Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Durham County, NC

...organizational methods for myself and others to aid in not only task completion, but also in creating time for fun and relaxation. I am also fluent in Polish, as I grew up in a Polish-speaking household and have been visiting Poland since I was a child. While at college, I took advanced Polish classes that...

I believe all children are unique and deserve an educational environment where they can grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. I strive to help all children meet their educational goals and reach their full potential.

...this in addition to working another part-time job so I apologize in advance for any scheduling issues. While I have not tutored professionally before I lead study groups throughout High School and College. I tend to focus first on the critical thinking and problem solving behind a subject and then start focusing on individual problems.

...(at Duke University) and my Ph.D. in Education (at Boston College) and hope to one day combine the two degrees by working in policy. I have tutored or been in 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...

...have taken workshops on how to navigate these particular situations. Building student confidence in their ability to learn is an integral part of the tutoring process because student confidence is vital to teaching students healthy study skills and habits that they can take into other areas of their academic life. I really want to work...

...State University. My most recent tutoring experience involved working with student athletes in subjects such as Literature, English, Anthropology, Sociology, Nutrition, and Food Science. I tutor these subjects along with essay writing, test preparation, and study skills. I am passionate about equipping students with the tools to succeed in any course or classroom. Outside of...

...in language arts and math, they master the material in their other subjects quicker. Because I know that all students learn differently, I work with students to determine their learning style and teach them from an asset base approach. In other words, I start with what they do well and build upon that until they...

...I earned my Master's of Art in Teaching English from Duke University, and I've been teaching high school English ever since! I played basketball in college at Marquette and Saint Louis University and outside of working with students, I still love playing basketball for fun. I'm looking to work with and getting to know you!

...keep lesson/sessions exciting! I also strive for student's to see the practical use of their learning, it's importance and how it is used in their everyday lives. I am a certified Microsoft Office Specialist and ESOL teacher, with 12+ years of experience. My 12 years of teaching includes: face to face classroom teaching, online teaching,...

...in and you can travel back in time to the start of history! I love to use imagination when working with students! I want to push them to be creative and to activate their critical thinking skills to enhance their reading and history potential! I love to read in my free time and I also...

...how amazing it feels when you experience that "light bulb" moment. I believe these moments can determine a student's confidence and that they should be celebrated more enthusiastically. It's not just enough for a tutor to be this way. We (tutors) must teach our students to be patience with themselves and to have confidence in...

...and 5th grade reading and math remediation for summer school. I have my bachelor's degree in English and political science from UNC, where I graduated summa cum laude. Go heels! My tutoring philosophy is to provide students with the learning strategies they need to master information in their studies and to foster lifelong independent learning...

I tutor kids of all ages, and specialize in those with ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, Asperger's and Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as those with emotional and cognitive disorders. My preferred subjects are test preparation (SAT, ACT, GRE, etc.), Math, Science, and English. ... I think it's very important that I relate to students on a personal level so they truly understand that I want them to do well. Once that bond is made, we can work together...

...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 explain something. My ultimate goal is for my student to be confident in their...

...of their essays and helped them develop a new interest in creative writing. I have experience working with students who have complex learning needs. As a private tutor and learning assistant, I provided extensive academic support to two students with ADHD for two years. I also worked with a child development specialist to co-create and...

...the work and effort belongs to the student. I seek to help my students set goals and make plans for what they want to achieve and take ownership of their own learning. I am currently enrolled in North Carolina State University as a Music major. I have studied different languages including Spanish and Romanian. My...

I love when the information clicks with a student and they finally understand a concept.

...learning gaps. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Mathematics. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests I work hard to make sure the learning is both fun and effective. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary...

...have developed strong analytical skills during my academic studies at Paine College and during my matriculation at Cambridge College where I completed my Master's degree in Special Education Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities and completed my Specialist degree in Educational Leadership. My skills will provide you with a self-motivated, helpful and flexible tutor. I...

...in medicine. Currently, I am working as a Registered Behavior Technician, where I focus on building functional communication skills with children with autism. I am passionate about languages, education, healthy lifestyle building, and forming positive relationships. In my experiences teaching fellow and younger students with Writing, Languages, Math, and Health concepts, we find that the...