Award-Winning Engineering Tutors serving Akron, OH

...have volunteered in tutoring programs for elementary, middle school, and high school students, including mixed English-Spanish tutoring at a program for Hispanic students in South Bend, Indiana. I have always had a passion for mathematics and chemistry, but I also love to tutor in Writing and English. My goal is to help students realize their potential by providing more personalized interaction than the cookie-cutter approach used in many schools. In my spare time, I enjoy...

...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 make a room comfortable when I come in but if it needs energized, I energize it.

...college years, I would often struggle understanding concepts because I had this attitude that things were "hard"; that that was just the way it was. As I learned to teach myself and my peers when we would study, I realized that these barriers many of us have are artificial and that understanding and applying difficult concepts, from reactions in organic chemistry to pragmatic analysis, is achievable. It's my job to help you realize your potential.

...theoretical mathematics, and astronomy and astrophysics; I also have a nontrivial amount of formal education in international affairs, political science, history, linguistics, computer programming, and several other topics. Totalled over various roles, I have been teaching and tutoring for a sum of five years (as of the end of 2016). My hobbies range over topics such as fun reading and being part of several fandoms (Harry Potter, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Wheel of...

I am a rising sophomore at Case Western Reserve University studying engineering. I have taken most high-school level standardized tests, and have scored consistently above the 95th percentile. I have tutored small groups of students throughout high school, and also have experience as a private tutor. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy playing Ultimate Frisbee with my college club team.

...I also enjoy the challenge of explaining a concept in a way that the students can easily grasp. Right from my junior year in college, I volunteered to mentor middle school and high school students in India. These students were from under-privileged and their struggles inspired me to do better for them. I continued my teaching journey through both my masters degrees as a Teaching Assistant and taught many subjects including: mathematics, programming, design thinking,...

...Science and Engineering at a large high school, and in the past I have coached Women's Rugby and Swimming. In my spare time I am an obsessive dog mom and I spend a lot of time caring for our classroom pet rabbit named Kevin. I love kayaking and paddle boarding. I was a college swimmer and rugby player and I still swim to stay fit early EARLY in the morning. I love to travel and...

...of Technology 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.

...and make them excited about learning - I am always excited about learning and love to share that positive attitude toward lessons and assignments! It is important to me as a teacher to value my student's input. There must be an opportunity for them to ask questions 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...

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...

...passion for education to every tutoring session. I have taught university-level engineering courses as a sessional lecturer and teaching assistant, and I've successfully supported elementary, high school, and college students in 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...

...many fellow students as a Teacher Assistant at Cleveland State University, where I got my Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering. I am currently pursuing a Master's in Physics at CSU as well. I am available to tutor all levels of Mathematics and Physics, but Physics is my favorite subject to tutor because I think it is at the core of all sciences. I believe that practice makes perfect so my preferred way to teach is...

...University and received my Masters of Science in chemical engineering with a focus on battery research and electrochemistry. The subjects I tutor are mainly focused in the STEM field, and I love teaching students about science! It is important to me to get to know my students and work together to find the answers in a way that plays to their strengths. Outside of academia I enjoy being in nature and composing music.

...I am a Senior Process Engineer with a degree in Chemical Engineering and have taken various courses in the fields of science and mathematics. This is a platform that I have found to give back what I have learned over my years in academics. I am the type of an individual who enjoys spending time with students and can make learning fun. In my time off, I enjoy traveling, working out, and playing basketball.... My teaching...

...than simply showing them or having them memorize procedures. This method gets them to be an active participate and not merely an "audience of one." I believe that each student is unique and I tailor my methods of teaching to fit their needs. Many problems can be explained in multiple ways, different ways benefiting different students. For example, some students work better visually and some through auditory means. I enjoy helping students learn because I...

...with students from diverse backgrounds and experiences tutoring thermodynamics (my personal favorite), chemistry, and math. I have also tutored in the past for ACT/SAT and other subjects such as history, but I am deeply passionate about science and engineering. I tend to push my students to understand conceptual topics, as opposed to rote or algorithmic learning. In my free time, I love to bake sourdough, learn about history, garden, and recently started biking again.

...understanding is just the first step in being able to apply theory. I have found that there is no good substitute to working through problems and to learn by doing them. Even if you don't get the correct answer the first time, reworking them will deepen that groove of understanding. Then each time the topic comes up a more intuitive understanding can be obtained. In my time away from books I enjoy staying physically active,...

...their platform. I hold the following degrees: Doctor 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,...

My passion is to be able to allow students to experience the STEM field without the struggle. I want them to be able to enjoy and learn about their favorite topics without hating it. I believe STEM is an amazing field filled with so many opportunities. Students only need to be handed the correct resources to be successful in it. With the correct tutoring and motivation, anyone can come to love learning!

...Reserve University, I had the privilege to tutor college students who were struggling with chemistry. Some came when they bomb their first exams. With my understanding of each students struggle, I had the privilege to improve their understanding in chemistry, and as a result, improved their exams and grade for the semester. so if you are looking for a great chemistry tutor, you have come to the right place. I have a depth of knowledge...