Award-Winning Tutors in Raleigh-Durham, NC

...able to 'work himself out of a job,' and that is a philosophy I personally believe in. I am not the kind of tutor who will just give you the answer to the problem and move on. My goal is to develop the student's understanding to the point where they will not need to ask me for help because I will have taught them well enough to use their knowledge in a logical way to...

...needs. This includes: being patient with students as they work through problems in their own way, being resourceful and prepared in order to respond to students' questions as they arise, and being enthusiastic with the subject material so as to maintain the students' interest. With these traits and characteristics as the backbone of my teaching/tutoring philosophy, I have been, and believe I will continue to be, quite successful at helping students achieve a greater understanding...

...the learning style suited to them. During all of my engagements I have taught Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, Common Core Math I, II, and III, Geometry, AP Statistics, Honors Advanced Functions and Model (AFM), Trigonometry, Pre –Calculus, and Discrete Math. I have worked with other teachers to plan the curriculum and to get a solid understanding of the standards for each level of mathematics in North Carolina. I have also attended numerous of conferences...

...French tutoring--ecoutez, c'est parfait parce que j'adore cette langue. I took French 2-4 in high school (including AP French), minored in French at USC, and recently spent eight months living in the French countryside. I love the language and the culture, but understand the complexity and nuances of this beautiful language. Let's work on appreciating it together. If I can be of assistance in your mission to improve this subject, please do not hesitate to...

...in Chemistry and Biology. While in college, I served as a Biology 101 TA for 2 years, so teaching is not new to me! My philosophy is to adapt to different learning styles, encouraging students to draw, test themselves, and explain aloud different processes or patterns. I also have worked with many students in the past on developing positive study habits and study planning. I look forward to encouraging and partnering with you as you...

...culture. This past summer I participated in a study abroad program in Costa Rica, where I had the privilege of meeting and speaking with people from several different backgrounds, such as an indigenous tribe and the “ancianos” from a senior living home. Because this invaluable experience, I am continuing my studies in Spanish language and culture. Because I graduated high school only a year ago, the subjects that I was taught are still fresh in...

...my second semester of Graduate School at NC State. I am studying Elementary Education. I received my under graduate degree from Brevard College, where I played four years of DIV II Women's Tennis. I am an avid runner, and I love the outdoors. I enjoy teaching and learning. I love working with students because I feel I am helping them learn and grow just as much as they are helping me. I strive to learn...

...began to tutor and mentor students, I discovered that not only did they seem drawn to me and the energy that I bring, but that they also seemed to absorb knowledge and grow as competent and caring individuals, I realized that this is what I was meant to do. I will do everything I can to help my students learn and grow; to help them refine their skills, and discover talents and capacities latent within...

...most fundamental and necessary entitlement of every student is the dignity of being recognized as a valued individual. This understanding, along with my commitment to attaining the highest level of expertise, would enable me to achieve the most honorable and rewarding of professional and personal goals: to build knowledge, and to inspire. In the hope of feeling engaged and loving my life’s work, I could ask for nothing more. It is an honor and a...

...taught Mandarin Chinese to young children and tutored young adults in their Chinese studies. One of my particular strengths both as a learner and a teacher is language learning and the subjects and skills related to language, such as literature, reading, and writing. I love learning languages, speaking Chinese, reading and writing, and I am a great listener. My other major strengths as a teacher are my skills in observation and assessment -- I'll really...

Experienced educator with a history of success with students from all backgrounds. I have been in the field of education for over seventeen years, and I taught all levels of social studies for five years in the classroom. Finally, I tutored for a private learning center for three years. I am very passionate about education, and I want to help students do well! ... Every child can learn with the proper motivation and the right strategy.

...osteopathic medical student. I have been working as a teaching assistant for the past three years, and tutor for general chemistry (my favorite!), general biology, and anatomy and physiology. I do my best to help each student move past whatever they may be struggling with, whether it is subject content or study skills. Everything is hard before you understand it, but easy after you understand it. My motto in my tutoring sessions is, "Where hard...

I am a PhD student in Civil Engineering and have more than 7 years of teaching experience.... My philosophy of teaching evolved from many years of teaching experience. As I reflect on my beliefs regarding teaching and learning, I find that my mission as a teacher is threefold: to promote positive learning; to spark learner enthusiasm for learning; and to provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning.... I will try to find out his/her understanding of the subject by asking some fundamental questions.

...writing assistant and taught high school and college students a variety of subjects within philosophy including Bioethics, Logic, Ethical Theory, and Intro to Philosophy. In addition to philosophy, I am comfortable tutoring GRE Verbal and Analytical Writing, writing more generally, and psychology. I am passionate about helping my students develop their critical thinking skills and learn to express their ideas clearly. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing poetry, and running.

...while applying to medical school. I currently do clinical research on prostate cancer, but my career goal is orthopedic surgery. My most recent tutoring experience was at the Copenhagen International School in Denmark, where I studied abroad. I believe in learning by doing and enjoy working through problems with students, helping them find solutions themselves. Outside the classroom, I enjoy soccer, golf, and woodworking. I love science and I love teaching it even more!... Every student learns differently. Some are able to soak up lecture information and spit it back out when confronted with practice problems. Others need to fail on problems and work through solutions themselves. Others need guidance through practice problems until they can confidently find solutions themselves. I believe in adaptability in a tutor and in the ability to recognize a particular learning style and reinforce that avenue of learning.

...on trying not to make a student feel like they are working with a tutor, but with another student in a study session. While it is important to come to a teacher/tutor for help if one has questions, it is even more important to get to the point of figuring problems out in your own way. There are garden variety formulas, equations, variables, etc. in Mathematics and Statistics that may call for "memorization", but it...

...fully to the endeavors that I feel were important in my life. I am proud to have been successful in academics, having received a masters in the life sciences, as well as a degree in medicine followed by a successful and rewarding career in emergency medicine. I know the value of study and education. I have had the pleasure to be in teaching situations in several arenas. While in graduate school, I worked for the...

I was born in Mexico City, for the past 15 years I've been living in the United States working for different companies. I enjoy a lot teaching Spanish.I love music, art, to dance, sports, ski, scuba diving and of course to talk about the wonderful cities, towns, beaches and traditions that you can find in Mexico... Learning should be fun.... I like to know a little bit about the student, like what he likes and what issues he is having.

...be able to progress, whether it's to find a job, continue their education, or reach other goals they want to accomplish. I have been teaching ESL for 14 years to adults at a community college in North Carolina. I have also tutored privately in person, working with foreign students or their spouses. For six months, I worked as an ESL teacher assistant in the public school system, working with children from grades K-8. My B.A....

...in Literature at Duke University. I have been tutoring (and directing tutoring programs) for years and am looking forward to working with you to meet your goals! I have spent nearly every year since college tutoring in some capacity, including as a volunteer through my current church. I enjoy the challenge of discerning the best way for each particular student to understand and absorb information, and am always thrilled to see when they regain their...