Award-Winning Writing Tutors in Chapel Hill, NC

...Schools, did my student teaching in Wake County Schools, and taught Family and Consumer Sciences at the middle school level in Orange County Schools. I hold a Master of Arts in Teaching degree in Elementary Education from Meredith College and am certified in the areas of: Elementary Education K-6, ESL K-12, Middle Grades Mathematics 6-8, and Family and Consumer Sciences 6-12. I look forward to continuing to help students but under a different capacity as...

...a social neuroscience lab doing psychological research and very much enjoy this branch of experimental psychology. For the last two years I have regularly tutored online, helping students primarily in late middle and high school reach their academic goals. More recently I have worked with first year college students and adult learners. I am extremely passionate about psychology, but I also really enjoy tutoring English. Literary analysis can be fun, I promise! When I am...

...Bancroft. I have always had a deep interest and profound respect for the teaching profession. When I first 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...

...attending Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. My academic interests include mainly math, science, and test prep. I have experience in AP Chemistry, Calculus, and Environmental Science, and I am focused on ACT test prep. My extracurricular interests include Model UN, social activism, research in environmental science, and conservation/restoration through volunteer work. My tutoring style is very focused and organized, however I believe that learning can be fun too so I try to keep my sessions...

...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 usually underestimate. In...

...tutoring agencies, after school programs, in-school programs, non-profit settings, etc. I also have background knowledge in educational/developmental psychology, so I know what curriculums are out there and what educational approaches to take in tutoring sessions. A little about me- I am a graduate of Duke University, with a major in Psychology and minors in Art History and English. People say I am creative, empathetic, and kind. Relationships are very important to me, and I look...

...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 deal of tenacity!... I believe in a student-centered approach. This is probably influenced by being a special education teacher for many years. I enjoy working one on one with students, figuring out what they need to be successful and working toward that goal. I believe in allowing students a certain level of choice, which can be important to many students. I've always been complimented on my patience and tenacity with students who are experiencing difficulties.

...stimulates my palate! Hungry? Want to write like that? Then you have come to the right tutor. Just as I craft delicious meals with careful forethought to ingredients and strategy, I will write a personal recipe for your success. I have worked with students for the last ten years helping them to gain confidence in their written expression. Although writing is my strong suit, I can also help with critical reading and comprehension, as well...

...MS in global health. My research combines the fields of global health and psychology by examining the effects of culture on self-related psychological processes. I hope to continue in academia to become a professor of psychology, as teaching is among my greatest passions. I offer tutoring services in SAT and GRE prep, as well as in grammar, writing, and essay editing. I also provide help with AP Lang, Lit, 2-D Studio Art, Music Theory, and...

...Reading Instruction from Ball State University. When I'm not working, I enjoy watching movies, visiting museums, crafting, and traveling to new places! For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a teacher. I have always enjoyed teaching and helping others succeed. As a teacher, this feeling of enjoyment in other's success continues. I believe one of the most important parts in teaching is creating a positive and supportive relationship with students....