Award-Winning ASPIRE Tutors in Durham County, NC

...My strategy is to have students excited about the topic, build students self confidence, and encourage them to be involved during the tutoring session. I always maintain a very good relationship with students and I make sure that I am very approachable. At the end, I consider the student's success as my own success and...

...the field of secondary English education for the past four years, I have learned that students first need a support system in order to achieve their own greatness. I hope to be at least a small part of that support system as well as a source of guidance for students who are in need.

...and believe I will continue to be, quite successful at helping students achieve a greater understanding and appreciation of mathematics. As for my qualifications, I have a B.S. in Mathematics from Wake Forest University, an M.S. in Mathematics from North Carolina State University, and a Ph.D. in Mathematics from NC State as well.

...supplementary materials for content areas in need of improvement. I take the time to understand why the student is struggling in particular areas and how we can create strategies for the student to use to succeed. I am very patient with my students, so they do not feel frustrated. The students I tutor have improved...

...Chemistry, and test preparation. As a tutor, I strive to challenge students beyond fundamentals, while focusing on and accommodating individual needs and individual learning styles. As an sewing and crafting enthusiast, I understand that with practice, tenacity, and perseverance comes success, a lesson I apply to my life and to my tutoring.... Before entering into any teaching, I believe it is important to discuss the concerns the student has toward the material as well as their prior exposure to tutoring and study aids. This approach allows me to directly address their needs and insecurities, thus quickly increasing their confidence. This confidence boost encourages the tutoring process and helps associate learning with positive emotions (something everyone needs when working through tough or confusing material).

...goal as your tutor to be your shadow, helping you in the background when you are struggling or hit a wall in your learning. I am there to help make you an independent learner. That way, when you are taking an exam or I am not around to be of assistance, you will know what...

...show students that they CAN do physics and math, even if they have a mental block that says they're "bad at it" or "just can't do it." I try to show that the subjects fun and relatable, explaining why students would want to know things and why topics are useful even if they do not...

...still now am able to challenge my sons daily with the curiosity needed to ensure that they pursue their own quest to satisfy the thirst for knowledge. This is the wish that I have for all students and in life we are all students, the innate desire to pursue knowledge and seek out understanding. I...

...and to find ways to make the material interesting and meaningful for each individual student. I especially enjoy the challenge of making standardized test prep fun, since I recognize the importance of strong test scores in todays competitive world. Inspired by principles of library science, I believe that one of the best ways to help...

...not provide answers or a quick and simple fix, I will provide students with guidance and encouragement as they work through problems and learn to apply familiar concepts to unfamiliar situations. I also believe strongly in teaching “to the student,” and therefore adapt my teaching to fit each individual’s needs and learning styles. By pinpointing...