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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)

The English portion of the ACT assesses students' knowledge of grammar and writing; ACT wants to make sure that you know the difference between a colon and semicolon, when to use a comma with a conjunction, whether you know the difference between possessives and contractions, etc. Don't be...

4.9 (93)
70/hour
355 hours tutoring

The English portion of the ACT assesses students' knowledge of grammar and writing; ACT wants to make sure that you know the difference between a colon and semicolon, when to use a comma with a conjunction, whether you know the difference between possessives and contractions, etc. Don't be...

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

Near Durham, NC

Mike - tutoring available

My name is Mike and I am interested in working as a tutor for accounting and related academic courses. I have tutored for three years in college, and also have much experience teaching in the business world, having worked as a CPA for the past 15 years. I have strong subject knowledge with accounting, Excel, and many...

5.0 (259)
75/hour
1,064 hours tutoring

My name is Mike and I am interested in working as a tutor for accounting and related academic courses. I have tutored for three years in college, and also have much experience teaching in the business world, having worked as a CPA for the past 15 years. I have strong subject knowledge with accounting, Excel, and many...

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.

I tutor both SAT and ACT preparation and constantly update my strategies, keeping up-to-date with revisions to both tests that occur every 3-4 year. I created a customized strategy on how to approach the SAT reading section, which I adapt to each student. I I have tutored over a hundred students in...

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

I tutor both SAT and ACT preparation and constantly update my strategies, keeping up-to-date with revisions to both tests that occur every 3-4 year. I created a customized strategy on how to approach the SAT reading section, which I adapt to each student. I I have tutored over a hundred students in...

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

Near Durham, NC

Experienced Math Tutor for Secondary and College Students

Over the years, I’ve taught applied mathematics at the college level, spent two years as a high school math teacher, and tutored middle and high school students in subjects like geometry, algebra, precalculus, and calculus. My areas of specialty include ACT Math, SAT Math, Calculus, Precalculus, Trigonometry,...

5.0 (96)
26/hour
430 hours tutoring
Response time: 51 minutes

Over the years, I’ve taught applied mathematics at the college level, spent two years as a high school math teacher, and tutored middle and high school students in subjects like geometry, algebra, precalculus, and calculus. My areas of specialty include ACT Math, SAT Math, Calculus, Precalculus, Trigonometry,...

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 (2017)
100/hour
6,203 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 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...

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

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 college—including those...

5.0 (64)
80/hour
105 hours tutoring
Response time: 40 minutes

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 college—including those...

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

Near Durham, NC

Biology PhD Student for Undergraduate Biology/Math Tutoring

Hi there, I'm Brian! I graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2022 with a B.S. in Molecular and Cell Biology, along with minors in Chemistry and Psychology, and I’m now a biology PhD student. I know that might sound like a heavy mix of subjects, but I’ve always been drawn to understanding how things work—whether it's...

40/hour
8 hours tutoring

Hi there, I'm Brian! I graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2022 with a B.S. in Molecular and Cell Biology, along with minors in Chemistry and Psychology, and I’m now a biology PhD student. I know that might sound like a heavy mix of subjects, but I’ve always been drawn to understanding how things work—whether it's...

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 (1755)
90/hour
6,761 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutes

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

Gene M. Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Gene M.
75/hour

Durham, NC

522 MCAT | C/P and P/S Specialist |Personalized Tutoring Approach

I am currently a MS3 at Duke University School of Medicine and graduated magna cum laude from Duke University as a Neuroscience major with minors in Chemistry and Sociology. In college, I gained extensive experience in tutoring with 100 hours of Organic Chemistry 2. My passion for teaching led me to tutor MCAT part-time...

5.0 (5)
75/hour
27 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 minutes

I am currently a MS3 at Duke University School of Medicine and graduated magna cum laude from Duke University as a Neuroscience major with minors in Chemistry and Sociology. In college, I gained extensive experience in tutoring with 100 hours of Organic Chemistry 2. My passion for teaching led me to tutor MCAT part-time...

