Award-Winning French Tutors in Akron, OH

...too nervous to stop my teachers/tutors anytime I would get confused which is why I think it is necessary to reach out and ask the child how they are doing. I tend to gravitate more towards tutoring in math because of the ease I had with it when I was in middle and high school but am still more than willing to tutor humanities based subjects. Outside of academia, I like to draw, paint, creatively...

I aim to help you achieve your goals by evaluating your current level in a given subject, and developing a solid game plan from there. I want to learn how you learn, in order to come up with a good strategy for improving your understanding of the subject (s) in question.

...example and helping students follow a proscribed process based on the results of individual steps. Other times the nature of the work has required working directly with students in an environment where we both learn and then collaborate for a successful outcome. Learning can be complex but I think that in general, it is most productive when students are given the opportunity to reach conclusions and then integrate, act on or apply that information in...

...a tutor for over 6 years, with a range of individuals from high school students to working adults. I traveled a lot growing up; I am French, studied in Germany, played sports in England, and graduated high school in Canada are some examples. Fluent in French and English, I also have a working knowledge of Spanish (lived in Spain for a while)... I love traveling. I love to cook, play the saxophone (and rugby). I...

...have gotten from it. I went to Lone Star College Cy-Fair and then transferred to Baylor University where I earned my Bachelors degree with a major in Biochemistry and a minor in mathematics. Throughout my time in college, I was a tutor in both schools and enjoyed it a lot. During tutoring, not only am I teaching a student a concept but I am also learning that concept. That is also one of the reasons...

...on a regular basis--however, French is definitely not all work and no play! Learning French can be a lot of fun if a student lets the language in. Besides just teaching or tutoring the language, I really enjoy bringing the culture and my own personal experiences to the table. My former students have always liked hearing about my first-hand experiences while living abroad. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friend and family,...

As a student, I understand how difficult school can be. Breaking down difficult concepts to more basic, understandable ideas can make all the difference. Learning should be tailored to one's needs, and classrooms cannot always teach that way. I look forward to helping students work to their full potential, and make the learning process easy. In terms of experience, I have been tutoring for 6 years now, with ages ranging from kindergarten through second-year college students.

...I read a variety of different books. I enjoy horror stories, science fiction, and westerns. I love studying and learning foreign languages. I have an entire shelf devoted to dictionaries, language textbooks, as well as novels in any given language. I love to travel, whether it is a short drive into downtown Cleveland or across the world to places such as England or India. I also spend many evenings playing strategy video games.... I believe that...

I attend Kent State University and am earning my Bachelor's Degree in English Literature with a minor in writing. After graduating next semester, I plan to continue to pursue a career path in education. I have two years of tutoring experience and it is a very special job to me. I love to help each student find their individual voice in their writing and academic pursuits.

Hello! My name is Taylor and I am a MA student in French Translation at Kent State University. I want to do well in school and continue to grow my freelance translation business TSL Language Services, LLC.

...History, and at The United States Military Academy where I studied International Relations and Psychology. I love tutoring all subjects from writing to math and everything in between. My passion, however, is writing. I write whenever I can in my free time and have written professionally with Hike Marketing, a Cleveland based marketing firm. I especially enjoy helping students to improve upon their college essays and prepare for their standardized tests. Besides reading and writing,...

...to my page. I'm here as an experienced tutor and mentor who likes to listen to your specific needs and create an environment and plan ideal for your learning level and experience. Whether it's immediate assistance with an exam or long-term goals and improvement, I'm here to help! I have BAs in French, Socio-Cultural Anthropology, and History along with an MA in Social Science. I also have a deep knowledge of academic writing and research....

...Translation, French History, French Literature, and Advanced Placement Exam Prep. My tutoring style is catered to the student. I learn in a way that is different than that of other student making conventional study methods difficult for me to use. Therefore, I have developed ways of learning outside of memorization such as writing, watching films, and reading in the target language. I can assure you that I will create a tutoring experience fitting the student's...

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.

...French program. While working as a graduate teaching assistant at the university level, I frequently met with students during office hours and outside of class time to provide more personalized instruction and explanation that was not possible in the classroom setting. I frequently received positive reviews from students in their evaluations about how my instruction style and passion for French language and culture helped them to be successful in the classes I taught. I love...

...topics such as fun reading and being part of several fandoms (Harry Potter, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Wheel of Time, Kingkiller Chronicles, and several others), academic reading and history podcasting, conlanging (creating languages), camping/hiking, kayaking, Boy Scouts/Scouting, puzzle solving (blacksmith's puzzles, Rubik's solids, etc.), and playing with math. I got a message from a former client today in which she told me that I helped her son score within the top 99th percentile...

...students but I also enjoy teaching. Whenever I show teenagers something cool about physics or math, they seem to enjoy the subject more now that they know how it works and they also do better in their classes which is a great feeling for me and beneficial for the students. This friendly but passionate tutoring style is what will make the session enjoyable by both parties but also result in better grades. I also love...

...that is patient and encourages his students to learn about the world and it's diversity through the study of language and culture. Uses experience based and student centered classroom to empower his students with the ability to communicate and function effectively in the target language. Enjoys providing students with cultural languages based interactions such as online treasure hunts and games to give them a clearer idea of what it is like to live in the...

I have been tutoring for more than 25 years. I am confident most children can succeed in math. I love to work with students; helping them work through the problems and get the answers themselves, and watch their confidence grow as they succeed. It is my goal to give students the tools they need to succeed on their own, basically working myself out a job. I am compassionate, cheerful and respectful with each student. ... I...

...more importantly, their self-image, which is why I sought out a position at VarsityTutors to begin with. Successful and productive interactions with students not only helps them grow exponentially, but frequently teaches me new things as well, and it's precisely this back-and-forth nature of learning that seems to really make a difference in a student's academic career. I would love to be given the opportunity to produce this change in others.