Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Duke University, NC

...State University, where I earned a Bachelor of Science in English Secondary Education with Summa cum Laude honors. I have tutored students in rural Colorado as part of the Americorps federal volunteer program, taught English in rural North Carolina, and earned an ESL certificate from Oregon State University while teaching English and ESL in Salem,...

...engaging and accessible. My teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that every student has the potential to succeed with the right guidance and support. I take a personalized approach to tutoring, first understanding each student's strengths, weaknesses, and goals. From there, I tailor my lessons to not only address their immediate academic needs but...

...students succeed in life. This passion led to me volunteering my time as a tutor during my undergraduate studies. I helped local high school students prepare for the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) by providing them with study methods and offering assistance in math, science, and language arts. My students had a 100% pass...

...Christian University, where I received a Bachelor's in Nursing Science. Since becoming an RN I have practiced nursing in multiple states at faculties like Vanderbilt and UNC. I have worked in variety of different nursing specialties such as ICU, Burn (Adult and Pediatric), Transplant, Cardiac Care and Neurology. I also completed 140 hours of NICU...

...ten years. I enjoy being with students and helping them become more successful. As a former special education teacher, I am well-versed in the ins and outs of that world, and I can help any parent struggling to make any sense of it. (Trust me, I can talk for hours about that stuff!) The most...

...environment, which led me to study Biological Engineering at North Carolina A&T State University. My tutoring style is shaped by both my academic background and the insights I've gained from navigating life with a traumatic brain injury, which taught me to approach learning with compassion, patience, and clear steps. I tutor math, science, and writing...

...the College of Education at North Carolina State University and immediately enrolled in an Accelerated Bachelors-Masters program, in which I earned my M.Ed. in Learning Design and Technology. During my undergrad, I preservice taught at various elementary schools, ranging from Kindergarten to 4th grade. Since then, I have had personal instructional experiences with my younger...

I'm a graduate of the Western Carolina University, USA, where I completed a Bachelors of Science in Education, Middle Grades, Mathematics concentration. I've also attended the Sam Sharpe Teachers' College, Jamaica, where I completed a Diploma in Primary Education/Elementary...

...at Johns Hopkins University studying Public Health. I recently graduated from Duke University as a premedical student with my Bachelors in Women's Studies and a minor in Chemistry. I have had the fortune of working on Public Health projects in Bangladesh, Panama, Honduras, and Thailand. The professional experience and exposure to so many vibrant cultures...

...with a degree in Secondary English Education. I am pursuing my MFA at New York University in Musical Theatre Writing. As an educator in 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...

I think the greatest misstep of our educational system is underplaying how possible it is for people to build their skills in things that may not come naturally to them. As a reader and a writer, helping students with reading comprehension and writing is one way I enjoy helping students realize their abilities.

...the empowerment and advocacy to children in the most vulnerable communities. Working as a special education teacher, special education advocate, foster care case manager and eventually the head trainer for a non-profit mental health agency for children, I have witnessed and experienced first hand the struggles that children and their families face on a daily...

...tests say about your students, do you really believe that your students understand the mathematical concepts and can use them to solve real problems that arise in their lives?" (p. 160). If teachers do not provide an in-depth explanation of mathematics their students will never be able to fully grasp the concepts that connect mathematical...

...Gutierrez and I am a graduate student at UNC Chapel Hill studying Applied Epidemiology. I also have a bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences and a graduate certificate in Advanced International Affairs from Texas A&M University. As the daughter of a first grade bilingual teacher, I grew up surrounded by lesson plans and educational activities, fostering...

...junior at Duke Universityconsistently ranked among the top ten colleges in the U.S. Over the past several years, I've guided peers and younger students to excel in math, science, and writing by designing lessons tailored to each learner's strengths and challenges. Beyond coursework, I've helped students navigate the college admissions process and conquer standardized testsespecially...

...accomplish their goals when assisted by a personal tutor. So I assist students when they are unable to meet with their teacher, clarify concepts the student needs more time on, explain concepts in alternative ways, and review the building blocks that the student needs to complete the tasks at hand. We'll work together so that...

...University. I obtained my Bachelor's degree in Instructional Studies with a minor in Visual Arts. I loved working with the Hickory Museum of Art in their education department. The experiences I had at the Hickory Museum of Art are what encouraged me to become a teacher of the arts. I believe that those who facilitate...

...Duke University. My dream is to become a doctor someday, so I am currently on the pre-med track and taking several chemistry and biology courses. Although my current focus is in science, I have a passion for history and culture. This past summer I participated in a study abroad program in Costa Rica, where I...

...University of North Carolina. I have a Bachelors of Arts in Economics with minors in Public Policy and Entrepreneurship. Currently, I am taking classes part time at the University of North Carolina to prepare myself for PhD programs in economics. I have dedicated my life to being an educator. After receiving a PhD, I hope...

...writing tutor? I graduated Magna Cum Laude with an MA in English-Technical & Professional Communication from East Carolina University and Cum Laude with a BA in Writing from ORU. -My favorite subjects to tutor are: reading (phonics and fluency), reading comprehension and writing, in which I hold certifications. -I enjoy creating personalized, engaging tutoring plans to...