Award-Winning English Tutors in Akron, OH

...effort they put into their studies. I often asked students how they felt after the introduction of every concept in order to gage their understanding of the material thus far; this was beneficial because I could usually monitor when a child would get confused thus understanding when I had to focus on certain material. I, too, was a child who was too nervous to stop my teachers/tutors anytime I would get confused which is why...

...- displays my profound desire to learn and to help others learn. I have a strong standardized testing record which complements the skills and motivation I have to teach. In my spare time, I am constantly trying to help myself acquire new skills and to expand my intellectual foundation, whether that be through reading novels, learning languages or perusing academic journals. I know firsthand how valuable tutoring is, as it was crucial in helping me...

...in a variety of capacities, including several biomedical research positions, as a medical scribe, and a tutor at Varsity Tutors! I intend to apply to medical school during the summer of 2018. These experiences have allowed me to develop an even greater appreciation for the sciences than what Ive learned through textbook learning alone. Through tutoring, I hope to instill the same level of excitement and subject appreciation in my students, not just in the...

As a master's student and former medical student, I know how challenging academics can be. I also know how having a helping hand, a guidance through the confusion, can help one gain confidence in themselves to excel. From tutoring children to post-graduates, I have seen that all students (no matter their age, level of education, strengths, weaknesses, etc.) who are willing to learn can succeed. ... In a typical first session, the student and I usually...

...that experience and applying it to boost both students' test scores and their true understanding of the material. I have 3 years experience as a classroom teacher in a range of environments, along with 3 years tutoring experience. I have current teaching licenses in both Ohio and Maryland for grades 7-12 mathematics, although I am eager to expand my tutoring horizons! I have helped students succeed in math from Algebra 1 through Calculus, though I...

...mathematical concepts to a student that one of those methods is sure to click with their individual learning style. Whether the student learns by visual representations, verbal descriptions, or analogies to a concept, my sessions usually feel more like conversations than lessons. Since English was also one of my favorite subjects, I enjoy working with students on things like essays and literary analysis. As someone who tests well myself, I like helping students to improve...

...most important perspective being formed from what students have shared with me over the years in terms of what elements need to be in place for them advance academically. I hold a B.S. in Secondary Spanish Education and a Master's Degree in Educational Administration. I also hold Building Principal (PreK-12) and Superintendent certification. I have taught (high school Spanish) for the Akron Public Schools and the Columbus City Schools. I am currently serving my 14th...

...helped my students and me pinpoint where they are struggling and improve their understanding of difficult math, reading, and science topics. I have been a student a majority of my life and can relate to the struggle of trying to grasp complicated material and asking for help only to receive answers that seemed to raise more questions than answers. With these experiences I have learned about a variety of way of explaining, demonstrating, and practicing...

My name is Jonathan, an undergrad student from Kentucky. I study English and Cognitive Science, so I spend a lot of time writing about books dead people wrote hundreds of years ago. In my free time I like to write fiction, watch movies, and cook. Some of my favorite movies are Hot Fuzz and Akira, and my favorite book is One Hundred Years of Solitude.

I am a senior at Kent State with a major in Interpersonal Communications and a minor in Japanese. I love communicating and assisting people and also determined to to help people achieve their goals.