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Brooke
Current Undergrad Student, Electrical Engineering Duke University
5+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a student at Duke University who is eager to learn and help others. I am interested in community engagement and outreach, and in the past I have volunteered with many organizations that focused on teaching and tutoring children. I was a peer tutor for three years during high school in the subjects math, latin, and science, and I tutored middle school children in various subjects for two years during high school as well. Thank you for reading, and I look forward to working with you!

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Frances
BA Duke University
10+ Years Tutoring

I am a recent magna cum laude graduate of Duke University and a full-time educator in North Carolina. I have a passion for helping young people figure things out and have experience writing professionally.

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Niabari
MS Arizona State University • BA Duke University
9+ Years Tutoring

I graduated from Duke University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology and minor in Chemistry. When I graduated, I decided to take some time off before medical school, so I completed my Master's in the Science of Health Care Delivery at Arizona State University. Right now, I am in the midst of the medical school admissions process, but hopefully, it will conclude soon. I have a comprehensive understanding of subjects ranging from the social sciences to math. As a tutor, I want to instill confidence into my students. I want them to not only material itself, but I also want my students to find the best learning methods to be successful in their academic work and beyond.

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Beepul
BA Duke University
8+ Years Tutoring

I am rising junior at Duke University studying biomedical engineering and mathematics. Since junior year of high school I have really enjoyed tutoring students. I have been fortunate to tutor students of many ages, ranging from freshman in high school to juniors in college. I am most passionate about mathematics, engineering, and anything STEM essentially. I really believe that the reason students don't like these subjects is because they have had a rough initial experience studying these topics. I believe that with the right guidance and tutoring, everyone can appreciate STEM and understand why it is so crucial in our daily lives. In my free time, I love to run, play basketball, and watch movies.

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Henry
PhD Duke University • BA University of South Carolina-Columbia
9+ Years Tutoring

I love to learn and to help others learn, a pleasure I had for nearly forty years as a college instructor in writing and literature at The College of Wooster in Ohio. Although I taught many classes in these subjects, much of my teaching was done in one-on-one conferences on how to write for a variety of purposes: explanations, arguments, analyses, research, poetry and fiction. I worked with writers from those having basic difficulties to sophisticated seniors working on complex research papers or creative collections of stories and poems.My primary approach is first to try to understand you as a learner, to identify not just problems but also how you work best with a particular style, and to devise a way of learning that fits both you and the form of writing to be developed. Although a writer needs to understand the "rules," such as grammar, the goal is to discover how you can learn to use both the rules and your knowledge and creativity for your own purposes.In literature, my tutoring begins with an emphasis on comprehending the text, identifying patterns and themes, and finally coming to an analysis or interpretation that arises from this understanding and makes sense of as many aspects as possible. Literary interpretation is not a mysterious game, iibut a skill that can be learned and practiced by you with excellent results.In tutoring for tests, such as the GRE or SAT, my approach focuses on understanding the kinds of thinking the tests want to identify, the ways in which the questions try to identify them, and the best strategies for answering the kinds of questions asked. Importantly too, I help the you to recognize your past experiences with these questions--perhaps in other forms--as an important way of easing anxiety about the tests.I am a patient, understanding and experienced tutor, mentor and teacher. My basic belief is that people learn best from encouragement and practice that brings insight, and never from ridicule or harshness. I look forward to working with you to improve your skills in the subjects and goals you want to work on.

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Ankit
BA Duke University
10+ Years Tutoring

Hi,I am Ankit Jajoo. I am enrolled in Duke University Class of 2022 studying neuroscience and computer science. STEM is my number one passion, while history is my number one interest. Humanities and STEM not only coexist, but work together often in life. While STEM provides the foundation for the future, humanities contributes to how it is used to advance humanity as a whole. I love biology, chemistry, and computers. It is so cool to see how all these tiny minute parts of the world interact to create you, me, and everything we touch. On the other hand, history is cool to see how societies interacted to create the present world. The past is never separate from us, but always influencing everything from the various countries to cities to the tiny villages all over the world. The world is a combination of all of this and it is my passion to understand the world. Other than just about education and information, I love teaching other people about stuff. I enjoy teaching all my friends some stuff, in return they teach me other stuff. Contrary to popular opinion, teaching is a two way street. I've learned a tremendous amount from students and I hope they learned a similar amount from me. Tutoring students in a field I enjoy such as STEM or history is a dream come true.

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Brittany
BA Duke University
4+ Years Tutoring

I currently work part-time as a swim instructor for students of all ages, whether they're completely new to the water or they're looking to further hone their skills on a competitive level. I have found a passion for working with various types of people and seeing what works best with them. Through this job, I found that part of my teaching philosophy is having my students create a long-term goal(s) for themselves. That long-term goal allows me to view the steps needed to get to that point and create some short-term goals that will aid in them achieving their overall goal. I recognize and understand that students are all different in terms of how they perceive information, so my goal for myself is to adapt to the needs of my own students to see what works best for them.I studied at Duke University, where I majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry and History. I was recruited to swim for the Varsity Swim and Dive team at Duke, where I swam distance freestyle and butterfly. As an undergrad, I was pre-med and spent the remainder of my free time volunteering through various programs at the school.Two programs impacted me the most during my time as a student - the CAPE and ACE programs. Through the Collegiate Athlete Premedical Experience (CAPE) program, I was able to volunteer at the Brain Tumor Center of the Duke Hospital. There, we collaborated with doctors, PAs, and nurses to aid in the livelihood and well-being of recurring/newly diagnosed glioblastoma patients. We gained firsthand experience working with patients of various backgrounds while obtaining the history of and performing the neural exam on patients. The other program that deeply impacted me was the Student-Athlete Civic Engagement (ACE) Program. During that program, 5 student-athletes from Duke and 5 from Stanford went to one of 4 places to ethically volunteer/run sports camps. I was selected from a pool of applicants to go to rural Cusco, Peru, where we built a greenhouse, renovated a tree nursery, and paved a trail to a viewpoint to promote environmental conservation and rural tourism in Cusco. Under the guidance of the rural Peruvian community, I was able to both utilize the Spanish I knew and learn conversational Spanish and a little bit of Quechua, the local language. After returning from Peru, I applied and was accepted to be an Ambassador for the ACE program at Duke.My strong suits for teaching include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Spanish, and Math through Calculus.

