I am a graduate of Salem College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in French and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a minor in Mathematics. I took a year off to work in a pharmacology research lab and then went on to obtain my Doctor of Pharmacy degree in Pharmacy from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Since graduation, I have worked in a community pharmacy and homeschooled my children until they got to middle school. I enjoyed teaching my children and once they got older, I decided to tutor English to Chinese children. I became a certified ESL instructor and really enjoyed interacting and learning from the as much as they learnt from me. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English and Literature more specifically the ability to think critically and make constructive criticism. I am currently in the process of taking Standardized Tests so that I can help students preparing for Critical Reading and Writing portions of the Standardized Tests. I am a passionate proponent of education, especially kids in K-6 because I believe a strong foundation will enable them to do their best in higher level classes. I believe having a solid education necessary in order to be a well-rounded and productive member of society, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading that which enriches my life, dancing, walking, and learning new topics like computer/IT.

As a retired educator and career development coordinator, I have over 17 years of classroom experience in subjects such as High School Accounting, Marketing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Public Speaking. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to ask questions and explore concepts deeply. I strive to connect with each student by tailoring my approach to their individual learning styles, ensuring they grasp complex ideas with confidence. My dedication to helping students achieve their academic goals is complemented by my teaching license to teach in North Carolina as well as working closely with local community colleges that offer the Career College Promise programs.

I am a firm believer that education truly is the key to making the world a better place. I am passionate about helping students because learning is inspiring and empowering. It is so rewarding to see students grow as they gain self-confidence. In teaching children, my philosophy is to educate the whole child. To make the most of learning experiences, children first need to have their basic needs of safety, nutrition and rest met. Then, children must feel accepted, respected, engaged, supported and challenged. As teachers, we must earn their trust. Often, students come to school to learn life skills, in addition to the content on the syllabus. The same can be said of people of all ages, but especially with children. I double majored in Religion and French at Salem College in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where I graduated with my Bachelors Degree. While in college, I spent a semester studying French Language and Culture at The University of Grenoble in France. After college graduation, I continued my studies by completing the graduate level Teacher Education program at Salem College to become a certified Elementary Education teacher in North Carolina. While teaching kindergarten at an international school overseas, I began an online program for a Masters of Educational Theory and Practice through Arkansas State University and graduated with my M.Ed. degree. I completed a graduate level course of study in ESL through The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, to become certified as a teacher of students for whom English is an additional language. I have also earned a TESOL certificate from VIPKid, the company with whom I have been teaching English to children in China for the past three years. My career in Education has included public, private, international and virtual settings, as a teacher as well as school director. Most of my teaching experience has included elementary, special needs and English learners. I have taught children of all ages, as well as adults. I have worked with small children from all over the world, troubled teenagers and students with learning disabilities. I have traveled extensively to places including China, England, Serbia, Greece, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Austria, India and Canada. I have lived in France and North Macedonia. I tutor all Elementary School subjects. I can also tutor Religious Studies and History. My tutoring style is interactive. I use real life examples and ask a lot of questions to develop students' critical thinking skills. I often answer questions with another question to encourage students to think more deeply. I like to make learning fun as often as possible, for example using props and songs with younger students. I also love to make up silly stories. My favorite subject to tutor is ESL. I am especially drawn to students who are newcomers to the United States or simply learning to communicate in English as an additional language. The process of language acquisition fascinates me, and I love to encourage others along the way. I have tutored students with many different language backgrounds and heritages. I live in North Carolina and am currently working full time as a Middle School ESL teacher.

I have a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from Salem College and a Bachelor of Arts degree from UNC-Chapel Hill (Go Tar Heels!), where I was awarded the Outstanding Student Award at UNC-Chapel Hill. Since 1996, I have held a master's level teaching license-teaching elementary, middle and high school students in regular education, special education and homeschool settings. I recently became a Certified Computer Science Discoveries Educator through Code.org. Equitable access to books and sharing the love of reading is my dual passion- I have helped bring thousands of books to rural areas with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, created a website with my daughter to provide an accessible, engaging resource used by families all over the world, and worked as a literacy coach in multiple states. I am a Scorer for standardized ELA assessments in the Southwest- so I know what it takes to master the EOG tests! I have tutored extensively since 2020- a proud moment recently is one of my third-grade students just won her schoolwide reading trimester award-exceeding the classroom goal by 1138%! I have always seen a teacher's role as a guide- to provide the educational tools, safe space and creative experiences to let students lead their learning adventure. It is a privilege and an honor to get to be a part of your child's educational journey!

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 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 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 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.