Award-Winning College Algebra Tutors serving Raleigh-Durham, NC

...and linguistics are fascinating to me and I don't get to speak mine enough, so please speak them with me! My physics background, as well as my years of teaching, means I know a disturbing amount of math (through advanced calculus). Yet, I've also been reading since I was old enough to hold a flashlight...

...a good/bad teacher can provide to a student's learning experience. I aim to understand the student's learning style and altering my methods for each student's needs. I do my very best to not only help students reach the right answer but to make sure they completely understand the subject at hand. It is important to...

...and this is largely because I was fortunate to have some amazing teachers growing up who made learning fun (or at the very least not miserable). My goal is to do the same for each one of the students who I work with, and find ways to make even the most abstract concepts or complex...

...I attended Boston College for my undergraduate education, majoring in Biochemistry and minoring in Medical Humanities. I attend Tufts University School of Medicine for my M.S. in Biomedical Sciences. Next year I will pursue my PhD at Duke University. I love helping tutor and work with students of all ages, helping them to improve their...

...am currently working on a second Bachelors of Science in Nursing at Lenoir-Rhyne University. I completely understand the pressures of maintaining good grades with extracurricular activities, trying to stay competitive for college or graduate school, and even having to study within time-constraints from having to juggle a full-time job. I know first-hand how demoralizing making...

...working with a wide age range of students from various backgrounds. I have tutored elementary age students, middle school students, high school students, traditional college students, and non-traditional college students. Tutoring at the community college, I come across many individuals from various walks of life and it has allowed me the opportunity to learn more...

...student tutor for the Mathematics Department for three years, tutoring calculus, probability, statistics, and finite mathematics. I also tutored independently, tutoring middle school and high school students in Algebra I and II, Geometry, and Pre-Calculus. I love numbers, and want you to as well! Beyond my background in math, I have several other interests as...

...I assist students when they are unable to meet with their teacher, clarify concepts the student needs more time on, explain concepts in alternative ways, and review the building blocks that the student needs to complete the tasks at hand. We'll work together so that your student gains skills and confidence. I've enjoyed working with...

...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 tutor. Education is about training the mind to think critically and creatively, not training...

...consistent in showing the real applications of mathematics and combine it with programming. With five years of experience in tutoring, I usually start with making a detailed lesson plan for students which is able to change or edit, based on student's needs. Furthermore, an additional material with explanations is always provided to students, in order...

...students feel empowered to tackle challenging material. I believe that math is not just theoretical; it is a powerful tool for problem-solving. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy teaching yoga, which has further honed my skills in conveying difficult concepts in an accessible manner. I am eager to inspire students to appreciate the beauty and practicality...

...working towards getting a dental degree. During my undergraduate career, I had several experiences of helping other students with learning materials and quiz/exam preparation. I am excited to have another opportunity to help other students again through Varsity Tutors because I truly believe that education is absolutely imperative to a better quality of life and...

...to Richmond, VA to get my PhD in Chemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University. At VCU, I took several graduate level chemistry courses that have sharpened my expertise, as well as engaging in graduate level research for the past five years, specializing in physical chemistry, and publishing two first-author papers in ACS Langmuir. In addition, I...

...California to study biomedical engineering and economics. I tutor because I'm very passionate about helping others to understand their schoolwork or to "crack the SAT." Seeing the light bulb go off when a student finally gets it is an amazing feeling! Because all of this material is fresh in my mind, I'm able to share...

I tutor a wide variety of subjects, including math, reading, and writing. I feel that the best way to approach a new student is by figuring out what enthuses them and what they like to do, and try to relate that into the material I'm teaching.

...I've been teaching since my first year of undergrad, and ever since I've looked for ways to continue -- through my personal and professional life. I think that the standard education system does a horrible job at teaching mathematics and often leaves students feeling like they're memorizing formulas. Real math is all about the journey...

I am excited to get to know new students and work through their academic life. I graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with my Biology degree. Although Biology is my passion, Physics is my true love. My philosophy is that anyone can learn anything but the question is what method of learning is best for you?

...small groups settings. I am skilled at assisting elementary and middle school through college level students with their course work to improve their results (including Common Core Math). I also tutor individuals seeking their GED in general math as well as assist with ACT/SAT preparations in Math. I have taught remedial math and music. I...

...ranging from special needs to gifted and talented across the country. In my initial session with students, I find out what they want to achieve during the instruction and their future goals. I use interactive visuals to connect what they learn in the classroom to the real world. Breaking down difficult material for clarity is...

...goal to be involved in academic administration. Along with a strong economics background, I am also well-versed in mathematics (up to multi-variable calculus), geography, writing, literature, reading, and history. I enjoy reading, writing and performing music, and sports during my free time. It is my passion to help others succeed and to recognize their maximum...