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

...years I have been teaching art at a charter school and at the Boys and Girls Club. I have also tutored for different companies and have even held my own thematic art camps. In my spare time, I enjoy painting, photography, traveling, hiking in the mountains, playing bongo drums and attending church events. I enjoy inspiring young people to use their creativity and express themselves in different ways. I love sharing my own experiences of...

...Des Moines, WA for two years. I even have an advanced level tutoring certificate! I also tutored math and computer science at University of Washington in Seattle where I earned my degree in computer engineering. My favorite subject is math and I feel comfortable tutoring all levels of math through college. My tutoring style is simple. When a student asks me to help solve a problem or exercise, I explain the concept and give a...

My mission as a Varsity Tutor is to provide my students confidence in their academic abilities and provide mentorship and advice on their academic careers.

...I am passionate about helping students to provide them with a comfortable environment where they can enjoy learning. I have been very fortunate to have the opportunity to work and volunteer as an assistant teacher throughout my high school years. I graduated from Seisen International High School, located in Tokyo, Japan. I received both my high school diploma and IB diploma. I am currently an graduated student from the University of North Carolina at Chapel...

...I love science, so being a tutor is a perfect fit! I have been tutoring since the beginning 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...

...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 my spare time I enjoy reading, board games, and rock climbing. I am excited to work as a tutor once again in order to give students a chance to...

Not a typical engineer with a PhD, I actually have a personality :) and will help you understand math and physics. I supplement theory and instruction with practical real-world examples that help cement the underlying ideas in your head!

...attending the University of Southern California to study biomedical engineering and economics. I tutor because I'm very passionate about helping others to understand their schoolwork or to "crack the SAT." Seeing the light bulb go off when a student finally gets it is an amazing feeling! Because all of this material is fresh in my mind, I'm able to share personal experiences and give first hand advice on all of the subjects that I tutor....

...on improving a student's writing because it is such a beautiful process. Sparking students' curiosity and excitement is the most rewarding part of tutoring, and I make it my mission to achieve that with all students I work with. In my free time, I am involved in a variety of groups on campus such as the triathlon club, FEMMES (a female-oriented STEM tutoring club), and The Chronicle, which is Duke's student newspaper. I also enjoy...

Hi there! I am Jaya Ponnaluru, an Undergraduate student at North Carolina State University majoring in Computer Engineering and minoring in Business Administration. I am also a part of the Undergraduate Research and Honors Program at NC State. I believe success is possible if we learn out of our failures and everyone fails before they succeed.

I like to take what people know and further expand on that knowledge, and provide new and interesting perspectives to different types of problems. I like to teach by doing, meaning that instead of people watching me do an example problem or repeating a lecture, I like to provide practice problems/test for my students to do and I can help guild and work through different paths.

...State University. My tutoring style is shaped by both my academic background and the insights I've gained from navigating life with a traumatic brain injury, which taught me to approach learning with compassion, patience, and clear steps. I tutor math, science, and writing with creativity -- making complex ideas feel like exciting building blocks in a bigger picture. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy composting, woodworking, and flow arts -- ways I explore transformation and interconnected...

...of learning with others. In my own collegiate career, I was awarded the top two scholarships available to undergraduates, and I was honored with the Dean's Award for the College of Arts and Sciences upon graduation--the highest award available in the college . While in undergrad, I supported myself by tutoring collegiate student-athletes. Now I'm a masters student at Johns Hopkins University and continuing my work as a tutor. Tell me about your essay, your...

I tutor a wide variety of subjects, including math, reading, and writing. I feel that the best way to approach a new student is by figuring out what enthuses them and what they like to do, and try to relate that into the material I'm teaching.

...living in transitional living facilities in a variety of subjects. Throughout college I tutored other college students in statistics, algebra, and edited essays. I have always had a passion for math and statistics but also enjoy the writing and editing process. While working with both privileged and underprivileged children, I have learned that each child has a unique way of learning and with patience any student can succeed. At times, I struggled in school and...

...a lover of learning, especially mathematics. I believe students learn best from people 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 math in exciting way and engaging ways!

...chemistry, they often think, "I'll never use this in real life." But this perspective overlooks something crucial. It misses the fact that the act of learning 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...

...the classroom along with ongoing research have equipped me with new and improved teaching and learning strategies. My teaching 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 home...

I am a recent college graduate that is really excited to be part of your learning! Learning is definitely not easy - subjects didn't come easy to me! So I'd love to be able to help you out and get to where you need to be! I am patient, kind, diligent and focused, relatable, and understanding. Hope that I can help you in any way I can!

...the past five years. 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 I love the way science and real-world issues can interact. Part of my interest in the...