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About
I have 18 years of teaching experience in high school Spanish and English. I offer tutoring services to students struggling with grammar and writing. I also offer college essay and other composition assistance. I majored in Spanish and have traveled all over the world, so I also offer Spanish lessons and tutoring. I am currently a teacher at Cardinal Gibbons High School in Raleigh, NC, where I teach AP English Literature and Composition.
I enjoy helping my students excel and reach their potential in a number of academic areas.
Overview
Hired 6 times
Serves Raleigh, NC
Background checked
1 employee
22 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
Services offered
Student grade level
Subject area
General reading and writing
Reading comprehension
Essay writing / review
Creative writing
Work location
My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Elisabeth B.
May 24, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
I’ve been receiving lessons from Luke for 6 months now (and still going!), and would highly recommend him. He’s professional, experienced, and flexible in his teaching style. Although our lessons have been conversationally structured (per my request), I’ve also enjoyed his strong command of Spanish grammar, and have found it really useful in learning Spanish as a beginner.
Spanish Lessons
Todd M.
May 25, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
Luke is professional, skilled, and relates well to teenagers, which is a challenge. We have hired tutors previously but have never been this satisfied.
Details: 14 - 17 years old • Beginner • Conversational proficiency • Beginner • Beginner • Basic reading/writing skills • Once a week • 45 minutes • Tuesday • Wednesday • Thursday • Saturday • Sunday • Late afternoon (3 - 6pm) • Early afternoon (noon - 3pm) • As soon as possible • Ready to hire the right teacher now • The spanish tutor travels to me
Spanish Lessons
Larry C.
Nov 9, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Very polite, intelligent and professional. Doesn't just go through the does seem to care about what he's doing.
Spanish Lessons
Nada M.
Nov 24, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
good
Details: High school • General reading and writing • Basic • Improve grades at school • Once a week • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.
Reading and Writing Tutoring
Satish N.
Oct 20, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Details: High school • General reading and writing • Reading comprehension • Essay writing / review • Creative writing • Intermediate • Improve grades at school • More than once a week • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.
Reading and Writing Tutoring
Credentials
Background Check
Lucas Durney
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
$75 per in person session (I can drive to you or meet you somewhere)
$65 per virtual session
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to meet/have a phone conversation with clients and get to know exactly what their goals are. That way, I can develop a leaning plan tailored to their individual needs.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a lifetime teacher. I have been teaching for 18 years and I have won two awards for my work. I have a BA in Spanish, a BA in Philosophy and an MA from St. John's College in Annapolis (the Great Books program).
