Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Chapel Hill, NC

...in Applied Mathematics and Economics. I also obtained minors in statistics and accounting. I have passed both Exam P and FM related to the actuarial science career path, and I have experience tutoring students at all skill levels and ages. I can confident in my abilities to assist students at the middle and high school levels in subjects of Physics, Statistics, Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and Chemistry. At the collegiate level, I can assist in entry...

...about approaching new material, and is carried out through confidence; applying past success to fuel your way through new materials and challenges. I believe that connecting with students in a positive way is vital to assisting a student in unlocking their hidden potential. Being supportive, patient, willing to change my own approaches to accommodate the needs of a student, and being dedicated are the pillars in which I stand by to assist all of my...

...small steel-and-refractory fabricator, building lumber kilns for the timber industry. I feel very fortunate to have had this rewarding niche market occupation that put my engineering education to work and provided me with an exciting and varied hands-on real-world experience. Looking back, it seems to me that knowing how math is applied might fill a gap for those learning these ropes for the first time. My only practice teaching comes from training new employees, but...

I have tutored many people in the past - from elementary school kids to Duke University athletes. I really enjoy the challenge of helping students understand material that was previously foreign to them. I am highly dedicated, make my own lessons and try to make learning as fun as possible.... To make learning as fun as possible. Learning should never be frustrating or painful. There is always a way to enjoy the process!... I make my...

...chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and mathematics - to discover and develop new drugs for different human diseases. I am most enthusiastic about teaching these four and the subjects related to those. With teaching, I believe in meeting students where they are and going from there. When students learn concepts like trigonometry in math or moles and functional groups in chemistry, they often think, "I'll never use this in real life." But this perspective overlooks something crucial....

...everything, but they can show us specific topics that are not being taught in a way that meets student needs. Whether you feel like you're hitting a wall, or that your learning style is not integrated at your school, tutoring can be the perfect tool for an academic breakthrough. I believe that anything can be understood if it's taught in the right way, by the right person. Math and science are my favorite subjects to...

...this May. Becuase of the classes I have to take, including Calculus and challenging chemistry courses, I have become very passionate about helping students understand Chemistry and math in a way that will help them succeed, not only their classes but also in their everyday lives due to the fact that these subjects can be beneficial in fostering critical thinking skills. I think that every student can learn any subject if they put their mind...

...I love working with kids and I love science, so being a tutor is a perfect fit! I have been tutoring since the beginning of high school and I have worked with students who learn best in different ways, so I can tailor my explanations to make sure the student understands everything. I know that this is not always possible in a classroom setting because one person is often teaching 20+ students, so I am...

I am a PhD student in Civil Engineering and have more than 7 years of teaching experience.... My philosophy of teaching evolved from many years of teaching experience. As I reflect on my beliefs regarding teaching and learning, I find that my mission as a teacher is threefold: to promote positive learning; to spark learner enthusiasm for learning; and to provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning.... I will try to find out his/her understanding of...

...get the most excited when working on improving a student's writing because it is such a beautiful process. Sparking students' curiosity and excitement is the most rewarding part of tutoring, and I make it my mission to achieve that with all students I work with. In my free time, I am involved in a variety of groups on campus such as the triathlon club, FEMMES (a female-oriented STEM tutoring club), and The Chronicle, which is...

...on producing my college a cappella group's newest album! I am very excited to tutor many subjects, and I am particularly passionate about all things philosophy, essay writing, economics, Spanish, and music. I have an adaptable, intuition-based teaching style and want to work with all students to make their learning as personal and engaging as possible. I have always felt happiest in academic settings, and I am hoping to become a world-traveling professor in the...

...more than 35yrs. Additionally, my MS Mechanical Engineering Degree was focused on Structural Mechanics as a specialty. Since retirement from industry, I have been a substitute High School teacher for Math and Science along with being a Varsity Tutor. Both educational roles allow me to be a mentor by helping future STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) students grow educationally, and Engineers pass their FE & PE Exams in achieving Engineering Licensure. The FE &...

I went to Campbell University in North Carolina, where I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. I taught 4th grade for the first three years of my teaching career, and have been in 3rd for the last 3 years. I also have a Master of Arts degree in Forensic Psychology. I am an elementary school teacher who loves helping students understand and unpack the world of knowledge around them.

...I am currently an affiliate faculty member at Southwestern College where I have taught online public speaking and communication courses since 2017. In these courses, I help students go beyond passing the course. One of my priorities is to understand the career objectives of each learner, what they hope to do after they obtain their degree, and find specific ways to apply the course materials to their future dreams. I am available to tutor high...

...such, I want to help students who are interested in pursuing STEM fields achieve their dreams by helping them tackle and master difficult concepts in the sciences. I believe that this can be accomplished through a mixture of active learning and rich discussion, which allows students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the material. Furthermore, I believe personalized sessions, which appeal to the individual learning style of the student, produce the best results. I look...

I am a medical researcher of 13 years and a science, biology and chemistry teacher with 7 years of experience looking to teach children between the ages of 7-18. I loved being a teacher and I can find alternative ways of helping children absorb technical information all the while making science fun.

Knowledge is accessible to all. One of the most common problems I see is students trying to learn or being taught in a way that doesn't access the way they learn best. I approach all learning from multiple directions to utilize the most efficient route to content mastery for all students.

...settings. My career in education has afforded me many opportunities to work with students at the preschool through undergraduate levels. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary and Special Education as well as graduate degrees in both Reading and Educational Leadership and Technology. More recently, I completed a Doctor of Education degree. While I tutor a wide range of academic subjects, I have a significant interest in facilitating comprehension of material...

...does it mean to me? My teaching philosophy is centered around the recipient achieving a goal that he/she has set for themselves. It's about the student, not the "teacher." In order to effectively "teach," we must let go of any ego we might have regarding our own knowledge and experiences. Yes, these things are important, but not at the expense of a student's learning and success. Teaching is a sharing of knowledge and experiencesif I...

...(thesis) and 2 (non-thesis) as well as over 30 undergraduate students. In 2016 I moved to North Carolina, to my current position at North Carolina Central University. I have an eclectic teaching style which use everyday example to explain several fundamental concepts in the field of organic chemistry. I generally emphasize students need to understand the basic principles and apply them to more complex scenarios. Finally, I believe that with work and dedication your outcomes...