Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Duke University, NC

...can when they walk into that testing room, whether for AP, ACT, SAT, or GRE exams. The process of applying to colleges and graduate programs can be very stressful at times, so if I can help you feel prepared to do your best, I would love to do so! That being said, I enjoy working...

...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...

...so I always make it a point to build relationships with students and treating them with respect and dignity. I also believe that students learn through different means, so I differentiate instruction to meet the needs of the students. I look forward to meeting all of the wonderful students who want to learn math in...

...difference to someone, even if it's just one person. My favorite moment is the lightbulb moment; when someone gets what you have been trying to explain! I have been a long term substitute and will begin teaching in the fall. I am a certified elementary teacher. I have worked with students of all ages, but...

Tutors are more than expert academics; they are motivational coaches. The greatest obstacle preventing a student from learning is lack of belief in their own abilities. There is no knowledge outside the reach of anyone's understanding. ... Patience, understanding, and kindness go a very long way with helping students build their confidence.... Get an understanding for the student’s objective and learning style.

...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...

...and can teach just about any subject from kindergarten to high school in math, English, and in between. I have performed exceptionally on standardized tests with a near-perfect math score on the SAT and know how to get your child to where you want them. I have a passion for teaching and have three years...

...college, I've served as assistant director of an organization which gives free STEAM lessons to local girls and also been an introductory computer science department tutor for the past year and a half. My junior and senior year of high school, I attended a school which specialized in math and science, and I'm excited to...

Current Sophomore at Duke University majoring in Political Science with a focus on Peace, Security, and Conflict. Love to learn and hope you will too!

...to different audiences as I have been a student instructor in the biology department, assistant teacher at Eureka Stem Academy, head camp counselor, etc. I hope to continue tutoring and reach out to many people as I can in hopes of using my passion to build confidence in those I teach. I look forward to...

...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 of John Wesley...

...them achieve their objectives. I tailor my tutoring to their individual needs and learning styles. I am personable and warm; students like me and find me easy to work with. I have had great success with students mastering school subjects and standardized tests after working with me. Many have made exceptional improvements.... I believe teaching must be tailored to fit an individual student's objectives, strengths, and learning styles. I talk to my students to assess what...

...study on Duke's campus in Durham, North Carolina. I have always been a strong student, with a current 3.94 GPA in college. I earned a 1510 on my SAT and am great at SAT tutoring as well as editing college application essays. I am also proficient in Spanish as a second language, and have experience...

...been tutoring since the beginning of high school and I have worked with students who learn best in different ways, so I can tailor my explanations to make sure the student understands everything. I know that this is not always possible in a classroom setting because one person is often teaching 20+ students, so I...

...working in policy. I have tutored or been in the education field my entire life and love it when I am able to help a scholar learn something new. I love to tutor a broad range of subjects but primarily focus on History and English. I particularly love working with scholars on their college essays...

I am a writer and reader, and love helping others also discover the joy in writing and the world it can open up for them. ... Anybody can learn something if they put their mind to it, and have somebody else helping them learn how to put their mind to it.... Get to know them, make sure they are comfortable with me and will ask me questions, and then see what their main concerns are.

...in technology. I've been a developer, an Air Force communications officer, a director of software engineering, a VP of engineering, and now a senior lean and agile enterprise coach. I ran for office and was elected to the city council. While running for office, and while being in office, I spoke and presented in public...

...am particularly passionate about all things philosophy, essay writing, economics, Spanish, and music. I have an adaptable, intuition-based teaching style and want to work with all students to make their learning as personal and engaging as possible. I have always felt happiest in academic settings, and I am hoping to become a world-traveling professor in...

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