Award-Winning HSPT Tutors serving Chapel Hill, NC

...plant good seeds into the lives of others. Further, I have discovered that I not only love to teach but that I am quite good at it. While I am doing quite a bit of private tutoring on my own, I am now looking for ways to expand my reach. Accordingly, your organization may be a good fit with my skills and abilities. Note that I do not intend to quit my private tutoring practice....

Helping students grow is a passion of mine; it is, in fact, my life's work. Since I graduated from the University of North Carolina in 2001 and NC Central University in 2005, I have worked to help students develop their potential in my roles as as an Exceptional Children's Teacher, Middle School ELA teacher, High School English and Social Studies teacher, and College Developmental Reading/Writing and English/History/Humanities instructor.

...a diverse range of skills from my many experiences in teaching, researching, volunteering, tutoring, administrating, mentoring, and studying. Additionally, I am particularly adept in the use of various technology and am very comfortable working in environments that require such proficiency. I am also an avid drummer and enjoy designing manuscripts and fonts and volunteering at my church in my free time. My academic specialties include the thought and theology of John Wesley and Thomas Aquinas,...

...I was able to get a sponsor who graciously printed bound copies for each of my students. I believe I can successfully tutor students who have difficulties in reading comprehension, English grammar, and writing. At times, since I have retired, I frequently tutor students who are below grade level in reading. My teaching style is pretty much one of "I do", "we do", and "you do". This allows me to model a particular lesson and...

...recommendations on what materials to purchase so that you and your family don't waste time and resources on materials that aren't representative of the actual exam. Before college, I took both the ACT and the SAT, scoring a 35 on the ACT and a 1580 on the SAT. I'm happy to work with student on test prep and also college applications and college counseling. For my college students, I strive to change my tutoring methods...

...believe that presenting a cognitive thought process when evaluating problems is one of the best indicators of how well a student understands the material. Mikusa, M. G., & Lewellen, H. (1999) believe and I agree "Regardless of what the standardized tests say about your students, do you really believe that your students understand the mathematical concepts and can use them to solve real problems that arise in their lives?" (p. 160). If teachers do not...

...life. I have worked in middle school high school and university settings. I love being a part of student self-development and growth. Describe your experience working with students. I have a PhD in History of Religions. I am best able to tutor a wide range of course work in the humanities and social sciences. My favorite subjects are literature, writing, languages and history. I tailor my teaching style to the learning goals. I tend to...

...I enjoy it. I think that a tutor's enjoyment for a subject can directly impact how the student feels about it. If I can help a student become less frustrated with a subjects concepts, learn how to stay organized and keep up with their work, I know I have done my job well. I personally love to learn and even after having graduated, I am constantly looking for opportunities to learn new things. Additionally, in...

Hi everyone! My name is Kate, and I have been teaching and tutoring for about 30 years. I have taught preschool through college level students. I enjoy working with students of all ages to help them improve their skills and achieve their goals. I especially enjoy making reading and math a little less mysterious for my students. When I am not teaching, I love reading, camping, hiking, and cooking.

...many different ways. The most important thing is to establish a healthy and good connection with students. Hence, I tend to bring the same approach to tutoring and explaining mathematics and programming. I am consistent in showing the real applications of mathematics and combine it with programming. With five years of experience in tutoring, I usually start with making a detailed lesson plan for students which is able to change or edit, based on student's...

Greeting! I am a current high school science teacher in North Carolina. I had taught previously in Michigan. Certified to teach all sciences and have teaching experience in just about all of the science subjects as well. On my spare time, I enjoy adventuring and exploring new areas with my wife!

...at math. While the majority of my work experience is education I have successfully designed, developed and implemented processes to educate blind and visually impaired students. With my knowledge of engineering, math and special education I hope to assist individuals to learn math, science and reading. While educating students I focus on three goals: 1) teaching them the subject matter from the ground up approach; 2) helping the student to develop strategies to be more...

...and math remediation for summer school. I have my bachelor's degree in English and political science from UNC, where I graduated summa cum laude. Go heels! 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...

...grade, general and special education. My masters degree concentration was in Reading Instruction of Students and Students with Special Needs. I have a background with students with a variety of disabilities., including learning disabilities, Autism, Developmental Delays, and Physical Impairments. I have trained in Orton Gillingham Reading Foundation Multi Sensory Programs and have access to programs to bring with me. My greatest skill is teaching reading and writing instruction of students in grades Kindergarten through...

...Policy & Management at Carnegie Mellon University. Since my high school days, I have worked with students of all ages, tutoring in mostly elementary reading, writing and math, as well as test prep for SAT and GRE. My favorite subject to tutoring is reading, given you're learning so much content while perfecting the skill of comprehending and taking in the content. Outside of the classroom and tutoring, I love to run and travel. I'm an...

I'm currently a second-year student at Columbia University studying Biochemistry. In my free time, I enjoy writing for my school's magazine, The Eye, and doing diabetes research at the Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center. I feel fortunate to have benefitted from engaged and detailed teachers my entire life, and hope to do the same for my students.

...my goal is to inspire young people to be good citizens to society. I impart positive values and I encourage my students to believe in themselves and that all things are possible if they persevere and are disciplined. I believe that every student is going to succeed. Going above and beyond the call of duty has always defined my attitude towards work. Relationship building is a must, so I establish that from the very inception....

...Communication Studies from UNC Chapel Hill. My experience in working with children goes all the way back to high school, where I was a tennis camp counselor for the YMCA and a TA in UNC Chapel Hill Science in the Summer program. When I was at UNC Chapel Hill, I was a volunteer TA for Glenwood elementary and a Community in School's after school tutor for Culbreth Middle School. Lastly, I completed an internship with...

...I have a lot of experience with reading and writing. In the past, I interned with Promising Pages, a non-profit organization that teaches underserved children how to read and get enthusiastic about books. I have also volunteered with Hands on Charlotte and Carrboro Elementary to tutor elementary school students. My experience teaching children is extensive, but I have worked with many age groups. I have consistently helped those around me (especially my older brothers) plan,...