Award-Winning Pre-Calculus Tutors serving Durham County, NC

...some amazing teachers growing up who made learning fun (or at the very least not miserable). My goal is to do the same for each one of the students who I work with, and find ways to make even the most abstract concepts or complex math problems "click" in a student's mind.... Individualization is key. Find a way to make it "click" for each person that I work with. For some, that means using sports analogies;...

...make sure they completely understand the subject at hand. It is important to me that students enjoy the learning process, so I aim to make tutoring sessions both intriguing and challenging. If I am not tutoring or working, I spend my spare time swimming, watching sports, basketball or football, and cooking. I look forward to...

I am 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...

...decided to work in a charter school as a tutor, helping underprivileged students with high school math. Throughout my journey as a tutor, I have learned and valued the differences between each student. I fully believe that my experiences have battle-tested me to the point where I can look at any student and devise an...

...research on personalized therapies for glioblastoma brain tumors at the Duke Medical Center, before I continue on to medical school. I love to swim, walk my pug dog, and hang out with family and friends in my free time. I hope I can help you in your studies. I look forward to working with you!

...so that your student gains skills and confidence. I've enjoyed working with preschoolers to middle schoolers, and high school students are a great group to interact with. Everyone has their own energy and personal story they bring to a relationship, so I can say I do not prefer one age group over another.... All things are possible! Students acquire knowledge at different rates and in different ways. Mastering material takes a dedication of focused time and...

I am originally from Milford Pennsylvania, but currently resided in the research triangle of North Carolina. I attended Boston College for my undergraduate education, majoring in Biochemistry and minoring in Medical Humanities. I attend Tufts University School of Medicine for my M.S. in Biomedical Sciences. Next year I will pursue my PhD at Duke University....

...from having to juggle a full-time job. I know first-hand how demoralizing making sub-par grades can be, but also the triumph of learning how to redirect focus and learning strategies while rebuilding confidence. I love to teach just as much as I love to learn. I truly believe where there's a will, there's a way,...

I am currently a freshman at North Carolina State University pursuing a undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering. I enjoy tutoring students in Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus, and all levels of Chemistry. I have studied math through Differential Equations and chemistry through college level quantitative chemistry.... Learn complex ideas through simple patterns.... Learn about their current academic status and their long-term goals. Introduce basic problems to help me understand their current aptitude.

...looking for ways to expand my reach. Accordingly, your organization may be a good fit with my skills and abilities. Note that I do not intend to quit my private tutoring practice. So, although I've indicated my times of availability, I will schedule actual tutoring sessions on a first come-first served basis.... I teach understanding. Although some things need to memorized, I generally hate memorization. I believe in helping a student thoroughly understand the foundation of...

I recently graduated from Duke University with a degree in biomedical engineering. I really enjoy math and science and I am eager to help other students in related subjects. In my free time, I like to run, play basketball, spend time at the shore, and cook. While I was a student at Duke, I worked...

I'm a data science major with a focus on economics at the University of Rochester. I'm interested in tutoring students in mathematics and/or computer science, as I enjoy both subjects thoroughly, and think that a good understanding of those subjects is useful to anyone, no matter their interests. I also do tutoring for AP/IB exams,...

...well! Beyond my background in math, I have several other interests as well. I have been a musician since the sixth grade when I first started playing the tuba. I have a passion for volunteering and nonprofit organizations, and have spent much time with one nonprofit in particular, Habitat for Humanity, both in the office...

...read and I have a Russian heritage that can help out with colloquialisms and grammar. Languages and linguistics are fascinating to me and I don't get to speak mine enough, so please speak them with me! My physics background, as well as my years of teaching, means I know a disturbing amount of math (through...

...particularly passionate about all things philosophy, essay writing, economics, Spanish, and music. I have an adaptable, intuition-based teaching style and want to work with all students to make their learning as personal and engaging as possible. I have always felt happiest in academic settings, and I am hoping to become a world-traveling professor in the...

I have recently retired from a position as design engineer from a small steel-and-refractory fabricator, building lumber kilns for the timber industry. I feel very fortunate to have had this rewarding niche market occupation that put my engineering education to work and provided me with an exciting and varied hands-on real-world experience. Looking back, it...

I am a very experienced person with more than six years in education. I love finding new and different techniques to make learning as fun and effective as possible. I try to provide the most comfortable atmosphere for all my students. I taught abroad and I am looking forward to tutoring ESL to anyone who...

...Mathematics is not easy for most of the world. Lectures are not very entertaining and it is easy to miss one step in the boredom. Then , who wants to ask a question. I like the student who will ask that question. I like helping that student "see" and understand the missing part. What is...

...of STEM tutoring experience through my high school's National Honors Society chapter and as a freelance tutor. Additionally, I have experience working with children as an instructor for Techsplorer's engineering camps/workshops and as a member of the YMCA Leader's Club. The subjects I enjoy teaching are Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Statistics, Trigonometry, Physics, and SAT/ACT Math...

...in math and science, and also offer instruction in coding and chess. I enjoy helping students build confidence and reach their academic goals through clear instruction, patience, and encouraging support. My approach is flexible and student-centered, focusing on making learning accessible and enjoyable. I believe every student can succeed with the right guidance and a...