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

Near Durham, NC

Certified High School Teacher with 10+ Years of Teaching Experience

I have a passion for tutoring in subjects such as SAT/ACT Math, algebra, geometry/trigonometry, and calculus. Whether you're gearing up for college admissions or seeking support in a specific subject area, rest assured, I am here to provide personalized guidance tailored to your unique needs.

5.0 (25)
50/hour
82 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutes

I have a passion for tutoring in subjects such as SAT/ACT Math, algebra, geometry/trigonometry, and calculus. Whether you're gearing up for college admissions or seeking support in a specific subject area, rest assured, I am here to provide personalized guidance tailored to your unique needs.

Nicole L. Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nicole L.
50/hour

Durham, NC

Need to prep for a job interview? Contact me. I can help.

Career Counselor with over a decade of experience helping new grads and career changers. I can assist with job search: resumes, cover letters, practice interviews, whatever help is needed. I am also a certified ESL teacher-tutor with 10+ years of experience. I have taught classes and conducted one-on-one tutoring...

5.0 (64)
50/hour
541 hours tutoring

Career Counselor with over a decade of experience helping new grads and career changers. I can assist with job search: resumes, cover letters, practice interviews, whatever help is needed. I am also a certified ESL teacher-tutor with 10+ years of experience. I have taught classes and conducted one-on-one tutoring...

JoAnna S. Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
JoAnna S.
127/hour

Durham, NC

Math Tutor Recommended by Parents and Students

I tutor these subjects: Common Core Math 1, 2, 3 Pre-Algebra Algebra 1, 2 Geometry Trigonometry Advanced Functions and Modeling (AFM) Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AB, BC I also tutor math for these exams: PSAT ACT SAT SAT Math I, II Praxis A high school senior gave me a handwritten note which said: “You are...

5.0 (2800)
127/hour
9,908 hours tutoring

I tutor these subjects: Common Core Math 1, 2, 3 Pre-Algebra Algebra 1, 2 Geometry Trigonometry Advanced Functions and Modeling (AFM) Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AB, BC I also tutor math for these exams: PSAT ACT SAT SAT Math I, II Praxis A high school senior gave me a handwritten note which said: “You are...

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

Near Durham, NC

Brown '20, Med Student, 100th Percentile MCAT, Spanish/Math/Chem Tutor

ACT Reading 35. ACT Composite 35.

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

ACT Reading 35. ACT Composite 35.

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

Near Durham, NC

Most Subjects K-12+ | Extensive Experience | Tutor & Coach

Hey, I'm Mahen and I've been working with youth and adults since 2003. I graduated from NCSSM and then from NCSU with degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, and a minor in Psychology. I took other courses per my interests (i.e., accounting, athletic training, British literature, undergraduate...

5.0 (108)
200/hour
489 hours tutoring

Hey, I'm Mahen and I've been working with youth and adults since 2003. I graduated from NCSSM and then from NCSU with degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, and a minor in Psychology. I took other courses per my interests (i.e., accounting, athletic training, British literature, undergraduate...

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

I have taught the ACT for 15 years, written my own test preparation manuals for it after starting my own test preparation company, Ivy Bridge Academy. Before that time, I was trained and worked for The Princeton Review for five years in the United States and two years in China.

5.0 (2)
160/hour
6 hours tutoring

I have taught the ACT for 15 years, written my own test preparation manuals for it after starting my own test preparation company, Ivy Bridge Academy. Before that time, I was trained and worked for The Princeton Review for five years in the United States and two years in China.

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

Near Durham, NC

100th percentile SAT/ACT scorer and Professional Math/Science Tutor

I started tutoring as a sophomore in high school and over the years I have worked with students with all abilities and help anyone from K-college with Math, Reading, Science, and Social Studies. In addition to all this I have helped 20+ students improve their SAT score by 200-300 points and their ACT score by 7-10...

4.7 (115)
50/hour
540 hours tutoring

I started tutoring as a sophomore in high school and over the years I have worked with students with all abilities and help anyone from K-college with Math, Reading, Science, and Social Studies. In addition to all this I have helped 20+ students improve their SAT score by 200-300 points and their ACT score by 7-10...

