(285) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 27705
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Dorothy
Yale grad is a Spanish, Writing, and Grammar Wizard
- $100 / h
- 157 ratings
- Hillsborough , North Carolina ( 27278 )
- 5 miles
I love helping writers find their voice and improve their style and grammar and helping Spanish language students emerge from the quagmire of confusion by teaching them how to study and by clarifying certain principles of both English and Spanish grammar. My Spanish bona fides: I earned my BA at Yale University and an MFA at the University of the South. I have taught Spanish at at The New School for Social Research, Einstein College of Medicine, Princeton Adult School, Columbia University... Read more
Peggy
The World's Last True Generalist
- $40 / h
- 15 ratings
- Durham , North Carolina ( 27705 )
- 15 miles
Qualified by degree(s), certifications, and experience to tutor from elementary to high school, I have taught and tutored a broad range of subjects. In love with learning, my happiest moments in my teaching career were those when I heard "Oh, I get it!" Yes, I heard those words often. My gifts included the organized sequencing of instruction, the presentation, and the assessment of understanding. Very early in my career I identified those almost universal instructional mistakes that ... Read more
Meleah
Meleah G.; Biochemistry, General Chemistry
- $50 / h
- Hillsborough , North Carolina ( 27278 )
- 25 miles
I have a gift for helping people 'catch on' to or conceptualize sciences. Recently, I taught biochemistry and general chemistry as a professor at Vincennes University before moving to NC, so I know the difficulty some students face with understanding sciences. I have also taught homeschooled students chemistry and other science subjects. I am passionate about people having a strong understanding of the basic underlying concepts of (bio)chemistry. I also know how to connect people to t... Read more
Brian
Fostering a love for language
- $50 / h
- Durham , North Carolina ( 27705 )
- 30 miles
I am taking my final summer class before I get my Master of Arts in Teaching from NCSU. I've taught English in South Korea, done a teaching internship at Shepard Magnet Middle School, and done homework tutoring at the Boys and Girls Club. My approach to teaching and learning is based in the research for best teaching practices: among other things, connecting the lesson to student interests, engaging prior knowledge, and encouraging students to think of themselves as writers. This empowers s... Read more
Heather
Certified Science Teacher
- $50 / h
- Hillsborough , North Carolina ( 27278 )
- 20 miles
I just began my 5th year of teaching. I am currently teaching 6th grade science. I love my job. My worst day is better than my best day at any other job I have had. Before I started teaching, I worked as a manager of a tutoring company. I believe all children can succeed if given the right tools. I have my undergraduate degree in Forensic Biology, I have had many biology classes and well as microbiology, ecology, and genetics. I teach earth and physical science. I love teaching science! ... Read more
John
USC Undergrad For Math, Science, Japanese, and Test Prep Tutoring
- $50 / h
- Durham , North Carolina ( 27705 )
- 2 miles
I am currently an undergraduate student at USC who is double majoring in Biological Sciences and Environmental Science and Health. I have tutored for over 4 years in subjects that range from Japanese to Algebra to General Chemistry. I currently work with undergraduate students at USC as a Supplemental Instruction leader for the General Chemistry courses. In this capacity, I act similarly to a Teaching Assistant. Even though I work with undergraduate students, I have also had experience tu... Read more
Joel
Tutor for General Biology on the High School or Undergrad Level
- $40 / h
- Durham , North Carolina ( 27705 )
- 15 miles
I am a lover of biology with a Master's degree in Applied Molecular Biology. I have an educational background in basic chemistry, organic chemistry, genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, and other areas of general biology. My main area of expertise is in genetics and molecular/cellular biology. As a graduate student, I was able to work as a teaching assistant for two genetics classes. I primarily worked one on one with students who had questions or didn't understand the concepts b... Read more
Jennifer
Able to work with studens with autism or special needs, all ages
- $45 / h
- 20 ratings
- Durham , North Carolina ( 27705 )
- 30 miles
I just graduated from Duke with my BS in Psychology and a minor in Neuroscience. I completed my senior year independent research project with Dr. Geraldine Dawson, in which we studied the effects of music based therapy for people with autism. I also interned one summer at the UC Davis MIND Institute, where I worked in a lab that used fMRI and neu Read more
Amy
Experiened Math Educator including SAT, ACT, GRE, GED
- $50 / h
- 31 ratings
- Hillsborough , North Carolina ( 27278 )
- 25 miles
My experience includes teaching 13 years of mathematics in middle and high school. During this time, I have tutored dozens of students outside of school hours. I have worked with math curriculum at the district level for 4 years. My most recent position is with district and state testing.... Read more
Bethany
Experienced Spanish and ESL/English Teacher!
- $50 / h
- Hillsborough , North Carolina ( 27278 )
- 25 miles
I am a teacher with four years of experience teaching ESL and science in Madrid, Spain. I have experience working with kids from pre-K through high school, and I have also given private lessons to adults. I studied Spanish in college and studied abroad in Madrid. In college, I also traveled to Costa Rica and Mexico. Upon graduation, I moved back to Madrid, Spain, where I lived for four years. I am fluent in Spanish and a native speaker of English. A boring lesson is an unsuccessful lesson, so... Read more