Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Duke University, NC

...subjects: Spanish, Russian, Reading, Writing (and Composition), and Statistics. Having struggled with learning in a traditional classroom environment myself, I had to adapt and find methods of learning and study that made sense to me. As a tutor, I think it's critical to tailor my tutoring style to the specific needs of the student to...

...committed to excellent customer service and meeting my students where they are at, helping them to accomplish their goals. I am a clinical social worker, health coach, writer, and teacher with a love of learning and passion for helping students. I obtained my Master of Social Work Degree from UNC Chapel Hill and my Bachelors...

...love history, science, math, and writing, and have a passion for the environment and social justice. However, I am excited to help students reach their goals in any subject area. I strongly believe in a collaborative approach as a tutor, where the students' goals are front and center, and we work together at a pace...

...currently a senior at Duke University where I will major in History and Philosophy and minor in Computer Science. I enjoy tutoring all subjects, but my favorite things to tutor are history, math, writing, and standardized tests. In my free time, I enjoy practicing/playing soccer and relaxing with my friends on campus. I strive to...

...from English, my rigorous academic track at Duke have also fully prepared me to tutor chemistry, organic I, biology, and beginner-intermediate Spanish, as well as various subjects that pertain to my major, such as cultural anthropology and global studies. I know just how important standardized test scores, GPA, and college apps are, and I love...

...side project of mine. Even since middle school, at a local elementary school, I would help tutor students in basic arithmetic and spelling. In high school, while the curriculum changed from multiplication tables to Calculus, the idea was still the same: help as many people reach their full potential as possible. Now, through Varsity Tutors,...

...interests but, most of them tend to be on the geekier side. For instance, I love playing video games, Dungeons and Dragons and board games with my friends. I also play tennis and soccer regularly and played soccer with an intramural team last year. Otherwise, I love to read for fun, in addition to the...

...or watching videos on certain concepts helps reinforcement and allows students to thrive in the classroom. As a tutor, I like to guide students in the correct direction and help them gain footing when learning a new subject; however, I also like to give students independence so they can determine their best method for learning.

I am a student and a researcher with a lifelong passion for teaching! A twice exceptional* student myself, I specialize in helping other 2e and neurodivergent students reach their goals while making learning a fulfilling process. However, I love working with all students and cultivating a love of learning and curiosity.

I am able to help in a wide variety of subjects including writing essays and resumes, all levels of math, test prep, and more. I choose to tutor because I appreciate all that my education has given me and hope to help others excel in their own education.

...English, and English as a Second Language. I have experience tutoring Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, history, biology, music, civics, geography, nutrition, and SAT/ACT preparation. To me, the most important part of teaching and tutoring is to reach each student at his/her academic level and to help him/her understand concepts in a particular content area...

...hiked the North Carolina Mountains as well as backpacked through New Mexico two different summers at Philmont Scout Ranch. My interest in dentistry became even greater since I have volunteered at nine Mission of Mercy dental clinics over the past five years. This gave me the opportunity to help assist dentists and dental students in...

...local Chinese school and math and public speaking coaching experience in high school. I tutor a wide variety of subjects in science, english, and math, as well as public speaking. I especially enjoy tutoring public speaking and math. I'm a versatile tutor who doesn't hesitate to use every resource available. My hobbies are reading, running,...

...med student, I've been through A LOT of them, so I have a ton of strategies for how to tackle anything from the SAT to the MCAT. In contrast, I am passionate about writing, and would love to help you strengthen your writing skills. Miscellaneous info: I'm writing a book right now and I'm using...

There's nothing wrong with making mistakes and asking questions as long as you learn from them.

...current junior at the College of William and Mary majoring in French and Francophone Studies and Linguistics. I have a history of high achievement and lots of on-the-job experience tutoring and teaching young people. My areas of expertise are French, Latin, linguistics, and English/language arts. I'm very excited and privileged to help unlock students' potentials...

...array of subjects in the social sciences and humanities, with a particular focus on comparative politics, writing, and statistics. The study of politics has always been my passion for as long as I can remember. Statistics, on the other hand, was a bit of a struggle, but I persevered and am now an expert in...

...as an intelligence officer in the Air Force for seven years, I completed a doctoral program in American Literature at UNC-Chapel Hill. Since then, I have edited a literary journal, managed a research center, and published several peer-reviewed articles on American autobiography, fiction, and poetry. I live with my wife and three daughters in Durham,...

...some popular accounts claim lasted for a thousand years, from 797 to 1797. I think old-fashioned political and diplomatic history is the cat's meow! I disagree profoundly with the view that it is not relevant to the study of history today. I also like to mold and fashion Renaissance people among my students, drawing for...