Academic Tutoring by JD Hopper

Personalized Tutoring That Builds Confidence and Results

Meet JD Hopper

JD Hopper brings both academic excellence and real-world teaching experience to every session. He graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in just two years, thanks to the extensive Advanced Placement and dual-enrollment credits he earned during high school. A 97th-percentile SAT scorer with a spotless high-school GPA and college honors, JD has always placed a premium on rigorous, well-rounded learning. Just as important, he knows how to make that learning click for students. Through years of mentoring and childcare work, JD has developed a gift for connecting with youth, understanding their challenges, and motivating them to reach their full potential. This rare combination of top-tier academic achievement and natural rapport with young people makes him exceptionally well equipped to guide students toward confidence and success.

Subjects Offered

    • Phonics

    • Spelling

    • Grammar

    • Reading Comprehension

    • Vocabulary Building

    • Creative Writing

    • Handwriting

    • Early Essay Writing

    • Addition & Subtraction

    • Multiplication & Division

    • Fractions & Decimals

    • Place Value

    • Measurement

    • Time & Money

    • Introductory Geometry

    • Life Science (plants, animals, ecosystems)

    • Physical Science (forces, energy, simple machines)

    • Earth Science (weather, space, geology)

    • U.S. History Foundations

    • Geography & Map Skills

    • Pre-Algebra

    • Algebra I (honors or standard)

    • Geometry (introductory)

    • Life Science / General Biology

    • Earth & Environmental Science

    • Physical Science

    • English Grammar & Composition

    • Literature Analysis (age-appropriate)

    • Creative & Expository Writing

    • Vocabulary Development

    • U.S. History (middle school level)

    • World History & Cultures (middle school level)

    • Civics & Government (introductory)

    • Geography

    • Current Events

    • Algebra I

    • Algebra II

    • Geometry (full high school)

    • Trigonometry

    • Pre-Calculus

    • Statistics & Probability

    • Biology

    • Chemistry

    • Physics (standard level)

    • English Literature & Composition

    • Advanced Essay Writing & Research Papers

    • American Literature

    • World Literature

    • U.S. History

    • World History

    • Economics

    • Government & Civics

    • Contemporary Issues / Current Events

    • AP Calculus AB

    • AP Calculus BC

    • AP Statistics

    • AP Macroeconomics

    • AP Microeconomics

    • AP English Language & Composition

    • AP English Literature & Composition

    • AP U.S. History

    • AP U.S. Government & Politics

    • AP Comparative Government & Politics

    • AP Psychology

    • AP Human Geography

    • SAT Math

    • SAT Reading

    • SAT Writing & Language

    • ACT Math

    • ACT English

    • ACT Reading

    • ACT Science

    • ACT Writing (optional essay)

    • PSAT / NMSQT

    • Organization & Planning

    • Time Management

    • Prioritization & Task Breaking

    • Note-Taking (Cornell, Outline, Mind-Mapping)

    • Study Guide Creation

    • Test Preparation Planning

    • Focus & Attention Strategies

    • Goal Setting & Progress Tracking

    • Motivation & Self-Discipline

    • Overcoming Test Anxiety

JD’s Tutoring Philosophy

JD believes every student deserves to feel capable, confident, and curious. Tutoring at JD Childcare is structured, clear, and supportive, with a focus on long-term skills rather than quick answers.

JD aims to:

  • Strengthen real understanding, not just memorization

  • Boost confidence through small, steady wins

  • Encourage curiosity and a love of learning

  • Support academic goals with consistent, calm guidance

Each session is customized to your child’s needs, and parents can receive written updates on progress upon request.

Rates & Scheduling

Tutoring is billed hourly and available in person for families in Charlotte.
To ask about rates and availability, please contact: tutoring@jdchildcare.com.

“JD Hopper is an exceptional tutor. My son fell a bit behind in math during the school year and JD spent the summer helping him catch up. Within just a few short months, he raised Henry’s confidence level and bridged the gaps so that we could all breathe easy for the first day of school. JD also helps him with his organizational skills and taught him the Cornell note-taking method. JD is not the first or even the second tutor or tutoring center we’ve engaged for this, but he is the first tutor to actually succeed. We’re so grateful to see our son developing the executive functioning skills he needs to thrive in high school.”

—Dana R.