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.

...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 I've worked with in the past have found themselves not only learning they love programming, but actively seeking out opportunities to...

...with children for over 12 years in education. I 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...

...at Chapel Hill, which is the number 1 pharmacy school in the country. I earned my Doctorate in Pharmacy and practiced in both retail and hospital for over 10 years. I decided to work from home so I could spend more time with my children, so I began tutoring and teaching ESL, pharmacy (NAPLEX exam)...

...I've always had a love of learning, 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...

...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 my graduate coursework. Given my own testing experiences and the value I place on higher education, I love to help others...

...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, which they usually underestimate. In addition to lots of reading and some contemplation, I love to listen to and write music.

...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 as much as possible. There are many, many ways to approach math problems, the trick is finding the one that makes...

...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 at both the high school and undergraduate level. I really enjoy tutoring, especially chemistry, in that it allows me to interact...

...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 attention of Meredith College, a private women's institution in Raleigh, NC. I joined the Communications Department faculty in 2017, teaching Public Speaking,...

...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 of substantial length, so I wish to help others to improve their research and writing. In my spare time I enjoy...

...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 "why" behind their writing. As the speech and debate coach at Cary High School, I also focus on developing strong...

...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 age groups from elementary through college. My goal is to help provide you with a better understanding of the subject you...

...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 to alternate learning approaches rather than the education styles that are popular in most classrooms. I try to be empathetic and...

...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 help the student understand a problem by using different solution techniques, example problems, and by making sure that they have...

...now, I have been a passionate advocate for equity in early education for a variety of subjects. It is my belief, the better educated our children are, the more prepared for their futures they will be. Luckily, technology now allows many different students the opportunity for individualized help. I was prepared to educate, in part,...

...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 Sisters of America, as well. I earned my undergraduate degree from The Citadel over a decade ago and then recently finished...

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.

...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 North Carolina. We both enjoy spending time with our son, dog and cat. We also enjoy country concerts, reading, traveling and...

I am passionate 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...