Certified Tutors From Ohio State University-Main Campus

...a favorite subject to tutor; if I am able to help someone understand something that was previously incomprehensible, I'm happy. I have a degree in psychology from The Ohio State University, where I spent two years writing computerized tasks for the Clinical Neuroscience Laboratory. In my free time, I read (history, philosophy, science, economics, and...

...degrees, and I enjoyed it so much that I am still teaching biology classes at Tri-C. Classes I have taught include Anatomy and Physiology, Ecology, and General Biology. My favorite subject is ecology because I can study outdoors in forests and streams. I teach the way that I was taught by my favorite teacher. He...

I am a retired engineer with a doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering. I love teaching. My specialty is math, physics, and chemistry.

...and also worked as a stage manager in the music department. After college, I headed to The Ohio State University where I earned a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology with a specialization in college teaching. While I was a graduate student, I taught general psychology and ACT prep courses and scored ACT and SAT writing exams....

...a comfortable environment for my students and help them know they are safe to ask questions. I work very hard to ensure that my students and I are on the same page and I won't move on to another task until they feel ready. I'm here to make difficult subjects fun, exciting, and seem easy.

...after-school program for three years. My true passion is working with children and helping them to feel confident, excited about learning, and positive about their futures. I believe allowing students to interact through auditory, visual, and tactile systems gives them a deeper understanding of their environments and the material presented to them. In the past,...

...I am a patient and understanding person. I strive to teach the concepts of the subjects I am studying. I find those that can comprehend and teach the underlying concepts of the problems are more likely to understand and remember the subject long term, which is the goal. This extra depth of knowledge may seem...

...I have worked directly as a tutor and advisor, while also providing students with guidance on effective studying habits, as well as strategies for success and course mastery. Serving students is a rewarding opportunity that I do not take lightly. My efforts can have a significant impact on a students performance both in and outside...

...early cognitive development, how children learn to perceive and solve problems in school and in life. I am a believer in Multiple Intelligence Theory: everyone is a genius in their own way, and if you can speak their brain's language you can teach anyone anything. I have a skill for rephrasing questions and problems in...

...college courses) - as well as assist in test preparation and practice. A US native, I grew up in Ohio and went to Ohio State University. I joined the Peace Corps and lived/worked in economic development in Sierra Leone, West Africa for 2 years. My Masters is in Resource Economics from the University of Hawaii,...

...a positive mentor for students. I experienced many different types of students during my time student teaching and tutoring, and I found that the most rewarding moments for me were when I got to work with individual students or small groups of students. I truly enjoy the privilege of watching students grow both in academic...

...absolute favorite thing, so tutoring English is my favorite subject! While my background is in English, I taught Science so I'm flexible on content I can teach. From teaching I learned that all students are different, and I'm interested in getting to know the individuals I work with. Everyone has their own strengths, and I...

...tutor is to help students to make the seemingly unmanageable manageable. Things are changing in the world of education, especially with standardized testing, and I know firsthand how daunting tackling the SAT and other tests can seem. Whether it is in test prep or academic tutoring, I strive to assist students discover their inner genius...

...to read and develop English skills. I enjoy tutoring math because you can do so much with it. Mathematics provides a variety of useful tools that can be used in a variety of different places. My tutoring style is to help the student learn how to break down problems into smaller, more manageable pieces. I...

...the subject matter, but it also allows students to understand why it's important -- increasing their passion for their own education. Currently, I'm focusing on math and writing. Those areas are where my expertise lies, and have proven to be my most instrumental tools throughout my own personal endeavors. I'm very passionate about education, I'm...

...in secondary social studies education from The Ohio State University. I believe that everyone can learn given the right tools and motivation. I would love to work with your student to unlock their full potential and give them confidence in their own abilities inside and outside of the classroom. Also, other than teaching world history...

...serving as an AmeriCorps member for City Year, supervising elementary tutors and mentors, and am currently working as a high school guidance counselor. I have a BA degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University and a MA degree in School Counseling from Northern Kentucky University. I hope that as your tutor, I can show...

...with AmeriCorps here in Cincinnati. I worked with high school students and enjoyed the continuous challenges they provided. I have a plethora of tutoring experience in college where I did peer tutoring and mentored middle school students in an after-school program. I have a total of 4 years of experience working with students form first...

...of my peers. When I teach someone I think the most important thing is that he or she understands the material not just recognize a pattern of when to use what tools. I like to watch a student work through a problem, so I can see where they are having issues and then help them...

...many of my teammates. We accomplished much as a team, and became 2014-2015 College Football National Champions. Furthermore, I was named an OSU Scholar Athlete four times, and selected to the Academic All-Big Ten team two times. I will be beginning medical school in August of 2016. Before that begins, I am working as a...