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Amber Y.

Experienced, Nurturing Nanny

Durham, NC

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$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I am a 7th grade social studies teacher. I graduated from Winthrop University and Columbia College. I have always loved children and I am a people-person. I find education to be of supreme importance and I love teaching others. My favorite past times with children include arts and crafts, reading and other extracurricular...
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Regina B.

Durham, NC

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$30/hr
6 years experience
I am a NC Certified Teacher, I've taught (K - 12), Mount College Adjunct Instructor, Wake Tech/ WCPS Teacher Trainer, Program Director Neighbors in Ministry - year-round program. I'd describe my personality as a patient, good listener, helpful I like tutoring because it boosts confidence, some students need one-on-one...
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Jillian H.

Tutor And Child Care Provider

Chapel Hill, NC

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$33/hr
2 years experience
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, patient, and kind! I like tutoring because I am a life long lover of learning! I am currently a law student at UNC and completed a B. S. in Neuroscience and a B. A. in English with distinction from the University of Delaware. My educational background in both STEM and the humanities makes...
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David B.

Tutoring With David -- Math, Physics, Test Prep, And More!

Chapel Hill, NC

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$60/hr
10 years experience
Do you need help with Math, Science, or Writing? Do you want a 36 on your ACT? Do you want learning to be FUN again, for you or your student? My name is David B -- I am a professional tutor with 10 years' experience, at all levels from middle school to grad school. I am also a former NASA employee, with a Master's degree in...
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Jana J.

German And Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian Tutor

Chapel Hill, NC

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$50/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I'm Jana! I'm a certified Montessori teacher (ages 3-6) with a strong background in language tutoring. I've had the unique experience of tutoring U. S. Army officers in German in preparation for their deployment to Germany, and I've also worked with children in ESL, helping them build confidence and fluency in English. I'm...
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Berea F.

Tutor Available

Cary, NC

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience
I have been an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher for three and a half years. I have taught for various companies and I have started my own side business with my own students, as well. I have taught over 7, 500 courses and over 1, 650 students (aged 2 to 73!) from multiple countries. Prior to this path, I was a third...

Valeria S. says "I would like to recommend Berea. She is an amazing English teacher and I'm enjoying the classes a lot. Additionally she is helping me improve my reading,...

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Alexandria J.

Raleigh, NC

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
5 years experience
Hello, my name is Alexandria. I worked at St. Petersburg College, where I tutored math for a year. I then spent two years tutoring at Tarpon Springs Elementary School. For the past five years, I have been tutoring privately. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of South Florida and am currently a...

Anthony G. says "Alexandria is great with kids and makes sure lessons are done and understood. She has much patience. "

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Kellie M.

Raleigh, NC

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$13/hr
7 years experience
Hi! My name is Kellie, and I'm a dedicated dancer with years of experience in both performance and instruction. I've been dancing for over four years and have trained in styles including jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and contemporary. I've performed in works by student and faculty choreographers at Meredith College, where I'm majoring...
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Annaliese R.

Hillsborough, NC

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$20/hr
2 years experience
With 13 years of private piano lessons, 6 years as a violinist, and 3 years taking private cello lessons while playing in Symphony Orchestra, I love to learn about music (especially classical) and practice my instruments on a regular basis. Having taught beginner level piano for 2 years already, I enjoy teaching the...
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Isabella D.

Morrisville, NC

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$30/hr
2 years experience
Spent a year tutoring violin to beginners and spent a year teaching English to French highschool students, but I have excelled in all the topics listed in my profile. I have given private tutoring lessons before and will usually provide the student with copies of learning tools/ cheat sheets to keep for whatever topic they are...
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Gia S.

A Friendly, Hard-working, And Driven Personality Who Is Passionate About Helping Others!

Raleigh, NC

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$35/hr
1 year experience
I am new to the Raleigh area as I just graduated from Virginia Tech with a major in Biochemistry! I'll be attending grad school at NC State for a PhD in Biochemistry. I'm available during the weekdays after 5 p.m. and also on the weekends. I love interacting with others and would love to help your kids with their learning...
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Marcela B.

