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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... See James's full profile
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...See James's full profile

Near Durham, NC
Professional Graphic Designer, Computer, Business Teacher. Homeschool
I am a professional teacher with more than 20 years of experience teaching computer and business courses to all ages. I have taught K-12 and College Computer and Business Courses. Areas of focus include: Graphic Design, Canva, Microsoft Office,... See Jeff's full profile
I am a professional teacher with more than 20 years of experience teaching computer and business courses to all ages. I have taught K-12 and College Computer and Business Courses. Areas of focus include: Graphic Design, Canva, Microsoft Office,...See Jeff's full profile

Near Durham, NC
Affordable LSAT Tutor- 174 w/ Self Study - Sliding Scale $ Offered
I am an upcoming college graduate at Duke University majoring in English. I self-studied entirely for the LSAT for three months and scored a 174. I would not have had such success on this test, however, if not for the people who encouraged me to... See Lily's full profile
I am an upcoming college graduate at Duke University majoring in English. I self-studied entirely for the LSAT for three months and scored a 174. I would not have had such success on this test, however, if not for the people who encouraged me to...See Lily's full profile

Durham, NC
Incoming MD Candidate with expertise in Chemistry and the MCAT
Hi there, I’m Chris! I graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in Chemistry with High Distinction, then went on to earn my Masters Degree in Biomedical Sciences from Duke University. This fall, I will be attending the... See Chris's full profile
Hi there, I’m Chris! I graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in Chemistry with High Distinction, then went on to earn my Masters Degree in Biomedical Sciences from Duke University. This fall, I will be attending the...See Chris's full profile
Chris was excellent in helping my son, who is a sophomore in college, better understand his Chemistry lesson during our first tutoring session. He is not only a master of the subject, but also at making it understandable. Very p... read the full review - Joseph, 4 lessons with Chris

Durham, NC
Duke Med School Student for Math, Science and Language Tutoring
I am a third year medical school student at Duke School of Medicine and I majored in Spanish and Portuguese at Princeton University, with minors in Neuroscience and Latin American Studies. I have experience teaching Spanish at the Polytechnic... See Carrie's full profile
I am a third year medical school student at Duke School of Medicine and I majored in Spanish and Portuguese at Princeton University, with minors in Neuroscience and Latin American Studies. I have experience teaching Spanish at the Polytechnic...See Carrie's full profile
Carrie was a phenomenal tutor. From the minute the session began I felt comfortable around her, as she was very accepting of my current level of understanding and was immediately ready to work with me. Before meeting she asked... read the full review - Madison

Durham, NC
English and Humanities Tutor
My 19 years of experience in both public and private schools has given me tremendous experience in helping struggling students. The courses I have taught include both middle and high school English classes ranging from low level to Advanced... See Stephanie's full profile
My 19 years of experience in both public and private schools has given me tremendous experience in helping struggling students. The courses I have taught include both middle and high school English classes ranging from low level to Advanced...See Stephanie's full profile

Durham, NC
Science geek-- Service and Learning
Dear potential students: I love science and enjoy sharing science with other people. I've been looking for a job teaching high school science, but I'd like to continue tutoring until I get such a job. I received a BS in biology... See Michael's full profile
Dear potential students: I love science and enjoy sharing science with other people. I've been looking for a job teaching high school science, but I'd like to continue tutoring until I get such a job. I received a BS in biology...See Michael's full profile

Near Durham, NC
Software technical lead with 23 years experience in Embedded/Linux/C
I am a software engineer at a leading tech company with extensive experience in system software, networking software, drivers, linux kernel and linux application programming. C is the language of choice and I have over 28 years professional... See Shailendra's full profile
I am a software engineer at a leading tech company with extensive experience in system software, networking software, drivers, linux kernel and linux application programming. C is the language of choice and I have over 28 years professional...See Shailendra's full profile

Durham, NC
Experienced Literature, Linguistics, and English Language Tutor
Hi, I am Nicole. I am a self-proclaimed grammar geek and a voracious reader! I graduated cum laude from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a degree in English Literature and Linguistic Studies. I love words and language and try to pass... See Nicole's full profile
Hi, I am Nicole. I am a self-proclaimed grammar geek and a voracious reader! I graduated cum laude from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a degree in English Literature and Linguistic Studies. I love words and language and try to pass...See Nicole's full profile

