Award-Winning MCAT Tutors in Duke University, NC

...at North Carolina State University working towards my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree. I completed my Bachelor of Science from North Carolina State University in Animal Science. I tutored in chemistry and calculus for the University Tutorial Center when I was in undergrad and am eager to help students learn and succeed academically.

...in the evenings for those struggling with the class, and I decided to go one evening. This extra help raised my level of understanding and even my grade, immediately. I strive to offer the same type of help I received in these sessions because I would not be where I am in my academic career today...

...the best way to teach a student, so that their knowledge increases for many years to come. I have over 15 years of experience teaching ages from pre-Kindergarten to adults in a variety of subjects in reading, editing, writing, study habits, and test subjects. I also taught ESL to College Students from several foreign countries....

...reaching their goals for academics and career advancements. I possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University. I have significant experience teaching through professional training, working with individuals who possess difficulties in memory and concentration,...

...about a subject but better communication skills will tend be a great teacher, in my opinion. For example, I may have the highest degree, highest level of understanding and knowledge of a particular subject, but if I do not know how get YOU to see it or understand, then I cannot actually teach it to...

...describe your teaching philosophy/your tutoring style? My teaching philosophy is that all students can learn, grow and improve regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, location, family background or intellectual level. My job is to figure out how best to achieve this learning. What interests you outside of academia? Oftentimes, clients choose a tutor because they...

...I foster curiosity by relating subject material to issues that the student is personally interested in and by using flexible lesson plans which allow tutoring sessions to be intriguing explorations instead of just homework help or test prep. My general approach to tutoring uses three main strategies: 1. I focus on identifying student's greatest challenges...

...take photos, and hang out with my family and friends in my free time. My goal in a tutoring session is to ensure that the student is able to understand the conceptual aspects of the material instead of just memorizing facts. I hope I can help you with the subjects that you need help in....

...of assisting colleagues with varying levels of fluency and academic achievement. My personal background as a native speaker in Mandarin also helped with interpretation for other students learning Mandarin and Chinese culture. From a curricular standpoint, fluency in at least one foreign language, and study abroad, were core requirements for International Studies majors at the...

...school. Why I tutor: I've been tutoring other students since I was in high school, but I've been a tutee pretty much since I started public school when I was seven. Personalized tutoring was what helped me succeed in school, and I hope to be able to return the favor with Varsity Tutors. Who should...

...in the brain contribute to synapse formation and function. I previously was a PhD student at Washington University in St. Louis where I used a genomics approach to understand how cells in the brain rapidly communicate at the synapse. I am originally from NJ and received my Bachelor's degree from Rutgers University. I have taught...

...in the Air Force for seven years, I completed a doctoral program in American Literature at UNC-Chapel Hill. Since then, I have edited a literary journal, managed a research center, and published several peer-reviewed articles on American autobiography, fiction, and poetry. I live with my wife and three daughters in Durham, North Carolina.