Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Durham County, NC

...My name is Julie and I have been an elementary school teacher for about 7 years now. I have also tutored children and adults in Italian/ESL :) I am no longer teaching full-time, but I still love working with kids and adults and am very passionate about helping them to succeed and to have fun!...

...a junior at Duke University majoring in biomedical engineering. I'm also pre-med, and plan to apply to medical schools next summer. I have a lot of experience tutoring, as I have worked as an instructor at Mathnasium and as an organic chemistry peer tutor at Duke. I would be really excited to help you prepare...

...spent over 40 years in technology. I've been a developer, an Air Force communications officer, a director of software engineering, a VP of engineering, and now a senior lean and agile enterprise coach. I ran for office and was elected to the city council. While running for office, and while being in office, I spoke...

...started teaching students as an undergraduate at the University of North Carolina Asheville where as a junior and senior I tutored freshman and sophomores in general and organic chemistry. Seeing the lights of understanding in my students eyes was what hooked me. Teaching community college helped refine my teaching style and showcase the importance of...

...a public policy graduate student at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. I have been working with Varsity Tutors for 7 years, and my students have demonstrated improvement in test scores and class grades across subjects. I attended Reed College in Portland, Oregon, where I studied English, and wrote a thesis on female archetypes in...

I am a successful scientist looking to help equip and prepare the scientists of tomorrow. I enjoy helping students learn and excel in scientific subjects.

...a graduate of the Western Carolina University, USA, where I completed a Bachelors of Science in Education, Middle Grades, Mathematics concentration. I've also attended the Sam Sharpe Teachers' College, Jamaica, where I completed a Diploma in Primary Education/Elementary Education. I have been a teaching for over 13 years. I currently tutor Mathematics at the Middle...

...background Sharquilla Howard is a Substance Abuse Program Specialist. The efforts of the program specialist focus on empowering individuals, families, organizations and communities to make healthy, responsible lifestyle choices. She was born and raised in Henderson NC. She has resided in Durham since 2009 where she pursued her education at North Carolina Central University. Sharquilla...

...a native Chinese Mandarin speaker. I lived in China for 20+ years before moving to U.S. after college. I have years of experience in child care and teaching Chinese to toddlers. I'm passionate about promoting Chinese language and culture. That is why I chose to tutor here in order to bring joy in Chinese learning.

...am a graduate of Duke University with a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering and Economics. I started tutoring in high school, working with Spanish-speaking ESL students in their native language as volunteer service. Due to my exceptional academic performance, family friends and members of my local church would often ask me to...

As a lifelong educator I have a zeal and passion for helping others reach their fullest potential. I believe everyone can learn. More importantly, as a lifelong learner, I believe I have much to learn from others.

...have worked for many years as a mentor in math and music programs. I have tutored math at many grade levels (K-12 and college level classes). I have experience teaching in the classroom as well as personal and group tutoring in Mathematics. I am intuitive in discovering how to help individuals learn math concepts and...

...am a University of California, Berkeley graduate with over 7 years of tutoring experience in English and Math (through Algebra) for students in grades KG through college. Professionally, I have recently worked for the California Department of Public Health as part of the Affordable Care Act ('Obamacare'), and an international Oil & Gas company, for...

I am committed to each and every one of my tutees! I will teach to the best of my abilities; I will make learning fun, but efficient!

...mission: to make learning the material as easy, quick, and interesting as possible. My approach: connecting class theory to real-world examples and applications. My experience: 13 years of tutoring in math and sciences, writing, SAT prep, Spanish, economics, environmental sciences, and more. Several years of laboratory research with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. I like...

...am a senior student at North Carolina State University, majoring in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Materials Science and Engineering. Before that, I attended Central Carolina Community College where I obtained two associate degrees; these being associate in science and associate in engineering. I am originally from Honduras and came to this country a...

...love math and science, and I believe all students can too! I am a Georgia Tech Chemical Engineering alumna committed to helping students master and enjoy STEM. Having tutored everything from elementary school fractions to college fluid dynamics, I've learned that most challenging problems become manageable when approached step by step. I enjoy learning about...

...am a sophomore at Elon University in North Carolina. I am studying biology, chemistry, and public health and I am on a pre-medicine track. At Elon, I am very involved in the College Fellows (Research) Program and I volunteer through the Kiwanis Family. I love working with kids and I love science, so being a...

...an archaeology PhD student at the University of Pennsylvania with extensive teaching experience at the college level. 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...

...am a graduate of Duke University( undergrad) where I majored in Philosophy and minored in Theater Studies. During my summers in college, I worked with EducationUSA Nairobi, an advising center for Kenyan students who wish to pursue higher education in the US. When I worked for them, I tutored high school graduates on SAT stuff...