Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Duke University, NC

...real world on their own and with confidence. I also strive to build character and instill self-worth, as I believe this is valuable to becoming a successful, independent learner. When I'm not tutoring, I love to read, listen to music, hang out with friends, do arts and crafts, and watch college basketball.... I believe that every student has the potential for success. My ultimate goal is to instill self-worth and self-motivation so that the student feels...

...be -- to work out that brain muscle! I'm there to challenge, motivate, and engage each student. Subjects I tutor include elementary and middle school science; elementary through high school math (through algebra, trigonometry, and geometry); elementary through high school history and social studies; and elementary through high school English. I enjoy tutoring all subjects,...

...grade and solely instructing an accredited freshman-level sociology course at Rutgers University during my senior year of college, I've been fortunate enough to help students adequately connect with the necessary material (school work, prep courses, etc) in ways that suit their maturity level, learning style and personal needs. You can count on me to be...

...both academically and otherwise, and that education is much broader than simply attending school. Some of the qualities I aim for as a tutor are patience, encouragement, and helping students examine difficulties with respect for their own abilities, which they usually underestimate. In addition to lots of reading and some contemplation, I love to listen...

...In addition, I volunteered with Toastmasters Public Speaking for kids and will be a judge for mock trials for middle school. Last month, I learned about mock trials with high school students, and it was very interesting. I have a Masters in Educational Technology from University of Pittsburgh in PA, undergraduate degree in psychology and...

...is to raise a student's confidence in their communicative abilities and expand upon their background knowledge, so that they are able to increasingly take on more difficult assignments. I strongly believe that confidence is the key to succeeding in any subject. In combining high levels of confidence and a well-rounded education, one will have more...

...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...

...career to each of these pursuits, as my resume will attest. In my personal life, I have two grown sons and a very spoiled mix breed dog. I have lived in Milwaukee all of my life but got a chance to experience living and working in another area - North Carolina - for several years....

...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 their own abilities.... I believe that there should be a communal approach to education; being in communication with parents, and even teachers, will go a long way...

...a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership. Through extensive collaboration and partnership working with diverse student population, staff, school community partners and parents, I have gained immeasurable knowledge in planning, organizing, and implementing successful strategies, and best practices to lead in my profession. I am fully knowledgeable of the Common Core Curriculum used in Elementary...

...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 traveling around the world...

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.

...ages and all age groups have responded positively to my instruction. I am passionate about helping students become better learners and thinkers. I am especially passionate about tutoring in biblical studies and theology. I wrote a well-received dissertation of substantial length, so I wish to help others to improve their research and writing. In my...

...teaching and tutoring students for more than 17 years. I provide a positive, friendly, and encouraging learning environment for all students. I'm patient and supportitive, and I strive to help students overcome challenges and become life long learners. I hold a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering, licensed and certified in Elementary Education, and...

...6 years with students who are from ages k-5 and 1 year with ages 6-12. I have the knowledge of early childhood education development and have studied psychology on children's development as well. It is essential for me to help students with academics to help improve new learning skills, improve test scores, grades, and general...

...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 experience in the admissions on process for both...

...a learning environment that meets their personal needs. I enjoy teaching students according to their learning styles. I have considerable experience working with special education students with IEPs. In the past, I have tutored elementary students in all subjects, high school, and college psychology, and helped future teachers prepare for the Early Childhood Praxis exam.

...study in university-level German. I am conversationally fluent in other languages such as: Spanish, Italian, Norwegian, and Mandarin Chinese. In addition to my foreign language study, I am certified to teach English to non-native English speakers (TESOL). Furthermore, I have a wide knowledge of various fields in linguistics such as: Phonetics/Phonology, Syntax, Sociolinguistics, Second Language...

...the smile on a childs face while I volunteered in the hospital. Playing golf also taught me to be conscious of my strengths and weaknesses. Instead of hacking at the ball in hopes of it doing what I wanted, I learned to analyze my capabilities, weigh my options, and act accordingly. When working with Children...

...students to do more than just get better grades on tests, pass benchmarks, or get a good grade on an essay; I want them to have the strong metacognitive skills, critical communication abilities, and content knowledge that will allow them to succeed in the classroom and beyond. I use a diagnostic-prescriptive style where I continually...