Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Cary, NC

...since I was born, and I was thrust very early into the world of teaching myself. This made me want to continue the legacy and help others the way my family always had. For that reason, I started tutoring as early as I could. I truly feel a part of something greater when I can help others to understand, even if only a small part of something they formerly didn't. I look forward to helping...

...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 students!

...as a learner and a teacher is language learning and the subjects and skills related to language, such as literature, reading, and writing. I love learning languages, speaking Chinese, reading and writing, and I am a great listener. My other major strengths as a teacher are my skills in observation and assessment -- I'll really be paying attention to you and who you are! -- and my ability to research and improvise curriculum that can...

...and Language Arts classroom in West Seattle. I graduated from Duke in May, and am looking for part time work before beginning graduate school at the University of Washington. I love reading, writing and working with kids. I taught Kindergarten in Kolkata, India, worked in a 2nd grade classroom in Durham and now work with middle schoolers full time. I am excited to get to know students and help them reach their full potential!

...they offered to extend the position, I fell deeper in love with music while there (while solidifying my love for education). I decided to take music on the road while trying to stay involved in education in some capacity. I excelled in school when I was younger and did particularly well on standardized testing. After working in a public school, I'm not the biggest fan of standardized testing as I watched students suffer from tremendous...

...deeper understanding of that subject you're struggling with, and insight into what sort of a thinker and learner you are. I've been a teacher for eight years, so I have worked with students to help them through all sorts of challenging concepts. My teaching style is flexible: I have training in the Montessori style and plenty of experience prepping students for end-of-grade tests. I will work with you on specific test-related strategies if that's what...

...lives of others. Further, I have discovered that I not only love to teach but that I am quite good at it. While I am doing quite a bit of private tutoring on my own, I am now looking for ways to expand my reach. Accordingly, your organization may be a good fit with my skills and abilities. Note that I do not intend to quit my private tutoring practice. So, although I've indicated my...

...minors in Political Science and Public History. I also received my Master's in Special Education from Western Carolina University. I am a passionate teacher who believes every student can learn. I believe each student has his or her own unique learning style, and having a teacher who understands this fact will greatly improve a student's success. My experience as a special educator has allowed me to become very adept at helping students find their strengths...

...feel that this makes it much easier for a student to approach me with questions or a simple I have no idea whats going on in this math problem. When it comes to standardized testing, I firmly believe that test-taking is a skill in and of itself the SAT, for example, tests ones math and verbal abilities, but it also tests your ability to take the SAT, which is a skill that can be taught...

I have over 20 years of experience working with children, from 2 to 20. I have a California teaching credential and have had experience teaching math, language arts, study skills, and organizational skills. I enjoy working with students of all ages and I especially love it when I can help them gain confidence in their ability to learn. I love watching the "aha!" moments for my students. I look forward to working with your student!