Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving 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!

...with students from kindergarten through college, and I've enjoyed working with every age group. Teaching is a great joy for me, 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...

...pursuits include studying ancient history (typically deep antiquity) as well as some cosmology, astronomy, and physics. I enjoy traveling, and I've been around Europe a few times, Mexico twice, visited Egypt once (easily my favorite trip), and a variety of trips here in the US. Travel is a wonderful activity not only for the sites and history one witnesses but also the cultures and individuals encountered -- most importantly, these things give us deeper perspective...

...And that is precisely what my tutoring style is. I can figure out what each student is lacking or what the student is not understanding and then form a game plan to better fit the students’ needs and explain it back to them. I use a wide variety of teaching tools like visual diagrams and lectures on a white board or computer screen, designing my own practice tests, memorization skills using mnemonics and note taking,...

I hope to help increase appreciation for English grammar as a tool for increasing confidence in speaking, writing and reading literature. I can also hope to encourage students studying basic Spanish. I hope to grow professionally as a teacher and a student of life.

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.

The photo is quite a few years old, but who is counting? I am a teacher with more than 27 years of experience. I am patient and enthusiastic, and possess a genuine love of learning. I enjoy reading, music, and spending time with my children, a boy who just turned 18 and a 16 year old girl.

I have been teaching high school English for five years, and love helping developing readers and writers hone their skills! I have both my undergrad and graduate degrees in Education from the University of Dayton in Ohio and consider myself a lifelong learner! I believe learning should be fun and enjoyable as often as possible, and I am passionate about alleviating my students' stress and worries when they are faced with something difficult.

...I am a public health professional with a lifelong love of learning. I have extensive experience providing training primarily to adult learners throughout my career and am passionate about helping others to be more prepared to tackle their learning goals. I have a B.A. in Disaster Mitigation from Boston University and a MPH from Columbia University in Public Health. I also recently passed my PMP exam (AT/AT/AT). In my free time, I love creative writing,...

I recently graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology Pre-Medicine. I have taken multiple biology and chemistry related classes, including microbiology, general chemistry, anatomy and physiology, etc. Also, I have an interest in Spanish, as I have taken 6 different Spanish courses. I am starting graduate school Fall 2018 to obtain my Master of Arts in Biology.

...a stay at home mom for 15 years, I went back to school to obtain my teaching licensure and my Reading Endorsement for grades K-12 at Ashland University. During my time at Ashland, I was required to complete several hours of tutoring for both high school and elementary students and found that I love helping students on a one on one basis. I have been tutoring for 18 months. I believe in teaching to the...

...a recent grad of Rice University and a passionate teacher and mentor with a specialization in competition math (alongside chess and college counseling). Some facts about me: I've competed in math and chess competitions since I was 11, winning several state and national awards throughout middle and high school. I have a USCF rating of ~2000 and have been invited to represent the U.S. in the International Youth Championships. I am a 3-time AIME qualifier...

...skill set includes evaluating collegiate admission essays to ensure they are comprehensive and individualized. Additionally, I serve as an assessor of academic progress for school at home/ homeschool students. Helping students excel with essay development, composition and review are also areas I have exemplary capability in. I will also work alongside student teachers in evaluating personalized educational belief statements. I believe all students have the capacity to learn. Learning styles and abilities do vary ....

...a graduate of Ashland University where I majored in Elementary Education. I also received my reading certification at that time and have used my degrees to educate students from Kindergarten through 5th grade. I have worked with students who have a wide range of academic abilities. I feel that all students have the ability to reach their educational goals and knowing that I also realize that each child is their own individual. Each will reach...

...currently enrolled at NYU Tandon School of Engineering and am majoring in Integrated Digital Media with a minor in computer science. While I am a full-time student, I see no better option than tutoring in my spare time. I first started tutoring in my first year of high school and continued through my four years which definitely helped me mature in that time. There is something so unexplainably gratifying in seeing one's frustration in not...

...a mother of 3 (16, 14 and 5), a lead teacher for an after school program locally, an Online Professor for a local college and a substitute teacher and tutor for grades K-12. I believe that every child learns differently and to work not on their weaknesses but to strengthen it with their positives. I specialize in math, phonics, english, reading, social studies and several college courses (mathematics, communications, marketing, business and finance.)

I am an experienced and learned creative writer with a passion for helping students achieve a higher level of expression particularly with regards to the writing of poetry, fiction and essays. An encouraging and enthusiastic mentor for imaginative minds.

My name is Jas and I am currently pursing a masters in physiology. I have been tutoring for over 5 years and have tutored a wide variety of subjects. I have worked with a multitude of age ranges and have successfully implemented strategies that help students in their everyday academic lives.

Education is the gateway to success. It is a process that should be lifelong. I have committed my careers as a educator and a librarian to teaching and mentoring young people of varying ages, and look forward to continuing.

...as a tutor is to create a fun and relaxed learning environment where my students can gain the tools necessary to succeed in any academic setting. Clear communication is my teaching philosophy. By breaking down each problem step-by-step, I ensure my students understand what is happening, and why it is happening, every step of the way. Through this method, meaningful knowledge, and not merely rote memorization, is achieved. When I was in school, I hated...