
Kenneth
Certified Tutor
...(the greatest influences in my life) to have come from Bunny Land A-Cat-A-Me, Johnston Middle School, Bellaire High, Duke University, Stanford Law School and the Vancouver Film School. They pushed, inspired and taught me in richly different ways. They lead me to find joy in knowledge and fluency, in the process fanning a non-stop yearning...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Juris Doctor, Law
Masters, Film Foundation

Andria
Certified Tutor
...student toward future and continued success, and 2) to foster self-motivation in a student by making English fun! I love sharing my passion for language and literature with others, especially in helping overcome the "fear of the blank page" and other anxieties. Its never too late to learn to write well, to enjoy reading, or...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English Literature & Language
Master of Science, Global Health

Kerri
Certified Tutor
...Kerri, and I'm a recent Master's graduate who just recently moved back home to the Atlanta area. I have a broad scientific background in biology, math, chemistry, psychology, neuroscience, and anatomy but have specialized my career in the direction of marine biology and animal behavior in particular. I'm great with kids and have a passion...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Evolutionary Anthropology, Marine Biology
Marine Mammal Science

Vyshak
Certified Tutor
...Frank W. Ballou Senior High School in Southeast, Washington, DC from 2010-2012. I will be applying to medical school and am looking to use my teaching experience to tutor high school and college students in the area. I graduated from Duke University with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering, with minors...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical, Electrical Engineering
Master of Arts Teaching, Secondary Science
State Certified Teacher

Monisola
Certified Tutor
...those seven years I earned my second Masters in Math Education and began pursuing my PhD in the field. I have had the pleasure of being nominated as a honor teacher five times by the top ten students during various years. I am a teacher leader in my community and I enjoy sharing the wealth...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Master of Arts, Math Education
State Certified Teacher

Ryan
Certified Tutor
...5 years of experience tutoring students and adults of all ages in a variety of subjects, particularly in the Spanish, Math and Science. I started out tutoring Algebra to middle school students and was a peer tutor at my university as well as a volunteer tutoring program coordinator. I would love the opportunity to continue...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Samantha
Certified Tutor
...Laude honors, a double major in International Comparative Studies and French, and a minor in Arabic. I also received Distinction in the ICS department after completing a 115-page senior honors thesis analyzing the issues and implications of the politics and history that affect Muslim women in France who wear headscarves. Much of my research involved...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, International Comparative Studies, French, Arabic

Jean
Certified Tutor
...for each individual. Students benefit the most when they hone skills both for the assignment at hand, and for long term success in efficient studying and improved reasoning. I have two years of experience as a full time professional in education, as a middle school teacher and a coordinator for an afterschool program. I tutored...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Juris Doctor, Law

Margaret
Certified Tutor
...minor in Primate Biology and a minor in Spanish. While at Duke, I interned with several psychology labs on campus as well as with Johns Hopkins Kennedy Krieger Institute. Additionally in undergraduate, I lived and studied abroad in La Pa, Bolivia. While there, I worked for six months in a Bolivian mental hospital, which helped...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

James
Certified Tutor
...methods I use to make learning faster. I also know a few tricks to help save time and make the standardized test taking process a little bit smoother. Right now I am working on getting my pilot licenses and when I have some free time I enjoy music, basketball and video games.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Jacob
Certified Tutor
...obtained degrees in Chemistry (B.S.) and Biology (B.S.) at Duke University. At Duke I was also a Chemistry teaching assistant. For the past six years I have tutored college and high school students in Biology courses, Chemistry courses, SAT II Chemistry, and the ACT. My favorite subject to teach is Chemistry. The intricacies of Chemistry...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry and Biology
Doctor of Philosophy, Pharmacology

Justin
Certified Tutor
...and Chemistry. Writing is a side project of mine, something I do in my downtime for fun, so I am well-versed in grammar, critical reading, and several forms of writing (from fiction to research paper). I am also a big basketball fan (particularly college) and love to read mystery novels when I have the time!
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Master of Science, Forensic Science

