Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Chapel Hill, NC

...I spent my freshman year studying in China, and I now live and study on Duke's campus in Durham, North Carolina. I have always been a strong student, with a current 3.94 GPA in college. I earned a 1510 on my SAT and am great at SAT tutoring as well as editing college application essays. I am also proficient in Spanish as a second language, and have experience tutoring Spanish language learners as well as...

...summer school. I have my bachelor's degree in English and political science from UNC, where I graduated summa cum laude. Go heels! My tutoring philosophy is to provide students with the learning strategies they need to master information in their studies and to foster lifelong independent learning skills. I want to help students be passionate about their education. Outside of academic interests, I enjoy reading, writing, gardening, cooking, and traveling. My favorite book is Emma,...

...I was in high school, I started tutoring some of my classmates, and I realized that I enjoyed the process of helping them learn. My primary focus is on math, physics, and other sciences, but I am also skilled in areas such as US and European history. My goal is to build the student's confidence. I have observed that when a student's confidence increases, they realize they already know far more of the material than...

...in middle school high school and university settings. I love being a part of student self-development and growth. Describe your experience working with students. I have a PhD in History of Religions. I am best able to tutor a wide range of course work in the humanities and social sciences. My favorite subjects are literature, writing, languages and history. I tailor my teaching style to the learning goals. I tend to be focused on an...

...that all students have the capacity to understand mathematics under the right conditions. I reach my students by helping them develop a deeper understanding of important concepts so that the process has context and connections can be made between what has been learned with new ideas and skills recently introduced. I am a graduate of Boston University and the University of Massachusetts. I have training as a learning specialist and often work with students struggling...

...learning and studying strategies prepared for the students. The best part about these strategies is that they can be used for other subjects other than history. My goal is to have the students take these strategies and use them for other classes. Therefore, they can build their confidence, as well as become more independent in their future Studies. I plan to be dedicated to each student that I have the privilege of working with.

...a volunteer, and as the coordinator of a community college tutoring program. My love of tutoring, particularly in the areas of reading, writing, and critical thinking, led me to pursue my MS in Education with an emphasis in reading instruction. I teach English, Reading, and academic skills at the community college level, so I am able to integrate my experience and knowledge from my studies and years as an educator to assess individual needs, learning...

...Law in the top 15% of my class and later returned there as an adjunct professor of Legal Research and Writing. I later received a Ph.D. in Anthropology from UNC-Chapel Hill where I had a 3 year National Science Fellowship and was awarded the Outstanding Graduate Student award twice. I then taught for over a decade at Montana State University in the Native American Studies Department. I have since tutored high school and college level...

...as an exchange student. I have been teaching for 12 years. I have a 4 year old cat. I like to spend time with my family. Outside my class, I enjoy traveling around the world, gymnastics and visiting Disney World. I use songs, games and fun in class! My goal is to make your child learning fun! I have ESOL, Elementary Education, Pre- Kindergarten, and Special Education Certification in 2 states and have TESOL certification.

Hello! I am a junior Honors student at UNC Chapel Hill. I am a Public Policy major with a double minor in Hispanic studies and social and economic justice. My goal in both teaching and tutoring is to encourage every student to learn and grow in a supportive environment. I specialize in Spanish language acquisition and English grammar and writing skills.

...Biology with a minor in Environmental Microbiology. Throughout high school and college, I have tutored students in various subjects, but most usually, in STEM courses such as Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics. As a young person myself, I know what it is like to have test anxiety or feel overwhelmed with homework and classes, so my goal has always been to focus on personal growth within a student to allow them to flourish in any environment--academic...

...English grammar and syntax. I hold a Bachelor's degree in English education from North Carolina State University and am certified to teach in North Carolina. My teaching philosophy centers on connecting the writing process to students' personal experiences, making lessons relatable and engaging. I aim to break down complex concepts into manageable steps, ensuring students understand the "why" behind their writing. As the speech and debate coach at Cary High School, I also focus on...

...as a teacher for ten years. I enjoy being with students and helping them become more successful. As a former special education teacher, I am well-versed in the ins and outs of that world, and I can help any parent struggling to make any sense of it. (Trust me, I can talk for hours about that stuff!) The most important attributes that I have in regards to tutoring is enormous patience and a great deal...

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.

...I love to tutor students. In high school I launched a tutoring program for elementary school students. After college I launched a tutoring program at a public school in Washington, DC. While working at Duke University, I mentored students on ways to engage constructively on policy issues. When working with students, I'm continually seeking those "a-ha" moments when students grasp a challenging concept. They now know that concept for life, and can use it as...

...Science! I am here to not only want you to have the love for your education, but also have you to love seeing your progress grow. I have tutored so many successful children and seeing their growth on their exams and test just brings joy to know that what I am doing is right. So just know that I do come from a loving heart and loving home and will always make sure children are...

...year of college, I've been fortunate enough to help students adequately connect with the necessary material (school work, prep courses, etc) in ways that suit their maturity level, learning style and personal needs. You can count on me to be patient and understanding, while still holding you accountable to our learning goals. You can also expect our sessions to incorporate active learning, because I love stimulating lessons and hope you do as well!

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.

...a lover of learning, especially mathematics. I believe students learn best from people they like, so I always make it a point to build relationships with students and treating them with respect and dignity. I also believe that students learn through different means, so I differentiate instruction to meet the needs of the students. I look forward to meeting all of the wonderful students who want to learn math in exciting way and engaging ways!

...been teaching for almost 20 years. I have worked with various age groups K-8 teaching all subjects in elementary school and art. The last six years I have been teaching art at a charter school and at the Boys and Girls Club. I have also tutored for different companies and have even held my own thematic art camps. In my spare time, I enjoy painting, photography, traveling, hiking in the mountains, playing bongo drums and...