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5+ years
Jennifer
Between a Dartmouth history degree, a Master's in Education from Boston College, and current JD work at Duke, Jennifer has spent her entire academic life toggling between reading-heavy disciplines and analytical writing — exactly what middle schoolers are learning to do across English, social studie...
Boston College
Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Dartmouth College
B.A. in History
Duke University
Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Arial
Growing up with two siblings who have ADHD gave Arial a firsthand understanding of how different brains handle the organizational chaos of middle school — switching between math homework, a reading response, and a science worksheet in one evening. Her English degree from Duke sharpens the language a...
Duke University
Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Sara
An English degree and a subject list that spans pre-algebra through creative writing, Spanish, psychology, and history means Sara can sit down with a middle schooler and move fluidly from a math worksheet to an essay draft to vocab review without skipping a beat. Her writing and literature backgroun...
Truman State University
Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor
3+ years
Eric
I am a graduate student in the Masters of Interdisciplinary Data Science Program at Duke University. Previously, I worked at Student Support Services in Puerto Rico as a Data Analyst, and, prior to that position, I worked as a Math and English tutor. Throughout my life, I have tutored college kids f...
Duke University
Master's/Graduate, Data Science
Sacred Heart University
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics Teacher Education

Certified Tutor
10+ years
I am an avid rower and bicyclist. I also greatly enjoy growing vegetables and playing basketball.
Yale University
Bachelors

Certified Tutor
7+ years
Julie
I am a Marshall Scholar and will begin graduate studies at the University of Cambridge in the fall.
Duke University
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Anastasia
I am earning dual Bachelors of Science from Duke University and Duke Kunshan University (located in Kunshan, Jiangsu, China) in Behavioral Science-- intended to graduate in 2023. As a former Varsity Tutors student myself, I can confidently say that our services not only allow students to be proud of...
Duke University
Bachelor of Science, Behavioral Sciences

Certified Tutor
I am currently doing research on personalized therapies for glioblastoma brain tumors at the Duke Medical Center, before I continue on to medical school. I love to swim, walk my pug dog, and hang out with family and friends in my free time. I hope I can help you in your studies. I look forward to wo...
Duke University
Bachelors

Certified Tutor
7+ years
I'm currently a post-doctoral associate at Duke University. My research aims to understand how specialized cells in the brain contribute to synapse formation and function. I previously was a PhD student at Washington University in St. Louis where I used a genomics approach to understand how cells in...
Washington University in St. Louis
PhD
Rutgers University (New Brunswick)
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Washington University in Saint Louis
Doctor of Philosophy, Neuroscience

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Timothy
I am a graduate of Emory University, where I was an Emory Faculty Scholar and academics tutor who double-majored in Economics and Psychology, and am also a current MBA graduate student at Duke University (on academic scholarship). I have several years experience tutoring across a variety of subjects...
Duke University
Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Emory University
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
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Varsity Tutors matches Durham students with expert Middle School tutors for 1-on-1 instruction. We pair each student with a tutor based on their specific needs, learning style, and goals.
Whether you need homework help, exam prep, or want to get ahead, our Middle School tutors are ready to help.
Common challenges include gaps from earlier material, difficulty with specific concepts, and trouble applying learning to new problems. These issues can snowball quickly in Middle School.
A tutor identifies where you're stuck, fills in gaps, and provides targeted practice. The 1-on-1 format means you get help exactly where you need it.
Tutors work with your student's actual coursework—homework assignments, class notes, and upcoming tests. This keeps tutoring directly relevant to what's happening in the classroom.
When you share information about your student's school and curriculum, we can match you with a tutor who has relevant experience.
All tutors complete background checks, credential verification, and teaching evaluation. Many of our Middle School tutors hold advanced degrees or have years of teaching experience.
You can review tutor profiles to find someone with the right background for your student's level and needs.
Many students see improved grades within a few weeks, along with better understanding of Middle School concepts and more confidence tackling challenging material.
Tutors track progress and adjust their approach to ensure continued improvement.
Most students benefit from 1-2 sessions per week. More frequent sessions help if your student is significantly behind or has an important exam coming up.
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