Award-Winning Tutors serving Duke University, NC

I am international medical graduate on my way to residency in the USA. Learning complex concepts can be challenging and boring. I enjoy injecting a healthy dose of excitement and connection to the concepts. I am certain that I will be able give you a deep level of understanding in a fun and enjoyable way.

...am pursuing a masters degree at Duke University. I am also an experienced software developer, and absolutely love the craft. For this reason, I am exceptionally interested in tutoring subjects in the field. I believe that computer science topics can be learned and mastered by anyone, and can even be fun for puzzle-minded individuals! Students...

...have a Masters Degree in School Counseling, Bachelors Degree in Psychology and a Bachelors Degree in Sociology. I enjoy helping students learn and grow in their reading abilities through consistent, level based instruction/intervention. I have an interest in science and believe it is important to make it fun and relatable for students. Through academic support...

...of my students in person. It was a life-changing experience! My teaching style really focuses on personal connection, and building that foundation first helps the learner be motivated and want to work hard together to achieve success. I love to have fun in class as we learn, and play educational games/sing with my younger students....

...and a love for sharing what I've learned with others. I fundamentally believe that anyone can come to understand any topic or idea so long as it is explained in a way that makes sense to them and is accessible for them. This perspective on learning is what guides me as a tutor.

...as well as academically. I graduated in June 2012 as the third in my class of over 600 students and continued my education at Texas A&M University as a psychology major with minors in neuroscience and Spanish. I graduated from Texas A&M with a Summa Cum Laude distinction in May 2015 and went straight into...

...2002, concentrating on math, the SAT, and writing. I believe each student is capable of wonderful things, both academically and otherwise, and that education is much broader than simply attending school. Some of the qualities I aim for as a tutor are patience, encouragement, and helping students examine difficulties with respect for their own abilities,...

...served as the mathematics tutor for my undergraduate university's college of engineering where I worked with college students on achieving success in their courses. My teaching philosophy is that anyone can learn and achieve mastery in math, we just have to figure out what the best way to break down concepts is and simplify steps...

...at Chapel Hill where I received a PhD in chemistry. I currently work as a researcher using analytical chemistry tools to advance public health. During my time in undergraduate and graduate school I have taught laboratories, a section of an undergraduate analytical chemistry course. I have also tutored students in chemistry, math, and other sciences...

...Mens Health magazines, wrote columns for the Triangle Business Journal and was interviewed by The New York Times. After years of travel, I began to build my business close to home and am new well respected in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area. My passion in teaching students about the importance of speaking with authority caught the...

...pastor and have previously been a youth pastor. I have extensive experience working with students of all ages and all age groups have responded positively to my instruction. I am passionate about helping students become better learners and thinkers. I am especially passionate about tutoring in biblical studies and theology. I wrote a well-received dissertation...

...grammar and syntax. I hold a Bachelor's degree in English education from North Carolina State University and am certified to teach in North Carolina. My teaching philosophy centers on connecting the writing process to students' personal experiences, making lessons relatable and engaging. I aim to break down complex concepts into manageable steps, ensuring students understand...

...the birth of my son, teaching will always hold a special place in my heart. I have knowledge of the NY State Curriculum as well as NC. While I was student teaching I had placement in grades 9-12. I was also the assistant manager at Huntington Learning Center so I am very comfortable with all...

...and Social Studies classes, and I enjoy the unique perspectives that each student brings to the topics that they're studying. I decided to join Varsity Tutors because I've always been passionate about helping my peers keep up with their classes. Two of my siblings have ADHD, and I know that many people are better suited...

...and specialize in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-calculus, and Calculus. I can also help students with Physics and Chemistry up to a high-school level. I prefer to tutor one-on-one. My methodology involves first identifying the depth of knowledge that a student possesses and subsequently building a tutoring plan best suited to increase it. My goal is...

...to all the tools they will need for success. I individualize my teaching style to each student and often introduce my dogs, draw pictures as a reward, or play question games to build rapport. I find the more you meet a child at their current level of understanding of the world, the easier they will...

...when I am coaching, mentoring, or tutoring, that moment is always exciting. I come from a family of educators. While never formally teaching myself, I have supported many training and development initiatives and volunteered as a lead facilitator for those efforts in previous roles. I volunteer as a mentor for the Big Brothers and Big...

Academic instruction is authentic, discussion-oriented, and interdisciplinary in order to create a holistic understanding, critical questioning, and evaluation for a person to grow cognitively and spiritually, promoting the betterment of a multicultural, ever-changing world.

...masters at Trinity International University. I have taught twelfth, eleventh, seventh, sixth and fifth grade. While in grad school I worked with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, preparing students for their high school diploma. Recently we received a new member in my family, my handsome baby boy. I am married to and we reside in...

...about the next generation. I have been in education for 10 years. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Public Health Education, Master of Health Administration from University of Phoenix, and my Master's of Teaching in Elementary Education from University of North Carolina at Pembroke. My favorite subjects to tutor is science and reading.