Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Duke University, NC

...For the past two years, I worked with a number of students to help prepare them for college in the United States. Even though I tutor a wide range of subjects, I enjoy teaching English and standardized test preparation the most. I love helping my students find beauty in the English language in addition to...

...three weeks conducting my own primary research in Paris in the form of interviews. I also studied at the Sorbonne in Paris for six months during my junior year as an undergraduate. The paper I wrote during my sophomore year that acted as the inspiration for this thesis was published in a journal of Middle...

...student attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. With several years of tutoring experience specializing in middle and high-school level math subjects, I am always excited to help students learn. I would characterize myself as patient and understanding, and aim to help students understand processes rather than just find answers.

...etc. I also have background knowledge in educational/developmental psychology, so I know what curriculums are out there and what educational approaches to take in tutoring sessions. A little about me- I am a graduate of Duke University, with a major in Psychology and minors in Art History and English. People say I am creative, empathetic,...

...ages from undergraduates all the way to elementary students. At the University of Georgia I graduated with honors with a BS in Chemistry. As a pre-med student my coursework was quite broad with many courses covering life, physical, and social sciences. I now hope to pass the knowledge and skills I have gained over my...

...help him or her solve problems is the most fulfilling aspect of being an educator. The most influential moments of my own education occurred during my professors' office hours during undergraduate and graduate schools. As a secondary science teacher, I find it difficult to provide students (in large classes with hectic schedules) with vital on-on-one...

...school. While I primarily helped them with homework, I also spent a lot of time developing their reading and comprehension skills. Although I have more experience tutoring younger children, I would also like to help high school students with SAT and exam prep. In high school, I took very challenging courses, and I received excellent...

...made me want to continue the legacy and help others the way my family always had. For that reason, I started tutoring as early as I could. I truly feel a part of something greater when I can help others to understand, even if only a small part of something they formerly didn't. I look...

I tutor kids of all ages, and specialize in those with ADD/ADHD, 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 toward a common goal. I also determine early on how students learn. For example, some kids are visual learners, while others need to have questions read to them. It's amazing to see the transformation in a student when you hit upon that student's learning style. Also, I think it's important to be able to recognize when a student is getting overwhelmed and you need to step back and take the pressure off.

...Connecticut, or writing in Ypsilanti, I keep teaching in my life because I love the feeling of seeing a student reach a new level. I'm a big fan of designed independent learning, and my experience has taught me that "studying harder" is not always the answer. With each student, I focus first on organization: what...