Award-Winning English Tutors in Akron, 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!

...of all ages. It is my belief that knowledge is very much like a tree. Without a trunk and branches, there is nothing for the twigs and leaves to hang onto. As students progress through their studies, a solid conceptual core will be necessary for further learning. It is my goal to help my students to establish this core. As a student myself, I understand how frustrating school and standardized testing can sometimes be. My...

...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 I...

...I am currently applying to medical school while working at the NIH for a year. During college, I spent a lot of my time tutoring peers and elementary/middle school children in Chester, PA, volunteering at local hospice facilities and at HUP (Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania), and doing research at the Cleveland Clinic. I have also tutored abroad in Korea in standardized test prep like SAT, MCAT, and SAT II. In my free time,...

I am a sophomore at Rice University and intending to major in Bioengineering with a minor in Global Health Technologies. I am also planning on going to med school. My favorite subject to teach is math and editing essays is forte of mine as well. I do my very best to help all of my students. ... I'd start off by asking what the student is interested in, in both subject and extracurricular. Then, I'd ask...

...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 develop...

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.

...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 would...

...Tutoring and Mentoring Club and enjoy working with students, primarily in math and science. My favorite subject is physics because it combines science with math and is actually applicable to real life. My learning philosophy is to just do practice problems. The more practice, the easier each problem will be. Somebody can spend all day just studying notes, but he or she will learn best by just doing practice problems. Outside of school, I own...

...an educator. I tutor in the following areas: PSAT, PSAT Critical Reading, PSAT Writing Skills, SAT Critical Reading, SAT Math, SAT Subject Test in Literature, SAT Verbal, SAT Writing, Grammar and Mechanics, Literature, Public Speaking, History, AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP U.S. Government & Politics, AP United States History, European History, and Geography. Of these subjects, there's nothing I like more than tutoring history. Schools frequently give this subject short shrift, and helping students...

...interests, learning styles, and academic abilities, I will assist them in meeting their learning goals. As far as my experience in education goes, I taught elementary school for five years. I've taught kindergarten, 1st grade, and K-4 Reading Intervention. After those five years, I was fortunate enough to be able to stay at home upon the birth of my son. While staying at home with him, I earned my Yoga Teacher Training certification. Currently, I...

...and I find it inspirational to learn from students. I've tutored many subjects, and am certified to teach English as a second language. My favorite teaching experience was working as a TA in a college anthropology course, working with largely first-year students still adjusting to their new lives. I received my BA from New York University, majoring in anthropology and journalism. I currently work in an anthropology lab at Northwestern, and also enjoying freelance writing.

...I know a 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...

...tutoring, I specialize in English and am also experienced in tutoring select high school and college Psychology classes. I am a highly engaged tutor who incorporates success coaching into her sessions. I am not only here to help you or your student improve in a subject area, but also to teach study habits, provide encouragement, and work as a role model for becoming a lifelong learner. I am passionate about both what I tutor and...

...the reason I envision myself in this position is because I believe it is the most impactful on students, which will allow for a higher quality education that they would be able to carry with them into the future years to come. What are your students doing in this ideal middle or high school classroom? What role do your students play in their learning? Why? My students are fostering both their independent and collaborative skills,...

Hello! My name is Hope Paul and I am a current graduate student. My experience includes tutoring one on one and in groups! I am passionate about all of my tutoring subjects, and would love to help you! My favorite method of teaching is the 3-time rule. To help you better remember an idea or subject, there is science behind going over the material three times! I look forward to meeting you!

...individuals and have received from each experience sincere gratitude to my students who simply try. My goal is to make my students-artists stop, think, and most importantly, enjoy the process. I urge them to embrace critical, creative, and independent thinking, to gather intellectual accountability by engaging deeply, to respect their fellows, and to analyze their personal reactions. If you know who you are in relation to someone else's ideas, then you're invested in your society;...

Helping students navigate through academics.

...and high school classrooms. I graduated cum laude from the State University of New York at Geneseo, where I earned a BA in English. I have two Master's Degrees: an M.Ed. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and an MFA in Creative Writing from West Virginia University. I enjoy helping students recognize the relationships among reading, writing, and thinking. My students set ambitious goals and work hard to meet them, with my support along the...