Top ASPIRE Tutors serving Akron
Sandra: Akron ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Akron, OH
...so that they can become the life-long learner they were meant to be. Patience is a true virtue and knowing that I have the patience to work with children who may have lost interest in learning. Learning is hard work and I realize that children and parents can become frustrated. I will work with your child to renew their interest in learning and help them to regain the confidence they may have misplaced along the...
Education & Certification
Ashland University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Nishant: Akron ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Akron, OH
...brought up in Okemos, Michigan, a vibrant suburb near Lansing. Here, I gained a passion for education and began tutoring underserved youth in Lansing, Michigan. This passion stuck with me as I began my undergraduate education at Saint Louis University. Following the Jesuit ideals emphasized at SLU, I continued tutoring underprivileged youth in north St. Louis. I love sharing my passion for education with my students. During my senior year at SLU, I became a...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Health Management & Policy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 36
ACT Science: 36
Denia: Akron ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Akron, OH
...meet their full potential. I will provide a safe environment where students are invited to share their ideas and take risks. "I believe that there are five essential elements that are conducive to learning. (1) The teacher's role is to act as a guide. (2) Students must have access to hands-on activities. (3) Students should be able to have choices and let their curiosity direct their learning. (4) Students need the opportunity to practice skills...
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Kent State University at Kent - Bachelor in Arts, General Studies
Cleveland State University - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Merry: Akron ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Akron, OH
I have been tutoring for more than 25 years. I am confident most children can succeed in math. I love to work with students; helping them work through the problems and get the answers themselves, and watch their confidence grow as they succeed. It is my goal to give students the tools they need to succeed on their own, basically working myself out a job. I am compassionate, cheerful and respectful with each student. ... I...
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Bethel College-Mishawaka - Bachelors, Secondary Education (math, science)
Meg: Akron ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Akron, OH
...metacognition, but they can continuously reflect on how they can improve. This is crucial when a student is studying a topic they have little interest in and have met with little success. I understand that my role as their teacher is to look for ways for them to improve - and that's when I share all the tools and tricks learned over 16 years in the classroom and 7 years as a tutor! No two...
Education & Certification
Ohio University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Communication, General
Baldwin-Wallace College - Master of Arts Teaching, Education
Rebecca: Akron ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Akron, OH
...school, staring with math and expanded to many other subjects. I have tutored many students in different age groups from elementary school to those who are adults and just need extra support. I work with these students in many different subjects including Math, English, Writing, Vocabulary, along with IT certifications, and basic computer use for both PC and MAC. I also work with students and adults in the Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher,...
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Eastern Gateway Community College - Associate in Science, Information Technology
Brandon: Akron ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Akron, OH
...truth has four corners: as a teacher I give you one corner, and it is for you to find the other three.-Confucius As a tutor it is my goal to not only teach my students the material they need to learn, but to better their core understanding of a subject and their methods of learning for the future. This way, they can continue to learn at an advanced level long after they no longer require...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
David: Akron ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Akron, OH
...material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the extraneous material and present themselves and their ideas...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700
Michael: Akron ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Akron, OH
...enjoy reading, playing and watching basketball (Go Bulls!), enjoying funny television shows (Louie is my favorite), and playing music (guitar & piano). I consider myself blessed to have a creative mind and spirit; I always endeavor to bring this creativity into anything I do. I am a big proponent of thinking outside the box. In tutoring, my motto is "teach a student to fish and they possess improved test-taking skills for a lifetime." Specializing in...
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New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Zeeshan: Akron ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Akron, OH
...to attend medical school next year. I have scored at the 100th percentile for the Physical Sciences portion of the MCAT. My Chemistry, Physics, and Biology knowledge is quite extensive. I have always been fascinated by science and medicine. I have been tutoring for 3 years, and I have experience teaching from 1st grade students all the way up to college kids. I enjoy tutoring because it is a way for me to help someone...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Shahnawaz: Akron ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Akron, OH
...weekly tutorials and designing and evaluating homework and quizzes. I have also taught underprivileged high school students as part of an NGO. I taught math, computer science and english speaking skills. This is why Mathematics is my favourite subject to tutor. I am also comfortable tutoring for standardised tests such as the GRE and SAT. My goal is not merely to teach facts and formulas but rather to help the student develop the intuition behind...
