Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Cleveland, OH

Hello! My name is Ian Kinnaman. I have been a private tutor for over 5 years and I have a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Youngstown State University. I have worked with students aged 5-20 and would love to work with you!

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.

...many high school students, where I tutor nearly all aspects of their curriculum. I have tutored extensively in ACT/SAT preparation, with private and professional experience. I also worked for a year at the Cleveland State Writing Center, where I helped college students improve their writing skills. I love tutoring in all its forms, but I am particularly passionate about ACT/SAT prep, writing, and high school math. Writing has always been a passion of mine, and...

...firsthand how valuable tutoring is, as it was crucial in helping me develop an Ivy League-caliber course load before I applied to college. A tutor helped me pass an entrance exam I had initially failed to gain acceptance to the right level of high school mathematics. I hope to pass this forward and help other students realize the kind of success I have experienced. Ultimately, I see myself in academia, and working for Varsity Tutors...

...Reserve University. I also earned my Master of Arts in Military Ethics (which is a branch of applied ethics) from the same institution. I have experience tutoring ethics, general/introduction to philosophy, and different types of academic writing including research papers and argumentative essays. I also have experience with creative writing and poetry. I believe that writing skills and critical thinking are beneficial to everyone in all academic or career paths, and want to help students...

...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 teaching and I hope to share my passion for learning with my clients. I think that a good teacher or tutor can...

I have throughout my career, worked with students in a variety of positions. I have worked as a school psychologist, psychotherapist and currently a college tutor. I enjoy young people and believe tutoring is investing in our future.

...a book in my hands. This led me to major in English in college and to obtain a teaching certificate for the purpose of working with young people. My desire was to help them obtain the same love and desire for literature that I have. Reading is one of my favorite things to do, and by extension, writing. I have been published several times during my lifetime, and I continue to pursue it.

...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 have tutored students in High School English, World History, ESL, test prep, and more. I love to share my passion for literature,...

...student likes sports, I may give him/her an essay to write about regarding sports--maybe a prompt such as: Should all students be required to participate in at least one sport while in school? Defend your position. If a student is more of a visual, creative learner, I may have him/her create a comic strip based off of what we just read in Macbeth. I also differentiate my instruction based on student's level of understanding. Rather...

...graduate of Kent State University with an English degree and Writing minor. Like any English major, I love to read and write short stories. I enjoy helping students by making a personal connection with the world to their education. I had an opportunity to studied abroad in Ireland and traveled to England, and Scotland. I visited the book of Kells, watched a Shakespeare play, and learned the origins of Dr. Jekylle and Mr. Hyde.

...students in preparation for university, both English testing and humanities. I hold a BA in History and in Philosophy from Spring Arbor University (MI), including studying abroad at Oxford University (UK). I hold an MA in Linguistics with a concentration on Language Teaching from Syracuse University (NY). I am working on a PhD from the Ohio State University (OH) in Foreign, Second, and Multilingual Language Education. In particular, I teach and mentor writers, and am...

...retirement of 36 and 1/2 years in education. I also developed a study skills course which I taught at the college level to educators for continuing education credits. I can also "teach" that to students both directly and/or indirectly. I enjoy all aspects of teaching English. I like to emphasize the creative aspect of teaching. I like to make learning as much fun as possible. My philosophy is to engage the student as much as...

...and I have twenty years of professional experience in Education. I hold a Bachelors Degree in English Literature from the University of Wisconsin Madison and a Masters of Arts in Education from the American Jewish University. I love to help young people find joy in reading and writing and sharpening their skills. In addition, I love to learn about current events and to examine what happen in the past. Reach out to me if you...

...grow to their highest potential. She holds a BS in child development and medicine health & society, with a minor in Russian from Vanderbilt University and a teaching license from the Ohio Department of Education. As a college student, Lydia volunteered in educational settings and worked in a psychology research lab. She has been working in education as a teacher and tutor since 2017 and is currently pursuing an MEd in education with a focus...

...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 16 years in the classroom and 7 years as...

Assisting students in achieving their academic goals.

...Huckleberry Finn, Brave New World, Night and Frankenstein. Writing has always been a natural process for me: the planning and brainstorming,the organizing and outlining, creating my first draft, the editing process and of course the final product. During my teaching career, I served as the lead for the Language Arts department and was able to work collaboratively with other teachers, always trying new ideas, sharing and helping to support our students. I was also recognized...

My student's success is my success. I have helped a lot of people in a lot of different areas, and I haven't lost a willing student yet!

...a second degree in health sciences with plans on matriculation to 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...