Award-Winning Pre-Calculus Tutors serving Duke University, NC

...can stall even the brightest minds, so my approach as a tutor is rooted in the belief that mistakes are not only inevitable, but essential. It's not about avoiding challenges - it's about embracing them, learning from them, and developing the resilience to move forward. My experience spans founding and running my own tutoring company,...

...a Bachelor's of Science in Chemistry. While at Gannon University I spent time working in the Math & Science Center, tutoring fellow undergraduate students in various math and science subjects, including : calculus I, calculus II, pre-calculus, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. I also tutored students in various chemistry subjects as well as physics I and...

...Studies. During my summers in college, I worked with EducationUSA Nairobi, an advising center for Kenyan students who wish to pursue higher education in the US. When I worked for them, I tutored high school graduates on SAT stuff and also helped them write better personal statements. After graduating from Duke last year, I started...

...solid tumors. Before this, I earned my PhD in Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. There in addition to research I gained an appreciation of nature. I lived near a waterfall and I have hiked several mountains in the Adirondacks! In undergrad, I studied physics at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA....

I'm on a mission to educate young students and help make learning easy instead of the stress it can tend to become.

...Computer Information Technology. Throughout my university studies I have realized that classes are easier and more enjoyable when you have a professor who 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...

...for explaining things. I am a good listener and I have a lots of patience. I have taught varied age groups ranging from elementary to graduate level. I also feel that I am a very good mentor. I have been through and understand the application system for college, medical, and graduates schools (including international schools.)...

I'm double majoring in elementary education and psychology at Meredith College. I plan on teaching upper elementary school after I graduate.

...practice. It is the best way for musicians to learn technique and musicianship. However, most people who take piano lessons will not advance to the upper levels of performing classical music and they do not continue to play piano as adults. By teaching beginners and children, I also emphasize learning popular music and how to...

...a student at Dartmouth College, and I graduated from high school at Durham Academy. When I was in high school, I started tutoring some of my classmates, and I realized that I enjoyed the process of helping them learn. My primary focus is on math, physics, and other sciences, but I am also skilled in...

I am a PhD student in Civil Engineering and have more than 7 years of teaching experience.... My philosophy of teaching evolved from many years of teaching experience. As I reflect on my beliefs regarding teaching and learning, I find that my mission as a teacher is threefold: to promote positive learning; to spark learner enthusiasm for learning; and to provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

...disciplines - chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and mathematics - to discover and develop new drugs for different human diseases. I am most enthusiastic about teaching these four and the subjects related to those. With teaching, I believe in meeting students where they are and going from there. When students learn concepts like trigonometry in math or...

...Latin and Ancient Greek. I love getting to help students understand subjects I am passionate about. I graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2015 with a B.A. in Classics (Latin and Greek Literature) and a Minor in Mathematics. The most important thing to me when tutoring is that...

...a planned minor in mathematics. My dream is to attend medical school and become a surgeon. As a recent high school graduate, I know all too well the struggles and stresses of being a high-achieving student aiming for the very best college acceptances. It is because I know this feeling so well that I want...

...school students. I enjoy working with students to gain an understanding of a topic, not just get the right answer. I have a B.S. in Applied Mathematics from Howard University with a minor in computer science. I am currently a first-year PhD student in Data Science at the University of Chicago. In my free time,...

...when they understand a topic while I was tutoring math at University of Washington in Seattle and Highline College gave me a lot of satisfaction and happiness in what I did. Hence, I am looking to utilize my spare time productively while doing something that I love. I tutored math of all levels and physics...

My mission as a Varsity Tutor is to provide my students confidence in their academic abilities and provide mentorship and advice on their academic careers.

...I thoroughly enjoy tutoring and teaching, and have had experience in doing so through my past jobs as a math/reading tutor at Kumon, a violin teacher at summer camps, as well as a camp counselor at an elementary school. I love working with different types of people and getting to know their learning styles so...

...Computer Science. I tutor students of all ages, primarily in math and science, and also offer instruction in coding and chess. I enjoy helping students build confidence and reach their academic goals through clear instruction, patience, and encouraging support. My approach is flexible and student-centered, focusing on making learning accessible and enjoyable. I believe every...

...Communications/New Media and Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science. I love making connections with other students and building a safe environment to foster growth and encouragement. While I have a pretty diverse palette of experiences, I focus a lot of my time on Mathematics. I took IB Math HL and AP Calculus BC in High...