Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Duke University, NC

...participatory learning environment, I aim to empower students to actively engage with the subject matter, take ownership of their learning journey, and develop critical thinking skills. Through meaningful discussions, group projects, and interactive activities, I strive to create a dynamic classroom atmosphere that values diverse perspectives and encourages students to learn from one another. Secondly,...

...Carolina State University. I believe tutoring is successful for most students because I am able to customize each session to the needs of an individual; this means instruction is tailor-made and much more effective. Outside of teaching and tutoring, I enjoying playing board games and card games with family and friends and reading a good...

...subjects, I am most passionate about English and Spanish Literature, and journalistic writing. In my experience helping students, we always have a fun experience as we learn because it is important to me to cultivate a positive learning environment. I believe in the power of education and tutoring as an avenue to reach academic goals....

...students of different ages. I currently serve as a Peer Mentor for incoming students at UNC. I enjoy tutoring because I am always seeking to encourage others, and because the importance of education was instilled in me at a young age. Pairing these two passions, I love to help other students. I am most passionate...

Hi there. Making art with others is my favorite way to get to know people. Learning in and through creativity is my professional passion, and I am eager to explore and discover with my students.

...Studies in England Program and participated with honors in the Oxford University Coursework with this program. In addition to teaching I have held the roles of Academic Dean and Academic Coach in which I have had the pleasure of training not just students but teachers in student success. My students have demonstrated on average more...

...passion for teaching younger students is still just as strong. I am most passionate about Math and Reading. I believe often times students get frustrated at the foundational level of math, which makes learning more complicated topics difficult. I am passionate about unpacking those foundational concepts to help build a strong starting point for students....

...cognitive studies in May 2020. I am comfortable working with students in general education and students with disabilities. I have a lot of experience teaching from the past year, and two years of pre-student teaching and student teaching experience in college, along with experience tutoring students during the summer. I am able to tutor in...

...a learning environment that meets their personal needs. I enjoy teaching students according to their learning styles. I have considerable experience working with special education students with IEPs. In the past, I have tutored elementary students in all subjects, high school, and college psychology, and helped future teachers prepare for the Early Childhood Praxis exam.

...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 very familiar with the AP curriculum, as I have taken 10 AP classes over the course of high school, and spent a fair amount of time preparing and...

...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 preferences, and continually develop strategic instructional strategies for my students. My greatest joy as an educator is seeing a student gain confidence in his/her abilities. It is my motivation to...

...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 tutor my...

...familiar with the many struggles present in the language. It is my obligation to prepare the future leaders of tomorrow with the most essential component for their success. One will never be completely successful in any field until they master the English language. In addition to my love for languages.I also enjoy reading, writing and...

...life until college in the incredible countries of Rwanda and Kenya (with one year in Egypt). Since education wasn't easily accessible to me through elementary school, very early on I had to learn how to love learning and teach myself. Even after many years of more formal education I haven't lost that spark and that...

...grade) and World History (6th grade). I have a ton of passion for the subject I teach and I aim to make that apparent to my students. I truly believe that students should enjoy the content that they are learning and that their enjoyment will lead to success. I keep this in mind in my...

...humanities subjects. Previously, I also volunteered as an adult ESL tutor and taught 4th and 5th grade reading and math remediation for 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...

...perspectives that each student brings to the topics that they're studying. I decided to join Varsity Tutors because I've always been passionate about helping my peers keep up with their classes. Two of my siblings have ADHD, and I know that many people are better suited to alternate learning approaches rather than the education styles...

...what I do! As your child's tutor, I will be punctual for sessions. I will be flexible if you need to re-schedule and thorough in my planning and differentiating of instructions. The first session will involve some assessment of strengths and areas that need developing. A report will be given at this stage and then...

...am also a graduate of Yale University (class of 2019), where I received my Master of Arts in Religious Studies with a focus on ancient history. Since graduation, I have worked in the computer software space and as a tutor for over 6 years (both in person and virtually). I have tutoring experience with all...

...in 2015. However, I have been teaching part-time and full-time since my retirement. I love what I do and I fully enjoy the opportunity help students be successful. Having two consecutive careers in science and education allows me to help students bridge the gap between theory and practice. Out of the classroom I enjoy playing...