I am a graduate of North Carolina State University (Bachelors Industrial Engineering) and Trident University (Masters of Business Administration). I spent 34 years in the Air Force as a Navigator and leader instructing in two aircraft and commanded the flying portion of the MC-130 schoolhouse. I tutor geography, AFOQT and social studies. My experience as an instructor and mentor taught me to be patient and try different approaches to teaching.

I received my degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of NC at Greensboro. My Masters degree in Elementary Education from NC A& T State University. I later received another Masters Degree in School Administration from Fayetteville State University. I taught at the elementary level (PreK- 5th grade) for 10 plus years. I was an assistant principal for three years and then a principal for over 20 years. I recently retired in June of this year with over 37 years in education. As an administrator, I always visited my classrooms and worked with the children. An important part of my job as an administrator was to be in the classrooms watching and helping the students learn. While helping them learn, I also enjoyed taking a personal interest in the students to learn more about them as well as for them to know more about me. This helps create a great learning atmosphere and helps build relationships with students.

I am a graduate of North Carolina A &T University where I earned my Master's degree in Elementary Education. Since graduating I've continued in pursuit of my passion to educate and equip students for academic success. While serving as an elementary school and middle school math teacher, I continue to develop skills and strategies to accommodate a diversity of students and meet their individual learning needs. My desire to teach/tutoring math stems from my struggles with math as a student; prompting my discovery of resources and strategies that provides a conceptual understanding, makes connections to prior knowledge and other concepts and creating fun and meaningful math activities. To allow students to experience an effective tutoring session, I provide visuals and explicit modeling of the concept, then allow students the opportunity for extensive collaborative and independent practice to reinforce the skill. After they are assessed and show mastery, we will use that knowledge to build the foundation for the next concept and continue the cycle. In my spare time, I enjoy walking, weight training and swimming.

Hello, my name is Carrington LeGrande, and I am thrilled to be here @ Varsity Tutors. I am full of passion and excitement for the opportunities that lie ahead. From a young age, I have always believed in the power of education to transform lives. . This experience ignited a fire within me, a passion for instilling a love of learning within young minds. Nothing brings me more joy than watching a student's eyes light up when they grasp a new concept or overcome a challenge. I firmly believe that building positive relationships with students is the foundation for effective teaching. Getting to know each student individually is where I begin, as I believe it is through this connection that we can truly unlock their potential. By fostering these relationships, we can build core skills in reading such as phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing. Throughout my teaching journey, I have witnessed first-hand the transformative effect that these skills can have on a child's education. I have had the privilege of working with students of various ages, from kindergarten to fifth grade, and each interaction has served as a reminder of the power of education. It has taught me the importance of adapting teaching methods to suit each student's unique learning style, allowing them to thrive both in and out of the classroom. I possess excellent interpersonal skills, allowing me to effectively communicate and connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Additionally, my ability to remain patient and empathetic enables me to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students.

I am passionate about teaching. I studied Mechanical Engineering and Applied Physics at North Carolina A&T State University. Though I am not a professional teacher I am a certified tutor and I have been tutoring all throughout my college career. I mostly specialize in math subjects but I can help you in any other subjects if you need help. I love to break down material to anybody and I hope to help you in your school subjects.

Brittney Johnson is the CEO of Fervent Financial LLC whose passion is to teach, coach, and empower everyday people and children on personal finances to include: budgeting, how to save, how to get out of debt, and the importance of an emergency fund.Brittney believes that many people are ignorant to basic money management skills and therefore struggle and keep going around the hamster wheel making the same financial mistakes. Brittney decided to pursue her dream and is already making a difference in the world.Before the Lord called Brittney to start Fervent Financial she worked for the intelligence community as well as KPMG, where she budgeted million dollar programs, audited various government agencies, and led several process improvement initiatives.Since a child Brittney has had the teachers mantle roaring on the inside of her. She would teach her younger cousins to read, write, and tutor them in math. Brittney began budgeting as a child when her parents made her write and plan out how she would spend her allowance money. In her youth, Brittney was a Student Ambassador traveling the world promoting peace and using her leadership skills to make a difference in the world. As Brittney grew she started helping her family and friends understand money. Brittney is a Certified Financial Education Instructor, Personal Finance Coach, Ramseys Solutions Master Financial Coach, Bookkeeper for small businesses, mentor of young women in her community, and the Director of Finance and Administration at Rain Fire Ministries International.Brittney holds a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from North Carolina A&T State University and a Masters in Accountancy from Gardner Webb University. Brittney is currently pursuing her certification to become a Financial Planner, to further her knowledge and skills as a finance professional.When she's not working she loves to write various stories by painting the world and experiences through her eyes. Whether it is about love, friendship, faith, or random thoughts; she inspires all who read her writing.While traveling the world, Brittney was able to touch so many lives by lending a helping hand and opening her heart to others. With her bubbly personality, she is able to win so many hearts through mentoring and volunteering.By pursuing her purpose and investing in her passion, she hopes her experiences help others navigate this thing called life.

