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Ben : Akron HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Akron, OH
...test prep class. My approach to tutoring is to identify a students strengths and build upon them through frequent quizzes and reflective analysis. Additionally, having just gone through the college admissions process, I am privy to its length and complexity so can lend advice on anything, namely essays. I have plenty of experience writing and have been published in a local newspaper. While I think math is the easiest subject for me to teach, writing...
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Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 790
Patrick: Akron HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Akron, OH
...had decades of success motivating and preparing people for a range of tests and tasks. I also walk/jog 50-plus miles a week, do yoga, and exercise my critical thinking skills regularly. My students since 1979 have ranged from middle school urban and rural to university level juniors and seniors. While I spent almost ten years teaching higher ed. English Composition, Literature, and Research, the majority of my teaching time was in college preparatory curricula. I...
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Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Florida - Master of Arts, English Composition
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Shweta: Akron HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Akron, OH
...the most motivating factors, but many of them may require personal motivation to learn the content. As reviews and enthusiasm for the subject and students, I am capable of successfully overcoming the stigma that students have attached to applied mathematics and statistics fields. In the classroom, I actively encourage students to use the mathematical method when working with guided examples. I've found that the most engaging lectures begin with a specific example. By promoting class...
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Kent State University at Salem - Master of Science, Applied Mathematics
Richard: Akron HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Akron, OH
I am a Master's graduate of a top engineering university. I enjoy tutoring and teaching math, sciences and various subjects from elementary through college. I basically love sharing my knowledge about anything i love. I believe in incorporating real world examples to help students understand the application of math and science in the real world.
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Landmark University - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Texas A M University-Kingsville - Master of Science, Industrial Engineering
Stephanie: Akron HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Akron, OH
I am a graduate of Cleveland State University and Concordia University. I have 3 degrees: BS in Mathematics, BA in Spanish, and MEd in Curriculum and Instruction of Math. I have a passion for math and it has always been my favorite subject. It teaches us how to critically think which is imperative in life outside of the classroom as well as in. I love helping students that have previously struggled find those aha moments...
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Cleveland State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
University of Portland - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Jeanne: Akron HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Akron, OH
...in epidemiology, and I???m not even sure how I???ll decide which school to attend! I???ve been tutoring since 2009; for the last six years, I have privately tutored junior high to graduate level students in all types of subjects: from algebra to to biology to history to statistics. I???ve particularly tutored many high school students, where I tutor nearly all aspects of their curriculum. I have tutored extensively in ACT/SAT preparation, with private and professional experience....
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Case Western Reserve University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Jennie: Akron HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Akron, OH
...am a lifetime graduate student by choice because I have many areas of interest. I have three degrees from Georgia State University, a bachelors, masters and specialist degree, in English, Latin, and Education. I also have a specialist degree in Instructional Technology from Valdosta State University. I completed doctoral coursework and exams in comparative literature at the University of Georgia and am working on a doctoral degree in college teaching at Valdosta State. I hope...
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Georgia State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Georgia State University - Masters in Education, Latin
Dana: Akron HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Akron, OH
...adults in educator training classes. As an experienced math teacher, I am aware of the common errors students make and am glad to help unravel these difficulties in a personalized environment, making sure that those areas that are most challenging finally begin to make sense. There is nothing that you cannot learn when you place your best efforts into allow yourself to feel safe with making mistakes and learning from them. As a tutor, I...
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Case Western Reserve University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Cleveland State University - Masters in Education, Elementary and Middle School Administration
James: Akron HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Akron, OH
...Japan, but the global pandemic closed that route. Regardless, I still seek to teach. Teaching is not only for the peer but for the instructor. Each student has troubles in various areas, but it is easy for me to point them out and teach them properly. English is my main subject to teach, especially for foreigners. I like to the other languages in the meantime which helps me to develop the skills in teaching English...
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Cleveland State University - Bachelor in Arts, Film Studies
Casey: Akron HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Akron, OH
...lives beyond the classroom. A classroom is a learning environment for all. My teaching style is best described as eclectic. While I am focused and organized, I vary my instructional methodologies to incorporate diverse activities and materials to engage and interest all students. I acknowledge the many different learning styles of students and maintain an excellent rapport with students and co-workers. When faced with challenges, I succeed in utilizing a variety of strategies to motivate...
