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Morgan P. Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Morgan P.
45/hour

Durham, NC

Patient and Flexible Virginia Tech Grad

I'm an Alexandria native and attended Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. While at TJ, I developed a love for both computer science and genetics, which I used toward a mentorship at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. Later, I went on to Virginia Tech and worked in several labs, before I...

4.7 (62)
45/hour
173 hours tutoring

I'm an Alexandria native and attended Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. While at TJ, I developed a love for both computer science and genetics, which I used toward a mentorship at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. Later, I went on to Virginia Tech and worked in several labs, before I...

David N. Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
David N.
40/hour

Durham, NC

Former Univ. Lecturer working with all ages on writing and test prep

I was a University Lecturer for 23 years. I taught History of Religions, Literature, critical Writing and Reading, Film and Social Sciences. I have worked with emotionally disturbed teenagers in literary arts and theater. I am a published poet and translator. Excellent accent and grammar skills I have taught...

4.9 (119)
40/hour
292 hours tutoring

I was a University Lecturer for 23 years. I taught History of Religions, Literature, critical Writing and Reading, Film and Social Sciences. I have worked with emotionally disturbed teenagers in literary arts and theater. I am a published poet and translator. Excellent accent and grammar skills I have taught...

Alisa H. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alisa H.
125/hour

Near Durham, NC

Award-winning College Admissions, AP/SAT/ACT Prep, and Writing Coach

I spent 16 years in the classroom as an English and Journalism instructor before earning my College Admissions Professional Certification from UC and starting my own business as a full-time college admissions educational consultant and writing competition coach. I've guided hundreds of students through the college...

5.0 (122)
125/hour
382 hours tutoring

I spent 16 years in the classroom as an English and Journalism instructor before earning my College Admissions Professional Certification from UC and starting my own business as a full-time college admissions educational consultant and writing competition coach. I've guided hundreds of students through the college...

Corey L. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Corey L.
120/hour

Near Durham, NC

Ivy League Math/Sciences/Business Tutor

Hello, and welcome to Corey L. Tutoring. I believe that everyone has the potential to accomplish great feats and do their part to make the world a better place. Often, we face challenging obstacles that we struggle to overcome alone. I’m here to help people triumph over their challenges and achieve their goals. How I...

5.0 (530)
120/hour
4,677 hours tutoring

Hello, and welcome to Corey L. Tutoring. I believe that everyone has the potential to accomplish great feats and do their part to make the world a better place. Often, we face challenging obstacles that we struggle to overcome alone. I’m here to help people triumph over their challenges and achieve their goals. How I...

Sydney D. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sydney D.
50/hour

Near Durham, NC

UNC PhD Student | College & AP Biology/Chemistry Tutor

Hi! I’m Sydney — a PhD student in Biological and Biomedical Sciences at UNC Chapel Hill with a strong background in biology, bioinformatics, and science communication. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Health: Science, Society, and Policy from Brandeis University, where I graduated magna cum laude, and I...

50/hour
27 hours tutoring

Hi! I’m Sydney — a PhD student in Biological and Biomedical Sciences at UNC Chapel Hill with a strong background in biology, bioinformatics, and science communication. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Health: Science, Society, and Policy from Brandeis University, where I graduated magna cum laude, and I...

Ken P. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ken P.
75/hour

Near Durham, NC

M.I.T. Grad - Supportive, Encouraging Tutor in SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE

I'm a graduate of Bates College (B.A.), the University of Illinois (M.S.), and M.I.T. (M.S.), with degrees in economics and management. I've been a tutor since 2001, when I started preparing students to take the GMAT, GRE, SAT, and ACT exams. To me, standardized exams are like puzzles: they can be fun and challenging....

5.0 (355)
75/hour
1,594 hours tutoring

I'm a graduate of Bates College (B.A.), the University of Illinois (M.S.), and M.I.T. (M.S.), with degrees in economics and management. I've been a tutor since 2001, when I started preparing students to take the GMAT, GRE, SAT, and ACT exams. To me, standardized exams are like puzzles: they can be fun and challenging....

Marcella M. Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Marcella M.
45/hour

Durham, NC

Award-winning writer helping students find English success

I have also served as an English language teacher in Malaysia through the Fulbright Program, which sparked my passion for teaching. I earned scores of 36 on ACT English and 36 on ACT Reading. Currently, I am a Master of Public Policy student at Duke University, where I am further developing my skills so I can help...