Durham, NC
Dedicated and Experienced NTA Certified Nursing Tutor
My name is Chidinma, but you can call me “Chidi”! I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. I graduated at the top of my class and won the undergraduate nursing award. I was also voted as the “Most... See Chidinma's full profile
My name is Chidinma, but you can call me “Chidi”! I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. I graduated at the top of my class and won the undergraduate nursing award. I was also voted as the “Most...See Chidinma's full profile
Chidi was very helpful and exactly who I was looking for! I was stressed and overwhelmed with NCLEX material and wasn’t sure where to turn for help but I’m glad I had her. Right away she asked me what my goals were so I knew that ... read the full review - Luke, 3 lessons with Chidinma

Near Durham, NC
Syracuse MBA Specializing in Business and Entrepreneurship
Hello, everyone; my name is Jonathan! I earned a bachelor of science in business administration (BSBA) from Western Carolina University, majoring in business administration and law, a pre-law program. In addition to business classes, I had... See Jonathan's full profile
Hello, everyone; my name is Jonathan! I earned a bachelor of science in business administration (BSBA) from Western Carolina University, majoring in business administration and law, a pre-law program. In addition to business classes, I had...See Jonathan's full profile
Jonathan helped me very much with advising on sales and topics surrounding that area. He helped me with formatting a business presentation for university, condensing and adding only the crucial information needed. Jonathan is very... read the full review - Elizabeth, 11 lessons with Jonathan

Near Durham, NC
IT, InfoSec, Math, Chess, and Guitar tutor for all ages
I have experience tutoring algebra and trigonometry courses to students of all ages, from teens to adults in their early 60s. I graduated with an M.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University. I also have... See Trey's full profile
I have experience tutoring algebra and trigonometry courses to students of all ages, from teens to adults in their early 60s. I graduated with an M.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University. I also have...See Trey's full profile

Near Durham, NC
Medical Student Experienced in MCAT/Admissions Coaching
I'm Mili! I am a medical student who successfully scored in the 95th percentile on the MCAT in January 2021. I have been tutoring professionally for over 5 years now, with an emphasis on standardized test preparation and admissions coaching. I... See Mili's full profile
I'm Mili! I am a medical student who successfully scored in the 95th percentile on the MCAT in January 2021. I have been tutoring professionally for over 5 years now, with an emphasis on standardized test preparation and admissions coaching. I...See Mili's full profile
Mili assisted me with my application for medical school and reviewed my personal statement and other sections of my application prior to submission. She helped to polish my personal statement even more and also provided me with en... read the full review - Dominique, 2 lessons with Mili

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... See Steven's full profile
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...See Steven's full profile
We highly recommend Steven for tutoring in English: writing, editing reading comprehension, literature. He is superb! Steven has worked with our high school son and on occasion our college daughter. He has helped with all kinds... read the full review - John, 143 lessons with Steven

Durham, NC
Latin and Greek Tutor
I recently graduated summa cum laude from Harvard with a degree in Classical Languages and Literatures, and am now pursuing a PhD in Classical Studies at Duke. I have been studying Latin for 9 years and Greek for 5 years, and I have a lot of... See Anna's full profile
I recently graduated summa cum laude from Harvard with a degree in Classical Languages and Literatures, and am now pursuing a PhD in Classical Studies at Duke. I have been studying Latin for 9 years and Greek for 5 years, and I have a lot of...See Anna's full profile
Anna did a great job relating to my daughter (she was very personable!) and explained things so she could understand! She was very knowledgeable in Latin.... read the full review - Shelley, 18 lessons with Anna

Durham, NC
Patient and Experienced Math Tutor
I have a BS from UNCG Greensboro in Applied Mathematics, a MS in mathematics from Wake Forest, and over 10 years of tutoring experience. I also have 5 years of teaching experience. I've tutored middle school though college including adult... See Ivanti's full profile
I have a BS from UNCG Greensboro in Applied Mathematics, a MS in mathematics from Wake Forest, and over 10 years of tutoring experience. I also have 5 years of teaching experience. I've tutored middle school though college including adult...See Ivanti's full profile

Durham, NC
Current, licensed 1st grade teacher, 4 years of tutoring experience
I am currently a licensed 1st grade teacher with a passion for helping ALL students succeed. In addition, I have 4 years as an elementary-level tutor during college. My favorite part of teaching and tutoring is developing meaningful, supportive... See Jacqueline's full profile
I am currently a licensed 1st grade teacher with a passion for helping ALL students succeed. In addition, I have 4 years as an elementary-level tutor during college. My favorite part of teaching and tutoring is developing meaningful, supportive...See Jacqueline's full profile

Near Durham, NC
Flexible, Patient, and Knowledgeable Spanish Tutor with Masters Degree
Hola! I am a former Spanish teacher and have a masters degree in Hispanic Linguistics from NC State. I speak Spanish at home with my husband and I use it daily at my new job in Learning & Development. I have experience teaching middle school, high... See Katie's full profile
Hola! I am a former Spanish teacher and have a masters degree in Hispanic Linguistics from NC State. I speak Spanish at home with my husband and I use it daily at my new job in Learning & Development. I have experience teaching middle school, high...See Katie's full profile

