Award-Winning HSPT Tutors serving Raleigh-Durham, NC

...students, colleagues, and communities. I bring a diverse range of skills from my many experiences in teaching, researching, volunteering, tutoring, administrating, mentoring, and studying. Additionally, I am particularly adept in the use of various technology and am very comfortable working in environments that require such proficiency. I am also an avid drummer and enjoy designing manuscripts and fonts and volunteering at my church in my free time. My academic specialties include the thought and theology...

...Secondary Education and stepped into teaching high school English immediately after graduating. I have always been an avid reader and writer, so my passion is teaching students to love books, reading, and writing. During my career I have taught grades 7 through 12 and a few community college university transfer courses. After receiving my Master's Degree in English from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, I was afforded an opportunity to study abroad at...

I'm a writer and a grammar fanatic. I've both written and tutored professionally. I love storytelling, and I couldn't imagine life without a thesaurus.

...philosophy of mathematics education follows the same guidelines. It is very critical to have a vast understanding of one's students. A teacher must know what mathematics the students already know and the areas in which they may need the most growth. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (2000) states and I agree "Together, the principles and standards constitute a vision to guide educators as they strive for the continual improvement of mathematics education in...

...been a teacher throughout my working life. I have worked in middle school high school and university settings. I love being a part of student self-development and growth. Describe your experience working with students. I have a PhD in History of Religions. I am best able to tutor a wide range of course work in the humanities and social sciences. My favorite subjects are literature, writing, languages and history. I tailor my teaching style to...

...to succeed at learning and excelling at math. While the majority of my work experience is education I have successfully designed, developed and implemented processes to educate blind and visually impaired students. With my knowledge of engineering, math and special education I hope to assist individuals to learn math, science and reading. While educating students I focus on three goals: 1) teaching them the subject matter from the ground up approach; 2) helping the student...

...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. Outside of academic interests, I enjoy reading,...

...teacher with experience is elementary education kindergarten through 5th grade, general and special education. My masters degree concentration was in Reading Instruction of Students and Students with Special Needs. I have a background with students with a variety of disabilities., including learning disabilities, Autism, Developmental Delays, and Physical Impairments. I have trained in Orton Gillingham Reading Foundation Multi Sensory Programs and have access to programs to bring with me. My greatest skill is teaching reading...

...is math because of how much I enjoy it. I think that a tutor's enjoyment for a subject can directly impact how the student feels about it. If I can help a student become less frustrated with a subjects concepts, learn how to stay organized and keep up with their work, I know I have done my job well. I personally love to learn and even after having graduated, I am constantly looking for opportunities...

...and their accompanying lab sections. I also worked as a Peer Led Team Learning Instructor and a peer tutor throughout college so I am comfortable working 1:1 and in groups, making sure my students stay engaged and maximize our time together. I take an integrative approach to tutoring, ensuring that we review topics holistically and work on how to attack the problems you might see on quizzes and exams. I find this approach keeps students...

...can explain one single topic in many different ways. The most important thing is to establish a healthy and good connection with students. Hence, I tend to bring the same approach to tutoring and explaining mathematics and programming. I am 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...

Greeting! I am a current high school science teacher in North Carolina. I had taught previously in Michigan. Certified to teach all sciences and have teaching experience in just about all of the science subjects as well. On my spare time, I enjoy adventuring and exploring new areas with my wife!

...not wish to sit idle. Instead, I prefer to plant good seeds into the lives of others. Further, I have discovered that I not only love to teach but 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...

...background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary and Special Education as well as graduate degrees in both Reading and Educational Leadership and Technology. More recently, I completed a Doctor of Education degree. While I tutor a wide range of academic subjects, I have a significant interest in facilitating comprehension of material read and strengthening student written response. I am an advocate of bridging the gap between what students know and what they need...

I'm currently a second-year student at Columbia University studying Biochemistry. In my free time, I enjoy writing for my school's magazine, The Eye, and doing diabetes research at the Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center. I feel fortunate to have benefitted from engaged and detailed teachers my entire life, and hope to do the same for my students.

...to become a teacher and today, my goal is to inspire young people to be good citizens to society. I impart positive values and I encourage my students to believe in themselves and that all things are possible if they persevere and are disciplined. I believe that every student is going to succeed. Going above and beyond the call of duty has always defined my attitude towards work. Relationship building is a must, so I...

...country. I received my bachelors in Communication Studies from UNC Chapel Hill. My experience in working with children goes all the way back to high school, where I was a tennis camp counselor for the YMCA and a TA in UNC Chapel Hill Science in the Summer program. When I was at UNC Chapel Hill, I was a volunteer TA for Glenwood elementary and a Community in School's after school tutor for Culbreth Middle School....

...children how to read and get enthusiastic about books. I have also volunteered with Hands on Charlotte and Carrboro Elementary to tutor elementary school students. My experience teaching children is extensive, but I have worked with many age groups. I have consistently helped those around me (especially my older brothers) plan, write and edit countless essays and applications. I am eager to tutor new students and help them learn the ins and outs of reading...

...University and a Masters of Public Policy & Management at Carnegie Mellon University. Since my high school days, I have worked with students of all ages, tutoring in mostly elementary reading, writing and math, as well as test prep for SAT and GRE. My favorite subject to tutoring is reading, given you're learning so much content while perfecting the skill of comprehending and taking in the content. Outside of the classroom and tutoring, I love...

...from UNC-Pembroke, an M.A. in English/Technical Communication from East Carolina University, an M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from NC State Univ. and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Clemson University. What is your tutoring experience (or experience working with students)? I have seventeen years of experience teaching English at the middle school, high school, community college and university levels. What subjects do you tutor? I tutor English, Language Arts, Reading, Writing, Research and test-taking skills....