Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Durham County, NC

...making across industries, with everything from an election forecast to predicting mortality risks. I began tutoring mathematics during my high school years, and want to work to bring my knowledge of statistics and business savvy to others. My teaching style involves meeting people where they are and trying to find real-world examples for the concepts...

I am a writer and reader, and love helping others also discover the joy in writing and the world it can open up for them. ... Anybody can learn something if they put their mind to it, and have somebody else helping them learn how to put their mind to it.... Get to know them, make sure they are comfortable with me and will ask me questions, and then see what their main concerns are.

...which not only honed my critical thinking skills but also earned me the Capstone Award from College Board. I believe in fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages students to engage deeply with the material. Through effective study and test prep strategies I've developed, I aim to build their confidence and drive for success. Outside...

...School of 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...

...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 Victorian literature. Additionally, I worked in the Reed College admissions office during my undergraduate studies, so...

...journey, I've discovered a deep passion for both teaching and learning especially when it comes to helping others grow their knowledge and confidence! For the past few years, I've worked as a tutor alongside my studies, focusing on writing and the social sciences. I've primarily worked with middle school, high school, and college students, especially...

I am a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and Duke University. I received my Bachelor's degree in History and my Master's degree in Religious Studies. Since graduation I have tutored students in American History and Biblical Hebrew, which were exceedingly rewarding experiences. I am especially...

...was student teaching I had placement in grades 9-12. I was also the assistant manager at Huntington Learning Center so I am very comfortable with all age groups from elementary through college. My goal is to help provide you with a better understanding of the subject you need extra help with. The main goal in...

...Quantitative 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...

...important, is that I kept up my interests as a storyteller. I studied journalism for two years, wrote research papers on philosophers, learned how geography and the environment helped determine and develop ancient societies, and I saw how powerful the captured image can be in film and other mediums. During this time, I wrote for...

...your learning style is not integrated at your school, tutoring can be the perfect tool for an academic breakthrough. I believe that anything can be understood if it's taught in the right way, by the right person. Math and science are my favorite subjects to teach. I have autism and it helps me to see...

...through 9th grade and this experience was both immensely rewarding, while allowing me to tailor their educational content and pace to their unique learning styles. My children have gone on to excel at nationally ranked private high schools and competitive colleges despite their dyslexia. Their success and the success of the students I tutor serves...

...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. I think that meeting students where they are mentally and emotionally is...

...help each student be the best he or she can be -- to work out that brain muscle! I'm there to challenge, motivate, and engage each student. Subjects I tutor include elementary and middle school science; elementary through high school math (through algebra, trigonometry, and geometry); elementary through high school history and social studies; and elementary...

...have educated and assisted students ranging from middle school history and science students, to helping Army officers get research for their masters programs. Even when it is a subject I am unfamiliar with, I can learn fast enough myself to turn around and teach others the basics of what they are seeking.

I believe life is a learning experience each and every day. There is always a lesson to be learned.

...I want to share my tips and strategies for achieving a high score. I have taken Differential Equations and Calculus III at an accredited university with A+ grades in both. As a national-level musician, I also teach clarinet lessons to my high school peers. I love helping students, especially to see that moment where it...

...based learning differences, ADHD, or executive function challenges. My work experience includes teaching math and English at both private schools as well as public schools. In addition, I have experience teaching within international schools in Europe and the Middle East. I have more than twenty years experience as a classroom based math teacher for grades...

...to teach and tutor. I have been teaching in a wide variety of settings and to different audiences as I have been a student instructor in the biology department, assistant teacher at Eureka Stem Academy, head camp counselor, etc. I hope to continue tutoring and reach out to many people as I can in hopes...

I am extremely passionate about educating our future. Being a teacher, one of the best outcomes is seeing your own students be successful, gaining confidence in themselves and most of all, finding their purpose.