 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...

...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...

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.

...get to know their own style of learning. Systems that work for some people are a disaster for others, and the key is to find one that is suited to you. I believe in trying out a variety of learning approaches and adapting to what works best for each student. I am organized, curious, and...

...While grammar conventions and structural considerations are important elements of writing, I strive to help students find their unique written voice. If you're looking for a tutor who makes a point of being patient and understanding students with extenuating circumstances, we might be a good fit! In my free time, I love to cook and...

...K-12. My approach to tutoring is goal-oriented and compassionate. I understand the immense pressures felt 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...

...in technical subjectstransforming topics that once felt intimidating into areas of curiosity 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...