Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Cary, NC

I have been a teacher for 6 years.I live in North Carolina with my son, 2 dogs, and a sassy bearded dragon. I LOVE to see students grow and reach their full potential. I look forward to working with you!

I am a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BS) and Duke University (MA). I have worked in marketing and taught high school English. My primary areas of expertise are writing (argumentative, academic, and journalistic) and standardized test prep. I enjoy using data to identify areas for growth and helping people achieve their goals. In my free time, I like to swim and spend time outside with my family.

...and a teaching assistant for third-graders who failed their reading exams and also academically gifted elementary and middle school students. In college, I've served as assistant director of an organization which gives free STEAM lessons to local girls and also been an introductory computer science department tutor for the past year and a half. My junior and senior year of high school, I attended a school which specialized in math and science, and I'm excited...

...volunteered as an adult ESL tutor and taught 4th and 5th grade reading and math remediation for summer school. I have my bachelor's degree in English and political science from UNC, where I graduated summa cum laude. Go heels! My tutoring philosophy is to provide students with the learning strategies they need to master information in their studies and to foster lifelong independent learning skills. I want to help students be passionate about their education....

...currently hold a BA in Psychology and a MA in Education. For the past 17 years, I have worked in the field of early childhood education. I am passionate about helping students learn, by creating a learning environment that meets their personal needs. I enjoy teaching students according to their learning styles. I have considerable experience working with special education students with IEPs. In the past, I have tutored elementary students in all subjects, high...

...writing/essay composition, and the reading and language sections of the SAT. Tutoring essay composition is a special pleasure of mine. While grammar conventions and structural considerations are important elements of writing, I strive to help students find their unique written voice. If you're looking for a tutor who makes a point of being patient and understanding students with extenuating circumstances, we might be a good fit! In my free time, I love to cook and...

...have taught varied age groups ranging from elementary to graduate level. I also feel that I am a very good mentor. I have been through and understand the application system for college, medical, and graduates schools (including international schools.) I have mentored and continue to mentor several students, especially pre-med students. So far, 100% of my students have gained admission to medical school. I have several years of experience mentoring and tutoring and I am...

I am a writer and reader, and love helping others also discover the joy in writing and the world it can open up for them. ... Anybody can learn something if they put their mind to it, and have somebody else helping them learn how to put their mind to it.... Get to know them, make sure they are comfortable with me and will ask me questions, and then see what their main concerns are.... Let...

...exchange, and learn from each others experiences thus building lifelong connections. As an aspiring physician, I believe that the empathy required to successfully impact health care begins with a true appreciation of each patient's individual experience, acknowledging the significance of cultural and socioeconomic factors. This is the same philosophy I have towards education. Every student is different and must be treated accordingly. I aim to create a unique tutoring experience for each student in order...

...recently graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a major in religious studies, but I have been tutoring since 2002, concentrating on math, the SAT, and writing. I believe each student is capable of wonderful things, both academically and otherwise, and that education is much broader than simply attending school. Some of the qualities I aim for as a tutor are patience, encouragement, and helping students examine difficulties with respect for their own abilities, which they...

...a timeline to get to their goal. I'm a physician assistant student at Duke and hope to become a clinic director some day. In spare time outside of school , I write, play music, and kick it with friends. Most recently, I spent about a year in Peru and Ecuador working at a nonprofit clinic and freelancing as a writer. The next place I'd like to go is Senegal or the North of Mali. Life is...

My goal as an educator is to first form a relationship with my students built on mutual trust and respect. I believe everyone can learn, but individuals learn in different ways. Through a love of learning, I guide cheer, motive and inspire my students to meet their goals.

...am passionate about helping secondary and post-secondary students to read texts carefully, to make arguments cogently, and to tell a story about themselves, the world around them, and the things that are important in their lives. I believe that the humanities really do help us be more human with each other and in our world. I teach and tutor with the assumption that school is a set of practices that anyone can learn and that,...

...college goals. I also love working with students on their college essays because that's when I feel I get to know my students the best, as we talk through dreams, aspirations, and life experiences. I view education as a skill; education is not around to help us learn specific things, but rather education teaches us how to learn. Outside the classroom, I'm a well-traveled certified SCUBA diver who enjoys spending time kayaking and weightlifting. I...

...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, reading, and government. I am in the process of applying to law school, so I have experience in the admissions on process for both college and graduate school. In my spare time, I enjoy fashion, photography, reading, and yoga.

...am extremely passionate about teaching because I think it is important to spread knowledge and cultivate a learning-rich environment. The moment when the lightbulb goes off is something I crave! While I tutor creative writing, reading comprehension and martial arts, I am most passionate about nursing, anatomy and physiology. I have also passed the NCLEX and ANCC test for my Nurse Practitioner certification. Although learning can be stressful, I try to construct a laid-back, fun...

...Chinese decent, remotely, to help them grow in their English, which is my specific type of tutoring, remotely. I am most passionate about English, Grammar, Syntax, and any form of helping a student develop their reading and/or comprehension skills. My philosophy is that every child can learn, you just have to listen to what he/she is saying to support his/her way of learning and thinking. In my spare time, I like to do Yoga, listen...

...high school as I tackled my first Anatomy and Physiology class, and led me to further my education in courses such as Advanced Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology, Biology, and Health Science. After being accepted to nursing school I focused on Pharmacology, Ethical Nursing, Medical Surgical Concepts, Critical Care Concepts, Pathophysiology and more. I have extensive knowledge of NCLEX preparation and remember fondly the days spent studying in perpetuity to do well on...

...I have been teaching and tutoring students for more than 17 years. I provide a positive, friendly, and encouraging learning environment for all students. I'm patient and supportitive, and I strive to help students overcome challenges and become life long learners. I hold a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering, licensed and certified in Elementary Education, and a certified ESL instructor. I look forward to working with students and their families to reach their...

...worked as a teacher for ten years. I enjoy being with students and helping them become more successful. As a former special education teacher, I am well-versed in the ins and outs of that world, and I can help any parent struggling to make any sense of it. (Trust me, I can talk for hours about that stuff!) The most important attributes that I have in regards to tutoring is enormous patience and a great...