Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving Duke University, NC

...My greatest passion is making science accessible, especially when it can seem confusing and intimidating. I love activating students' natural curiosity and inquiry, and using that to build confidence in and mastery of a wide variety of academic topics. I graduated from Yale University with a double major in Environmental Studies and International Studies, and...

Hello! My name is A'Nya and I am a current undergraduate at the University of Chicago. I plan on double majoring in Political Science and English. I have three years of experience tutoring and working with children, so I am more than capable of handling your young scholar.

...they like, so I always make it a point to build relationships with students and treating them with respect and dignity. I also believe that students learn through different means, so I differentiate instruction to meet the needs of the students. I look forward to meeting all of the wonderful students who want to learn...

...simultaneously creating a comfortable, yet stimulating and motivating environment that encourages the students to discuss new ideas and concepts. In addition to creating a stimulating and comfortable learning environment, I also understand that students benefit most from dynamic teaching methods and techniques. I will accommodate to the students using different teaching styles and methods that...

...me, and this is largely because I was fortunate to have some amazing teachers growing up who made learning fun (or at the very least not miserable). My goal is to do the same for each one of the students who I work with, and find ways to make even the most abstract concepts or...

...not always the answer. With each student, I focus first on organization: what we need to cover 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...

...Cum Laude honors, a double major in International Comparative Studies and French, and a minor in Arabic. I also received Distinction in the ICS department after completing a 115-page senior honors thesis analyzing the issues and implications of the politics and history that affect Muslim women in France who wear headscarves. Much of my research...

...tutoring career many years ago while volunteering at a refugee home in Berlin. It's been an amazing journey ever since! Between teaching 4th grade and solely instructing an accredited freshman-level sociology course at Rutgers University during my senior year of college, I've been fortunate enough to help students adequately connect with the necessary material (school...

...taught German to English-speaking students, English to German speakers and English literacy to English speakers. I also have broad experience as a mentor. I enjoy the interaction that comes with teaching and tutoring and love to see people become more effective in their everyday lives as a result of our sessions. During my off hours...

...finding new and different techniques to make learning as fun and effective as possible. I try to provide the most comfortable atmosphere for all my students. I taught abroad and I am looking forward to tutoring ESL to anyone who needs improvement. I also have experience in Broadcasting, Film Production, and Photography. In my spare...

...Chinese Mandarin speaker. I lived in China for 20+ years before moving to U.S. after college. I have years of experience in child care and teaching Chinese to toddlers. I'm passionate about promoting Chinese language and culture. That is why I chose to tutor here in order to bring joy in Chinese learning.

...potential. My favorite subjects in school are biology, chemistry, and psychology, which is also what I am studying in college at UNC Chapel Hill. I want to make complex subjects easy by making sure you understand where it all comes from and can figure out the "story" when it comes to science.

...studies and dental hygiene. I'm a dental hygiene resident at UNC Adams School of Dentistry and studying to be dental hygiene educator. My thesis and research is focused on environmentally sustainable dental practices. Part of my graduate student duties is to educate and tutor adult learners on subjects such oral pathology, microbiology, tooth anatomy, and...

...personalized curriculum that fits your learning style and goals. As a language learner myself, I know the challenges of learning a new language. That's why I teach Spanish with patience, positivity and a good sense of humor. My goal is not only to improve my language skills, but also to encourage a love of the...

...best in different ways, so I can tailor my explanations to make sure the student understands everything. I know that this is not always possible in a classroom setting because one person is often teaching 20+ students, so I am extremely happy and grateful I have the opportunity to help through individualized tutoring.

...favorite classes tend to be English and Social Studies classes, and I enjoy the unique perspectives that each student brings to the topics that they're studying. I decided to join Varsity Tutors because I've always been passionate about helping my peers keep up with their classes. Two of my siblings have ADHD, and I know...

...in logic and mathematical logic. I am currently co-authoring a paper on one of the famous logical paradoxes advanced by Zeno. In addition to studying philosophy, I have spent several years studying Ancient Greek and Latin. Prior to entering the doctoral program in philosophy at Penn, I completed a year of coursework in both languages...

...Studies subjects for all grades, as well as English Language Arts, Reading, Writing, Literature, Humanities, Editing and Revision, Organization and Study Skills, Communication and Public Presentation. I can also assist with Math in grades 1-3 and Science in grades 1-5. At the same time, I'm a historian who has traveled over 40,000 miles around the...

...experienced LSAT tutor with a passion for teaching cooperatively and a focus on learning how to think for tests rather than memorization. I also have experience tutoring reading comprehension, writing, and reasoning in numerous subjects. I look forward to working with enthusiastic students or those beginning the process of reentering an academic setting.

...struggling students 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....