Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors for Students in Durham County, NC

...middle school to college, through informal tutoring with peers and hands-on experience in my college fieldwork. My specialty is tutoring math from Kindergarten through 9th grade, but I also enjoy supporting students at the elementary level in all subjects. Math is my favorite subject to tutor because there's always a right answer, it's like solving...

...tackled my first Anatomy and Physiology class, and led me to further my education in courses such as Advanced Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology, Biology, and Health Science. After being accepted to nursing school I focused on Pharmacology, Ethical Nursing, Medical Surgical Concepts, Critical Care Concepts, Pathophysiology and more. I have extensive knowledge...

...they are challenged and given clear instructions, guidelines, and demonstrations. I have been teaching for over 20 years grade levels Pre-K to post high school. I am a Deaf/Hard of Hearing adult who is fluent in Spoken English and American Sign Language. I hold a Doctor of Philosophy (Phd) in Special Education. I believe learning...

...I do! As your child's tutor, I will be punctual for sessions. I will be flexible if you need to re-schedule and thorough in my planning and differentiating of instructions. The first session will involve some assessment of strengths and areas that need developing. A report will be given at this stage and then we...

...styles are student centered and geared towards building conceptual understanding. I am extremely passionate about teaching, and it warms my heart when students excel in their endeavors. I am hard working, determine, and creative. Additionally, I am an excellent motivator. I am a lover of nature and in my spear time, I enjoy exploring DIY...

...foundation for building a successful future. I have been interested in being a teacher since early middle school. I am currently in the process of receiving my degree and certification from North Carolina State University. I have taken a large portion of my classes through the Distance Education program so I am well-versed in virtual...

...I was a teacher's aide while in college; I taught children in the Chapel Hill - Carrboro school system. After this, during my career as a software engineer, I had various mentoring roles. And recently I tutored at the Triangle Literary Council. Math and science are my favorite subjects. I often view math as fun...

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...

...and Economics. I started tutoring in high school, working with Spanish-speaking ESL students in their native language as volunteer service. Due to my exceptional academic performance, family friends and members of my local church would often ask me to tutor their children, a request I would grant as much as my schedule allowed. My professional...

...how to do math and the process of learning these subjects establishes a new kind of brain wiring - a problem-solving and critical thinking kind of brain wiring. So, it is not just about the specific content; it is about the methods, tactics, and tools developed to tackle those problems. While you may never encounter...

...North Carolina at Chapel Hill, I am dedicated to empowering students as they navigate their academic paths, particularly in STEM subjects. My experience includes taking seven AP courses in high school, which not only honed my critical thinking skills but also earned me the Capstone Award from College Board. I believe in fostering a supportive...

...Theological Seminary. My favorite subjects are everything under the discipline of Mathematics. I love debunking the myth for students that math is not enjoyable. Once understood properly, math is much less scary. Outside of academics, I'm a huge sports fan. From playing to watching, I enjoy most every sport but specifically basketball.

...a teacher. I view my role as that of a guide, and the majority of the work and effort belongs to the student. I seek to help my students set goals and make plans for what they want to achieve and take ownership of their own learning. I am currently enrolled in North Carolina State...

...engineering education to work and provided me with an exciting and varied hands-on real-world experience. Looking back, it seems to me that knowing how math is applied might fill a gap for those learning these ropes for the first time. My only practice teaching comes from training new employees, but I think I have many...

...Spanish. Since graduating in May, I have been tending to my neglected hobbies, including reading, singing, making crafts, playing video games, hiking, and baking while I work on producing my college a cappella group's newest album! I am very excited to tutor many subjects, and I am particularly passionate about all things philosophy, essay writing,...

...sciences, I have always loved to sing. I have been in choirs and musical theater productions since middle school and helped lead an a cappella group in college. I firmly believe everyone has the capacity to learn, and there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach to teaching. I am dedicated to meeting students...

...I am excited to be teaching through Varsity Tutors. I have an academic background in Resource Economics as well as Finance, and I have been able to use my degree working internationally for multiple development and poverty reduction NGOs. In school I worked as a tutor for my peers and afterwards, I coached youth sports...

...get the most from their classes....even the ones that are most frustrating and that challenge them the most. Let's work together to achieve your/your child's academic goals and have some fun in the process! (Learning and fun should go hand in hand, after all). Specialty areas include: Math (Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 &2, Statistics), Introductory Economics...

...learning, I enjoy teaching with a passion. I have tutored individuals of all age groups in various subjects, with my primary focus on mathematics courses for students in elementary through early college. I have engaged in both volunteering and paid opportunities. But at the end of the day, it is the sense of gratification that...

...Additionally, I have experience working with local middle schoolers on flute technique and general musicianship. I march world class DCI (Drum Corps International) where I play mellophone. I am currently a member of what is widely regarded as the best brass line in DCI. As a member of a world class drum corps, I regularly...