Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Durham County, NC

...manner. I have always enjoyed explaining material to others, and I find it satisfying when the students finally understand the concepts. I learned that in science it is crucial to be able to articulate concepts to people of diverse backgrounds. I also believe that it is essential to pass my knowledge and passion to others...

...II. After graduating from Gannon University, I moved to Richmond, VA to get my PhD in Chemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University. At VCU, I took several graduate level chemistry courses that have sharpened my expertise, as well as engaging in graduate level research for the past five years, specializing in physical chemistry, and publishing two...

I am a passionate and versatile educator who has worked with students from Kindergarten to college and from every background imaginable.

...high school jobs the best! I have a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Florida State University and has attained an Advanced TESOL Certification. I enjoy tutoring ESL, English, GED and Preparation for job interviews and SAT writing. Seeing someone be successful in attaining the job they want is very gratifying. I do require effort...

...stems from my struggles with math as a student; prompting my discovery of resources and strategies that provides a conceptual understanding, makes connections to prior knowledge and other concepts and creating fun and meaningful math activities. To allow students to experience an effective tutoring session, I provide visuals and explicit modeling of the concept, then...

...a recent university graduate. I graduated with honors distinction with two degrees, Biology and Psychology. I have extensive tutoring experience of all ages, from elementary school to college aged students. Teaching is a passion of mine. and something I have proven to excel in, as I have helped many students improve their grades. Let me...

...different backgrounds, such as an indigenous tribe and the "ancianos" from a senior living home. Because this invaluable experience, I am continuing my studies in Spanish language and culture. Because I graduated high school only a year ago, the subjects that I was taught are still fresh in my mind, especially AP courses. I am...

...have had a tremendously positive experience of both high school and college education. I received a chemistry bachelor's degree at the Cross River University of Technology, Nigeria, and a master's degree in chemistry at East Tennessee State University, TN. As a high school classroom teacher, and a graduate assistant, I taught a Chemistry course and...

...resided in the research triangle 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...

...and I have taught grades ranging from Kindergarten to 3rd. In college, I worked as a Resident Advisor and volunteered with many organizations including HYPE which focused on providing after school tutoring to young students :). I can tutor any elementary subject but am most comfortable supporting younger students (grades K-3) with reading, history, math,...

...wish to sit idle. Instead, I prefer to plant good seeds into the lives of others. Further, I have discovered that I not only love to teach but that I am quite good at it. While I am doing quite a bit of private tutoring on my own, I am now looking for ways to...

I am passionate about the next generation. I have been in education for 10 years. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Public Health Education, Master of Health Administration from University of Phoenix, and my Master's of Teaching in Elementary Education from University of North Carolina at Pembroke. My favorite subjects to tutor is science...

...attend NC State for Engineering. I am very well-rounded and can teach just about any subject from kindergarten to high school in math, English, and in between. I have performed exceptionally on standardized tests with a near-perfect math score on the SAT and know how to get your child to where you want them. I...

...a mathematics major at UNC Chapel Hill. Apart from learning, I enjoy teaching with a passion. I have tutored individuals of all age groups in various subjects, with my primary focus on mathematics courses for students in elementary through early college. I have engaged in both volunteering and paid opportunities. But at the end of...

...of various technology and am very comfortable working in environments that require such proficiency. I am also an avid drummer and enjoy designing manuscripts and fonts and volunteering at my church in my free time. My academic specialties include the thought and theology of John Wesley and Thomas Aquinas, contemporary Wesleyan theology and ethics, Methodist...

My mission as a Varsity Tutor is to provide my students confidence in their academic abilities and provide mentorship and advice on their academic careers.

...to publication. I am excited to mentor any students in chemistry or biology. I would be eager to teach anything about neuroscience, sleep, sleep therapies, or brain development, each a topic in my graduate. I am a firm proponent of education. I aspire to inspire the scientific drive in others, especially those that are deemed...

...honored with the Dean's Award for the College of Arts and Sciences upon graduation--the highest award available in the college . While in undergrad, I supported myself by tutoring collegiate student-athletes. Now I'm a masters student at Johns Hopkins University and continuing my work as a tutor. Tell me about your essay, your math class,...

...difficulties in reading comprehension, English grammar, and writing. At times, since I have retired, I frequently tutor students who are below grade level in reading. My teaching style is pretty much one of "I do", "we do", and "you do". This allows me to model a particular lesson and then gradually release the pupils to...

I received my B.S. in Conservation Biology from NC State University and am currently pursuing an M.S. in Plant Biology. I love to teach ecology, biology, and any other science, but I enjoy teaching math and English as well. If you are looking for a flexible and patient tutor, feel free to reach out!