Award-Winning HSPT Tutors serving Durham County, NC

...my spare time I enjoy reading, board games, and rock climbing. I am excited to work as a tutor once again in order to give students a chance to learn one-on-one to get a deeper and more clear understanding of their study material. By having the ability to clear up confusion with material every week...

...For example, my 8th graders began to really love poetry each year because I often had a resident poet to do an internship with them during this unit. Since he was a published author of poetry, he was able to do a poetry seminar with my students, and I even became a student under his...

...connection with students. Hence, I tend to bring the same approach to tutoring and explaining mathematics and programming. I am consistent in showing the real applications of mathematics and combine it with programming. With five years of experience in tutoring, I usually start with making a detailed lesson plan for students which is able to...

...kindergarten through 5th grade, general and special education. My masters degree concentration was in Reading Instruction of Students and Students with Special Needs. I have a background with students with a variety of disabilities., including learning disabilities, Autism, Developmental Delays, and Physical Impairments. I have trained in Orton Gillingham Reading Foundation Multi Sensory Programs and...

...problem solving, reasoning, communication, making connections, and designing and analyzing representations" (p. 1). It is not only important to focus on the criteria for each grade but for the preceding and succeeding grades that I teach. Mathematics is a continuous circle of knowledge that engages all levels of mathematics into a real life situation. This...

Greeting! I am a current high school science teacher in North Carolina. I had taught previously in Michigan. Certified to teach all sciences and have teaching experience in just about all of the science subjects as well. On my spare time, I enjoy adventuring and exploring new areas with my wife!

...provide students with the learning strategies they need to master information in their studies and to foster lifelong independent learning skills. I want to help students be passionate about their education. Outside of academic interests, I enjoy reading, writing, gardening, cooking, and traveling. My favorite book is Emma, and my favorite city I've visited is...

...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 and Thomas Aquinas, contemporary Wesleyan theology and ethics, Methodist history and doctrine, comparative Methodist-Catholic...

...working life. I have worked in middle school high school and university settings. I love being a part of student self-development and growth. Describe your experience working with students. I have a PhD in History of Religions. I am best able to tutor a wide range of course work in the humanities and social sciences....

I'm a writer and a grammar fanatic. I've both written and tutored professionally. I love storytelling, and I couldn't imagine life without a thesaurus.

...math and special education I hope to assist individuals to learn math, science and reading. While educating students I focus on three goals: 1) teaching them the subject matter from the ground up approach; 2) helping the student to develop strategies to be more effective with what they already know and 3) build confidence in...

...I prefer to plant good seeds into the lives of others. Further, I have discovered that I not only love to teach but that I am quite good at it. While I am doing quite a bit of private tutoring on my own, I am now looking for ways to expand my reach. Accordingly, your...

...a general MCAT study approach that I find works for 90% of my students, but I am always open to feedback and tailoring my approach for each of my students. I am familiar with most if not all available MCAT materials (UWorld, Kaplan, Princeton, AAMC, etc.) and I can make recommendations on what materials to...

...a wide range of academic subjects, I have a significant interest in facilitating comprehension of material read and strengthening student written response. I am an advocate of bridging the gap between what students know and what they need to know. In my spare time, I practice yoga, read for enjoyment, and take pictures of healthy...

...currently a second-year student at Columbia University studying Biochemistry. In my free time, I enjoy writing for my school's magazine, The Eye, and doing diabetes research at the Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center. I feel fortunate to have benefitted from engaged and detailed teachers my entire life, and hope to do the same for my students.

...possible if they persevere and are disciplined. I believe that every student is going to succeed. Going above and beyond the call of duty has always defined my attitude towards work. Relationship building is a must, so I establish that from the very inception. I have learned that respect begets respect so I respect my...

...a TA in UNC Chapel Hill Science in the Summer program. When I was at UNC Chapel Hill, I was a volunteer TA for Glenwood elementary and a Community in School's after school tutor for Culbreth Middle School. Lastly, I completed an internship with UNC Chapel Hill where I was able to gain valuable teaching...

...I have also volunteered with Hands on Charlotte and Carrboro Elementary to tutor elementary school students. My experience teaching children is extensive, but I have worked with many age groups. I have consistently helped those around me (especially my older brothers) plan, write and edit countless essays and applications. I am eager to tutor new...

...test prep for SAT and GRE. My favorite subject to tutoring is reading, given you're learning so much content while perfecting the skill of comprehending and taking in the content. Outside of the classroom and tutoring, I love to run and travel. I'm an outgoing person that enjoys meeting and learning from new people!

...it's my first love. I like to see struggling or disinterested students read better and learn more about themselves in the pages of a book or online. How would you describe your teaching philosophy/your tutoring style? My teaching philosophy is that all students can learn, grow and improve regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, location,...