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

Near Durham, NC

Certified Teacher in Many Areas Looking to Tutor

I am a certified teacher in several different areas: elementary education, special education, middle school and high school English, and middle school and high school social studies. I would also be comfortable in tutoring people for the reading portion of the ACTs and selected Praxis tests. I have extensive...

5.0 (1556)
56/hour
5,966 hours tutoring

I am a certified teacher in several different areas: elementary education, special education, middle school and high school English, and middle school and high school social studies. I would also be comfortable in tutoring people for the reading portion of the ACTs and selected Praxis tests. I have extensive...

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 also assist with scholarship essays and have had multiple students earn full-ride college scholarships. As part of the preparation for college success, I provide personalized SAT/ACT test prep that's enabled my students to improve as much as 110 points on the English section! Multiple of my students...

5.0 (122)
125/hour
382 hours tutoring

I also assist with scholarship essays and have had multiple students earn full-ride college scholarships. As part of the preparation for college success, I provide personalized SAT/ACT test prep that's enabled my students to improve as much as 110 points on the English section! Multiple of my students...

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...

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...

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

Near Durham, NC

PhD in physical chemistry with hundreds of tutoring hours

I really enjoy helping students prepare for the SAT and ACT math and science exams. I believe that good tutoring can help every student. My students seem to agree. See my references.

4.9 (167)
60/hour
797 hours tutoring

I really enjoy helping students prepare for the SAT and ACT math and science exams. I believe that good tutoring can help every student. My students seem to agree. See my references.

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

Near Durham, NC

Experienced STEM Tutor Specializing in Physics

I believe that when students can visualize concepts—whether through diagrams, real-world analogies, or hands-on examples—they are more likely to understand and retain the material. In addition to physics, I also have experience tutoring in various STEM subjects, including algebra, ACT/SAT prep, and...

5.0 (9)
50/hour
54 hours tutoring

I believe that when students can visualize concepts—whether through diagrams, real-world analogies, or hands-on examples—they are more likely to understand and retain the material. In addition to physics, I also have experience tutoring in various STEM subjects, including algebra, ACT/SAT prep, and...

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

Near Durham, NC

Ph.D. Student in Statistics with Data Science Experience

I've informally tutored since I was in high school, but I officially started tutoring in 2022. I primarily do one-on-one lessons and drop-in tutoring. For those who like numbers, I earned a 1330 and 32 on the SAT and ACT, respectively, and attained a 3.72 GPA as an undergraduate studying Statistics and...

4.8 (28)
40/hour
83 hours tutoring

I've informally tutored since I was in high school, but I officially started tutoring in 2022. I primarily do one-on-one lessons and drop-in tutoring. For those who like numbers, I earned a 1330 and 32 on the SAT and ACT, respectively, and attained a 3.72 GPA as an undergraduate studying Statistics and...

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...

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
28 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...

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John tutored our son, who attends a prestigious high school, on all of the ACT Subjects: ACT Math, ACT Science, ACT English, ACT Reading. John also provided ACT Test Taking Skills, Time Management, Good and Best Practices. My son felt extremely confident in his preparedness for the ACT Test. John has a mentoring and calm approach that instills a sense of confidence in his students. John was also flexible and accommodating in scheduling the tutoring appointments.
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We are using him for ACT prep and can already see the confidence in my son's test taking during ACT practice tests. I know by the time the ACT is taken he will have the confidence to do well. We received our son's ACT test results today and because of all the work James did to help my son, he increased his ACT score from a 23 on the practice ACT to a 27 on the actual ACT. Preparing for round 2 of testing to see if second time does even better.
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7 ACT lessons

Daniel has helped me to accomplish feeling confident in the subject's for my upcoming ACT Test. Daniel also was accommodating of my hectic sports schedule and worked out logistics and time to meet, I'm thankful for Daniel's time and Daniel's commitment to helping me to succeed on my ACT/SAT testing. Thank you Daniel! Our Family would like to Thank Daniel for preparing our son, Justin for the ACT Test and bringing up his ACT score by 5 points.
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