Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Raleigh-Durham, NC

A proven and dedicated educator with over 10 years of experience in childcare and teaching. Licensed teaching background includes extensive training in various reading and math programs, online digital competencies, Crisis Prevention and Intervention, social-emotional development, and life skills. A kind, person-focused leader with comprehensive training and understanding of individual needs. A dependable and tenacious style that collaborates well with others and builds strong partnerships.

Hey there! My name is Candice and my focus is on Social Studies, specifically Government, Political Science, US History, and Criminal Justice. I am excited to help with any areas you may have trouble in and make it my priority to turn studying into something that can be enjoyable! I don't see any reason why enhancing your education can't be fun for you (and me!)

I am a recent magna cum laude graduate of Duke University and a full-time educator in North Carolina. I have a passion for helping young people figure things out and have experience writing professionally.

...nursing specialties such as ICU, Burn (Adult and Pediatric), Transplant, Cardiac Care and Neurology. I also completed 140 hours of NICU training. One of my favorite parts of being a nurse has been the opportunity to precept, mentor and prepare new nurses and nursing students for this awesome profession. My interest in the sciences became insatiable in high school as I tackled my first Anatomy and Physiology class, and led me to further my education...

I have been teaching High School English for twelve years and I love to help students with personal essays. I love Shakespeare and I can help make it relevant for anyone. I graduated from the University Of North Carolina and majored in Journalism. My goal is to help you make learning relevant and fun.

...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, Oregon. My passion is for tutoring and teaching English, especially writing. I also have a strong track record preparing students for the Critical Reading section of state standardized tests. I am a firm believer in the importance of education and the effectiveness of...

...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 my love for teaching younger students. I began tutoring Spanish while in high school and transitioned to tutoring biology, chemistry, math and physics as a peer-tutor in college. Most recently, I taught Spanish to a toddler, expanding my teaching experience to students aged...

...subjects. Previously, I also volunteered as an adult ESL tutor and taught 4th 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 skills. I want to help students be...

...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 and make sure that they receive "high-quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence."

...students are currently at, and how best to help them advance to higher levels. My lesson plans usually consist of worksheets and projects that focus on the area that is challenging for the students. I also sometimes allow the students to work independently in order to gauge their progress. I feel that this method provides confidence in their ability to complete the assignment. I will be as flexible as possible. I also welcome feedback and...

...and one will be from Duke Kunshan University in Kunshan, China. I received a full-tuition scholarship to attend Duke Kunshan University. I spent my freshman year studying in China, and I now live and study on Duke's campus in Durham, North Carolina. I 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...

I received my B.A. in English and taught ELA for five years in upper elementary grades. I am very passionate about reading and writing and love seeing people fall in love with the written word as well as how to write polished papers.

...comfortable tutoring in a broad range of subjects, I am especially passionate about tutoring in biological sciences and medicine. I currently work in gastroenterology and because this is a subspecialty of internal medicine, it challenges me to maintain my comprehensive medical knowledge. I feel the same way about tutoring in that it forces me to stay up to date on a variety of topics. I feel strongly that I can learn as much from you...

I am a life long student who has struggled time and time again with finding the best way to learn and be able to understand the material. I've found that the biggest problem I have is the fear of failure, which I believe to be a very common problem. I learned to understand that it's ok if I fail, just as long as I try again until I get it right. ... I firmly believe in...

...possess a Bachelors Degree in Education and 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 schools along with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. As a teacher,...

...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 prospective students.

...of Florida. I also have a doctorate in law from Florida International University and I studied at Tsinghua University in Beijing as an exchange student. I have been teaching for 12 years. I have a 4 year old cat. I like to spend time with my family. Outside my class, I enjoy traveling around the world, gymnastics and visiting Disney World. I use songs, games and fun in class! My goal is to make your...

Hi. I am a firm believer that all kids can learn. As an educator, it is my job to identify the way that the learner best learns and adapt my instruction accordingly. Repetition, illustrations, and real life examples will help to solidify the learning.

Savannah Foreman is a PhD student at UNC at Chapel Hill in the English and Comparative Literature department. Her research focuses on digital and humanistic theories of communication, as well as the rhetoric of health and medicine.

I am a graduate of American Public University. I received my Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. I tutor in a variety of subjects. My main subjects are English, Reading, and Math. I have taught K-12 and adults. I am an ESL certifed teacher as well. (TEFL/TESOL). I love to see my students reach their goals and highest potential through learning.