Award-Winning Tutors serving Durham County, NC

Hi there! I am Jaya Ponnaluru, an Undergraduate student at North Carolina State University majoring in Computer Engineering and minoring in Business Administration. I am also a part of the Undergraduate Research and Honors Program at NC State. I believe success is possible if we learn out of our failures and everyone fails before they succeed.

...involved working with student athletes in subjects such as Literature, English, Anthropology, Sociology, Nutrition, and Food Science. I tutor these subjects along with essay writing, test preparation, and study skills. I am passionate about equipping students with the tools to succeed in any course or classroom. Outside of studying, my free time is filled with...

...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...

...and teach science. This is a great platform for me to deliver a little bit of my science knowledge. If ever a biological process troubles someone, I am here to solve it. Feel free to share scientific problems. As an enthusiastic teacher, I am dedicated to enabling young minds to grow and achieve. I am...

...with career management, learning assessment, and psychotherapy. Born in Brazil, I was exposed to bilingual materials early on, greatly influenced by my mother, who teaches English and Portuguese. A decade ago, I relocated to the United States, where I completed a Master's Degree in Psychology. This transformative experience broadened my understanding of immigration issues, multicultural...

...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 to most sense to each individual. I hold a...

I'm a graduate from UCF majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a Minor Technological Entrepreneurship. Since graduation, I've worked in engineering and operations management roles. I'm most passionate about Math as numbers are critical in most scenarios that require data creation , collection or management.

...well as successfully completed standardized tests including CNA, ACT, NREMT-B, NREMT-P, MCAT, and USMLE Step I. I love breaking down complex concepts to make them more approachable. I currently hold my certification in long-term substitute teaching and have taught over a year of middle school and high school sciences. I also provide GRE tutoring at a...

...tutored high school graduates on SAT stuff and also helped them write better personal statements. After graduating from Duke last year, I started tutoring high school students in my neighborhood. I mainly taught math subjects such as Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Trigonometry, Geometry, Basic Math and Problem Solving but I'm well versed in Reading and...

...SAT and know how to get your child to where you want them. I have a passion for teaching and have three years of paid experience. Whether your child is struggling in a particular subject or you want them to get ahead, I am here for you! With a 1:1 focused environment, I can't wait...

...career, I was a Statistics Supplemental Instructor Leader for the university. Although I am most passionate about Statistics, I do enjoy tutoring middle school subjects and CNA certifications. I also enjoy creating study aids and activities that are interactive and allow for critical-thinking. As I am currently pursuing my Master's in Public Health, I am...

...relevance. Not everyone is on Tik Tok. Areas of expertise that I have trained others on and developed proprietary models include: 1) Advertising - Print, TV, Radio, direct mail, online 2) Direct marketing - understanding how direct marketing is different than mass marketing 3) List development to target the right audience and only that audience...

...in Food Science! I am here to not only want you to have the love for your education, but also have you to love seeing your progress grow. I have tutored so many successful children and seeing their growth on their exams and test just brings joy to know that what I am doing is...

...for summer school. I have my bachelor's degree in English and political science from UNC, where I graduated summa cum laude. Go heels! My tutoring philosophy is to provide students with the learning strategies they need to master information in their studies and to foster lifelong independent learning skills. I want to help students be...

...classmates, and I find I really enjoy helping other students understand subjects, especially math. I bring myself alongside students to figure out how they learn best and adjust my teaching style accordingly. I love it when students understand the material well enough to be able to explain it to someone else. Outside of work and...

...allows many different students the opportunity for individualized help. I was prepared to educate, in part, by past experience as a pediatric psychiatry nurse. Though that experience is now behind me, the 6+ years in this field taught me much I'd like to share. For the past 3 years, I have been teaching English and...

...student finally gets it is an amazing feeling! Because all of this material is fresh in my mind, I'm able to share personal experiences and give first hand advice on all of the subjects that I tutor. I work hard to make sure that my explanations are clear and easy to understand, and I love...

I graduated from NC State University as a Biochemistry major, and also earned my Master of Biomanufacturing degree there. As a tutor, I love teaching Mathematics, and I believe that every student can excel as long as they are given the attention, time, and type of guidance needed!

...a focus on Adult Education and Multiculturalism. In January of 2025 I also completed a Paralegal Certificate. Over the years I have taught hundreds of courses and tutored, coached and mentored thousands of students, ranging in age from 17 to 70! While I tutor a broad variety of subjects, I am most passionate about Writing,...

...to medical schools next summer. I have a lot of experience tutoring, as I have worked as an instructor at Mathnasium and as an organic chemistry peer tutor at Duke. I would be really excited to help you prepare for the MCAT, because I understand how difficult this exam can be and I know how...