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...

...and expertise in all subject areas. In my home school, I have taught my young children in all subject areas: reading, writing, languages, art, music, math and science. 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...