Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Chapel Hill, NC

...where I majored in Philosophy and minored in Theater Studies. During my summers in college, I worked with EducationUSA Nairobi, an advising center for Kenyan students who wish to pursue higher education in the US. When I worked for them, I tutored high school graduates on SAT stuff and also helped them write better personal statements. After graduating from Duke last year, I started tutoring high school students in my neighborhood. I mainly taught math...

...state of North Carolina. I have been teaching for six years, and I currently teach English literature and writing at a private school. I have published my own writing in local newspapers, and I am currently working on my second novel. I previously taught yearbook and journalism, which has given me experience with all types of writing. I enjoy the power of the written word and its ability to influence and change the world. I...

...license. Later, I added an Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) endorsement to my license by completing master's-level courses at Duke University. TFA's mission to achieve "One Day," where all students have access to equitable and rigorous education, deeply inspired me and continues to motivate my work in Title I schools. My personal goal is to ensure that every child I work with receives a personalized learning experience, is celebrated for their strengths, and is encouraged...

...The last six 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...

I am a recent college graduate from Columbia University with a lot of experience in research and writing. My major was Human Rights and I am passionate about the issues that I engage with. I received my associate's degree from Bergen Community College in 2014 and my Bachelors from Columbia in 2017. At Bergen Community, I worked in the tutoring center focusing on assisting students with writing in any subject. I also tutor English and...

...volunteer at a charter school to provide one-on-one support to children who struggle with math and reading. While I enjoy helping students at all levels become independent learners, I have the most experience with 1st through 3rd grade math and reading, and 7th and 8th grade math and reading. Along with these two subjects, I also provide homework support, study and organization skills, and writing and essay editing. My ultimate goal in tutoring is to...

...University in Durham, North Carolina. I have been working with Varsity Tutors for 7 years, and my students have demonstrated improvement in test scores and class grades across subjects. I attended Reed College in Portland, Oregon, where I studied English, and wrote a thesis on female archetypes in Victorian literature. Additionally, I worked in the Reed College admissions office during my undergraduate studies, so I have a strong understanding of what colleges look for in...

Beginning my 29th year as an English teacher, I graduated from Wake Forest University with a B.A. in English and an M.A.Ed. in English Education. I began teaching in Chapel Hill and has stayed in North Carolina ever since, where I have pursued and renewed National Board Certification. A mom to two daughters, a cat lover, and a fierce advocate for public education, I have taught every high school grade level multiple times over and...

I am a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer with experience teaching in a wide variety of places and contexts. My passion is to create a space in which students feel safe and welcome, and to work with students to find strategies and solutions that work for them.

...a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with minors in Education and Documentary Studies. Before I went to college, I spent a lot of time in an elementary school classroom volunteering, especially in the summers, and that was when I realized I love tutoring. I spent all four years of college tutoring local students in the area in math, reading, and government. I am in the process of applying to law school, so I have...

...have always been a strong student, with a current 3.94 GPA in college. I earned a 1510 on my SAT and am great at SAT tutoring as well as editing college application essays. I am also proficient in Spanish as a second language, and have experience tutoring Spanish language learners as well as Spanish-speaking English language learners. I have more than 3 years of tutoring experience working with children ages 7 up to adults. As...

...be a great tutor because I have been on both sides of the coin. I know what it takes to be a good tutor and have had success with my students in the past. I have learned that teaching effectively only happens when the instructor takes the time to learn how the tutee learns, whether it be visually or by hearing it said to them or even by writing it down. All of which are...

...at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. My passion for tutoring stems from being in the same position during virtual years in high school during the pandemic. I also tutoring with the NCVPS during that time helping students understand material and get past the barrier of virtual learning. I tutor a variety of subjects, including biology, earth science, chemistry and math. Among these, my favorite subjects to tutor are anything in the science field...

...middle school children 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...

...to be a teacher. I enjoy being able to help a student learn and find that "A-Ha' moment, when they finally understand what they are trying to learn. I personally think that every student is different and I work hard to try and figure out how a student learns, and we work with that. If a student is not understanding something being taught, I will gladly work on finding a different way of trying to...

...at Duke University. I have been tutoring (and directing tutoring programs) for years and am looking forward to working with you to meet your goals! I have spent nearly every year since college tutoring in some capacity, including as a volunteer through my current church. I enjoy the challenge of discerning the best way for each particular student to understand and absorb information, and am always thrilled to see when they regain their confidence in...

...to be a dedicated and dependable person who possesses the ability to communicate information in an understandable way that students can easily comprehend. My extensive experience in management positions, as a business owner, and as an academic tutor (6 years) represent my love for training, teaching, discussing ideas, and developing individuals' critical thinking skills. Furthermore, as a global citizen who loves to share his experience and knowledge, I can provide students with an international perspective...

...the education field my entire life and love it when I am able to help a scholar learn something new. I love to tutor a broad range of subjects but primarily focus on History and English. I particularly love working with scholars on their college essays and finding ways to get their unique voice and experience into writing. Education is crucial and it is important to work with scholars so that they realize the vast...

...of various technology and am very comfortable working in environments that require such proficiency. I am also an avid drummer and enjoy designing manuscripts and fonts and volunteering at my church in my free time. My academic specialties include the thought and theology of John Wesley and Thomas Aquinas, contemporary Wesleyan theology and ethics, Methodist history and doctrine, comparative Methodist-Catholic dialogue, and Western philosophy. I moved from Boston to Raleigh, NC, in July 2019.

I am a graduate of Fayetteville State University. I received my Bachelors and Masters in Social Work. While enrolled in my program I have worked with children in special education classes tutoring them in subjects such as spelling, reading, and math. I have also tutored colleagues in college courses. I believe that with a little help it can go a long way towards an individual's education.