Award-Winning English Tutors in Columbus, OH

...help understand the obstacles any student faces with challenging material and to provide scaffolds and supports to overcome those struggles. I have been working in education the last 12 years in a variety of contexts: teaching English as a foreign language as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Turkmenistan, test prep to older high school students in Brooklyn, NYC, as an English classroom teacher to 7th through 12th graders in Queens, New York, a tutor for...

...field guide to Michigan and hundreds of articles for newspapers and magazines. I have a BFA in Creative Writing from Emerson College and an MS in Journalism from Ohio University. As a tutor, I draw from both backgrounds. In school, kids learn the rules. That's important, but I like to add in some creativity--stories, fun. I enjoy the intimacy of one-on-one tutoring. I tutor SAT/ACT English and Reading test prep and have helped students improve...

...have 6 years of tutoring experience. Of those 6 years, I have tutored for 2 years with Varsity Tutors. I love to help others in need. I have always easily understood math. Therefore, it is my favorite subject to teach. I am confident in my ability to teach in a way that is easily understood. I have always had a passion for teaching and know how to be patient with a student. I try to...

...Psychology and an MEd in Early Childhood Education. I have been a dedicated teacher for 30+ years. I am trained in Reading Recovery from The Ohio State University. I have led many students to become strong readers, confident math students, and life long learners! I believe learning is joyful part of life to be celebrated as one part of the whole child. Finding what makes us happy and learning more about it makes the journey...

...desire to make complex concepts understandable. I am passionate about supporting others in their educational journeys, especially in public health, statistics, biology, math, reading, writing, sociology, and research methodology. I strive to create a positive, encouraging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and confident in their ability to succeed. Whether reviewing class material, helping with assignments, or preparing for exams, my goal is to empower students with the tools and confidence they need...

...unfamiliar to me and challenging myself to discover solutions to complex issues. Helping students understand difficult course materials is exciting because It allows me to learn and participate in their academic development. My teaching style is unique in that I challenge my students to find their own approaches to solving difficult problem sets. I allow them to draw their own conclusions on subject matters and help them think deeply about the question being asked and...

...on the clinical side of Occupational Therapy, and then my career path took a new direction. I got involved in a tutoring program for students at the K-12 level. I loved it immediately; I had found my true passion: working with and helping children. I started teaching students in various environments and to students of all levels. I have assisted teaching in a school, substitute taught for grades k-12 in all subject areas, tutored at...

...Institute, with a heavy focus on editing and proofreading. Since my college years, I have taught developmental English/writing skills for college students, as well as public speaking, interpersonal communication, and study and organizational skills courses. While working at a community college, I conducted many workshops focused on student success, from time management to stress management, from study skills to test taking strategies and more. I have also worked as a legal proofreader and document processor...

...a Chinese professor. I believe that tutoring is the ideal way to learn because it allows for a truly personalized and pressure-free learning experience that will help you build your language skills through natural conversation, activities, and games. Last year I taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year level Mandarin courses in the Upper School at the Latin School of Chicago. After graduating from Oberlin College in 2007 I spent two years teaching English at the...

...am business manager for the American Sign Language Club at Pitt. I am also pre-occupational therapy and I have guaranteed admission to Pitt's Occupational Therapy Doctorate program which I plan to attend upon graduation. While I am capable of tutoring a lot of different topics, I mainly enjoy tutoring Psychology, English, and any sciences. I have also spent some time working with special needs children both in the context of volunteering with the special needs...

...I served as an educational "Interpreter" and "Camp Director." More recently I have been volunteering with Columbus City Schools to assist with their elementary ESL (English as a Second Language) program. I have studied Spanish since Middle School, and spent this past summer in Barcelona putting that study into practice. While I am not a native speaker, I am very comfortable with the language and can help other English speakers with the common challenges of...

I know that I would enjoy being a tutor, because I really like to help people!

...grade levels. I have a Doctorate of Education in Instructional Leadership K-12 (Curriculum and Instruction). I believe in teaching students over content, meaning I get to know my students as individuals in order to help them learn in the way that is best for them. I create learning experiences that are fun and engaging so that learning happens in a way that is comfortable for students, pushing them just enough so they are challenged and...

...of Medicine. I graduated with my Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Biology with minor in Pre-Med and Psychology from the University of Alabama. In between my studies, I like to volunteer, work with children and make a difference through tutoring. I am originally from Alabama but now located in the great Buckeye State! I have worked as an adjunct instructor for over 4 years, a professional tutor for 3 years, and served various teaching/tutoring positions...

...I can and I'm a member of my college's sketch comedy troupe. I first started as a peer tutor in high school and I will tutor at my university this coming semester. I interned at an elementary school under a guidance counselor where I helped teach classes on topics such as bullying, as well as worked with struggling and at risk students. I am very passionate about learning and education. I'm also passionate about the...

I am passionate about Education, and I love to see students learn and grow! I graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in History, and I am currently enrolled at Capital University in a Teacher Licensure Program. I am passionate about History and Literature, and I enjoy teaching others about these subjects as well. I am excited to help students master their classes and feel more confident about their tests!

...Education Degree in Special Education from Xavier University. Additionally, I have my Ohio Intervention Specialist K-12 Mild to Moderate Teaching License that I earned through Ashland University. The subjects I am most comfortable tutoring include Elementary Reading (comprehension, fluency, decoding, phonics, etc.) and Elementary Math, as I have the most experience teaching and tutoring students in these areas and grade levels (K-6). I have taught in public elementary, middle, and high schools at all grade...

...culture at universities such as The Ohio State University, West Virginia University, the University of Virginia, and the University of Maine at Farmington. I have experience teaching Mandarin at all levels, including speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, conversation, Business Chinese, and test prep, such as HSK and OPI. I also offer customized lessons based on individual goals and interests. My teaching approach is communicative and student-centered, focusing on real-world language use, interactive learning, and personalized...

As a patient, friendly, professional, and highly trained teacher, I am extremely passionate about teaching. Teaching is personally satisfying as I watch my students develop in their skills, become more confident, and develop a love for learning.

...and Molecular Biosciences. I am currently working as a microbiology technician in the clinical research department for one of the world's leading research organizations. Therefore, I am most knowledgeable in the fields of molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry. I have a passion for both teaching and learning. I have taken STEM-based pedagogy courses, and I have experience as a teaching assistant within a college-level biology course. I am most known for my attention to detail...