Cheerful Spanish Tutor

Apex, NC

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$31/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as a cheerful, calm and patient person. I like tutoring because I like giving private lessons because I enjoy teaching, motivating and discovering each child's strengths and personality. establishing a relationship of trust and showing children that learning another language is fun. I'm looking for...
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Kellen M.

I Enjoy Being Able To Help Others With Learning New Skills And New Ideas.

Cary, NC

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$14/hr
I'd describe my personality as kind, patient, and honest. I like tutoring because I find it fulfilling that I'm able to help others learn new things. I'm looking for a job that is fun, engaging, and very rewarding in the long run. In my spare time, I like to read, play video games, go for walks, and cook. One thing you...
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Shannon S.

Chapel Hill, NC

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$21/hr
1 year experience
Good morning. My interest and experience in tutoring accesses a lifelong interaction with my chosen subjects listed in my account here for Care. com. I have intersected my knowledge of each chosen subject with personal experiences layering many years of on the job training. My years of each subject being called vital and...
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Whitney J.

Private Guitar Instructor

Hillsborough, NC

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$15/hr
6 years experience
I offer private guitar instruction (in your own home) to ages k-12. I teach basic theory, and chords. I make sure all lessons are fun and educational. I strongly believe in the personal development of style. I want kids to play the genre they passionate about. I even like to incorporate songwriting into my lessons. I have been...
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Vina M.

Mature And Knowledgeable Tutor

Hillsborough, NC

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have 12 years of teaching experience. I have a master's degree in education and a wealth of knowledge about reading intervention. I had taught all grade levels from kindergarten to 12th grade. I'd describe my personality as warm, personable, helpful. I like tutoring because helping students is my passion. I'm looking for...
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Sofia C.

Raleigh, NC

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$25/hr
1 year experience
I'd describe my personality as caring, dedicated and trustworthy I like tutoring because In my spare time, I like to go to the gym and a hang out with friends!
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Alexa M.

Compassionate, Fun & Friendly Tutor

Cary, NC

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$30/hr
2 years experience
I started tutoring during COVID & I started my own private tutoring business. I had three students I was tutoring for at once via Zoom or visits to their house.
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Katherine B.

Raleigh, NC

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$22/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as laidback, patient, funny I like tutoring because I have always enjoyed mentoring students I'm looking for a job that I can help and be rewarded at the same time I started tutoring when I was in grad school In my spare time, I like to hang with my family play golf at 10 sporting events One...
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Luke R.

Experienced Math Tutor

Raleigh, NC

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$100/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I'm Luke a dedicated math educator with over nine years of experience teaching and tutoring high school-level math. I firmly believe that every student can thrive in math with the right support, and sometimes, all it takes is a bit of personalized guidance to unlock their full potential. I tailor my approach to meet each...
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  • 60 private tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.64/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated private tutors is 5.0

FAQs for finding private tutors near you in Durham, NC

The average hourly cost of a private tutor near you in Durham, NC is $23.64 as of August, 2025. The actual rate your chosen private tutor charges can vary depending on the subject you require help with and how experienced the tutor is.

To find a private tutor near you in Durham, NC. You can search Care.com for private tutors by their distance from Durham and can compare your options by subject expertise, their hourly rate, and how experienced they are. For example, you can narrow your search to a private English tutor, private Spanish tutor, or even to private SAT tutoring services.

The most popular private tutoring services that you can find near you in Durham, NC are usually for complex subjects such as chemistry, reading, or calculus. On Care.com, you can find private tutors near you who can teach a wide range of subjects for all grade levels, from elementary school to college.

When hiring private tutors for children, parents are rightfully concerned about safety. To help you find a private tutor safely near you in Durham, NC, we ask all private tutors listed on Care.com to complete a background check known as a CareCheck. You can look for private tutors who have a badge on their profile that indicates they completed this background check. However, to safely hire a private tutor near you in Durham, NC, we strongly advise you to do your own research by requesting references and running an independent background check.

When interviewing private tutors near you in Durham, NC, it’s a good idea to ask them questions about how they gained their area of expertise, how they best engage with students, and what their instruction style is. You can also ask them to provide you with references from current or former clients who can attest to their skills.

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