With 26 years of teaching experience, I use all the knowledge that I have learned to help educate and foster growth in all students. My passion is helping student see their potential and then SOAR--Seek Opportunities to Achieve and Rise--to academic success!

My name is Wayne Sellers. I was born and raised in New Jersey, and I have been a real estate professional for over 26 years. I graduated from North Carolina A&T State University earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration in 1985.After graduation, I held various positions of increasing responsibility in real estate and pharmaceutical finance with companies such as Citibank and Johnson & Johnson. I ventured in selling real estate in 1996 as a part-time agent to help fund family vacations and Christmas gifts for my two adorable children.Eventually the business grew, and I decided to leave Corporate America and take the dive into real estate full-time. I eventually earned my Broker's License and opened my own real estate office and enjoyed my years as a small business brokerage.Currently I'm affiliated with Keller Williams Realty. In addition to helping buyers and sellers with their real estate needs, I have hosted numerous homebuying seminars educating the public on the homebuying process and the numerous programs that are available to assist with closing costs and down payments. I'm also a New Jersey licensed real estate instructor where I teach the principles of real estate to people who want to be licensed real estate agents. Upon successfully completing my class, students qualify to take the state exam in order to obtain their real estate license and begin helping buyers and sellers with their real estate needs.My extensive knowledge and experience in real estate qualifies me to help you understand the principles of real estate so that you too, can pass the exam and start a career in real estate.I look forward to the opportunity work with you

Hello! My students call me Regina Sunshine, and I love teaching math! My background is in Chemical Engineering, but I have spent much of my career teaching math. Math has always been my favorite subject, and I look forward to helping you enjoy math while reaching your goals.

I am a graduate of the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Go, Tarheels! I was a student there during the Michael Jordan era and the good old days of Dean Smith. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education and stepped into teaching high school English immediately after graduating. I have always been an avid reader and writer, so my passion is teaching students to love books, reading, and writing. During my career I have taught grades 7 through 12 and a few community college university transfer courses. After receiving my Master's Degree in English from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, I was afforded an opportunity to study abroad at the University of the West Indies. Basically, a few other teachers and I were able to study the culture and literature of Jamaica for an entire summer. I believe that all students can learn, however, students do not all learn at the same pace. I am passionate about helping struggling learners to see their potential. My former students and I always kept "hands-on" activities going with each unit that I taught. I often offered them "choice" in assignments because I do not believe in "one size fits all" educational practices. For example, my 8th graders began to really love poetry each year because I often had a resident poet to do an internship with them during this unit. Since he was a published author of poetry, he was able to do a poetry seminar with my students, and I even became a student under his tutelage. The end result was a spectacular Poetry Cafe at the end of his seminar. And, my students and I regularly published a poetry anthology at the end of the school year. Each student was asked to contribute their best rendering and I was able to get a sponsor who graciously printed bound copies for each of my students. I believe I can successfully tutor students who have difficulties in reading comprehension, English grammar, and writing. At times, since I have retired, I frequently tutor students who are below grade level in reading. My teaching style is pretty much one of "I do", "we do", and "you do". This allows me to model a particular lesson and then gradually release the pupils to complete tasks on their own. I love to see students master new material and become confident in themselves. Tutoring will give me an outlet to continue to stay in tune with our future leaders of America. During the course of my career I have taught several students who have played in the NBA, competed in the Olympics, a famous folk singer, and many published writers, and speakers. Most of them are my Facebook friends. I, too, am in the process of publishing a second book. In addition to reading, writing and singing, I love to garden, travel, exercise, and cook. And yes, I believe that learning is a life-long process for us all. It is my desire to create a community of learners who will continue to pass this joy of learning on to future generations.

As a passionate educator with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from North Carolina State University, I have dedicated over 2 years to tutoring students across various academic levels, including K-12 and college. My expertise spans a wide range of subjects, from math, biology and zoology to chemistry and history, allowing me to connect with diverse learners. I am currently pursuing further studies in animal welfare and behavior at UPenn. I thrive on creating engaging, hands-on lessons that foster critical thinking and empower students to overcome challenges. Witnessing their growth and newfound confidence is immensely rewarding. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy exploring my passion for art and wildlife conservation, which enriches my teaching and inspires my students.

Why am I wearing shades, you ask? I have photo-phobia, no worries. I am a detail oriented, empathetic tutor who enjoys helping students learn various subjects to the best of their ability. I approach tutoring according to the students learning style. I am passionate about helping the future generation acquire the correct tools to succeed in life.