Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Wake County, NC

...absolutely imperative to a better quality of life and that everyone is fully capable of learning and making potentials to reality. As for tutoring, I put much emphasis on active participation and positive reinforcement. A learning environment should stay interactive, fun, but challenging. By encountering challenges, I believe a student's potential could rise. Besides my...

...I had some tutoring experience before but nothing formal. I helped some students in high school level in the mathematics and physics subject. Cause these are the subject I feel more comfortable with. I have a very visual and interactive approach with regards to tutoring. Cause I strongly believe that, for someone to really understand...

...recently graduated from UNC Chapel Hill 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...

...learner be able to use their own reasoning to work through problems. For me, it is important that I communicate problems in real-world context and emphasize that there is almost always more than one way to think about a problem. I truly enjoy connecting with individuals on how they reason and helping out where there...

...believe that the most important thing anyone can do to improve their academic success is to get to know their own style of learning. Systems that work for some people are a disaster for others, and the key is to find one that is suited to you. I believe in trying out a variety of...

...I have lived in Milwaukee all of my life but got a chance to experience living and working in another area - North Carolina - for several years. It's beautiful there. I enjoy traveling to places I've never been before and meeting new people; shopping; reading; basketball and attending sporting events. When time allows, I...

...every student can learn. I believe each student has his or her own unique learning style, and having a teacher who understands this fact will greatly improve a student's success. My experience as a special educator has allowed me to become very adept at helping students find their strengths and using them to promote academic...

...understand the importance of supplemental support systems. Often teachers struggle to give every student the individualized attention they need to be successful in their education. As a tutor my goal is to assist classroom educators in this effort. I prefer to tutor in a relaxed and informal environment that is both comfortable and productive for...

...that your student gains skills and confidence. I've enjoyed working with preschoolers to middle schoolers, and high school students are a great group to interact with. Everyone has their own energy and personal story they bring to a relationship, so I can say I do not prefer one age group over another.... All things are possible! Students acquire knowledge at different rates and in different ways. Mastering material takes a dedication of focused time and practice....

I tutor kids of all ages, and specialize in those with ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, Asperger's and Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as those with emotional and cognitive disorders. My preferred subjects are test preparation (SAT, ACT, GRE, etc.), Math, Science, and English. ... I think it's very important that I relate to students on a personal level so they truly understand that I want them to do well. Once that bond is made, we can work together...

...mathematics education. I currently tutor elementary mathematics, pre-algebra, algebra I, algebra II, geometry, statistics, and pre-Calculus. My favorite subjects to tutor are algebra I and algebra II. I thoroughly enjoyed these topics while in school and algebra is the foundation of high level mathematics. If I am able to help someone understand algebra or pre-algebra,...

...respective sport. For the first time it has taught me that being able to built trust, mentor, and support a student can have a major impact on their academic performance. That in order to gain a students respect and attention, you have to give them the same in return. During the past several years, I...

...they like, 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...

...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...

...registered Professional Engineer (PE) in North Carolina. I have over 40 years of coaching/tutoring experience in Tanzania, India and the United States, and specialize in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-calculus, and Calculus. I can also help students with Physics and Chemistry up to a high-school level. I prefer to tutor one-on-one. My methodology involves first identifying...

...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 play chords to accompany popular songs. I have also studied jazz piano and jazz theory to teach more advanced students how to play blues piano. I have studied with several...

...am originally from Milford Pennsylvania, but currently resided in the research triangle of North Carolina. I attended Boston College for my undergraduate education, majoring in Biochemistry and minoring in Medical Humanities. I attend Tufts University School of Medicine for my M.S. in Biomedical Sciences. Next year I will pursue my PhD at Duke University. I...

...useful skills you can acquire and I think it is important for everyone to take advantage of this opportunity. I have been tutoring fellow students since I was in middle school. I love the moment when a student finally understands a difficult concept for the first time, especially when they feel they discovered it themselves....

...years, and I enjoy seeing students make progress in their studies. I'm very patient and I make math fun. I know I'm doing my job when a student reaches his or her "aha" moment. I have tutored a variety of subjects, mainly math and science, though I have also tutored students in Reading.... I like to get to know my students. I want to know hobbies and interest. I want to know their weaknesses and strengths....

...to twelfth grade. I have experience tutoring students with a diversity of needs. I also have a degree in birth- kindergarten education with experience working with that population. I have worked with students from multiple disabilities or academic abilities, including students with a diverse student population. I feel confident I can help you or your...