Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Raleigh-Durham, NC

...and intimidating. I love activating students' natural curiosity and inquiry, and using that to build confidence in and mastery of a wide variety of academic topics. I graduated from Yale University with a double major in Environmental Studies and International Studies, and I love the way science and real-world issues can interact. Part of my interest in the environment comes from my love of being outdoors, and I am an avid rower and bicyclist. I...

...aim to understand the student's learning style and altering my methods for each student's needs. I do my very best to not only help students reach the right answer but to make sure they completely understand the subject at hand. It is important to me that students enjoy the learning process, so I aim to make tutoring sessions both intriguing and challenging. If I am not tutoring or working, I spend my spare time swimming,...

...as we talk through dreams, aspirations, and life experiences. I view education as a skill; education is not around to help us learn specific things, but rather education teaches us how to learn. Outside the classroom, I'm a well-traveled certified SCUBA diver who enjoys spending time kayaking and weightlifting. I also played ice hockey through college and performed as a classical pianist on campus and in Europe. When I'm not feeling so active, I can...

...chemistry/physics degree, I know full well what's required to succeed in those subjects. I also know how to face the endless standardized tests and leave the battle in victory, not resignation. I've been speaking French since I was old enough to read and I have a Russian heritage that can help out with colloquialisms and grammar. Languages and linguistics are fascinating to me and I don't get to speak mine enough, so please speak them...

...had several experiences of helping other students with learning materials and quiz/exam preparation. I am excited to have another opportunity to help other students again through Varsity Tutors because I truly believe that education is absolutely imperative to a better quality of life and that everyone is fully capable of learning and making potentials to reality. As for tutoring, I put much emphasis on active participation and positive reinforcement. A learning environment should stay interactive,...

...recent 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 tutoring center focusing on assisting students with writing in any subject. I also tutor English and the SAT.

...currently work in the evenings a few nights each week, but my daytime availability during the week and on weekends is relatively open, as are the evenings I am not scheduled to work, which are flexible as well. In addition to tutoring, I am passionate about volunteer work and I can be found on Habitat for Humanity construction sites in some of my spare time. I also usually have at least two or three arts and...

I have been tutoring for 5 years, and I enjoy seeing students make progress in their studies. I'm very patient and I make math fun. I know I'm doing my job when a student reaches his or her "aha" moment. I have tutored a variety of subjects, mainly math and science, though I have also tutored students in Reading.... I like to get to know my students. I want to know hobbies and interest. I want...

...including several of the Series Exams. My teaching philosophy begins with understanding a student's goals and helping them achieve success both inside and outside of the classroom. I can use elements of a student's background to relate complex subjects in a way that is more familiar with the student. Outside of work, I am an avid sports fan, lover of books and movies, meeting new people and hanging out with friends. I enjoy traveling, having...

...of North Carolina. I attended Boston College for my undergraduate education, majoring in Biochemistry and minoring in Medical Humanities. I attend Tufts University School of Medicine for my M.S. in Biomedical Sciences. Next year I will pursue my PhD at Duke University. I love helping tutor and work with students of all ages, helping them to improve their understanding of material and their grades/scores. I hope we can work together to help you achieve your...

...children with special circumstances, I strive to find the potential in my students despite the difficulties that might be hindering their abilities. I strive to share knowledge with my students in hopes that they will feel inspired to take charge of their own education and appreciate it. While I tutor a wide range of subjects, my passions are in mathematics and science. As a result, I also look forward to helping students improve in the...

I'm passionate about learning and believe that curiosity about the world leads to amazing discoveries. Whether you're struggling with a class, prepping for a major test, or learning about computers and Microsoft, I'm glad to support you. My expertise includes Nursing, Public Health and the health sciences.

...Math and Science. Based on my strong SAT and ACT performance, I want to share my tips and strategies for achieving a high score. I have taken Differential Equations and Calculus III at an accredited university with A+ grades in both. As a national-level musician, I also teach clarinet lessons to my high school peers. I love helping students, especially to see that moment where it just "clicks." I strive to create an environment in...

...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 be at least a small part of that support system as well as a source of guidance for students who are in need.

...of different perspectives to ensure the student has complete understanding of the material. I believe in asking questions that lead a student towards the right way of thinking, rather than strict memorization. Because of my abilities in both STEM subjects and communication, I believe that gives me a broad perspective that can be useful in bridging diverse subjects. My personal interests outside academic subjects include watching and playing sports (e.g. basketball), listening to music (especially...

...+5 years of tutoring experience. I was a Lead Upper Level Math Instructor in 2 education companies: Mathnasium and Sylvan Learning. I am TESOL certified, teaching Chinese students English as a second language. I also volunteer my time with E-Learning Amigos Tutoring, created with the goal of providing free of cost tutoring services to K-12 students as they adjust to distance learning due to the novel Coronavirus. I personalize instruction in mathematics, reading, study skills,...

...of Duke University, graduating this May with a dual degree in Computer Science and Neuroscience. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, Literature, and History. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, dance, painting, sketching, and photography.

...world around them, and the things that are important in their lives. I believe that the humanities really do help us be more human with each other and in our world. I teach and tutor with the assumption that school is a set of practices that anyone can learn and that, when they engage those practices diligently, students gain empathy and critical thinking skills that are transferable to all of their endeavors.

...strategies, patient educators, and extracurricular opportunities afforded me the success I enjoy today along with the opportunity to help others! Friends characterize me as a mature, honest, hard-worker with contagious ambition. I enjoy staying actively involved in my community and spend a fair amount of my free time volunteering. I'm quite outgoing and enjoy meeting new people, trying new restaurants, and traveling. I enjoy writing and have had a number of pieces published in local...

...love making connections with other students and building a safe environment to foster growth and encouragement. While I have a pretty diverse palette of experiences, I focus a lot of my time on Mathematics. I took IB Math HL and AP Calculus BC in High School and excelled in both--and am now in high level math courses at UNC. I also love studying media, and love combining artistic forms of expression with technological mediums! Currently...