1,401 Durham Tutors

...Besides tutoring, I also have a lot of work experience as a substitute teacher at a boarding school. I have experience with students of all ages, including extensive experience with individuals who have special needs. In general, I favor a "hands-on" approach to teaching that involves a lot of interaction between the tutor and student, and concrete... read more

...Languages included Arabic, Spanish, English and French. I am certified to teach in Rhode Island and Connecticut and my strongest subject is Spanish/Foreign Languages. I studied abroad in Spain my Junior year in college and lived with a Spanish family. There, I was able to practice and learn the Spanish language first hand. Also during my time abroad,... read more

...I completed a teacher education program which had a requirement of passing the Praxis I (my SAT score was adequate to receive a waiver of the requirement). I passed the Praxis II in Mathematics.... read more

...Whether in the classroom or tutoring setting, helping students to understand how they learn and then develop appropriate study strategies related to their learning style is always a main focus of my academic programs. Knowledge of a variety of effective study strategies has allowed me to help the children and adults I teach attain academic success... read more

...Equally important, the study of analytical reading and the practice of writing (in all genres) improve one's management and enjoyment of life. My students feel empowered as their skills and understanding increase. Their focus and motivation improve as their goals become better defined. It is a joy to observe a student finding his or her own voice,... read more