Award-Winning Tutors serving Carrboro, NC

...Carolina at Chapel Hill, where I also completed my undergraduate studies. As an undergrad, I double majored in Contemporary European Studies and Peace, War, and Defense, with a minor in Arabic. Throughout my academic journey, I've discovered a deep passion for both teaching and learning especially when it comes to helping others grow their knowledge and confidence! For the past few years, I've worked as a tutor alongside my studies, focusing on writing and the...

...29th year as an English teacher, I graduated from Wake Forest University with a B.A. in English and an M.A.Ed. in English Education. I began teaching in Chapel Hill and has stayed in North Carolina ever since, where I have pursued and renewed National Board Certification. A mom to two daughters, a cat lover, and a fierce advocate for public education, I have taught every high school grade level multiple times over and loves teaching...

...in Political Science. One of the best experiences I had in college was serving as a teaching assistant for an upper-level political science research course. In that position, I met regularly with students to help them develop their independent research projects and improve their understanding of course material and concepts. The subjects I am most passionate about tutoring are political science, U.S. government, and essay writing. As a tutor, I believe that knowledge is power...

...public policy graduate student at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. I have been working with Varsity Tutors for 7 years, and my students have demonstrated improvement in test scores and class grades across subjects. I attended Reed College in Portland, Oregon, where I studied English, and wrote a thesis on female archetypes in Victorian literature. Additionally, I worked in the Reed College admissions office during my undergraduate studies, so I have a strong understanding...

...finished my first year teaching as an elementary Extended Content Standards teacher. I spent the year teaching both in person and virtually. I graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in special education and cognitive studies in May 2020. I am comfortable working with students in general education and students with disabilities. I have a lot of experience teaching from the past year, and two years of pre-student teaching and student teaching experience in college,...

...high school, I started tutoring some of my classmates, and I realized that I enjoyed the process of helping them learn. My primary focus is on math, physics, and other sciences, but I am also skilled in areas such as US and European history. My goal is to build the student's confidence. I have observed that when a student's confidence increases, they realize they already know far more of the material than they originally thought.

...rising senior at North Carolina Central University, majoring in Business Administration and proudly repping my school on the volleyball court! College has taught me so muchon and off the courtand now I'm all about helping others grow, succeed, and have fun while doing it. I believe learning should never be boring, and I love finding creative ways to make things click. Whether you're chasing a goal or just trying to figure things out, I've got...

I am a current paramedic. I have taught EMT classes for over 5 years. I have helped many students obtain their EMT certification and even passed the National Registry for EMTs. I have helped students learn new information, master the hands on skills, and help prepare for written tests.

...currently an undergraduate of Duke University, graduating this May with a dual degree in Computer Science and Neuroscience. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, Literature, and History. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, dance, painting,...

...in high school and pre-college programs. During my undergraduate years, I studied Spanish at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and participated in study abroad programs at El Centro Bilinge and La Universidad de Las Americas in Mexico. While completing my Bachelor's, I tutored classmates in English and assisted them with proofreading essays. Later, I completed a Master's of Education in Bilingual/Multicultural Education through Northern Arizona University. While studying for this degree, I volunteered at a junior...

...a focus on Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations. I have lived my whole life until college in the incredible countries of Rwanda and Kenya (with one year in Egypt). Since education wasn't easily accessible to me through elementary school, very early on I had to learn how to love learning and teach myself. Even after many years of more formal education I haven't lost that spark and that ownership of my education yet! I love...

...a University of California, Berkeley graduate with over 7 years of tutoring experience in English and Math (through Algebra) for students in grades KG through college. Professionally, I have recently worked for the California Department of Public Health as part of the Affordable Care Act ('Obamacare'), and an international Oil & Gas company, for which I was posted in Jakarta, Indonesia. I am passionate about helping students increase their proficiency and confidence in subjects in...

...biology and my M.S. in molecular and cell biology. This background fostered my love not only for all things biology, but also for learning! That is why I am continuing my education at the University of North Carolina in pursuit of my Master of Public Health (MPH). Since graduation, I have traveled throughout Spain, where I worked as an au pair and assisted teaching English to the children I lived with. Sharing my passion for...

I've been teaching for 10 years. I started in daycare in college after babysitting for my church members. You can say children are my life. I've taught 3rd-8th grade, all subjects including Bible. 5th grade and middle school 6th-8th might have my heart. I have a passion for kids and education. I'm currently a mom of a 2 yr old little girl who is my joy.

I tutor a wide variety of subjects, including math, reading, and writing. I feel that the best way to approach a new student is by figuring out what enthuses them and what they like to do, and try to relate that into the material I'm teaching.

...that the most important thing anyone can do to improve their academic success is to get to know their own style of learning. Systems that work for some people are a disaster for others, and the key is to find one that is suited to you. I believe in trying out a variety of learning approaches and adapting to what works best for each student. I am organized, curious, and relentless in my enthusiasm for...

...an English degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and I have been a high school English teacher for the past five years. My expertise lies in reading, grammar, and writing- particularly literary analysis papers! I aim to inspire to students develop strong reading and writing skills. If you are struggling to understand a complex novel or to write that literary analysis essay, I would love to help guide you along the process....

...thrilled to be able to assist you in all of your educational needs. I am working on my Masters in Biological Science with an Emphasis on Teaching. I am also a licensed secondary biological science teacher. I hold my undergraduate in psychology and am an artist. I am TEFL certified and have years of experience virtually teaching many subjects to a variety of ages. I would love to help you achieve your academic goals!

I'm a graduate of Appalachian State University, with a B/A in English and Religious studies. I have a passion for reading and editing various fiction across genres for self-published authors. My main focuses are teaching English as a language, critical reading, developmental editing, novel writing, and English essay/test prep. Helping students and authors hone their craft, create vivid worlds and characters, express their individual writing voices, and improve their skills is essential to me.

Hello! My name is Anna Shelton. I teach 3rd-6th grade students as a general classroom teacher at a high needs school. I work directly with students who have autism, dyslexia, and other challenges. I majored in English at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I care deeply about students realizing their capabilities and growing into their strengths.