Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving Akron, OH

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!

...college, and I've enjoyed working with every age group. Teaching is a great joy for me, and I find it inspirational to learn from students. I've tutored many subjects, and am certified to teach English as a second language. My favorite teaching experience was working as a TA in a college anthropology course, working with largely first-year students still adjusting to their new lives. I received my BA from New York University, majoring in anthropology...

...dietetic internship. My experience in tutoring consists of math, Spanish, science, and essay editing and I would love to help in any or all of those subjects. My hope is that after a tutoring session, students feel more comfortable with the subject they are working on, as well as have a deeper understanding of the concepts. Most importantly, I want to make sure that the session is an overall positive and fun experience.

...of Philosophy in Applied Mathematics, Brown University Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Brown University Master of Arts in Pure Mathematics, Duke University May 1992, Bachelor of Arts in Physics, Duke University Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Cleveland State University Minor in Chemistry and Philosophy, Cleveland State University I have more than 30 years of tutoring and teaching experience. I can bring examples and applications from physics, chemistry and engineering. I have written a book...

...the 98th percentile overall, with 99+ percentile in all the science sections. Outside of my medical and academic interests, I live for soccer! Last winter, I went to London and saw my favorite team Arsenal play in their beautiful Emirates stadium. I'm starting to get back into my running and completed a marathon in Charleston in 2015 - I think this shows my perseverance and commitment to goals I set for myself. For Varsity Tutors,...

...I am also a member of Kent State's Honors College and Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest and most prestigious honor society of liberal arts and science. Since a young age, I knew that I wanted to help other people, but I wasn't sure how. I found teaching to be the best route for me after helping many of my peers in their study. My interest include hanging out with my friends and family, playing video...

...of academic papers while a research assistant, and I have done a lot of business reports and presentations in my work experience. For my own business I have extensive experience in international marketing strategies, price and cost analysis, operational efficiency, plus customer service and human resources. I have a TESOL certificate to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) and Business English is my specialty. I also love to teach English Writing and Conversational English....

...of time time working on my public speaking/writing skills during my time in Speech and Debate. I am most passionate about math and current events, and I have a substantial amount of experience with almost all forms of standardized testing. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time,...

My name is Justin Storn. I am a senior at Case Western Reserve University studying biomedical engineering. I am also the 2023 Ohio Chess Champion and a National Chess Master with a rating of 2300. I've been playing chess for over 10 years now, and teaching for over 6. On top of teaching, I still play chess competitively.

...in 2016 and another from Tuskegee University in 2008. After completion of my PhD program, I have worked in Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. as a materials Scientist from March, 2021 to March, 2023. My teaching experiences in graduate schools as a teaching practicum student and as a teaching assistant for many years have not only taught me the art of teaching, but also have inspired me to choose teaching as a profession.

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.

...subjects such as math, chemistry, and physics through Varsity Tutors. My teaching philosophy centers on building confidence, fostering curiosity, and encouraging independent learning by adapting each session to the student's unique learning style and needs. I create an inclusive and supportive environment where students feel safe to ask questions, make mistakes, and grow. Whether a student is striving to master foundational concepts or excel in advanced topics, I am committed to helping them achieve their...

...medical school in 2018. I have been tutoring since I was 14 years old. I have worked with all ages from elementary school up through college. Throughout my journey to medical school I have taken an abundance of science classes (biology, biochemistry, general and organic chemistry, as well as physics). During this process I have experimented with different learning and studying styles to help myself excel in each class which has also helped me with...

By training I am a mechanical and biomedical engineer and have most recently worked as a management consultant for the healthcare industry. I have proficiency in the maths and sciences at a Masters of Science in Engineering Level. I enjoy teaching and sharing my love of the math/sciences with others. I volunteer and lead an Adult Literacy class in the inner city. I also volunteered as a science educator at the Franklin Institute Science...

...a degree in Elementary Education. I taught school for the next eleven years. I earned a Masters Degree in Elementary Education during this time. I then went back to school to be certified to teach math in high school. I taught math and moved through several school districts. I then returned to college to work on my Ph. D. I finished up teaching as a professor at the University of Akron. I've picked up a...

...in Physics Teaching, with a minor in Chemistry, and my Master of Science degree is in Technology and Engineering Education. My programs well prepared me in the sciences and mathematics with many classes, labs, and tutoring opportunities. My Master's program is a rare field and has drastically reshaped the way I teach. For my thesis, I was able to study the effects of the engineering design process on students abilities to problem solve. Since then,...

...students to some of the lowest performing schools in the country with a minimum commitment of two years. I stayed a total of four years at my placement school. During that time I made tremendous gains with my students, focusing on AP exams, the ACT exam, and college entry programs. I had the highest pass rate in both the AP Calculus and AP Statistics exams in the school's history along with an average of a...

...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 students often fear writing. I want to help...

I am a sophomore at the University of Akron in the BS/MD program. I am getting my undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences before continuing my schooling in the Northeast Ohio Medical University. I thoroughly enjoy helping students and being a part of their success. I have 3 years of experience tutoring various math and science subjects and connect well with students.

...in a STEM education program, I have extensive teaching experience as an Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher, instructing small and large groups of students from a wide range of native language backgrounds and English proficiency levels. Additionally, I've tutored adults for the U.S. Citizenship Test, and provided personalized writing instruction in my role as a top editor of The Crimson, Harvard's student newspaper. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing, and...