Constance
Certified Tutor
...the Duke Dance Team, studied abroad in Madrid, Spain, speak Spanish and Chinese, and have worked on a couple start-ups. I will be starting a job in August in finance in New York and have worked as a tutor for 6 years, both privately and with America Reads and Counts. I love working with motivated...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics, Linguistics

Nicolas
Certified Tutor
...minor in Political Science. I'm currently working towards a J.D. at Columbia Law School. Before joining Varsity Tutors, I tutored the LSAT for a private company, both as a classroom teacher and in one-on-one tutorials. Building off that experience, I will be working for Varsity Tutors, helping people prepare for the LSAT as well as...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Kristen
Certified Tutor
I am a recent graduate of Duke University in Durham, NC where I obtained my Bachelor's of Science degree in Mathematics and Economics with a concentration in Finance and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Math, Economics

Rachel
Certified Tutor
...main objective as a tutor is to empower my students and guide them toward their own success by instilling confidence in them. I understand that every student has their own learning style as well as unique passions, strengths and interests. I aim to get to know my students individual strengths and passions in order to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Colorful Sounds of Human Rights & Relations: The immigration of music & ideas East to West

Benjamin
Certified Tutor
...my time sleeping outdoors waiting for assorted basketball tickets as a "Cameron Crazie," I study Evolutionary Anthropology with fortunate access to Duke's fascinating lemurs and primates. My aspiration since my matriculation at college has been to pursue medicine, and I have just recently finished piecing together my application for medical school. Naturally, having just finished...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Evolutionary Anthropology

Anna
Certified Tutor
...in Literature and Cultural Theory. I am currently completing my PhD in English Literature at the University of Virginia. My dissertation focuses on 20th Century U.S. Fiction, but I also have a strong interest in African-American literature, film studies, popular culture, and gender theory. At UVa, I have taught literature courses as well as first-year...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Literature and Cultural Theory
PHD, English Language and Literature

Hayley
Certified Tutor
...excellence. A bit on my background: I am a Duke University graduate and recently completed my Masters in Advanced Math Education under the auspices of the NYC Teaching Fellows program. I have experience teaching various levels of math and understand how to convey concepts in practical and clear ways so students gain a real understanding...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Masters, Adolescent Math Education

Marc
Certified Tutor
...in New York City studying acting, and I want to bring the same energy, enthusiasm and compassion that is required on stage to my students. I have experience tutoring for the SATs, and I have had significant experience serving as a mentor to younger students, particularly in the university setting. I love coaching and helping...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy
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As a college student, it can be difficult to follow along with your class. College courses are more intense and fast-paced than what you experienced in high school. It can take time to get used to, and you may find yourself struggling to keep up. If you do not understand a concept, you may be able to raise your hand and ask questions.
However, your professor's explanation may not make much sense to you at first, and they may not have time to walk you through the concept until you understand it. This is especially so if there are many students in the class. When there are dozens of students (or more) in one class it can be impossible for the professor to give any student individual attention. Fortunately, a private Duke University tutor can help by giving you personalized assistance.
Private Duke University tutoring is one of the best ways to supplement your college classes. Unlike a class teacher, a private mentor can focus all of their attention and resources on you. They can cater to your specific learning style and try out different teaching techniques until they find the ones that work best for you. For example, if you are a visual learner, they can use flashcards and other visual media to help you learn.
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If you have any upcoming exams, your mentor can help you prepare. There is nothing more stressful than preparing for an exam, especially if you are a busy college student with an already hectic schedule. Reviewing tough concepts with a private mentor is a great way to refresh your memory and make sure you understand everything clearly before your exam. There may also be concepts that you have forgotten. Private mentoring can also help bridge gaps in your knowledge in case you missed out on important topics due to being sick for a day.
Your mentor can even give you practice tests to help you prepare and get used to pacing yourself on time-limited exams. They can give you helpful advice that can be useful when completing your exam. For example, they can advise you to read each question carefully before providing an answer. For time-limited exams, it might be better to take your best guess and move on instead of spending too much time on a single question.
The benefits of private mentoring can extend beyond your current class or exam as well. For example, your mentor can teach you helpful study strategies that can help you focus in class. As you progress through college, it is important to have a solid set of study skills.
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