Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Durham County, NC

...undergraduate of Duke University, graduating this May with a dual degree in Computer Science and Neuroscience. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, Literature, and History. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try...

...that I am quite good at it. While I am doing quite a bit of private tutoring on my own, I am now looking for ways to expand my reach. Accordingly, your organization may be a good fit with my skills and abilities. Note that I do not intend to quit my private tutoring practice....

...is pretty much one of "I do", "we do", and "you do". This allows me to model a particular lesson and then gradually release the pupils to complete tasks on their own. I love to see students master new material and become confident in themselves. Tutoring will give me an outlet to continue to stay...

...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. Outside of academic interests,...

...experience to students aged from 1 to 20 years old. My approach to tutoring is reframing concepts through analogies that are easier to understand based on a student's personal experience. I also rely on mixed media such as Khan Academy and online activities to supplement in-class lessons for students interested in take-home activities. Overall, my...

...be history, but I am now more concentrated in the STEM department. I am in the Elementary Education program at NC State with a STEM concentration. I would love to help out in any of my strong suits such as Spanish I, Elementary & Middle School Math, Earth Science, and Algebra. I would love to...

...am interested in helping students reach their full potential because, as someone who used tutoring services for university courses, I know how much of a positive impact a tutor can have on a student. I believe with the right assistance, any student can be successful and I would like to be the help that someone...

...by passing the C-paraprofessional Assessment. I've had over 30 years experience in providing one on one and group instruction in targeting student's learning needs both in the general and special education population. These subjects have included: reading, study skills, language arts and math. My emphasis is reinforcement. Reinforcement has been a great advocate in increasing...

...at nationally ranked private high schools and competitive colleges despite their dyslexia. Their success and the success of the students I tutor serves as a testament to the effectiveness of my individual and phonics based teaching style. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in History from Fordham University. My academic...

...degrees, one in literature and the other in journalism. I have taught German to English-speaking students, English to German speakers and English literacy to English speakers. I also have broad experience as a mentor. I enjoy the interaction that comes with teaching and tutoring and love to see people become more effective in their everyday...

...most passionate about Writing, Psychology, and Business (in particular Management and Leadership). I also excel in teaching general study and test-taking skills. I am a firm believer in education and am a life long learner, and I have tutored, taught and been a student in both classroom and virtual environments for over 15 years. Learning...

...culture. Because I graduated high school only a year ago, the subjects that I was taught are still fresh in my mind, especially AP courses. I am very familiar with the AP curriculum, as I have taken 10 AP classes over the course of high school, and spent a fair amount of time preparing and...

...is such a beautiful process. Sparking students' curiosity and excitement is the most rewarding part of tutoring, and I make it my mission to achieve that with all students I work with. In my free time, I am involved in a variety of groups on campus such as the triathlon club, FEMMES (a female-oriented STEM...

...(JHU's career center) to guide students through graduate school or job applications and interviews as well as review their resumes and cover letters to properly advise them on applying within various fields. Originally from Southern California, I have always enjoyed year-round outdoor activities. In addition to extensive hiking and camping trips as well as long...

...created a website with my daughter to provide an accessible, engaging resource used by families all over the world, and worked as a literacy coach in multiple states. I am a Scorer for standardized ELA assessments in the Southwest- so I know what it takes to master the EOG tests! I have tutored extensively since...

...matriculation at Cambridge College where I completed my Master's degree in Special Education Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities and completed my Specialist degree in Educational Leadership. My skills will provide you with a self-motivated, helpful and flexible tutor. I am persuasive and capable of developing rapport and trust, as well as experienced in influencing...

...Studies in England Program and participated with honors in the Oxford University Coursework with this program. In addition to teaching I have held the roles of Academic Dean and Academic Coach in which I have had the pleasure of training not just students but teachers in student success. My students have demonstrated on average more...

...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 tinker with audio synthesis...

...from being open about what is difficult and where we can genuinely improve. I strongly believe that this transparency allows us to create actions steps to tackle each difficult concept and question. To me, the most rewarding part of seeing a student grow is watching them become more confident in their abilities to comprehend their...

...and Community Leaders. She was also named Assistant Principal of the year in 2016-2017 for my school district. In addition, I serve as an advisory board member for Rebrand NC Education, a platform that provides relevant educational news, instructional strategies, leadership tips, and current trends. Currently, I serve as the first African American female Superintendent...