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Youngstown State University - Bachelors, Science of Education
Sr Theodoti: Akron HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Akron, OH
...their students. That is how I hope to be inspiring my own students. I strive to be available and attentive to the specific needs of each of my students.--to give them more time and explanations in their areas of difficulty and to move at a pace that is comfortable for them. And when they are ready for it, I like to challenge them a bit with interesting problems so that their knowledge of the subject...
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Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Lamar: Akron HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Akron, OH
Inspiring young minds today, getting great leaders tomorrow. My style of teaching depends on how the student learns. From my experiences teaching at CSU, most people learn from concrete explanations and examples. But, there are a few who learn verbally and/or by consistently writing. I try to find that learning style and counter it with the proper teaching style.... Get to know my student and their learning style.... By showing them resources to use if no...
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Cleveland State University - Bachelors, Mathematics
Michael: Akron HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Akron, OH
...a variety of academic competitions to my students when I teach or tutor them, and I love the excitement of pushing students to reach and expand their potential, as well as the fun that comes from a student seeing a question a new way and understanding it on a different level. I know that education and brain-training are necessary for not just success, but fulfillment, in life. In my spare time, I enjoy crossword puzzles,...
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Yale University - Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering
Carly: Akron HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Akron, OH
...My favorite subjects to tutor are biology and math. My teaching philosophy is one of guided practice. I find that the most effective way to teach is to give a step by step explanation, and have the student answer conceptual questions, with the ultimate intent of the student replicating the process on their own. To me, the most fulfilling moment of tutoring is reaching the "light bulb moment" that moment when everything clicks for the...
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Vanderbilt University - Current Undergrad Student, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Sarah: Akron HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Akron, OH
...audio, visual, video clips, and construction of models. Once I acquire my master's degree, I will pursue my dream of being a college professor. I have a very student-centric approach, where I can identify the issues that the student is having and create ways to get them over the hurdle they are currently experiencing. My specialties are English, writing, proofreading, and the hard sciences (biology, physiology, neuroscience, genetics, evolution, etc). My favorite subjects are neuroscience...
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University of Akron - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Archita: Akron HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Akron, OH
...cum laude from UCLA in June 2018 with a B.S. in Applied Mathematics. I can tutor a variety of subjects, but mathematics subjects and ACT/SAT prep are my specialty. My interests particularly lie in algebra and calculus based subjects. My ideology is that any student can learn anything; it's the job of the instructor to find the method that works best for the student. In my free time, I like to dance, skate, and watch...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Rebecca: Akron HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Akron, OH
...moments are special. These moments happen at all ages. I experienced them during all of my teaching and instructing sessions, in one form or another. It's what led me to pursue a degree in education, and want to learn more about HOW we learn. We each process, absorb, and apply material differently. I feel it is important to understand how a student learns, and then use those best practices to instill, to the student, that...
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Columbia College - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Strayer University-Ohio - Masters in Education, Technology and Industrial Arts Education
Walden University - Doctor of Philosophy, Education
Lisa: Akron HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Akron, OH
...I am able to give my students in a tutoring setting. We accomplish goals much quicker when lessons can be personalized and interruptions are non existent. My career spans from the collegiate level as a certified Reading Specialist to experience as an elementary teacher for grades K- 8 . It is personally fulfilling to work with both college level and school age learners. Additionally, I specialize in the unique learning styles of the homeschool community...
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Wittenberg University - Bachelors, Sociology
Baldwin-Wallace College - Masters, Elementary Education with Reading Endorsement
Mehmet: Akron HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Akron, OH
...am currently running the head of math department and testing coordinator at my current school this school year. I have a bachelor's degree in mathematics and a master's degree in educational leadership. I am a dedicated, resourceful and goal-driven professional educator with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every child to improve their learning process in the classroom. I am also Mathcounts and FTC robotics coach since 2015. I...
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Karadeniz Technical University - Bachelor of Education, Mathematics
Emily: Akron HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Akron, OH
...strong student and have several years of experience as a peer tutor as well as a professional tutor. I tutor several subjects at various grade levels. I love teaching English, phonics, reading, and writing and have worked at my university's Writing and Research Center for 2 years. I also really enjoy tutoring math across grade levels. Honestly, I have always loved school and learning and am excited to share my passion with students of all...
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Gannon University - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Design and Stagecraft
SAT Math: 700
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