Award-Winning College Essays Tutors in Cincinnati, OH

...most effective teaching tools. I am a vehement believer that literacy and an appreciation for literature are the most important tools one needs to carve out a meaningful existence in this life. As Dr. Seuss so aptly put it, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” When I'm not teaching, I am either reading (surprise!), working on one of my blogs,...

...recent Ph.D. graduate in Astrophysics from Clemson University, where I also received my Master's in Astrophysics. In 2010, I graduated from The Ohio State University with degrees in Astronomy, Physics, and Russian. I have been tutoring students in math, science, and standardized test subjects for the past five years, and I would love to help you succeed in whatever subject necessary. When I am not working, I like to participate in public outreach events in...

Each of us experiences the world in our own unique way. Understanding how others experience life is a passion of mine. Learning is merely an opportunity to understand how someone else views the world.... Learning is merely an opportunity to understand how someone else views the world.... I want to know what the student is passionate about.... An independent learner is anyone who is simply motivated by what interests them.... I like to start from a subject, hobby or interest that already motivates them, then fit the struggling subject into this framework.

...certified teacher who has worked with gifted students, students with disabilities, students with limited and interrupted education, and students who are learning English as a second or third language; I have experience working with students of all ages (pre-school to college). I enjoy working with students to set goals and monitor progress as the one-on-one nature of tutoring allows me to individualize my instruction. I believe education is about meeting students where they are and...

...in Biology with research experience in animal behavior and ecology. I am currently a part time faculty member at Miami University's Regional campuses and UC Blue Ash. I teach various introductory level biology courses including anatomy and physiology and environmental science. My tutoring interests span from biology to math to English to test prep. My favorite of the maths is algebra, I enjoy editing papers and assisting with writing, and I have experience with ACT...

...importance of critical thinking not only for success in the classroom, but success in life beyond the classroom as well. I try to encourage the use of critical thinking and analytical skills in all of my tutoring sessions to challenge students to utilize the knowledge they already have to come up with answers they may be unsure about originally. This ensures that students fully comprehend the subject matter, so that they aren't just memorizing and...

...personal interest in their writing, which is half the battle in writing authentic and persuasive prose. I have learned as a writer and teacher of writing that writers have to invest time in reading, and I have taken numerous literature classes from romantic literature to contemporary fiction. Knowing how to talk about literature in an academic setting is a crucial part of being successful in college, and I can help students enter into academic discourse....

...major at Vassar College who has tutored peers and children for four years, and have learned as much from teaching as those I've taught. In my experience it is easiest for a student to learn when their teacher engages with them directly and adapts their way of teaching to the learning style and interests of the student. This has always been how I have learned most effectively as a student, and is how I attempt...

...instruction around students strengths, areas of growth, and interests. Students make deeper and longer-lasting connections when they are able to derive personal meaning from material, explore, and assess relevance to their lives. I try to guide students in the classroom with a mix of modeling, activities, and student-centered exploration, which allows students to study a subject from more angles and establish ownership of their learning. My strength has always been literature, and like anyone else,...

...that were either going to be sent to or were rejected from peer-reviewed scholarly journals dedicated to discussing clinical psychology in depth, and shadowing interviews with at-risk teenage boys at the Alabama Juvenile Detention Center. I have also lived in Germany for a semester, and have been exposed to a world and wealth of cultures I may not have been able to witness were I to otherwise have stayed in the United States. Being near-fluent...

...library every week to find new books and for story hour. I began writing my own creative fiction stories in 6th grade. My love of discussing and writing about literature and other reading made majoring in English Education a perfect fit. At Bowling Green State University, I gained experience with academic essays by tutoring students through the Writing Center. I worked primarily with first-year students on argumentative essays, but sometimes had the opportunity to work...

...an English teacher! I'm cheerful and enthusiastic and try to make learning entertaining. I have a B.S. in 7-12 grade Education with an English Language Arts concentration, and an M.A. English with a Teaching Concentration. I have 6 years of experience as a classroom teacher in grades 7-12, 3 years experience as a teacher or tutor at the college level, and 1 year experience as an ACT/SAT test prep tutor in an expensive tutoring center....

...and biology double-major, I have an especially strong background in psychology and biology; however, I am also passionate about reading and writing as aptitude in these subjects forms the foundation of effective communication and comprehension of all other subjects. My teaching philosophy emphasizes individual learning and personal attention. I graduated from a small college where this philosophy is considered paramount, and by working as a teaching assistant there, I developed my skills as a teacher...

...only about what we learn, but also how we do so. I value scientifically proven methods of low stakes quizzing and interleaving of topics in my teaching. I find that students who realize how to learn become much more engaged in their material, regardless of what it is they are learning. My degree in classical studies has given me a command of language of which I am proud, and this, coupled with my training and...

...At ELS, I taught classes which concentrated on reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Reading classes concentrated on reading comprehension. In writing classes, students were expected to write up to 5 paragraph essays. Listening classes included various ways of practicing listening and understanding. Speaking classes involved students practicing speaking while using correct grammar; often the students had to make speaking presentations in classes. I have also taught classes of common idioms, music practice with English lyrics,...

...included ceramic art, watching movies, hiking, and doing community service. Last year, I did a year of service with AmeriCorps here in Cincinnati. I worked with high school students and enjoyed the continuous challenges they provided. I have a plethora of tutoring experience in college where I did peer tutoring and mentored middle school students in an after-school program. I have a total of 4 years of experience working with students form first grade to...

...suitable for each student, to create learning. While able to tutor in many of the social sciences, I enjoy teaching in the history areas, especially American and Modern European. My major enjoyment, however, comes from the teaching of writing, in all areas, from essays to fiction in all forms. Because of the lack of expressive abilities I encountered when I began teaching, I have stressed it in all of my teaching situations. I have tutored...

...studying the tough material by approaching learning through varied activities and methodsI strive to help my students think outside of the box when approaching problems. I believe that education is a necessity for current and future generations and that it leads to immeasurable opportunities that can take them anywhere they wish to go in lifeand this is a belief I strive to pass on to my students. My spare time is spent reading high fantasy...

...the most are english and history. I firmly believe in the interconnectedness of everything, and find that in understanding the past, and how writers chose to express their reality, we gain invaluable understanding of our self and our modern world. I love to find points of connection to emphasize the relevance of material to modern students - there are few better feelings than watching a student "get it" and to have played a part in...

...with students one-on-one to improve their writing and to help them understand the key concepts of Cambridge's history core curriculum. For the past three years as an Adjunct Professor at Xavier University. My experience at Xavier has given me first hand knowledge of the challenges that many first-year students face transitioning from high school to college and I hope to use this experience in my tutoring. I am comfortable working with students from all backgrounds...