Certified Tutors From Duke University

...trip. I understand the challenges of online and distanced learning, and I want to provide students with a teaching method tailored to their personal learning style. I myself got tutoring help in high school, and I truly believe it made a world of a difference and helped me get into my dream university. In my...

...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...

...strong student, with a current 3.94 GPA in college. I earned a 1510 on my SAT and am great at SAT tutoring as well as editing college application essays. I am also proficient in Spanish as a second language, and have experience tutoring Spanish language learners as well as Spanish-speaking English language learners. I have...

...at the Global Citizenship Alliance where I worked with college students and college faculty on strengthening their leadership skills. While at Duke, I worked with refugees in the community through the Refugee Health Initiative, as a health counselor and French translator. I am most passionate about helping students achieve their personal goals and find seeing...

...Reads America Counts. During my time with the program, I mostly worked with English as a Second Language students. During my time as a tutor, I created specialized learning plans for each student. I made specialized plans based on their style of learning because no two students learn the same way. When not tutoring or...

...pre-med, and plan to apply 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...

...a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy on the pre-law track. I love to engage with students and aid them in their path to success in the academic world. While I have tutored students in a broad range of subjects, I specifically enjoy teaching Math, Science, and English. In regards to standardized testing, I enjoy...

...myself to be strongest in English (literature, critical reading and writing, grammar/spelling), K-12 Mathematics, History, Spanish, and Psychology. I am also comfortable supporting in college-level essay writing and standardized test preparation including SAT, ACT, GRE, several AP Examinations, and MCAT. I consider myself to be kind, empathetic, culturally-sensitive, and patient, holding a soft spot for...

...I am currently taking a gap year working as an EMT, getting my Advanced EMT certification, and learning Mandarin. I am most excited to work with students on standardized test preparation because I love helping students reach the scores they want and seeing anxieties ease as they reach their goals. I love learning and hope...

...in Political Science with minors in Education and Documentary Studies. Before I went to college, I spent a lot of time in an elementary school classroom volunteering, especially in the summers, and that was when I realized I love tutoring. I spent all four years of college tutoring local students in the area in math,...

...Science and am also getting a minor in Physics. I have had experience tutoring/teaching as a teaching assistant for three classes: Intro to Databases, Electricity and Magnetism (for engineers), and Computer Network Architecture. I have had industry experience in software development as an intern for IBM and a cybersecurity analyst for TIAA. Outside of school/work,...

...on the premedical track. I have a major in History and minors in Biology/Chemistry from Duke University. I love teaching and firmly believe in the potential of every student. I utilize an uplifting teaching model that empowers students to not only learn the material, but be confident in their knowledge. I have over 8 years...

...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...

...to fully grasp new concepts before moving on to new material. This often leads to "gaps" in their knowledge, which are hard to fill without providing them with 1-on-1 help. This is how I can benefit my students the most, by providing the the 1-on-1 attention they need. When I start with a new student,...

...a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy. I am also a graduate of University School, where I earned my high school diploma. While at US, I would travel after school to Citizens Leadership Academy to help students with reading and homework. During the summer before entering college, I found a love for tutoring when local...

...mathematics and physics with a minor in Spanish. I work in a physics lab on campus and have also been involved in math research. I love tutoring students in math and physics courses because these are commonly dreaded classes, and I am able to help students see the interesting and fun parts of these subjects....

I am committed to each and every one of my tutees! I will teach to the best of my abilities; I will make learning fun, but efficient!

...addition to my tenure as a Costanzo Teaching Fellow, I also served as a teaching assistant for both introductory and intermediate photography courses at Duke. While I am comfortable tutoring in both the arts and sciences, I am most passionate about psychology and neuroscience. I am currently pursuing a career in medicine with the goal...

...and Writing because these subjects utilize skills that students will use and cultivate throughout their lives and are applicable for many careers. I would describe my teaching philosophy as hands on and project-based learning. I strive to include fun and relevant videos, songs, and activities into my curriculum to ensure the engagement of my students....

...undergrad and post-grad level. My chief areas of study are finance, accounting, investments, statistics and economics. I have had my own investment management firm for a decade. I am a CFA charter holder. I promise to make your learning experience thorough and add a little humor from time to time. You will leave with a...