Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors in Chapel Hill, NC

...love teaching and making a difference in students lives. I love knowing that I made a difference to someone, even if it's just one person. My favorite moment is the lightbulb moment; when someone gets what you have been trying to explain! I have been a long term substitute and will begin teaching in the fall. I am a certified elementary teacher. I have worked with students of all ages, but love working with elementary...

...position with the Teach For America program working as a 3rd grade math, science, and social studies teacher in the Houston Independent School District. My favorite subjects to tutor include writing, math, and economics. I also tutor in social studies and history. Having been a classroom teacher, I understand the importance of supplemental support systems. Often teachers struggle to give every student the individualized attention they need to be successful in their education. As a...

...subjects from a variety 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),...

...for six years. I worked as a fifth grade teacher's assistant in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, did my student teaching in Wake County Schools, and taught Family and Consumer Sciences at the middle school level in Orange County Schools. I hold a Master of Arts in Teaching degree in Elementary Education from Meredith College and am certified in the areas of: Elementary Education K-6, ESL K-12, Middle Grades Mathematics 6-8, and Family and Consumer Sciences...

...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.

...all subjects, but I have a particular affinity for English, history, and social studies. I enjoy reading and writing, especially essay, memoir, poetry, news, and current events. Regarding my education, I earned my B.A. from Antioch College in 2005 in social and global studies (political science, economics, international relations, and environmental policy). I also completed all but my thesis for an M.S. in journalism from Ohio University. I plan to return to school for a...

...my foreign language studies and am confident instructing students in Latin, Ancient Greek, German, and elementary Spanish. Additionally, my expertise in History and Classics has prepared me well to teach students in social studies, essay writing, and the qualitative sections of standardized testing. I am passionate about the value of reading and history and believe that through teaching students how to reflect upon the past, we better prepare them for the future. Outside of reading...

...and memorable. I first grew in my passion for teaching when in college where I tutored at local centers and adopted the perspective that learning is both about mastering the given material while also the set of tools that one can take into other areas of life. I love helping a student connect the dots and understand material in fresh ways. Regarding my personal bio, I enjoy riding my bike, exercising, music, reading, writing, and...

...their mind to it. I am a fifth year teacher who has taught both social studies and language arts at the middle school level. I've tutored at the elementary and adult levels, as well. My goal as a tutor is to help and guide students where they need/want to be. I want to know that my students understand the subject or topic at hand. As a teacher already, I know how to make connections and...

...English and worked on my masters at Trinity International University. I have taught twelfth, eleventh, seventh, sixth and fifth grade. While in grad school I worked with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, preparing students for their high school diploma. Recently we received a new member in my family, my handsome baby boy. I am married to and we reside in North Carolina. We both enjoy spending time with our son, dog and cat. We also...