Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Raleigh-Durham, NC

...world around them, and the things that are important in their lives. I believe that the humanities really do help us be more human with each other and in our world. I teach and tutor with the assumption that school is a set of practices that anyone can learn and that, when they engage those practices diligently, students gain empathy and critical thinking skills that are transferable to all of their endeavors.

...well what's required to succeed in those subjects. I also know how to face the endless standardized tests and leave the battle in victory, not resignation. I've been speaking French since I 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,...

...high school students prepare for the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) by providing them with study methods and offering assistance in math, science, and language arts. My students had a 100% pass rate for the GHSGT and were able to graduate from high school. I also helped students prepare for the ACT and SAT. My assistance is not limited to upper level students. I participated in a program called project FOCUS (Fostering Our Children's...

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.... Let...

...and Disorders, and recently applied to graduate school to obtain my Masters. My experience working with students has expanded since my undergraduate studies. I volunteered with a program in Florida to help increase English language literacy to children of migrant workers, and I currently volunteer at a charter school to provide one-on-one support to children who struggle with math and reading. While I enjoy helping students at all levels become independent learners, I have the...

...ski instruction and lifeguarding. I tutor in all things English, from literature and writing to essay writing and revisions. My teaching embodies a simple motto: Motivation is 90% of any goal, whether self-betterment in the short or long term. By simply taking the initiative to ask something new of yourself, you ensure the inevitable realization of a greater potential. Outside of English I enjoy skiing, snowboarding, surfing, weightlifting, and experiencing new places and ways of...

Hello! My name is A'Nya and I am a current undergraduate at the University of Chicago. I plan on double majoring in Political Science and English. I have three years of experience tutoring and working with children, so I am more than capable of handling your young scholar.

...with a major in religious studies, but I have been tutoring since 2002, concentrating on math, the SAT, and writing. I believe each student is capable of wonderful things, both academically and otherwise, and that education is much broader than simply attending school. Some of the qualities I aim for as a tutor are patience, encouragement, and helping students examine difficulties with respect for their own abilities, which they usually underestimate. In addition to lots...

I love when the information clicks with a student and they finally understand a concept.

...make recommendations on what materials to purchase so that you and your family don't waste time and resources on materials that aren't representative of the actual exam. Before college, I took both the ACT and the SAT, scoring a 35 on the ACT and a 1580 on the SAT. I'm happy to work with student on test prep and also college applications and college counseling. For my college students, I strive to change my tutoring...

...I realized I was able to teach any subject kids needed help with; better yet, students could learn what I taught them. A teacher was born! To get proper training, I went to college and got a degree in English Language and Literature from a university in Brazil. Then, I got a Master's Degree in British Literature from NMSU, Missouri, and, finally, I went to ASU, AZ, for a Ph.D. in Higher and Adult Ed....

I am a recent magna cum laude graduate of Duke University and a full-time educator in North Carolina. I have a passion for helping young people figure things out and have experience writing professionally.

...easily comprehend. My extensive experience in management positions, as a business owner, and as an academic tutor (6 years) represent my love for training, teaching, discussing ideas, and developing individuals' critical thinking skills. Furthermore, as a global citizen who loves to share his experience and knowledge, I can provide students with an international perspective and make sure that they receive "high-quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence."

...I have been working with Varsity Tutors for 7 years, and my students have demonstrated improvement in test scores and class grades across subjects. I attended Reed College in Portland, Oregon, where I studied English, and wrote a thesis on female archetypes in Victorian literature. Additionally, I worked in the Reed College admissions office during my undergraduate studies, so I have a strong understanding of what colleges look for in prospective students.

Learning from the perspective of a student. With 3+ years of experience, get the best tutoring for math, computer science, and other subjects as well.

...and Social Work. I have a passion for working with children and have plenty of experience in that field being the oldest of 4 siblings! Overall, my subject specialties include Psychology, English, History, and AP Classes, though I am comfortable tutoring in other subjects. I am a strong believer in the power of learning and I am dedicated to helping you achieve your academic goals. I want all students to learn to love learning!

...to law students at Concord Law School of Kaplan University. I have provided legal instruction well over a thousand law enforcement officers. I have also taught law at the undergraduate level. I have a strong interest in making sure that students understand the material, and I will communicate with you to understand which learning style works best. Outside interests include animal welfare, reading, tennis, and visiting New York City, my "old home town".... Do what is...

...been tutoring (and directing tutoring programs) for years and am looking forward to working with you to meet your goals! I have spent nearly every year since college tutoring in some capacity, including as a volunteer through my current church. I enjoy the challenge of discerning the best way for each particular student to understand and absorb information, and am always thrilled to see when they regain their confidence in their own abilities.... I believe that...

...University, graduating this May with a dual degree in Computer Science and Neuroscience. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, Literature, and History. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, dance, painting, sketching, and photography.

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