Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Chapel Hill, NC

...as a tutor during my undergraduate studies. I helped local high school students prepare for the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) by providing them with study methods and offering assistance in math, science, and language arts. My students had a 100% pass rate for the GHSGT and were able to graduate from high school. I also helped students prepare for the ACT and SAT. My assistance is not limited to upper level students. I...

...a published author of poetry, he was able to do a poetry seminar with my students, and I even became a student under his tutelage. The end result was a spectacular Poetry Cafe at the end of his seminar. And, my students and I regularly published a poetry anthology at the end of the school year. Each student was asked to contribute their best rendering and I was able to get a sponsor who graciously...

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.

...to think that you need to use the internet or dig through your textbooks to solve a complex problem, but unfortunately this is not how learning happens. I want to be your roadguard during our sessions. I will be there to help you think through problems and understand confusing material, but my main goal is to see you succeed in working through the problems without outside assistance. This is not to say that I intend...

...appreciation of nature. I lived near a waterfall and I have hiked several mountains in the Adirondacks! In undergrad, I studied physics at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. I fell in love with the city and physics and math during my 4 years there. I graduated high school from the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science which is a residential public high school in Mississippi and frequently ranked within the top 500 best...

...from Miami University with my Bachelor of Science in Geology and Environmental Studies. I have always had a passion for the planet and how we can create science-based solutions to the world's most pressing environmental issues. Between my coursework, research, and peer-reviewed journal publications, I am confident that we can work together to improve your understanding of environmental sciences and geology-related concepts. If you are looking for an LSAT tutor I am eager to help...

...do the same with other classmates, and I find I really enjoy helping other students understand subjects, especially math. I bring myself alongside students to figure out how they learn best and adjust my teaching style accordingly. I love it when students understand the material well enough to be able to explain it to someone else. Outside of work and tutoring, I enjoy swing dancing, road trips, fishing, hiking, and the outdoors in general.

...Bachelor's of Science in Chemistry. While at Gannon University I spent time working in the Math & Science Center, tutoring fellow undergraduate students in various math and science subjects, including : calculus I, calculus II, pre-calculus, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. I also tutored students in various chemistry subjects as well as physics I and II. After graduating from Gannon University, I moved to Richmond, VA to get my PhD in Chemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University....

...am currently on the pre-med track and taking several chemistry and biology courses. Although my current focus is in science, I have a passion for history and culture. This past summer I participated in a study abroad program in Costa Rica, where I had the privilege of meeting and speaking with people from several different backgrounds, such as an indigenous tribe and the "ancianos" from a senior living home. Because this invaluable experience, I am...

...of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where I received a double degree in Public Policy and Information Science. Post college, I completed a two-year teaching fellowship with Teach for America where I taught middle school math in the morning and took pre-med courses in the evening. I love teaching through empowering learners, and believe standardized testing is dependent on both a trained skill and deeply understood content. I love baking, reading, and digital art in...

...and so far in college, students would often ask me for help in classes, whether it be helping with specific content or just with how to study for that specific class. Over time, I realized that I really liked to help people. After all, that is also one of the reasons I'm pursuing nursing. I am a current nursing student at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and I have loved it so far. The...

...double minor in Biology and Mathematics. During my Chemistry studies I specialized towards bio- and medicinal chemistries, while also spending a year in a BioInorganic lab developing and testing metalloenzyme models. However, upon leaving the University and moving out of state, I decided to temporarily leave the labs to spend some valuable time with my family. Honestly, I was a little hesitant at leaving the world of science all together, so I decided to take...

I am passionate about empowering students by encouraging self-advocacy and creative thinking.

All I can say for myself is that I've always had a love of learning, and a love for sharing what I've learned with others. I fundamentally believe that anyone can come to understand any topic or idea so long as it is explained in a way that makes sense to them and is accessible for them. This perspective on learning is what guides me as a tutor.

...This includes guiding students on how to think for themselves, while also monitoring their own thinking. I focus on giving power back to the student. A few areas in which I excel include: really getting to know people and their interests, using student interests during lessons, strong problem-solving, general organization, different ways to teach most subjects, and student engagement. My teaching degree is from UNC Greensboro in reading and math for grades 6-9. I also...

...on my masters in Comparative Biomedical Sciences. During my time as a student, I have focused on pursuing my goal of becoming a veterinarian and have developed a deep passion for science and medicine in the process. I am passionate about helping students discover scientific concepts for themselves and grow into independent, confident learners. As a graduate student, I worked as a teaching assistant for two college-level biology courses and specifically enjoy teaching cellular and...

...I've taught at Penn, University of the Sciences, and Methodist University in various social sciences, including anthropology, sociology, statistics, public health, and psychology. As a teacher, I'm guided by the idea that what I'm doing with students should be useful to them long-term. Making topics interesting, relevant, and accessible is of paramount importance because it allows students to hone skills that they'll use for the rest of their lives. Teaching is fun for me because...

...major. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, playing the piano, writing, reading, listening to music, etc. Teaching is one of my favorite things to do. It is not only a way for me to reinforce my understanding of material, but also a way for me to give back to my community through collaboration and sharing of knowledge. A big reason for my love of teaching is my passion for understanding people's minds and...

Helping students grow is a passion of mine; it is, in fact, my life's work. Since I graduated from the University of North Carolina in 2001 and NC Central University in 2005, I have worked to help students develop their potential in my roles as as an Exceptional Children's Teacher, Middle School ELA teacher, High School English and Social Studies teacher, and College Developmental Reading/Writing and English/History/Humanities instructor.

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