5.0 (92)
45/hour
199 hours tutoring

I have also served as an English language teacher in Malaysia through the Fulbright Program, which sparked my passion for teaching. I earned scores of 36 on ACT English and 36 on ACT Reading. Currently, I am a Master of Public Policy student at Duke University, where I am further developing my skills so I can help...

Mili D. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mili D.
216/hour

Near Durham, NC

MD Student MS4 Experienced in MCAT/Admissions Mentoring

Hi, I'm Mili! I'm a fourth-year medical student who successfully scored in the 95th percentile on the MCAT in January 2021. I have been tutoring professionally for over 9 years now, particularly standardized test preparation and admissions coaching. I currently mentor premeds in the medical school admissions process. I...

5.0 (204)
216/hour
886 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutes

Hi, I'm Mili! I'm a fourth-year medical student who successfully scored in the 95th percentile on the MCAT in January 2021. I have been tutoring professionally for over 9 years now, particularly standardized test preparation and admissions coaching. I currently mentor premeds in the medical school admissions process. I...

LeTeya H. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
LeTeya H.
40/hour

Near Durham, NC

The math tutor for you!

Hello, prospective tutees! My name is Le'Teya, and I am very excited about this new opportunity to help you! First, let me explain how much I love math! Ever since I was a child, I have tutored my peers in many subjects. I’ve always enjoyed helping others in this subject. This passion followed me even in my college...

4.7 (13)
40/hour
34 hours tutoring

Hello, prospective tutees! My name is Le'Teya, and I am very excited about this new opportunity to help you! First, let me explain how much I love math! Ever since I was a child, I have tutored my peers in many subjects. I’ve always enjoyed helping others in this subject. This passion followed me even in my college...

Samuel O. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Samuel O.
250/hour

Near Durham, NC

Brown Grad, Detail-Oriented (Proof)Reader and Writer

I'm a self-professed grammar nerd, but you don't have to be to score well on standardized testing! I've taken upper-level art history, English, and comparative literature courses to hone my writing and proofreading skills. I earned a 35 on the ACT English section and 35 on the ACT composite.

5.0 (393)
250/hour
1,046 hours tutoring

I'm a self-professed grammar nerd, but you don't have to be to score well on standardized testing! I've taken upper-level art history, English, and comparative literature courses to hone my writing and proofreading skills. I earned a 35 on the ACT English section and 35 on the ACT composite.

Bahaa H. Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Bahaa H.
80/hour

Durham, NC

Expert STEM Tutor - Engineering PhD With Years of Tutoring Experience

Hello Prospective Student! I am an Electrical and Computer Engineering PhD student at Duke university with over a decade of experience tutoring students in STEM. My specialties include math, physics, computer science, engineering, and ACT/SAT prep, and I’ve worked with students from middle school through...

5.0 (64)
80/hour
105 hours tutoring

Hello Prospective Student! I am an Electrical and Computer Engineering PhD student at Duke university with over a decade of experience tutoring students in STEM. My specialties include math, physics, computer science, engineering, and ACT/SAT prep, and I’ve worked with students from middle school through...

Katherine O. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Katherine O.
75/hour

Near Durham, NC

Oxford Classics Graduate with Highest Distinction

Hi! I'm a summa cum laude Duke graduate who majored in Classical Languages, Linguistics, and minored in Philosophy. I most recently finished my masters in Greek and Latin Languages and Literature at the University of Oxford, where I was awarded highest distinction. I love sharing my passion for the language and culture...

5.0 (3)
75/hour
6 hours tutoring

Hi! I'm a summa cum laude Duke graduate who majored in Classical Languages, Linguistics, and minored in Philosophy. I most recently finished my masters in Greek and Latin Languages and Literature at the University of Oxford, where I was awarded highest distinction. I love sharing my passion for the language and culture...

Atticus J. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Atticus J.
30/hour

Near Durham, NC

College Counseling, AP Test Help by Cornell student

Hi! My name is Atticus, and I am a student studying history at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York! I have a lot of previous experience reviewing college essays, editing them, and helping applicants through their process. Applicants I have helped have gotten accepted into the University of North Carolina at Chapel...

5.0 (17)
30/hour
23 hours tutoring

Hi! My name is Atticus, and I am a student studying history at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York! I have a lot of previous experience reviewing college essays, editing them, and helping applicants through their process. Applicants I have helped have gotten accepted into the University of North Carolina at Chapel...