Education & Certification
Lahore University of Management Science - Bachelors, Mathematics
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich - Masters, Applied Mathematics
GRE Quantitative: 165
GRE Verbal: 161
Anmol: Akron ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Akron, OH
...I believe it is this drive that allows me to pursue my passions, both academically and socially, and to be successful in both. I find that my greatest happiness comes in the form of little victories such as a good grade on an exam, or making a friend laugh! Its because of this that I really slow down and try to appreciate every passing moment because I believe every moment has the potential to be...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Cellular Biology and Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Gwen: Akron ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Akron, OH
...History from the University of Connecticut, a Bachelors of Science in Political Science and History (with honors), and I am currently working on a Masters in Business Administration, which should be completed by Summer 2018. I have taught four history courses at the college level, and I currently work as a Head Teacher at a learning center. I have over 6 years tutoring experience, and have been with Varsity Tutors since the fall of 2015!...
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Austin Peay State University - Bachelors, History and Political Science
University of Connecticut - Current Grad Student, History of Science and Medicine
Sonjanita: Akron ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Akron, OH
...second favorite content area. I love traveling, creative writing, and historical research. In particular, the study of ancient civilizations of the Americas and Africa. Being privileged to study these and other cultures through personal and academic research through the use of primary texts and travel explorations has heightened my interest in these subjects. While I emphasize student-centered instruction (with ample opportunities for differentiation, modeling and scaffolding), I am also a firm believer in the inter-generational...
Education & Certification
University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
State Certified Teacher
Adrianna: Akron ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Akron, OH
...I really love to help students find their voice in writing. I found that for me, as soon as I began to write about things I was passionate about on an individual level, I was able to unlock a lot of creativity. If students write about what they know, rather than what they think someone would like to hear, they often become much more authentic writers. I love to watch football with my roommate and...
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology and Policy Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31
Morgan: Akron ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Akron, OH
...to know my students and discover the reasons they struggle. Although many of my clients do not share my passion for science and biology, I make the lessons as interesting as possible. I try to improve my clients' overall development as students, so they can be successful throughout their entire future academic careers. When I am not in school or tutoring, I love relaxing with my family, friends, and my two German Shepherds. I like...
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University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
Elizabeth: Akron ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Akron, OH
...each session and work hard to complete it -- with stops along the way to try out our learning with games, visuals and fun! I am a nationally known leader in teaching with technology, and you'll see that in each of our tutoring sessions if you'd like. We are a team! That means I will maintain contact with your school teachers and keep parents in the loop to make sure we have covered all that's...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Unknown, Music/English
Long Island University - Unknown, Library Science
Danielle: Akron ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Akron, OH
...Degree in Civil Engineering at Penn State. I then plan to attend graduate school to continue my education -- I wish I could stay in school forever and learn about everything! Throughout my college career, and even in high school, I have dedicated most of my free time to mentoring and tutoring children and teenagers in math and science. I have a very easy time relating to people of all ages and a gift for...
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Penn State University - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Cody: Akron ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Akron, OH
...teaching. I have a total of 8 years of experience tutoring mathematics, particularly calculus. I also have 5 years of experience tutoring in the sciences, such as biology, chemistry, and physics. My experience has come in the form of private, one-on-one tutoring with students ranging in ages from 7th grade through adult learners, college-level review courses, and even teaching SAT prep courses. My students find me very relatable, and I've heard from several students that...
Education & Certification
Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Carol: Akron ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Akron, OH
...am extremely passionate about education. I am a firm believer that every individual has the right to equal education. The power of language and the written word is vital for human survival and success. I hope that I can be there to help you become more confident in the subject of English and therefore become more confident in school and the future. While I dedicate a great amount of my life to education, in my...
Education & Certification
Northern Kentucky University - Bachelor in Arts, English Education
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