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

...Carolina Central University (though I transferred from Oberlin College). I am an English major and a communications minor with a focus on writing. While at Oberlin, I worked in the Writing Center where I helped a diverse demographic of college students with every step of the writing process. Thus, I am able to help students of all levels with their writing abilities. I also played football while at Oberlin, so I understand student-athletes and their...

...and concepts for lessons suitable to 3rd and 4th grade students, as well. I specialize in short text summarization activities, poetic interpretation, and close reading analysis. Younger students of mine receive instruction in spelling, sentence construction, vocabulary building, counting, and word problems. I am also a published author of poetry and short stories and have instructed writers and artists in writing, comedy, stage performance, lyric writing, guitar, music theory, and other artistic disciplines in my...

...a Ph.D. in English Literature and a B.A. in English and Latin. I have taught at both the undergraduate and secondary level and have tutored middle school students as well. In addition to my experience as a teacher, I have also worked as a professional editor and writer. I love working with learners of all ages and ability levels and look forward to helping you develop, hone, and master new skills.

...in the following subjects: Spanish, Russian, Reading, Writing (and Composition), and Statistics. Having struggled with learning in a traditional classroom environment myself, I had to adapt and find methods of learning and study that made sense to me. As a tutor, I think it's critical to tailor my tutoring style to the specific needs of the student to best aide in their learning and educational growth. I believe in creating an open, welcoming, and engaging...

Perhaps one of my favorite things in life is to see students have that "lightbulb moment." As a tutor I desire for my students to not only succeed in their respective field of study, but have a better understanding of how to problem solve no matter the circumstance.

...students where they are at, helping them to accomplish their goals. I am a clinical social worker, health coach, writer, and teacher with a love of learning and passion for helping students. I obtained my Master of Social Work Degree from UNC Chapel Hill and my Bachelors Degree from the University of Virginia. In my free time, I love spending time outdoors, photography, and traveling. I look forward to working with you!

...China for all of my middle school and high school education, so I am bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese. In high school, I attained a bilingual International Baccalaureate diploma with Higher Level Biology, English Literature and Psychology, as well as Standard Level Math, Music and Chinese Language and Literature A. I have always had a wide variety of academic interests, especially in the health sciences, natural sciences, psychology, literature and performing arts. As an...

...the GED. I love history, science, math, and writing, and have a passion for the environment and social justice. However, I am excited to help students reach their goals in any subject area. I strongly believe in a collaborative approach as a tutor, where the students' goals are front and center, and we work together at a pace that is comfortable but achieves meaningful results. Outside of tutoring, I love spending time in nature, and...

I am currently a senior at Duke University where I will major in History and Philosophy and minor in Computer Science. I enjoy tutoring all subjects, but my favorite things to tutor are history, math, writing, and standardized tests. In my free time, I enjoy practicing/playing soccer and relaxing with my friends on campus. I strive to help others maximize their academic potential so that they may fulfill their academic endeavors.

...Studies. I specialize in tutoring SAT and ACT Reading and Writing, both of which I have consistently received perfect scores in. My true subject of expertise is writing, and I have extensive experience tutoring and consulting in this area. If you are looking for someone who can help you write the perfect college application essay or perfect that final research paper, I'm the girl for you. Apart from English, my rigorous academic track at Duke...

...native German speaker. I attended the German Saturday School of Boston for 8 years where I improved not only written and oral communication, but also learned German grammar rules and culture. I have also studied French since the fifth grade. I passed my AP exam a year early with a 5, and am currently pursuing graduate level French courses at my university. I have been tutoring middle schoolers and high schoolers since I was in...

...include memoirs and modern classics. I think Catcher in the Rye is still one of my all time favorite books but Percy Jackson, a modern classic, is up there too. Beyond academics, I take great guilty pleasure in watching TV shows such as Westworld, Sherlock, How I Met Your Mother, and even The Bachelorette when I'm at a low point. Beyond personal interests, tutoring has always been a side project of mine. Even since middle...

...school students science on an educational farm and my positions as an ESL instructor in Chile and for migrant farmers in Ohio. I studied Neuroscience and History in undergrad and enjoyed my job as a lab assistant for General Chemistry. I always ask my students what their individual learning needs and goals are so I can plan lessons accordingly. I believe that every learner absorbs knowledge differently and I strive to be a dynamic and...

...tutor and have continued to tutor in other subjects as well, including Spanish and U.S. history as well as tests such as the SAT and ACT. I have also tutored students from ages 5-17. My teaching philosophy entails a lot of practice and self-discovery. From my own experiences with challenging subjects, I know that going the extra mile by doing more practice problems than are actually assigned or watching videos on certain concepts helps reinforcement...

...University's department of Chemical and Biological Engineering in 2018. My top subjects include both SAT and GRE preparation, especially in the verbal reasoning/reading/writing sections, as well General Chemistry, Biology, and English. I also have experience in College Writing, Essay Writing/Editing, and Interviewing. I love utilizing my personal experiences to help teach and guide students on the path toward academic and personal success. The tutoring method that I have the most experience in involves using what...

...Neuroscience and French and a minor and Chemistry. I also took the MCAT this past spring and scored a 522. My subscore breakdowns were (131/131/129/131). I teach all sciences (biology, chemistry, anatomy, etc.), French, and MCAT prep. For French, I have been studying for 10 years and am completely fluent. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy running, yoga, and spending time with my friends. I am a Marshall Scholar and will begin graduate studies at the...

...prior to applying to medical and/or graduate schools. While at Duke, I tutored elementary aged children as a part of the America Reads America Counts program. Also, while in high school, I tutored Pre-Algebra through Calculus to high school aged students. Currently, I tutor a variety of math courses from elementary-aged math through college level calculus. I also tutor English and writing skills, having taken several writing intensive college courses and gained experience in professional...

...worked with students who were studying sociology and English as a second language. My academic interests span a wide array of topics including social sciences, humanities, writing, and foreign language. One of my favorite passions is learning languages I have been studying French for eight years and Spanish for three years. I love the way languages allow us to be more mindful and appreciative of other cultures and see the world through a different lens....

...of Venice, which some popular accounts claim lasted for a thousand years, from 797 to 1797. I think old-fashioned political and diplomatic history is the cat's meow! I disagree profoundly with the view that it is not relevant to the study of history today. I also like to mold and fashion Renaissance people among my students, drawing for them the connections e.g. between mathematics and other disciplines, such as philosophy and music.

I am a student and a researcher with a lifelong passion for teaching! A twice exceptional* student myself, I specialize in helping other 2e and neurodivergent students reach their goals while making learning a fulfilling process. However, I love working with all students and cultivating a love of learning and curiosity.