Certified Tutors From Kent State University at Kent

...grade English (with a mix of honors and college prep students) and 11th grade English. I have taught a wide variety of literature (from Shakespeare to young adult novels to nonfiction to poetry) and focused heavily on writing and grammar during my teaching experiences. I believe that all students learn differently, and I get to...

...and accomplish things they never though possible. I enjoy helping students achieve there goals. In the state of Virginia I am certified in middle grades English and math along with my certification as a K-12 special education teacher. I hold a bachelors degree in marketing, masters in special education and a specialist degree in high...

...assistant principal for 4 years and then was recruited to be the head principal, first female, for a high school. I held that position for 5 years then transitioned to curriculum work, another passion of mine. As principal, I helped raise student test scores as well as our performance index each school year. I was...

...these tutorials is that it draws a line connecting the past to modern times giving students a personal reference to history. All tutoring sessions are given in a colorful power-point presentation supplemented with copies of rare historical documents, and uncommon reference sources to supplement research and homework assignments. Lesson plans correspond with the power-point prestation...

I have a degree in Elementary Education and believe that every person has the ability to learn. I've worked with all kinds of students: those on IEPs, with physical or developmental disabilities, and those looking for enrichment. I want to work with students to enhance their learning and aid them in success. ... I believe that students learn in an individual way. While it is important to get the correct answer, it is more important that...

...renowned concert pianist who had lineage back to Beethoven. My teacher when I was a piano major in college was Ruth Laredo who was an acclaimed concert pianist with three Grammy nominations for her recordings. Music is a language and I encourage creative expression and experimentation. I encourage students to improvise and express their creativity.

...recollect information from text, and assisting students in expressing themselves in an interesting, articulate, and grammatically correct manner. In terms of Spanish, my strengths include making the learning of this extremely beneficial language enjoyable and interactive. Students turn to and trust in me because I am very patient, welcoming, and highly-attuned to how individual students...

...licensed therapist. I currently work with students in grades K-5. I taught 3rd grade (8 years), kindergarten, and preschool. I enjoy working with students in all grade levels and have discovered, no matter the student's grade level they all have something special to offer and great potential to learn. I understand that not all students...

...and Classical Languages in student council. All of which, helped to further advance my ability to speak Spanish. After graduation, I took a job working as an Application Engineer for Latin America (which was a fancy term for technical support). Later, I went on to work as a Sales Engineer for Latin America, serving 41...

...passion for teaching English and cultural exchange eventually led me to Russia. While there, I taught English to kindergarteners and adolescents. Furthermore, I have worked with English language learners from a myriad of countries, including Saudi Arabia, China, Brazil, Russia, and Mexico. Therefore, I understand and appreciate the importance of being culturally sensitive to a...

...next level. I was diagnosed with a learning disability in elementary school. English Language Arts was the biggest area of struggle for me, with some minor difficulty in math. I have learned to coexist with and overcome my disability. Because of my own struggles with learning, I know I can help students overcome their own...

...earned my B.A. in philosophy from Kent State University, where I also studied literature and creative writing. Since then I have worked primarily in the field of education, both as a teacher and a tutor. In my free time I enjoy reading, creative writing, composing music, playing tennis, hiking, and camping. The thing I enjoy...

...taking in college, not just the ACT and SAT). If it worked for me it can work for you, too! I love working with students from all backgrounds and have a special place in my heart for students diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, which I, myself, am also diagnosed with. If you have ADD or...

...my comfort zone to be able to help my students with any assistance they may need. I am most familiar with Early Education curriculum from PreK-8 since that was my focus for my Master's degree. Then, High School content would be second as I have tutored high school students in regular and AP classes for...

...is my goal to meet the child and the student where the are, identifying and focusing on what they need, desire and want. I'm very open-minded, friendly, warm, and patient with every student that I meet. My focus is the student and doing what it takes to help them to succeed. I'm very comfortable with...

...goal for each student will be to help them not just learn the material, but learn how to learn better and use their strengths to become self-sufficient scholars in the Biological Sciences. It is my belief that by focusing on the learning processes, students become better critical thinkers. This increases their scientific literacy and, most...

I believe keeping students motivated is key. I am a recent graduate of Kent State University. I have been an honors student my entire academic career and have a history of tutoring with elementary and middle school children.

"I touch the future. I teach."... I am pretty animated, so first off I will say "When I talk, I use my hands a lot." I like to use pen and paper or an article that relates to the topic we are addressing; something new that is going on today that is relevant to something that they are going over in class. I use several examples of jumbled up sentences or scrambled sentences, missing one word...

...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...

...I am a published curriculum writer for Spanish teachers. I am dedicated to the education of all people seeking to empower themselves through learning. My humble wish is to help others in the same way that others have taken their time and energy to help me. I incorporate humor and the personal experience of my...