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Lenique
BA Duke University • Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine Yale University
4+ Years Tutoring

I am a 2021 graduate from Duke University where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, with Distinction. At Duke, I also minored in Global Health and Chemistry and was a recipient of the Benjamin N. Duke full-ride scholarship based on leadership, service, and academics. I will be attending Yale Medical School as a member of the entering class of 2022. Having recently navigated the medical school application process with many interviews and acceptances, I have begun helping others with their essay writing and application prep. I come from a large Caribbean family and I love learning about other cultures while sharing my own. I enjoy teaching and have worked with everyone from Kindergarteners to middle and high school students to college students and even older adults! My primary teaching experience and interests are all elementary and middle school subjects, biology (through college level), beginner Spanish, essay writing, and test prep/study skills. I have also been an art educator for K-10 and adults!

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Ethan
BA Duke University
2+ Years Tutoring

I graduated from Duke University, receiving my Bachelor of Science, majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology. I have often assisted in teaching my friends, younger family members, and classmates, helping them to understand concepts they were struggling with. While I can teach several subjects, I am most passionate about teaching mathematics. Math has always been a subject that I have not only shown proficiency in but also enjoyed. My teaching style is highly interactive. Rather than exclusively lecturing, I would like to have my students work through practice problems, taking the time to explain concepts and show example problems when they get stuck. I believe that education is essential to growth and opening many future opportunities. I hope to show my students that learning is more than just going through the motions and is truly valuable. In my free time, I enjoy running and playing music.

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Michael
MS North Carolina State University at Raleigh • BA Duke University
9+ Years Tutoring

Hi! My name is Michael, and I am so excited to help you work through your learning journey! I promise you're smarter than you think. Let's figure this out together!

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Marc
BA Duke University
5+ Years Tutoring

I recently graduated from Duke University with a BA in Public Policy. I am 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 students discover their intellectual passions. Most importantly, I am thrilled by the prospect of helping a student set concrete goals and progress towards actualizing them in an academic realm. But above all I want to work with students to help them develop strategies that are personally effective and furthermore that link their passions with their education.

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Emily
BA Duke University • Current Grad Student, Medicine (MD) Columbia University in the City of New York
10+ Years Tutoring

I am a professionally trained tutor with over five years of tutoring experience. I am currently a medical student at Columbia University. I graduated with high distinction from Duke University, receiving the honors of Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. I majored in Biology with a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology and a minor in Chemistry.In addition to tutoring math and science, I also greatly enjoy helping students with SAT prep and college essay writing. I worked as a writing tutor for undergraduates for several years and have received extensive professional training in this capacity.I personalize my sessions to match each student's unique learning style and needs. I am enthusiastic about empowering each student to reach his or her full academic potential!

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Tutors who attended Duke University bring advanced academic credentials and deep subject expertise from one of the nation's leading universities. They've succeeded in rigorous coursework across Duke's schools and programs, demonstrating mastery in their subject areas. Beyond credentials, these tutors understand what it takes to excel at a demanding institution and can share proven strategies for tackling challenging material.

Tutors with Duke experience understand the academic standards and problem-solving approaches valued at top universities. They can teach not just what to study, but how to think through complex problems—skills that transfer across subjects and into college coursework. Their familiarity with rigorous curricula helps them identify gaps in understanding and bridge them efficiently, whether you're preparing for advanced placement or building foundational skills.

Tutors with Duke backgrounds offer expertise across a wide range of subjects, from STEM fields like engineering, physics, chemistry, and mathematics to humanities including English, history, and foreign languages. Many specialize in AP and honors-level coursework, standardized test preparation (SAT, ACT, AP exams), and college-level subjects. Because Duke offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs, you can connect with tutors who have specialized knowledge in your specific area of need.

Yes. Tutors who graduated from Duke understand the transition to college-level academics and can help you develop skills—like time management, independent problem-solving, and advanced writing—that support success in higher education. They can also guide you through AP and honors coursework that strengthens college applications, and share insights about the academic expectations you'll face in university.

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When you work with someone who succeeded at an academically demanding institution, you learn from proven methods—not just theoretical approaches. These tutors have firsthand experience overcoming challenging material, managing heavy coursework, and achieving excellence. They can model effective study habits, show you how to approach difficult concepts, and motivate you by demonstrating that the level of achievement you're seeking is attainable.

Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors for personalized 1-on-1 instruction tailored to your learning style, pace, and specific challenges. A tutor with Duke experience can draw on multiple problem-solving approaches and explain concepts from different angles until they click. They adapt their teaching based on what works best for you, rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, which is especially valuable when tackling advanced or complex subjects.

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