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Jennifer

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Jennifer

Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies
Jennifer's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

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...

Education

Boston College

Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Dartmouth College

B.A. in History

Duke University

Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies

Arial

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Arial

Bachelor in Arts, English
Arial's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

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...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Sara

Bachelor in Arts, English
Sara's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

Truman State University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor

Callie

Bachelors
Callie's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

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...

Education

Duke University

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1560

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Simon

Bachelors
Simon's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Quantitative Reasoning

I am an avid rower and bicyclist. I also greatly enjoy growing vegetables and playing basketball.

Education

Yale University

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1590

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Julie

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Julie's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Neuroscience
Physics

I am a Marshall Scholar and will begin graduate studies at the University of Cambridge in the fall.

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Test Scores
SAT
1480

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Eric

Master's/Graduate, Data Science
Eric's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
AP English Language and Composition

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...

Education

Duke University

Master's/Graduate, Data Science

Sacred Heart University

Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics Teacher Education

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Gregory

Master of Divinity
Gregory's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Math
College Essays

I am passionate about helping secondary and post-secondary students to read texts carefully, to make arguments cogently, and to tell a story about themselves, the world around them, and the things that are important in their lives. I believe that the humanities really do help us be more human with e...

Education

Yale University

Master of Divinity

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Bailey

Bachelor of Science, Economics
Bailey's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Subject Test in Spanish with Listening

I am a third-year college student enrolled in a rigorous international program and I will graduate with two bachelor's degrees in 2023. One degree will be from Duke University and one will be from Duke Kunshan University in Kunshan, China. I received a full-tuition scholarship to attend Duke Kunshan...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Economics

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Jordan

Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering
Jordan's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I am passionate about biomedical engineering, and am endlessly amazed by intricacies of the world around us. My degrees are in engineering (BS-General Engineering from Harvey Mudd, MS- Mechanical Engineering, and PhD-Bioengineering from Georgia Tech), but I also love art and literature and linguisti...

Education

Harvey Mudd College

Bachelor of Science, Engineering, General

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1510

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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.

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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.

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