Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Akron, OH

Emerson said that the secret of education is respecting the student. I have the greatest respect for that part of the human spirit that is curious and wants to learn. I find that if students feel they are listened to and heard, this allows them to feel encouraged. When they begin to understand that learning can be fun, the whole process becomes exciting and joyful. We are all curious and like to learn.

...currently maintain a 3.96 GPA, with especially strong success in social science related fields and English courses. I am living in our Writers House next year, a selective, competitive residential space for students interested in a career in writing. I am extremely passionate about the process of learning - the philosophy of teaching, the value of academic discussion, the development of a true appreciation for the classroom and for intellectual advancement. I believe my track record...

...and teaching to all of my tutoring sessions. Although I majored in Biology at Duke, I got a minor in Classical Studies - or ancient Greece and Rome - so I have a pretty diverse educational background. In addition to my studies in college, I was DUMB (a proud member of the Duke University Marching Band) and I conducted research on Hawaiian monk seals. In the future, I hope to participate in more field work...

...University studying computer science engineering with a math minor. STEM education was very important to me in my own schooling and I believe every student should try to study STEM subjects. In teaching algebra, calculus, and physics, I like to go in depth with the material to ensure students really understand why the material works. There is a certain beauty in science and math and I encourage students to discover this for themselves.

...Chemical Biology with minors in Bioethics and Sports Medicine while on the Pre-Med track. In college, I am apart of the Student Ambassador and Leadership Office, Camp Kesem and am Orientation Leader. I have a passion for science and enjoy teaching its wonders to others. In high school, I was also very interested in the social sciences and I like to keep myself up to date on current affairs. I want to share my love...

...topics ranging from elementary science to trigonometry test prep, but my foremost strength is the three sections of the SAT. I have roughly three years of experience tutoring and last year taught a 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...

...of my time tutoring peers and elementary/middle school children in Chester, PA, volunteering at local hospice facilities and at HUP (Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania), and doing research at the Cleveland Clinic. I have also tutored abroad in Korea in standardized test prep like SAT, MCAT, and SAT II. In my free time, I enjoy dancing and cooking, as well as running cross country. I would love to work with you, particularly on areas...

...across a multitude of subjects. I take pride in my strong communication skills that allow me to explain complex topics in intuitive and meaningful ways so that students can develop strong conceptual foundations. In addition, I have a knack for finding roadblocks in a student's understanding. As indicated by my strong academic record, I take education very seriously. My own experiences and achievements allow me to offer useful strategies for preparing, studying, and learning. In...

...processes, and helping them learn through their own mechanisms. I teach them the skills, strategies, and content, and I give students the confidence to utilize these to improve their studies. I reinforce the foundations of what they are learning, and particularly in test prep, I make sure students have all the important strategies down. I try and build camaraderie with my students, making sure they feel comfortable and realize that I too went through the stressful...

I am a graduate of Ashland University. I specialize in academic writing, Latin, and AP/ACT Prep! I am a very upbeat, positive person. I love learning and helping others reach their academic goals!

...composition, empowerment, and life-long learning. As a tutor, I prioritize tutor-student relationships in order to relate material uniquely, differentiate accordingly, and cultivate intrinsic motivation for each student, respectively. I am able to vary instructional styles to meet different learning- style needs. At my core, I am an unashamed believer in the power of a teacher who cares. I am one semester of full-time student teaching away from graduating from Ashland University as an Integrated Language...

I have been teaching high school English for the past 14 years. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from John Carroll University, with a degree in English. I also have a master's degree in Education from Marygrove College. I look forward to a productive tutoring experience.

...in Human Development and Family Studies, with a concentration in Family Life Education from Kent State University and my Master of Arts degree, in Teaching and Learning in Technology from Ashford University. As a tutor , I am very passionate about helping your child excel through learning and become successful men and women. In my tutoring sessions, I use very organized and structured methods that are very unique and engaging to each child. It is...

I have worked as a teacher at home and abroad in schools for 20 years. I also have five years of experience with online teaching. I have graduate degrees in General Education, meaning I like to learn about various subjects. We all should be lifelong learners. To learn a lot, we must be efficient in the way we learn and in setting priorities.

...Science and Math Instructional Assistant and now as a Varsity Tutor as well. At Tri-C, I do more than just science and math though. Social Studies, Psychology, basic IT, and English are some of the other subjects I help students conquer. I firmly stand by the statement that every person has the ability to learn, just in different ways. I have experienced this on a day to day basis not only with my own siblings...

...and organization, and have fun in the process. I am a certified high school English teacher who is passionate about bringing literature to life with students and empowering their voices, written and spoken. My experience is primarily in a public, IB-for-all school, and I get excited about bringing global perspectives into the education. In terms of my own educational background, I received my B.A. in Psychology from Kent State and my Master's in Education from...

...*how* to learn! No matter which subject we are working on, I like to help students think critically and communicate clearly, which are important skills in school and in life. I graduated from BGSU, where I was a member of the Honors College, a campus tour guide, and a tutor. I spent the past year proctoring an Academic Learning Pod in Cleveland, where I worked with students from Kindergarten through tenth grade. I love to...

...numerous years of experience tutoring students online in math, English, science, SAT and ACT prep. I scored a 36 on the ACT and 1590 on the SAT. I cater all my lessons individually to each student, and work with the student to make sure their needs are met. I also provide notes and summaries of lessons, so that students can retain what they learn. I believe practice is the best way to learn so I...

...both having been teachers and my commitment to helping the world, it was not surprising that I tutored my own students frequently, developed ways to help them through state and standardized tests in my classroom, and always loved it. For adolescents, I find that reclaiming their academic experiences through reflection was just as important on drilling them in the facts when it came to ACT, SAT, and AP preparation. A few opportunities to help the...

...failed the first exam. My neighbor, assuming I was doing well, asked me if we could study and work on homework together and I though, "Well, if I'm going to fail, might as well not do it alone." I started working on homework with her and started to realize that I learned best when I taught others! Soon, I started "tutoring" many of my other pre-med friends in the same class and aced Chemistry! Since...