Top English Tutors serving Durham County
Simon: Durham County English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Durham County, NC
...wide variety of academic topics. I graduated from Yale University with a double major in Environmental Studies and International Studies, and I love the way science and real-world issues can interact. Part of my interest in the environment comes from my love of being outdoors, and I am an avid rower and bicyclist. I also...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelors, Environmental Studies
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
Alyssa: Durham County English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Durham County, NC
...I can guarantee that I will do my best to help students know where and how to find them. I believe that tutoring is most effective when a student comes to acknowledge and utilize the strategies that are best suited for their learning style, which they can then take with them into other subjects and...
Education & Certification
Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelors, Psychology
Texas State University-San Marcos - Current Grad Student, School Psychology
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33
Celicia: Durham County English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Durham County, NC
...reading, and 7th and 8th grade math and reading. Along with these two subjects, I also provide homework support, study and organization skills, and writing and essay editing. My ultimate goal in tutoring is to make sure the student generalizes the skills learned in the tutoring session and applies them to the real world on...
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University of Florida - Bachelors, Anthropology and Linguistics
Lane: Durham County English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Durham County, NC
...of No Child Left Behind, and we practiced all school subjects so they could catch up with their cohort. I also volunteered for the Athens Area Homeless Shelter (Georgia) for 6 months, where I tutored and played games with children. I also have some experience working with children with autism. In my teaching style and...
Education & Certification
Antioch College - Bachelors, Social and Global Studies
ACT Composite: 31
Lisa: Durham County English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Durham County, NC
...Native American Studies Department. I have since tutored high school and college level students in the social sciences and English for over 7 years.I am an exceptional writing tutor. I have numerous scholarly articles published as well as editorial experience on an academic journal. I have two published books as well. I also tutor for...
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Duke University - Bachelors, History
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - PHD, Anthropology
Beverly: Durham County English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Durham County, NC
...needs to complete the tasks at hand. We'll work together so that your student gains skills and confidence. I've enjoyed working with preschoolers to middle schoolers, and high school students are a great group to interact with. Everyone has their own energy and personal story they bring to a relationship, so I can say I...
Education & Certification
NC State Univ. - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
Cortland: Durham County English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Durham County, NC
...I also tutor in social studies and history. Having been a classroom teacher, I understand the importance of supplemental support systems. Often teachers struggle to give every student the individualized attention they need to be successful in their education. As a tutor my goal is to assist classroom educators in this effort. I prefer to...
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University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
William: Durham County English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Durham County, NC
...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. So, although I've indicated my times of availability, I will schedule actual...
Education & Certification
Texas AM University - Bachelors, Nuclear Engineering
Duke University - Masters, Business Administration and Management
Bill: Durham County English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Durham County, NC
I tutor kids of all ages, and specialize in those with ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, Asperger's and Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as those with emotional and cognitive disorders. My preferred subjects are test preparation (SAT, ACT, GRE, etc.), Math, Science, and English. ... I think it's very important that I relate to students on a personal level so they truly understand that I want them to do well. Once that bond is made, we can work together...
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SUNY Empire State College - Bachelors, General Sciences, Theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 790
Anastasia: Durham County English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Durham County, NC
...know a disturbing amount of math (through advanced calculus). Yet, I've also been reading since I was old enough to hold a flashlight (my eyes don't thank me), so if you need help with following any sort of literature, I've got your back (excluding the original text of the Canterbury tales, I never learned Middle...
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New College of Florida - Bachelors, Chemistry/Physics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Whitney: Durham County English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Durham County, NC
...degree in Secondary English Education. I am pursuing my MFA at New York University in Musical Theatre Writing. As an educator in the field of secondary English education for the past four years, I have learned that students first need a support system in order to achieve their own greatness. I hope to be at...
Education & Certification
Appalachian State University - Bachelor of Science, Secondary English Education
New York University - Master of Fine Arts, Graduate Musical Theatre Writing
Julia: Durham County English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Durham County, NC
...and writing. My major was Human Rights and I am passionate about the issues that I engage with. I received my associate's degree from Bergen Community College in 2014 and my Bachelors from Columbia in 2017. At Bergen Community, I worked in the tutoring center focusing on assisting students with writing in any subject. I...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Human Rights
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 710
Brittny: Durham County English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Durham County, NC
...grades K-5 science. I developed lesson plans and projects that helped the students gain interest in science, as well as learn and understand science. I have also tutored students in math, reading, and language arts. When tutoring students, my goal is to understand the level the students are currently at, and how best to help...
Education & Certification
University of Georgia - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
Georgia Southern University - Masters, Public Health-Environmental Health Sciences
Ben: Durham County English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Durham County, NC
...some independent consulting work. It is my eventual 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...
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Andrew: Durham County English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Durham County, NC
...inside and outside of the classroom. I can use elements of a student's background to relate complex subjects in a way that is more familiar with the student. Outside of work, I am an avid sports fan, lover of books and movies, meeting new people and hanging out with friends. I enjoy traveling, having been to...
Education & Certification
UNC Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Economics & Psychology
Georgetown University - Masters, Finance
GMAT: 700
Jeannie: Durham County English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Durham County, NC
...their Adult Basic Skills Program where I taught ESL, PreGED/GED Language Arts, Visual Arts, Graphic Design, basic computer skills, and pre-college Reading/Writing courses. I enjoy teaching ESL and English the most because of the opportunities to help students increase their vocabulary and express themselves creatively through writing. My first goal when teaching is to raise...
Education & Certification
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus - Bachelors, Spanish
Northern Arizona University - Masters, Bilingual / Multicultural Education
Germaine: Durham County English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Durham County, NC
...experience from preschool to the elementary level. I've worked with students from a variety of backgrounds with varied educational needs. I strongly believe in meeting the needs of the students in my care, providing the best support academically and watching them become successful in their studies. I was tutored as a child and because of...
Education & Certification
NC Central University - Bachelors, Early Childhood
NC Central University - Masters, Special Education
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Asta: Durham County English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Durham County, NC
...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...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Ginny: Durham County English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Durham County, NC
...judge for mock trials for middle school. Last month, I learned about mock trials with high school students, and it was very interesting. I have a Masters in Educational Technology from University of Pittsburgh in PA, undergraduate degree in psychology and sociology from Duquesne University, and advanced paralegal certificate from Duquesne University. I taught K-12...
Education & Certification
Duquesne University - Bachelors, Psychology and Sociology
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Masters, Education
Gregory: Durham County English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Durham County, NC
...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...
Education & Certification
University of British Columbia--Vancouver - Bachelor in Arts, History
Yale University - Master of Divinity, Theology
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