Award-Winning Executive Functioning Tutors
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Executive Functioning
Tutors in Raleigh
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I am persuasive and capable of developing rapport and trust, as well as experienced in influencing the attitudes and ideas of others.

I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.
I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.
I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults towards passing the US Citizenship Exam and taught English in India, where I lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests approachable to students that normally don't like those subjects. In my spare time I like traveling, spending time in the outdoors (climbing & backpacking), meditation, and playing soccer. Next fall I will be beginning my PhD in Education at Harvard University.
I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tutor for both Math and Spanish programs in high school and enjoyed the strides I made with students. I am willing to tutor any subject I have a background in, but am strong in mathematics, the sciences, Spanish, history, writing, and ACT prep. I enjoy teaching mathematics most due to the joy I can see in children once they master a topic and can answer even pointed questions meant to stump them, and maybe even put their knowledge to real world use. As a tutor, I like to give a strong foundation to orient my student, and then gradually grant them more freedom and independence until they can feel themselves grasp the concept, pointing out pitfalls or common errors along the way; teachers who used these methods on me always left the most lasting impressions. Outside of my studies, I really enjoy listening to music, both old favorites and new interests, reading classics, and gaming/playing basketball with my friends.
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals!
I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received my Masters in Mild to Moderate Disabilities from Simmons College. I have worked extensively with students with a range of abilities, including students with specific learning disabilities, emotional impairments, dyslexia, and ADHD. My teaching experience has given me a deep understanding of the knowledge and habits essential to academic success and has given me the opportunity to hone a variety of strategies that ensure students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of understanding and confidence in his/her abilities. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of education, and I see my role to be that of a facilitator and coach who is there to help the student reach his/her goals through individualized support and rigorous practice. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, practicing my Spanish, and discovering new music. I am also an avid traveler and just got back from a 3 month trip to South America. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!
I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campus); social sciences; and literature/writing.
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medicine.
I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Computational and Applied Mathematics. I've tutored introductory physics students for three years and enjoyed it thoroughly, as a chance to help other students while revisiting fundamental concepts to enhance my own knowledge. I'm eager to continue reaching out and helping students of math and physics to succeed and, furthermore, to appreciate the beauty and power of these subjects.
I'm eager to help you in your education. I'm a recent graduate of Harvard College looking to apply to law school. My senior thesis was written on John Dewey's ideas of education, which I deeply believe has incredible power to transform individuals and society.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Executive functioning refers to the mental processes that help us plan, organize, manage time, focus attention, and regulate emotions—skills essential for academic success and daily life. Students with strong executive functioning can break down assignments into manageable steps, stay organized, meet deadlines, and adapt when plans change. Many students in Raleigh's 136 schools struggle with these skills, which can impact grades and confidence even when they understand the material itself.
Students often struggle with time management, procrastination, organization, task initiation, and working memory—difficulty holding and manipulating information while completing tasks. Others have trouble with emotional regulation, prioritizing multiple assignments, or shifting between different types of work. These challenges can appear as incomplete homework, lost materials, difficulty starting projects, or trouble following multi-step directions, even in capable students.
In a classroom setting with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio, it's difficult for teachers to address individual executive functioning gaps. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to assess your student's specific challenges, teach targeted strategies tailored to their learning style, and practice these skills in real time with immediate feedback. Tutors can model organization systems, help break down assignments, and build confidence through repeated success in a low-pressure environment.
The first session focuses on understanding your student's specific challenges, learning style, and goals. A tutor will ask about current struggles with organization, time management, or task completion, observe how your student approaches a sample task, and discuss what strategies have or haven't worked in the past. This foundation allows the tutor to create a personalized plan targeting the skills that will have the biggest impact on your student's success.
Tutors teach practical strategies like breaking large projects into smaller milestones, using planning tools (calendars, checklists, task management apps), creating organized systems for materials and notes, and developing routines for consistent work habits. They also teach metacognitive skills—helping students think about their own thinking—so they can recognize when they're stuck and know which strategies to use. The specific strategies depend on your student's age, challenges, and what works best for them.
Many students show noticeable improvements in organization and task completion within 4-6 weeks of consistent practice with a tutor. However, building strong executive functioning habits is an ongoing process—the goal is for students to internalize strategies so they can apply them independently across all subjects and situations. Progress depends on the student's starting point, how frequently they meet with a tutor, and how consistently they practice new strategies between sessions.
Yes, executive functioning support is valuable from elementary through high school and beyond. Elementary students benefit from learning foundational organizational skills and routines. Middle schoolers often need help managing increased homework volume and multiple teachers. High schoolers typically focus on long-term project planning, study strategies, and preparing for the independence required in college. Tutors tailor their approach to match developmental stage and academic demands.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in executive functioning and understand the needs of students in Raleigh. Simply tell us about your student's specific challenges, grade level, and goals, and we'll match you with a tutor whose expertise and teaching style fit your student's needs. You can then schedule your first session at a time that works for your family.
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