Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Durham County, NC

...over 15 years working with students from elementary to college. I am a current PhD student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I received my MPH in Health Behavior and Health Education from the University of Michigan, and MBA in Management from Wake Forest University. I would love to work with your...

...at Oberlin, I worked in the Writing Center where I helped a diverse demographic of college students with every step of the writing process. Thus, I am able to help students of all levels with their writing abilities. I also played football while at Oberlin, so I understand student-athletes and their struggles.

...and 4th grade students, as well. I specialize in short text summarization activities, poetic interpretation, and close reading analysis. Younger students of mine receive instruction in spelling, sentence construction, vocabulary building, counting, and word problems. I am also a published author of poetry and short stories and have instructed writers and artists in writing, comedy,...

...just knows about the subject in general. Because of this, I have worked to set myself apart and truly work with the student and what their classes are demanding. I have tutored students ranging from kindergarten to high school in English and math. I graduated from high school with an IB Diploma and as an...

...Writing (and Composition), and Statistics. Having struggled with learning in a traditional classroom environment myself, I had to adapt and find methods of learning and study that made sense to me. As a tutor, I think it's critical to tailor my tutoring style to the specific needs of the student to best aide in their...

...and writing, and have a passion for the environment and social justice. However, I am excited to help students reach their goals in any subject area. I strongly believe in a collaborative approach as a tutor, where the students' goals are front and center, and we work together at a pace that is comfortable but...

...Duke University where I will major in History and Philosophy and minor in Computer Science. I enjoy tutoring all subjects, but my favorite things to tutor are history, math, writing, and standardized tests. In my free time, I enjoy practicing/playing soccer and relaxing with my friends on campus. I strive to help others maximize their...

...ACT Reading and Writing, both of which I have consistently received perfect scores in. My true subject of expertise is writing, and I have extensive experience tutoring and consulting in this area. If you are looking for someone who can help you write the perfect college application essay or perfect that final research paper, I'm...

...Catcher in the Rye is still one of my all time favorite books but Percy Jackson, a modern classic, is up there too. Beyond academics, I take great guilty pleasure in watching TV shows such as Westworld, Sherlock, How I Met Your Mother, and even The Bachelorette when I'm at a low point. Beyond personal...

...and my positions as an ESL instructor in Chile and for migrant farmers in Ohio. I studied Neuroscience and History in undergrad and enjoyed my job as a lab assistant for General Chemistry. I always ask my students what their individual learning needs and goals are so I can plan lessons accordingly. I believe that...

My name is Samantha and I am a sophomore at Duke University. I have experience in tutoring peers throughout high school and middle school in the areas of math, science, and language.

...Carver Middle and Coral Reef Senior High for those from Miami). I decided to start tutoring because I would not be on this path had I not had good teachers supporting me along the way. For that reason I want to be able to help others achieve their goals without academics being a huge hurdle....

...in other subjects as well, including Spanish and U.S. history as well as tests such as the SAT and ACT. I have also tutored students from ages 5-17. My teaching philosophy entails a lot of practice and self-discovery. From my own experiences with challenging subjects, I know that going the extra mile by doing more practice...

...schools. While at Duke, I tutored elementary aged children as a part of the America Reads America Counts program. Also, while in high school, I tutored Pre-Algebra through Calculus to high school aged students. Currently, I tutor a variety of math courses from elementary-aged math through college level calculus. I also tutor English and writing...

...lasted for a thousand years, from 797 to 1797. I think old-fashioned political and diplomatic history is the cat's meow! I disagree profoundly with the view that it is not relevant to the study of history today. I also like to mold and fashion Renaissance people among my students, drawing for them the connections e.g....

I am a student and a researcher with a lifelong passion for teaching! A twice exceptional* student myself, I specialize in helping other 2e and neurodivergent students reach their goals while making learning a fulfilling process. However, I love working with all students and cultivating a love of learning and curiosity.

I am able to help in a wide variety of subjects including writing essays and resumes, all levels of math, test prep, and more. I choose to tutor because I appreciate all that my education has given me and hope to help others excel in their own education.

...method my primary focus throughout my educational career. In college, I double majored in History and Religion, adding my secondary Social Studies teacher's license as well. I was not drawn into those subjects by facts, dates, or feelings, but by the stories contained within. Those stories provided the backdrop to all of the great achievements...

...science related questions. My passion is biology, but I am also familiar with anatomy and physiology, earth, chemistry, genetics and cell biology. Feel free to contact me to schedule a tutoring session. Teaching is my passion, as I am also a high school teacher. Hope to hear from you and to help you reach your...

...a Second Language. I have experience tutoring Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, history, biology, music, civics, geography, nutrition, and SAT/ACT preparation. To me, the most important part of teaching and tutoring is to reach each student at his/her academic level and to help him/her understand concepts in a particular content area using strategies involving his/her...