Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Akron, OH

...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 lend advice on anything, namely essays. I have plenty of experience writing and have been published in a local newspaper. While I think math is the easiest subject for me to teach,...

...friends, playing basketball, working out, or eating pizza. One of my favorite methods of helping others is teaching. As an older brother, I have been teaching in some forms throughout most of my life. In high school, most of my teaching experience came from annual basketball camps that the varsity team would hold for elementary-age players. In college, I gained plenty of experience on the academic side of teaching, as I was a TA for...

...and I adapt my teaching approach to fit their learning style. With experience as a private tutor, legal intake specialist, youth educator, and even a teaching assistant for a dance school, I'm uniquely equipped to build academic skills and student confidence. I believe tutoring is most powerful when it's both rigorous and encouraging, where mistakes are viewed as progress and learning is always student-centered. Whether it's helping a student build confidence in math or write...

...Cleveland State University. Along with my educational degrees, I am certified to teach 7-12 English and History. I have enjoyed a varied career in education working as an adjunct professor, substitute teacher, and tutor. I have worked with a diverse group of students from k-12 and adult learners as well as students with special needs and ESL students. Tutoring has been the highlight of my career. I see students improved most rapidly when given individualized...

...as I do. I appreciate the opportunity to help students see the connections between the past and the present, and to better understand the world we live in by seeing how we got here. I'll do my very best to help introduce historical concepts and information in a way that is engaging and accessible. And I'm happy to help offer thoughts about test-taking strategies, test prep, study skills, etc. Ultimately, I'm not successful until my...

...I participated in the highly-selective program known as Teach for America. Teach for America sends the brightest young college 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...

...educator in the humanities who achieved ABD status (all but dissertation) in a doctoral program for Comparative Literature and Folklore and Ethnomusicology at Indiana University. I hold terminal Masters degrees in each, along with an additional Masters degree in English literature from the University of Rochester. I taught college writing and literature for seven years at Indiana University and I have been privately tutoring for ten years. I've been with Varsity Tutors since 2021 and...

...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 as a successful student - as someone who has had a strong first year in the Ivy League, who is currently researching with two professors, and who has prior tutoring experience -...

...that support their learning. Not only does this allow my students to demonstrate metacognition, but they can continuously reflect on how they can improve. This is crucial when a student is studying a topic they have little interest in and have met with little success. I understand that my role as their teacher is to look for ways for them to improve - and that's when I share all the tools and tricks learned over...

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!

...completed my education in Ohio. I received my bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Akron, and am working towards my bachelor's degree in Theology at the University of Belgrade, after which I plan to enroll in a Masters program specializing in Depression and Anxiety. I have been tutoring young children, teens, and adults for the last 8 years, specializing in English (reading, comprehension, writing, and vocabulary) while also providing training in Psychology and...

...in Food Science from Washington State and a B.S. in Chemistry from University of Cincinnati. My favorite subjects to tutor are chemistry and history, but I have a wide range of subjects with which I'm familiar, including French, philosophy, and literature. I am a proponent of teaching for each student, whether it involves props, movies, experiments, or video games, each student learns differently and may need different resources or explanations to reach their fullest potential.

...passionate about helping students achieve their goals and have fun with learning. I believe every student should have the chance to master their skills and showcase their knowledge. My teaching style is a mix of hardworking and creative; I believe there's a place for both direct instruction and letting the student's unique intelligence thrive. I graduated from the University of Akron in Ohio with a degree in media studies, and I am currently working towards...

I am a 12 year basketball coach with a BA in History from Kent State. I enjoy being around young people and helping them learn in and out of the classroom. I have a genuine in interest in Social Studies having traveled abroad to help further my understanding of how different people live and what makes us different and similar.

...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.

Hi! I am a college student intending to go into childhood education. I am so grateful to the tutors who met my needs with patience and understanding and I can't wait to return the favor to students who need it. I love learning and I would love to help you learn.

Hi! I am a recent graduate of Brandeis University, earning two degrees in Media, Culture & Communications, and Business Administration & Management with minors in Legal Studies and Creative Writing. I have a passion for helping students understand material and maximize their full potential.

...in Economics and Political Science with a minor in Statistics. Over the past few years I have spent much 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...

...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...

...but you can call me Beth. I'm a 23 year old Allegheny College graduate with a passion for learning and teaching. 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...