Near Durham, NC
Brown '20 Grad, 7 Years of Spanish, Math, Chem, 99th+ Percentile MCAT
As a tutor for over seven years, I have extensive experience mentoring and teaching students of all ages and levels. Instead of making students memorize formulas and plug-and-chug to get out answers, I encourage them to understand the principles... See Samuel's full profile
As a tutor for over seven years, I have extensive experience mentoring and teaching students of all ages and levels. Instead of making students memorize formulas and plug-and-chug to get out answers, I encourage them to understand the principles...See Samuel's full profile
Samuel is tutoring AP Chemistry for our son who is a junior high school student. Since the first session our son has absolutely loved Samuel's teaching style and his clear and schematic presentation of complex AP Chemistry concept... read the full review - Gentian, 10 lessons with Samuel

Near Durham, NC
Chemistry and Biology Tutor (Grade School Through College)
My name is Taylor, and I graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 2022. I graduated with a B.S. in Biology with Chemistry and Neuroscience minors. I am in the process of applying to medical schools this year. I have been tutoring fellow peers, and others... See Taylor's full profile
My name is Taylor, and I graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 2022. I graduated with a B.S. in Biology with Chemistry and Neuroscience minors. I am in the process of applying to medical schools this year. I have been tutoring fellow peers, and others...See Taylor's full profile
Taylor tutored me for a summer AP Biology course as well as a summer Honors Chemistry course. Both syllabi covered a lot of material in a tight time frame, so I was very grateful to have found Taylor. She was flexible and reliable... read the full review - Shannon, 44 lessons with Taylor

Durham, NC
522 MCAT | C/P and P/S Specialist |Personalized Tutoring Approach
I recently graduated magna cum laude from Duke University as a Neuroscience major with minors in Chemistry and Sociology. While this is my first year on the Wyzant platform, tutoring has been a large part of my life since high school when I worked... See Gene's full profile
I recently graduated magna cum laude from Duke University as a Neuroscience major with minors in Chemistry and Sociology. While this is my first year on the Wyzant platform, tutoring has been a large part of my life since high school when I worked...See Gene's full profile

Durham, NC
Ph.D. in Psychology, Specializing in EPPP, GRE, SAT, Psychology, Stats
Hi! My name is Robert and I'm excited to work with you! I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with Highest Honors and the University of Missouri-St. Louis with a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology. I have teaching experience at... See Robert's full profile
Hi! My name is Robert and I'm excited to work with you! I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with Highest Honors and the University of Missouri-St. Louis with a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology. I have teaching experience at...See Robert's full profile

Durham, NC
Duke MD Student: Highly skilled writing & med school app consultation
I graduated from the Univ of Miami w/ a B.S. in Psychology, 2nd major in Spanish Language & Literature, and minors in Chemistry and Biology. I then spent my gap year at the NIH researching the neuroscience of addiction before starting medical... See Sade's full profile
I graduated from the Univ of Miami w/ a B.S. in Psychology, 2nd major in Spanish Language & Literature, and minors in Chemistry and Biology. I then spent my gap year at the NIH researching the neuroscience of addiction before starting medical...See Sade's full profile

Near Durham, NC
Learn Spanish Effectively with an Experienced Native Speaker Teacher.
"Your success, it is my success. Let's fight together" Schools: Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo, Universidad del Caribe, University of Tokyo and the HEC Paris Institute. I) In-person teaching experience from Pre-K students to High School... See Gustavo's full profile
"Your success, it is my success. Let's fight together" Schools: Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo, Universidad del Caribe, University of Tokyo and the HEC Paris Institute. I) In-person teaching experience from Pre-K students to High School...See Gustavo's full profile
This review is long overdue. Please note that I am writing this review mainly from a parent perspective: Gustavo has been working with my daughter for months now. After my daughter expressed an interest in learning Spanish we deci... read the full review - Heneliaka, 22 lessons with Gustavo

Near Durham, NC
Patient Flexible Chemistry tutor with 300+ hours of experience
Recent NC State masters graduate that loves teaching science. I have been tutoring as well as instructing my own classes in Chemistry since my sophomore year as an undergraduate at the University of Delaware. What drives me most is the ability to... See Kathryn's full profile
Recent NC State masters graduate that loves teaching science. I have been tutoring as well as instructing my own classes in Chemistry since my sophomore year as an undergraduate at the University of Delaware. What drives me most is the ability to...See Kathryn's full profile
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