Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving Akron, OH

...Lab event. I bring the experience I gained competing in and writing for 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...

...every student can become proficient in math when they learn that math is just using blocks of knowledge to overcome problems. As such, I am never discouraged if students are struggling in math; instead, I focus on their strengths and encourage them to use what they know to steadily tackle each question with confidence. In high school, when I researched and presented on the applications of calculus in medicine, I remember how rewarding it was...

I am a senior at Case Western Reserve University. I am a psychology major on the pre-med track with minors in chemistry, biology, and finance. I am bilingual in spanish and English, I scored a 5 on my AP spanish exam and am a native speaker.

...in tutoring programs for elementary, middle school, and high school students, including mixed English-Spanish tutoring at a program for Hispanic students in South Bend, Indiana. I have always had a passion for mathematics and chemistry, but I also love to tutor in Writing and English. My goal is to help students realize their potential by providing more personalized interaction than the cookie-cutter approach used in many schools. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, figure...

...satisfaction is in the success! I have studied Mathematics and received a BA degree from Cleveland State University. I really enjoy tutoring students in Math and helping them to understand the concepts and to enjoy having success. My experience with Varsity Tutors has been great so far as I have worked mainly in the Geometry and Algebra. It is my intention to also tutor in Trigonometry and Calculus and I do my own study to...

I am driven to make science and mathematics accessible for all learners. I believe in problem-based learning and meaningful engagement with material. I love students to see purpose in the work they do. I have a B.S. in Chemistry and a B.S. in Mathematics and I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemistry at Duke University. I love tutoring both science and mathematics from middle school to college.

...with a Doctorate of Medicine. I have been tutoring for over a decade, teaching at every level of education including K-12, undergraduate, nursing, and medical students. I am an expert in physiology, anatomy, pathophysiology, microbiology, clinical skills, nursing, and anything medical related. My philosophy includes teaching the fundamentals in a simplistic, fun, and useful manner rather than remote memorization so that the student is able to understand and apply the material in the real world...

...passionate about tutoring because I myself, have struggled in school in the past. With this perspective, I am able to connect with students on a unique level, understanding better how someone who is not affluent in certain subjects may think. I bring many strategies to my tutoring sessions including empathy, patience, and encouragement. My goal is to help student build confidence in their abilities and realize that they are much more capable than they realize....

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...

Love to help students to succeeed in their life and motivate them. Dynamic, result-driven attitude with record of achievement and demonstrated success of mentoring and training. Solid track record to securing the success and increasing the knowledge of the students. Tenacious in building the strong relationship with students and dedicate for their success.

...It may be a cliche to say that 'teachers learn from their students' or teachers learn by teaching', but I really believe it's true! Even if it's a topic you think you already know, everyone comes to "know" something a little differently, and you never know how just subtle differences in the words someone else uses to explain something might lead to a new or better understanding (or maybe just a better way of explaining),...

...20 years and a writer 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...

...as part of National Honors Society in high school and by coaching/teaching the middle school academic challenge team. In my experience tutoring, I find that it is important to adapt to the learning style of each individual student. I tutor a variety of subjects including math ranging from Algebra through Calculus up to Linear Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, English, and Statistics. My favorite subject to tutor is any sort of math. In my spare time, I...

...Cell, & Developmental Biology, and a B.S. in Mathematics-Economics (both from UCLA). In addition, I have scored in the 99th percentile on the SAT, ACT, and GMAT exams and scored in the 95th percentile on the MCAT. I really enjoy working with students of all ages and backgrounds and believe all students are capable of learning and being successful with the right approach to education. I would love the chance to discuss in more detail...

...I received my Bachelor's in Middle Childhood Education from Kent State University. My passion is teaching Math for primarily grades 4-8. I believe that all students can be successful, sometimes they just need the right coaching. My goal is to build up a student's confidence and help them see they can do more than they think they can. I gave experience with students with ADD/ADHD, Dyscalculia, slow processing speed, ASD, and Tourrettes.

...struggling and improve their understanding of difficult math, reading, and science topics. I have been a student a majority of my life and can relate to the struggle of trying to grasp complicated material and asking for help only to receive answers that seemed to raise more questions than answers. With these experiences I have learned about a variety of way of explaining, demonstrating, and practicing STEM subjects. I share with students my tips on...

...experience, builds person's mentality, strengths his /her problem solving skills, develops his/her critical thinking skills, and teaches him /her creative thinking strategies by applying the scientific method approach in solving scientific problems. For a student, learning Math and Physics from an Engineer's perspective is defiantly a unique experience. For me, sharing my educations, skills, and experience with students satisfies my passion in helping them to have a solid and practical understanding of Mathematical and Physical...

...an attempt must be made to provide meaningful learning opportunities for students, which do not always include lecturing. Based on the above assumptions about mathematical learning and teaching, I try to build a welcoming learning atmosphere in my classrooms where students are encouraged to ask questions and take an active role in their own education. Finally, I believe that the best learning happens when a motivated student meets a motivated mentor, and I aspire to...

I've been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students since my freshman year of college and the most important lesson that I've learned is that EVERY student has the potential to learn. I found that if a teacher has high expectations as well as high support, then they will create an environment that is most conducive to maximizing student potential.

...focused on Spanish, ESL, Political Science and History. If you need to pass a test or a class, looking to improve your language abilities, or just want to learn, look no further. I don't just know these subjects- I live them. I am bilingual and have lived and worked for human rights organizations in Spain and Mexico. In our first meeting, I will identify exactly what areas are your strengths and weaknesses and make a...