Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Akron, OH

...and provided homework help for child refugees in the non-profit Fugees Academy. I also volunteer as a college advisor to low-income high-school students. Since my freshman year, I've worked as a lab research assistant in biochemistry and neuroscience labs. These research experiences supplement my knowledge of biology, chemistry, and neuroscience, and have allowed me to apply topics learnt in class towards existing problems and in teaching students. As a current student myself, I'm pretty flexible...

...is not only a plus to learning, but also a way of enhancing your viewpoint on the world and contributes to all walks of life, from the classroom to the science lab, to a big software company, to NASA! In addition to my current career, I'm also pursuing certifications in Computer Science and AI Programming through online programs from NuCamp while working professionally as a translator and interpreter for top-tier non-profit and private organizations in several...

...Neuroscience. If you have any questions or inquiries about the college process, selecting a major, or Vanderbilt University, I am happy to answer your questions. Currently, I am looking to obtain a Masters degree and am applying to such programs. I tutor children on a weekly basis at my local church from ages of 8 to 14 on an assortment of subjects. I understand that there are different learning styles and I try to find...

...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, and Access. Along with the age groups and subjects, I've worked with students with special needs, IEPs and 504...

...to take tests, understanding assignments, and seeing the relationship between school and learning is key in achieving academic success. I love using non-traditional materials to explain concepts in tutoring such as YouTube videos, online articles, and advertisements ranging from food to everyday household items. I offer online and one-on-one tutoring. In my free time, I love to read. I read a variety of different books. I enjoy horror stories, science fiction, and westerns. I love...

...plenty of practice problems to ensure the student is familiar with the material, as I believe this is the most effective way to create a student's understanding of the content. I also believe it is of the utmost importance that we establish an environment that is conducive to learning. This means that the student and tutor should be comfortable enough to communicate openly and ask any questions that may arise without worrying about any judgement....

...as the SAT, ACT, TOEFL, GED, and more. I also tutor for many AP subjects including American History and Italian Language. My favorite subjects to teach are English language and Italian language. There is something about helping others achieve their goals of communicating in another language that brings me joy. As a lover of travel and culture, languages naturally fascinate me. My teaching philosophy is strongly based on elicitation and helping students arrive at the...

...found through my years of teaching and tutoring, that students often fear writing. I want to help students overcome this, as our written word is still one of the most powerful tools that we have. Through writing, we can make a bold statement about who we are, we can educate and inform and, in fact, we can change the world. I look forward to helping students learn to understand and use their words.

My name is Jas and I am currently pursing a masters in physiology. I have been tutoring for over 5 years and have tutored a wide variety of subjects. I have worked with a multitude of age ranges and have successfully implemented strategies that help students in their everyday academic lives.

...for over 40 years. I can tutor the verbal sections of the ACT and SAT and all manner of history, social studies, and English subjects, including Shakespeare, as well as writing and reading. Though I specialize in tutoring high school and college students, and the occasional adult, I also have experience with students who have dyslexia and autism. My middle son is autistic and my youngest son is on the autism spectrum.

...School. I have previously tutored in my High School as well as in a nearby Middle school. I tutor SAT prep, and math prior to and including calculus, with SAT prep being my preference as it was very emphasized back when I was in middle and high school so I have the most exposure with it. I tend to be a very details oriented tutor with a tenancy to focus on the minutiae that needs...

I've been an educator for all my adult life. I work primarily as a professor of philosophy, but have never given up tutoring, as I enjoy the one-on-one interaction and like to stay sharp in my other subjects (such as Mathematics, History, and Business). PhD in Philosophy, Bachelors degree in Philosophy, Finance, and Management. I also do test prep, and have served on admissions committees. ... Every student is different. The key to one-on-one tutoring is...

I recently graduated from UC Berkeley with an Interdisciplinary Studies degree, reflecting my interest in a wide range of academic subjects. I enjoy learning, teaching, and working with my students to craft a personalized study plan and finding ways to make schoolwork both efficient and fun.

...One day, I'd like to teach and I hope that working with Varsity Tutors and my clients will help me prepare to be a better teacher. I've always loved school, mainly because I had teachers who were extremely inspired by what they were teaching. They are why I think passion is the key to teaching and I hope to share my passion for learning with my clients. I think that a good teacher or tutor...

I am a licensed 7-12 English/Language Arts teacher who has been teaching for 8 years. I have taught all grade levels as well as adult education. While studying to become a teacher I spent 3 years teaching adults preparing to take the GED test. I also spent a year in a self-designed course preparing adults who had been out of school several years to enter college.

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...a college-level teaching assistant for both introductory biology and general chemistry. Besides chemistry, I really enjoy tutoring for test prep (ACT and MCAT) because I view these types of tests to be a collection of puzzles to solve. It's a lot of fun helping students to figure out the logic behind these puzzles and apply it broadly, and it's incredibly rewarding to see this integration of knowledge translate to a high score. When working with...

I have a deep background in Mathematics having a BA and MS in Mathematics and Statistics. I love tutoring and teaching students the subject. With my outgoing and helpful personality, the pace of learning and method is based off of how each student learns the best. Looking forward to helping grow your knowledge in math!

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.

...wish math classes weren't part of the school day. Perhaps you're used to excelling in other areas but dread walking into a math classroom. If so, don't worry. It's not your fault if you've grown to fear a subject that seems impossible to understand. I can help! My name is Luke and I am a life long learner and teacher with almost a decade of experience teaching high school and middle school math. I want...