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Viola: Akron PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Akron, OH
...it. In order for a child to succeed, it is key that they are helped through this frustration stage so that they can regain the confidence to tackle any problem put before them. I found it very important to not only help the children I tutored to rebuild their confidence, but to also let them know that success is dependent on how much effort they put into their studies. I often asked students how they...
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New York University - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Science: 32
Nikhil: Akron PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Akron, OH
...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...
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Case Western Reserve University - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Phyllis M. : Akron PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Akron, OH
...with their students, where learning and developing are the goals, and where encouragement and contribution is another goal. My personal beliefs about learning and instruction stem from an extensive background in the field of education, at all levels of learning, from elementary to middle school, and from high school to college. In fact, I've taught public school as an English teacher and reading specialist for 33 years; worked as an adjunct professor in the fields...
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Central State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Cleveland State University - Masters in Education, Education
Michael: Akron PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT 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
Shyam: Akron PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Akron, OH
...Tutoring and Programming Club and enjoy working with students, primarily in math and science. My favorite subjects are physics and chemistry because they are not based on memorization, but rather on the application. My learning philosophy is focused on practice problems. First, one should understand in-depth how and why the problem can be solved. Afterwards, doing more practice problems helps to solidify one's understanding and makes each subsequent problem easier. Outside of school, I teach...
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Case Western Reserve University - Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Michelle: Akron PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Akron, OH
...have found that I am most rewarded when I tutor a student in a subject such as Algebra and that student has a "lightbulb" moment. It reminds me that we all continue to learn and grow. I feel as if I grow with every student I tutor. With that in mind, I do have a special place in my heart for literature and writing. I have found through my years of teaching and tutoring, that...
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University of Akron Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Education
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Peter: Akron PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Akron, OH
...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.
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Mcgill University - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Akron Main Campus - Doctor of Philosophy, History
Priya: Akron PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Akron, OH
...a strong level of understanding in any subject, given the correct tools, a teacher who can offer what they need, and some hard work. I am also available for standardized test prep. The SAT and ACT are one of the biggest hurdles in the college admissions process, and a score can make or break an application. Luckily, students can prepare for these tests fairly easily - repetition, time-management, and concept-review are all most students need...
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
Patrick: Akron PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT 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
Julie: Akron PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Akron, OH
...research in a pediatrics - infectious diseases laboratory. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about helping students achieve their potential on standardized tests. I want to help not only with students' short-term goals but also more distant trajectories and life goals. In my spare time, I enjoy playing music, reading, practicing yoga, running, and learning new tricks in the kitchen. I look forward to working with you!... If a student...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 36
Sanaa: Akron PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Akron, OH
My overall philosophy of teaching is simple: I hope to make the students whom I interact with more curious and interested in the biological sciences, through storytelling and engaged learning. My emphasis is that Science is exciting, dynamic, and fun, not dull dry textbook!
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Saint Josephs University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Cleveland State University - Doctor of Philosophy, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Amy: Akron PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Akron, OH
...University of Pennsylvania majoring in English and minoring in journalism and art history. I am very passionate about literature, writing and history, and I love sharing my knowledge and learning new things. In the past few years, I have worked with young children learning to read and high school Latin students, and I also love working with students on improving Standardized Test results. In my spare time, I love reading, music and anything active!
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 780
Matt: Akron PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Akron, OH
...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....
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Cleveland State University - Current Undergrad, Economics
Camaryn: Akron PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Akron, OH
...biochemistry and minoring in chemistry and mathematics. I really enjoy working with other students and sharing my techniques to help others be successful! I always participate in study groups for my courses and help my peers prepare for exams. My favorite class has always been math and I love helping others with problems. I believe tutoring should be fun, engaging, and enjoyable. A balanced combination of practice problems and in-depth discussions is how I like...
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Case Western Reserve University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Connie: Akron PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Akron, OH
Education is the gateway to success. It is a process that should be lifelong. I have committed my careers as a educator and a librarian to teaching and mentoring young people of varying ages, and look forward to continuing.
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Ohio University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Education, English
Kent State University at Kent - Master of Arts, Library and Information Science
Shanti: Akron PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Akron, OH
...teaching philosophy is strongly based on elicitation and helping students arrive at the answer on their own by aiding them with the tools necessary to do so. Learning must be challenging, but it can and should be fun. Outside of tutoring, I love to travel, but I also enjoy curling up on my coach with my dog and watching a good movie. I also love to eat (and therefore cook). I have a massive sweet...
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American University - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Rachana: Akron PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Akron, OH
I am currently a medical student at Case Western who has always loved teaching and want to use my knowledge to help other students succeed. I graduated from the University of Michigan in 2016 and majored in Biomolecular Science and History. I have experience tutoring students of all ages and can teach Biology, Chemistry, English, Writing, SAT, and MCAT.
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University of Michigan - Bachelor of Science, History
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 720
Nishant: Akron PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Akron, OH
...year medical student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. I graduated with a B.S. in Health Management and Policy from Saint Louis University. I was born and 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...
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Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Health Management & Policy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 36
ACT Science: 36
Ted: Akron PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Akron, OH
...ability to reason through complex problems and to analyze and model quantitatively. In 1998, I also completed a Masters degree in Byzantine Music Theory and Vocal Performance at the Conservatory of Music in Athens, Greece. My focus was on the ancient ecclesiastical art form known as the Psaltic Art. The division of time, tempo and the musical scales, intervals and notation involved date back to the Byzantium and are quite mathematical, to say the least.
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Karl: Akron PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Akron, OH
My thirty plus years as a teacher/trainer gives me the experience to be able to reach students with different learning styles and needs.... The first session would be to get to know the student and find out where the problem lies within the subject, and determine a starting point where the student is comfortable.... I would help them develop the skills and confidence, guiding them through the process and modeling the skills necessary for success.... I...
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College of Wooster - Bachelors, Mathematics
Malone University - Masters, Educational Technology
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