Award-Winning Middle School Tutors in Duke University, NC

...prep courses, etc) in ways that suit their maturity level, learning style and personal needs. You can count on me to be patient and understanding, while still holding you accountable to our learning goals. You can also expect our sessions to incorporate active learning, because I love stimulating lessons and hope you do as well!

I have been teaching High School English for twelve years and I love to help students with personal essays. I love Shakespeare and I can help make it relevant for anyone. I graduated from the University Of North Carolina and majored in Journalism. My goal is to help you make learning relevant and fun.

...Sivani and I am a recent university graduate. I graduated with honors distinction with two degrees, Biology and Psychology. I have extensive tutoring experience of all ages, from elementary school to college aged students. Teaching is a passion of mine. and something I have proven to excel in, as I have helped many students improve...

I believe that all students should develop a love of learning and should learn to become independent learners so that they know how to find answers to questions we don't yet know exist.

...of high school and I have worked with students who learn 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 a bachelor's degree in Biology with a minor in Environmental studies from Metropolitan State University of Denver.

I love helping 6th and 7th grade students in Math. I believe that children are capable of becoming all that they are destined to become by having a village of caring individuals who provide support, love, structure and leadership in order to bring out their best qualities.

...my 4th year of teaching and love working with students. I know learning history can be challenging and overwhelming at times. However, I have all kinds of learning and studying strategies prepared for the students. The best part about these strategies is that they can be used for other subjects other than history. My goal...

...tutored or been in the education field my entire life and love it when I am able to help a scholar learn something new. I love to tutor a broad range of subjects but primarily focus on History and English. I particularly love working with scholars on their college essays and finding ways to get...

...about languages, education, healthy lifestyle building, and forming positive relationships. In my experiences teaching fellow and younger students with Writing, Languages, Math, and Health concepts, we find that the most growth comes from being open about what is difficult and where we can genuinely improve. I strongly believe that this transparency allows us to create...

I tutor kids of all ages, and specialize in those with ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, Asperger's and Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as those with emotional and cognitive disorders. My preferred subjects are test preparation (SAT, ACT, GRE, etc.), Math, Science, and English. ... I think it's very important that I relate to students on a personal level so they truly understand that I want them to do well. Once that bond is made, we can work together...

...an effective way of building mental discipline and encourages logical reasoning. In addition, mathematical knowledge plays a crucial role in understanding the contents of other subjects such as science and music. I enjoy watching and being part of students' growth and improvement. It is rewarding when my students are succeeding. I like the feeling when...

...subjects directly related to engineering, although I am more than happy to assist in others! It makes me happy to see a student understand and find new enjoyment in learning. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing with my cat, exploring the outdoors, watching Marvel movies, and playing my violin! I also love getting to volunteer...

...the SAT math and GRE quantitative section, and I am passionate about helping students score well on these exams to pursue their higher education goals. It's ok if you are not a native speaker of the English language, neither am I. Studying math does not require you to be excellent in reading and grammar; it's...

...educational teaching philosophy is that all children can learn and must be treated with love and respect. In doing so, we are teaching our children how to respect each other, their possessions and how to respect another person's belongings. It is also my system of belief that all children have the right to be safe,...

...and International and Global Studies. As a language arts tutor I created writing exercises that were tailored to a middle school student's academic needs and personal interests. These activities kept the student engaged in a challenging subject. I also taught them core writing skills that improved the quality of their essays and helped them develop...

...graduate student at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. I have been working 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,...

...learning the material as easy, quick, and interesting as possible. My approach: connecting class theory to real-world examples and applications. My experience: 13 years of tutoring in math and sciences, writing, SAT prep, Spanish, economics, environmental sciences, and more. Several years of laboratory research with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. I like training future scientists!...

...that many people are better suited to alternate learning approaches rather than the education styles that are popular in most classrooms. I try to be empathetic and creative when listening to students' difficulties with their material, and I strive to be their partner in finding solutions to fill the gaps in their understanding.