Dillon B. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dillon B.
40/hour

Near Durham, NC

Writing Coach & Editor

English tutor with a B.A. in Linguistics and English, offering targeted guidance in grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and rhetorical skills. Using a proven coaching model, I aim to empower students to excel in the ACT English exam by providing personalized instruction and strategic approaches, fostering...

4.8 (11)
40/hour
16 hours tutoring

English tutor with a B.A. in Linguistics and English, offering targeted guidance in grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and rhetorical skills. Using a proven coaching model, I aim to empower students to excel in the ACT English exam by providing personalized instruction and strategic approaches, fostering...

Steven K. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Steven K.
100/hour

Near Durham, NC

Experienced and Patient Writing, Literature and Humanities Coach

I have been helping students of all abilities learn how to succeed since 1985. My experience teaching and developing college writing and literature courses, tutoring in a university writing center, helping found another and serving for over a decade as director of an after-school non-profit learning lab providing...

5.0 (2010)
100/hour
6,200 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutes

I have been helping students of all abilities learn how to succeed since 1985. My experience teaching and developing college writing and literature courses, tutoring in a university writing center, helping found another and serving for over a decade as director of an after-school non-profit learning lab providing...

Everest F. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Everest F.
50/hour

Near Durham, NC

K-12 Core and Humanities for Those Who Learn Differently

Hello, it is nice to see you here! My name is Everest, I tutor core subjects K-12, the arts, and humanities. I hold an Associate Degree in Art with a focus in English, and I am attending Western Carolina University for my Flute Performance and Biology Bachelor's degrees. I have tutored in 1:1 settings since I was 14....

5.0 (25)
50/hour
54 hours tutoring

Hello, it is nice to see you here! My name is Everest, I tutor core subjects K-12, the arts, and humanities. I hold an Associate Degree in Art with a focus in English, and I am attending Western Carolina University for my Flute Performance and Biology Bachelor's degrees. I have tutored in 1:1 settings since I was 14....

Erin R. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Erin R.
70/hour

Near Durham, NC

Patient, Results-Driven Tutor (SAT/ACT/AP English, Reading)

Now Accepting New Students! I am a former English teacher who transitioned back to communications - though I dearly miss my students and look forward to tutoring again! I have taught nearly every high school English and writing class, including: World Literature & American Literature (both regular and honors), AP...

4.9 (93)
70/hour
355 hours tutoring

Now Accepting New Students! I am a former English teacher who transitioned back to communications - though I dearly miss my students and look forward to tutoring again! I have taught nearly every high school English and writing class, including: World Literature & American Literature (both regular and honors), AP...

James F. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
James F.
65/hour

Near Durham, NC

Math, Science, Test Prep, Humanities tutor. M.Div.

I can teach General Relativity to an English major, and I can help physics students write essays for law school (I’ve done both). I specialize in taking hard concepts and making them relatable to anyone. Every person has a unique way of peering into the world and seeing wonder. Whatever subject you're studying, I...

5.0 (655)
65/hour
3,150 hours tutoring

I can teach General Relativity to an English major, and I can help physics students write essays for law school (I’ve done both). I specialize in taking hard concepts and making them relatable to anyone. Every person has a unique way of peering into the world and seeing wonder. Whatever subject you're studying, I...

Megan T. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Megan T.
40/hour

Near Durham, NC

Efficacious tutor teaching sciences, SAT preparation, and math.

My name is Megan and I am a proud alumnus of North Carolina State University, majoring in Animal Science and minoring in Psychology. I was a member of the Honors program, a member of the Society of Research and Inquiry, the Sustainability Committee, and the Society of Public Scholarship. I received a grant to run my own...

4.9 (380)
40/hour
1,734 hours tutoring

My name is Megan and I am a proud alumnus of North Carolina State University, majoring in Animal Science and minoring in Psychology. I was a member of the Honors program, a member of the Society of Research and Inquiry, the Sustainability Committee, and the Society of Public Scholarship. I received a grant to run my own...

Prarthana K. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Prarthana K.
40/hour

Near Durham, NC

MCAT Tutor- Specializing in CARS, P/S, and B/B

Hi! I’m Prarthana, and I earned a 130 (98%) on both the CARS and Psychology/Sociology sections of the MCAT, as well as a 129 (90%) on the Biology + Biochemical Foundations section. I had taken the MCAT prior and scored very low, and was devastated. I was able to use tips, strategy, dedicated studying, and discipline to...

