Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Raleigh-Durham, NC

...Spanish, Italian, Norwegian, and Mandarin Chinese. In addition to my foreign language study, I am certified to teach English to non-native English speakers (TESOL). Furthermore, I have a wide knowledge of various fields in linguistics such as: Phonetics/Phonology, Syntax, Sociolinguistics, Second Language Acquisition, and Romance Phonetics. As for my future, I am working the Master of Business Administration. With an MBA and my understanding of foreign languages and their respective cultures, I aspire to take...

...hope to pursue a career as a college professor while possibly doing 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 help others succeed and to recognize their maximum...

I am very passionate about English and Writing. I received my Master's in English with a concentration in Technical and Professional Communication from East Carolina University. I have worked at a University as a Writing Center Tutor and Research Editor. I currently work as a Communications Consultant for health care companies. My expertise includes: reading, phonics, writing (research and academic papers) and grammar. I look forward to working with each student with the expectation to...

...standardized tests, including the MCAT, GRE, SAT, and ACT, and have scored in the 99th percentile on the MCAT, SAT, and ACT. I also tutor the sciences and can cover all science topics up to advanced college-level chemistry and biology. As a science major and experienced tutor, I understand that the sciences pose unique and varied challenges to students. One of my primary goals is to meet students where they are, understand their specific needs,...

...level in Orange County Schools. I hold a Master of Arts in Teaching degree in Elementary 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 to make careers.... Teaching is...

...me to meet the true needs of my students, especially with the common one size fits all curriculum model. I truly believe that as I work with students, they begin to create their own curriculum based on their needs. I love tutoring because it gives me the opportunity to cut through the red tape of school systems and serve a student based on their individual needs. During tutoring sessions, I amable to pay attention to...

...personal life, I have two grown sons and a very spoiled mix breed dog. I have lived in Milwaukee all of my life but got a chance to experience living and working in another area - North Carolina - for several years. It's beautiful there. I enjoy traveling to places I've never been before and meeting new people; shopping; reading; basketball and attending sporting events. When time allows, I enjoy sewing and taking long walks.

...was old enough to read and I have a Russian heritage that can help out with colloquialisms and grammar. Languages 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...

...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 a student's confidence in their communicative abilities and expand upon their background knowledge, so that they are able to increasingly...

...and played games with children. I also have some experience working with children with autism. In my teaching style and tutoring philosophy, I see myself as the coach and mentor. I'm there to help each student be the best he or she can be -- to work out that brain muscle! I'm there to challenge, motivate, and engage each student. Subjects I tutor include elementary and middle school science; elementary through high school math (through...

...a minor in Italian studies I am passionate about learning in and outside of the classroom. It brings me joy to see people gain new understandings, and I am excited about the opportunity to help people in this process. Subjects I tutor include algebra, geometry, statistics, and writing. Math is one of my favorite subjects because I think working with numbers is like completing a fun puzzle. In the past, I have tutored a kindergartener...

...a special pleasure of mine. While grammar conventions and 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 software. I'm currently preparing my applications for graduate programs in comparative...

I love helping elementary students learn to read, write and excel at math. I am a retired elementary school counselor and have tutored for almost 9 years, both in person and online. I can also tutor elementary science, psychology, sociology, beginning Spanish and essay writing. Helping student succeed while building self-confidence is my specialty!

...all classes. I feel that my student-athlete experience helps me relate to busy students coming it at various skill levels. Similar to athletics, I find the journey in improving one's writing incredibly rewarding. During my college career, I took a variety of journalism specific, writing intensive classes, equipping me with solid writing mechanics and grammatical skills. At the Writing Center, I also had the opportunity to learn, reading essays dedicated to multiple classes (even sciences),...

...use and create to help understand the material, but also so they can enjoy learning! My favorite subjects to teach are Reading and History - which is why I got my degree in Middle School English and History. You can always explore new books to 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...

...ages K-12. My approach to tutoring is goal-oriented and compassionate. I understand the immense pressures felt by students in pursuit of academic and future success. With this understanding, I have developed ways of communicating and relating to the needs of my students to positively impact their learning. I am confident in my ability to work well with students and their parents. I provide tools, resources and a mindset necessary to improve your child's academic performance...

In 2023, I earned my Master's of Art in Teaching English from Duke University, and I've been teaching high school English ever since! I played basketball in college at Marquette and Saint Louis University and outside of working with students, I still love playing basketball for fun. I'm looking to work with and getting to know you!

...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 of one of the most sought-after tuition-free, public charter schools for middle and high school grades in Wake County. I believe that"You are worth everything!"Invest in yourself.Everything that matters requires attention. You must...

...I enjoy painting, photography, traveling, hiking in the mountains, playing bongo drums and attending church events. I enjoy inspiring young people to use their creativity and express themselves in different ways. I love sharing my own experiences of traveling around the world and my personal knowledge of diverse cultures, artists and artistic movements. It would be my honor to work with you and get to know your interests and life goals. I will support you...

...students during my career, and I can help you become a more effective writer. I work with high school and college students as well as adult learners. I also love talking with students about literature and exploring the exciting themes and issues that help us learn about life. I have taught courses in American, British and world literature, and dozens of other courses in the humanities and other special topic seminar courses.