Award-Winning ACT Tutors in Columbus, OH

...enthusiastic and passionate about learning. I desire to help students develop their learning skills so they are reach their educational goals. My desire to help others, love of science, and inquisitive mind compelled me to pursue a career path in medicine. I attended Jacksonville University, FL for my undergraduate BS in Biology (Pre-Med) with a minor in Psychology. While I was a student there, I volunteered my time helping elementary school students. I also was...

...intimidated them, and that feeling continues to drive me today. I began tutoring in middle school when my grandmother, a retired second-grade teacher, found herself struggling to serve effectively as an algebra tutor. I put in an enthusiastic effort, and it worked out surprisingly well. Despite once “struggling in math” (this was the questionable word choice of his teachers), he eventually graduated college with a degree in mechanical engineering. Over the years, I have taught...

...studied the science of Human Nutrition which included courses of Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Calculus, Microbiology, Molecular Genetics, Nutrition, and several others. I plan to attend graduate school for a nurse practitioner program beginning in January 2017. I have tutored a variety of a subjects and with all age groups. Most recently I worked with high school aged students in the subjects of science, math, and ACT/SAT test prep. My goal as a tutor is to...

...full potential in order to help them grow as leaders. I have worked with high school students through Americorps, as well as elementary students at a charter school. In addition, I was a program director for the Boys and Girls Club. It is important to communicate with students to help them figure out what their strengths are and in that process, find out how to relate school to things they enjoy. This will allow the...

...a deeper understanding of broad concepts rather than expecting them to merely memorize disconnected bits of information. My teaching style is to draw connections between my students' school work and their lives, and I give them the tools to discover how everything they're learning relates to the bigger picture. When they notice these connections to the real world and gain the ability to place everything they're learning into a broader context, they start to understand...

...all grades and subjects. My research interest is in early cognitive development, how children learn to perceive and solve problems in school and in life. I am a believer in Multiple Intelligence Theory: everyone is a genius in their own way, and if you can speak their brain's language you can teach anyone anything. I have a skill for rephrasing questions and problems in new ways so that a student can solve the problem on...

...are the people who quantify risk. I chose to major in actuarial science because math has always been my favorite subject. I like the challenging and problem solving aspects of the major. I have taken a number of math classes in my college career and look forward to showing other students how to be successful in those classes! In my free time, I like to stay active through playing sports and working out. I grew...

...software developer. In my current position I am focused on developing automated tests. Essentially, I develop software that tests other software and can be easily reused. I tutor my peers and students primarily in Mathematics and Computer Science. I also volunteer as a mentor at my company, so I can help other associates reach their career goals and find a greater level of satisfaction at work. I have had several tutors and mentors in my...

...History from Case and a Masters of Middle Childhood Education from Ohio State. I am currently licensed to teach Social Studies and Math for grades 4-9 and teach 6th grade Math at an online charter school. I have experience tutoring in the Columbus area and have worked with students ranging from 3rd grade through 11th grade. I love working with struggling students and the "AH-HA" moment when a student grasps a concept is something awesome...

...the Columbus Literacy Council, where I helped adults learn to read and develop English skills. I enjoy tutoring math because you can do so much with it. Mathematics provides a variety of useful tools that can be used in a variety of different places. My tutoring style is to help the student learn how to break down problems into smaller, more manageable pieces. I am looking forward to helping students learn and accomplish things they...