Award-Winning Pre-Calculus Tutors in Duke University, NC

...'work himself out of a job,' and that is a philosophy I personally believe in. I am not the kind of tutor who will just give you the answer to the problem and move on. My goal is to develop the student's understanding to the point where they will not need to ask me for...

...University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, where I'm studying environmental health science. Previously, I received my undergraduate degree in biology from Duke University. I have taken graduate-level coursework in calculus-based statistics, environmental science, biochemistry, and biology. Aside from protecting the environment and spending time outdoors, one of my passions is the pursuit of knowledge....

...includes: being patient with students as they work through problems in their own way, being resourceful and prepared in order to respond to students' questions as they arise, and being enthusiastic with the subject material so as to maintain the students' interest. With these traits and characteristics as the backbone of my teaching/tutoring philosophy, I...

...double in economics on the side) at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. I intend to teach with the same philosophy. I believe that everyone has the ability to learn, given the resources and motivation. I've found that helping students view math from a practical standpoint can help overcome their dislike of the subject...

...for an intro course, and tutoring peers within my major. I enjoy education, and love spreading my knowledge by using the best suited strategy for the student. While I tutor all levels of math, my favorite subjects are SAT & ACT level mathematics. For fun, I enjoy all sports, running, playing Xbox, and using math...

...math tutoring company called Mathnasium and have volunteered under local tutoring clubs. I am student at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, a rigorous residential school that only selects 300 students across the state per year. I hope to double major in Neuroscience and Psychology, with a minor in Spanish Studies and on...

...will be attending Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. My academic interests include mainly math, science, and test prep. I have experience in AP Chemistry, Calculus, and Environmental Science, and I am focused on ACT test prep. My extracurricular interests include Model UN, social activism, research in environmental science, and conservation/restoration through volunteer work. My tutoring...

...this in mind, I strive to help people come to their own conclusions instead of reiterating what we "know". Our knowledge of a subject can change in a day. Flexibility and logic is of more importance than memorization of facts. With me, you will not memorize a set of steps. Instead, you will learn to...

...start using the information. Learning takes reflection and practice enhanced through multi-faceted approaches. My role as a tutor is to provide insight and direction to the learning process. After all, not only have I learned the material once but I have also observed multiple people learn the same material. In addition, through my research experience...

...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 experience with tutoring only began in college, when I was hired as a teaching assistant for the Duke TIP summer program. After graduation, I worked for an international test prep...