Award-Winning English Tutors in Orange County, NC

I graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Early Childhood Education and am National Board Certified. I have taught Pre-k-2nd grade for the last 15 years. I love to teach reading and help students find their passion and love of reading.

...until college in the incredible countries of Rwanda and Kenya (with one year in Egypt). Since education wasn't easily accessible to me through elementary school, very early on I had to learn how to love learning and teach myself. Even after many years of more formal education I haven't lost that spark and that ownership...

...for a time and teaching English to Middle and High school students. When I returned to the States in 2003, I took a job in a public High school teaching French levels 1- A.P, American and European History, Spanish 1-2, and Reading to struggling students. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests....

Hi there! I am Jaya Ponnaluru, an Undergraduate student at North Carolina State University majoring in Computer Engineering and minoring in Business Administration. I am also a part of the Undergraduate Research and Honors Program at NC State. I believe success is possible if we learn out of our failures and everyone fails before they succeed.

...Master's Degree in Teaching and Learning. I am also an ESL instructor. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Reading, English, and Language Arts. I believe that reading is extremely important to encourage communication and to help with critical thinking skills that are needed in all subjects. I have...

...hobbies, including reading, singing, making crafts, playing video games, hiking, and baking while I work on producing my college a cappella group's newest album! I am very excited to tutor many subjects, and I am particularly passionate about all things philosophy, essay writing, economics, Spanish, and music. I have an adaptable, intuition-based teaching style and...

...get lost in and you can travel back in time to the start of history! I love to use imagination when working with students! I want to push them to be creative and to activate their critical thinking skills to enhance their reading and history potential! I love to read in my free time and...

...and diverse backgrounds, guiding them toward academic success. It has been immensely rewarding to help my students, and I have helped students increase their scores by 10-20%. I hold a Master's degree in Plant Science, and hold a two - year certificate in Computer applications. My experience with the students has centered on core subjects such...

...subjects. Previously, I also volunteered as an adult ESL tutor and 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...

...an MS Degree in Career and Technical Studies from Old Dominion University and Bachelor's in Business Education from NC A&T State University. I have worked extensively with training business professionals as well as high school and college students. I provide career coaching and mentoring to emerging HR leaders and job applicants in career transition. To...

...off the courtand now I'm all about helping others grow, succeed, and have fun while doing it. I believe learning should never be boring, and I love finding creative ways to make things click. Whether you're chasing a goal or just trying to figure things out, I've got your back. Let's win togetherin and out...

...to do when I'm not teaching, I like to read and encourage my students to read often. I tell them that a person who reads often, speaks, writes, and understands his language better. If they're learning ESL/EFL, reading much also helps them to acquire vocabulary and understand grammar without difficulties. I also enjoy writing and...

I love when the information clicks with a student and they finally understand a concept.

...College, Jamaica, where I completed a Diploma in Primary Education/Elementary Education. I have been a teaching for over 13 years. I currently tutor Mathematics at the Middle Grades level. Mathematics is my favorite subject to teach because it provides an effective way of building mental discipline and encourages logical reasoning. In addition, mathematical knowledge plays...

...English as a Second Language in Peru, math in Connecticut, or writing in Ypsilanti, I keep teaching in my life because I love the feeling of seeing a student reach a new level. I'm a big fan of designed independent learning, and my experience has taught me that "studying harder" is not always the answer....

...subjects thoroughly, and think that a good understanding of those subjects is useful to anyone, no matter their interests. I also do tutoring for AP/IB exams, SAT, and ACT because I think it's critically important for people to get into the best college they can for as cheap as possible, and those exams are the...

...can truly take root. Outside of teaching, I love spending time in my garden, catching up on podcasts, and enjoying life with my family and our two cats. I believe learning should be joyful and that every child deserves a chance to shine. Let's work together to help your child succeed one step at a...

...a tutor, I have worked with elementary-aged students who were persistently struggling to read. The students I have worked with often had a specific learning difference or attention deficit disorder. I provided Orton Gillingham influenced instruction in phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. I'm passionate about seeing every student reach their full academic potential!...

...experience is one of my favorite aspects of this field. I am a patient, caring, and understanding OG instructor and I find true joy in teaching/tutoring students of all ages. Before becoming a tutor, I studied Psychology at the College of Charleston and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in 2010. Through a reference from my...