5.0 (5)
40/hour
14 hours tutoring

Hi! I’m Prarthana, and I earned a 130 (98%) on both the CARS and Psychology/Sociology sections of the MCAT, as well as a 129 (90%) on the Biology + Biochemical Foundations section. I had taken the MCAT prior and scored very low, and was devastated. I was able to use tips, strategy, dedicated studying, and discipline to...

Lillian L. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lillian L.
40/hour

Near Durham, NC

PhD Student in STEM with K-12 Teaching Experience

I have a strong command of English grammar, punctuation, and rhetorical skills developed through years of academic writing and editing experience. As a published researcher and tutor, I have guided students in improving sentence structure, clarity, and style—key areas tested on the ACT English section. My...

5.0 (8)
40/hour
37 hours tutoring

I have a strong command of English grammar, punctuation, and rhetorical skills developed through years of academic writing and editing experience. As a published researcher and tutor, I have guided students in improving sentence structure, clarity, and style—key areas tested on the ACT English section. My...

Beth M. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Beth M.
90/hour

Near Durham, NC

Experienced test prep tutor- all sections of ACT and SAT

I have more than a decade of experience helping students prepare for standardized tests, including ACT English.

4.9 (1752)
90/hour
6,759 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutes

I have more than a decade of experience helping students prepare for standardized tests, including ACT English.

Jessie S. Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jessie S.
40/hour

Durham, NC

Math & Test Prep Tutor (Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus, GRE/SAT/ACT)

Hello, my name is Jessie and I love math so much I went to school for it. I received my B.S. in Mathematics from Clemson University with a GPA of 3.8, and I’ve been helping students succeed in math for 8 years. I’ve learned the biggest challenge students face usually isn’t the material itself—it’s anxiety. As...

5.0 (519)
40/hour
2,213 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutes

Hello, my name is Jessie and I love math so much I went to school for it. I received my B.S. in Mathematics from Clemson University with a GPA of 3.8, and I’ve been helping students succeed in math for 8 years. I’ve learned the biggest challenge students face usually isn’t the material itself—it’s anxiety. As...

Harrison B. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Harrison B.
50/hour

Near Durham, NC

PhD Student Tutor for College & HS Biology, Chemistry & More

Hi, I’m Harrison! I hold a BS in Biochemistry from Rice University and am currently pursuing my PhD in Pharmacology at UNC-Chapel Hill. I have a strong foundation in the life sciences, with particular expertise in biology, chemistry, and math. I’ve worked with students at both the high school and college levels,...

5.0 (130)
50/hour
310 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutes

Hi, I’m Harrison! I hold a BS in Biochemistry from Rice University and am currently pursuing my PhD in Pharmacology at UNC-Chapel Hill. I have a strong foundation in the life sciences, with particular expertise in biology, chemistry, and math. I’ve worked with students at both the high school and college levels,...

John T. Near Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
John T.
160/hour

Near Durham, NC

Founder and Owner of Ivy Bridge Academy

UNC Chapel Hill '05 BA, '07 MA, Duke Global Executive MBA '26 I specialize in test preparation from the SSAT & ISEE all the way through the SAT and ACT culminating in the GMAT and GRE. I have even used my knowledge and experience to write my own test preparation manuals. My other area of expertise is writing...

5.0 (2)
160/hour
6 hours tutoring

UNC Chapel Hill '05 BA, '07 MA, Duke Global Executive MBA '26 I specialize in test preparation from the SSAT & ISEE all the way through the SAT and ACT culminating in the GMAT and GRE. I have even used my knowledge and experience to write my own test preparation manuals. My other area of expertise is writing...

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Furthermore, he is very patient and will explain a concept multiple times until you understand it. His method of going through practice problems together helped me a lot as it was great practice with a knowledgeable tutor to answer questions and explain problems. Finally, communication with Joseph has been very clear and I have not had any issues with scheduling. I would definitely recommend Joseph M. as a tutor for ACT English!
Aditya K.

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Furthermore, he is very patient and will explain a concept multiple times until you understand it. His method of going through practice problems together helped me a lot as it was great practice with a knowledgeable tutor to answer questions and explain problems. Finally, communication with Joseph has been very clear and I have not had any issues with scheduling. I would definitely recommend Joseph M. as a tutor for ACT English!
Aditya K.

15 lessons

Furthermore, he is very patient and will explain a concept multiple times until you understand it. His method of going through practice problems together helped me a lot as it was great practice with a knowledgeable tutor to answer questions and explain problems. Finally, communication with Joseph has been very clear and I have not had any issues with scheduling. I would definitely recommend Joseph M. as a tutor for ACT English!
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