Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Akron, OH

...mainly because I had teachers who were extremely inspired by what they were teaching. They are why I think passion is the key to teaching and I hope to share my passion for learning with my clients. I think that a good teacher or tutor can be the difference between learning being a chore or an opportunity. Passion is contagious and once a student or client can view the information in a new light, what...

Greetings! My name is Gabrielle Jones, and I am currently in my junior year of college majoring in English. My life aspirations are to pursue the fields of law and education helping to enhance communities on a global level. My passion in education is to help mold and shape the learning, retention mechanisms and comprehension development of students to broaden their learning experience and ultimately take part in creating world scholars. ... My teaching philosophy is...

...individual has more desire to learn the given subject because they understand why it is done a certain way. Not just do the problem this way because I told you so. As a Junior in college studying Biomedical Engineering I still use this technique in my classes and it has helped me excel. My goal is to help others understand different topics, not memorize a set of rules with their absurd amount of exceptions.

...college level for over 20 years. I have taught basic writing, ESL, literature, the research paper, and numerous other classes. My favorite classes were ones I designed for the Case Western Reserve University SAGES program, specifically courses on "Lies and Deceit" and "Spies." I have assisted students with test prep work for both the ACT and the SAT, and I have worked for several years in Writing Centers. I am especially adept at helping students...

I have an M.Ed in Special Needs and Inclusive Education. I have worked for the past several years one-on-one with with neurodiverse students, particularly those with autism and ADHD. I primarily work with students in teaching executive functioning and life skills. I like to empower students through self-knowledge of their diagnosis and taking ownership in developing their own strategies that work best with their unique learning styles.

...the University of Akron. I recieved my Bachelor's degee in the education field specifically Adolescent to Young Adult- Integrated Social Studies. Since graduating I also decided to get certified in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. I have done a year of tutoring in the Cleveland area along with teaching this previous summer in Romania. I take a lot of pride in teaching and hope to be able to work with you!

...other topics. Totalled over various roles, I have been teaching and tutoring for a sum of five years (as of the end of 2016). My hobbies range over 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...

...the concepts being taught in terms that my student can understand and apply. In order to accomplish this, I may use analogies, visual aids, practice problems, mental exercises, incentives such as breaks and snacks, and/or whatever else I believe will be beneficial to the student's understanding of the subject. If hired, I will encourage and motivate the student, further explaining concepts as necessary to best ensure the student's continued success even after they've moved on...

...particularly interested in opening new horizons for those with whom I will engage. I use my education in poetry to develop critical insight into the creative writing process. My goal is to empower. I emphasize critical thinking, creativity of thought, collaboration, and communication. I feel that the student-peer-mentor relationship is extremely important to personal development, so I will craft opportunities for the students and instructor to interact through open dialogue. I've found that through the...

...am a current senior at the University of Notre Dame, and I am pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and a minor in Bioengineering. I have volunteered in tutoring programs for elementary, middle school, and high school students, including mixed English-Spanish tutoring at a program for Hispanic students in South Bend, Indiana. I have always had a passion for mathematics and chemistry, but I also love to tutor in Writing and English....

...Kent State University with an English degree and Writing minor. Like any English major, I love to read and write short stories. I enjoy helping students by making a personal connection with the world to their education. I had an opportunity to studied abroad in Ireland and traveled to England, and Scotland. I visited the book of Kells, watched a Shakespeare play, and learned the origins of Dr. Jekylle and Mr. Hyde.

...students, I have gained experience in instilling important research, writing, analytical, and mathematical skills in my students. I'm happy to help students with Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Geometry, Precalculus, and AB Calculus. I'm also happy to help students editing, writing, or outlining essays for any AP or regular English class or for college essays. In the foreign language department, I'm happy to help Spanish students in Spanish 1 through 3. In science, I'm happy to help...

...licensed therapist. I currently work with students in grades K-5. I taught 3rd grade (8 years), kindergarten, and preschool. I enjoy working with students in all grade levels and have discovered, no matter the student's grade level they all have something special to offer and great potential to learn. I understand that not all students learn the same way and have found success helping students to understand how they learn best. I think it is...

...in Biology at Duke, I got a minor in Classical Studies - or ancient Greece and Rome - so I have a pretty diverse educational background. In addition to my studies in college, I was DUMB (a proud member of the Duke University Marching Band) and I conducted research on Hawaiian monk seals. In the future, I hope to participate in more field work with marine mammals and eventually become a professor, so I look...

Hi, I'm Mary from Mentor, Ohio. I have 21 years experience as an educator. I've work with students in the 3rd through 8th grade. I love the outdoors and some of my hobbies include skiing, bicycling, gardening, travel, and hiking. My strengths are in Language Arts 4-8 and Math 4-6. We are all learners. Learning about new things and ideas is exciting! It is my goal that my students meet their full learning potential.... All students...

...of tests and tasks. I also walk/jog 50-plus miles a week, do yoga, and exercise my critical thinking skills regularly. My students since 1979 have ranged from middle school urban and rural to university level juniors and seniors. While I spent almost ten years teaching higher ed. English Composition, Literature, and Research, the majority of my teaching time was in college preparatory curricula. I make a room comfortable when I come in but if it...

Hello! I am a seasoned educator with over 14 years of teaching experience. I currently am a middle school principal but have taught grades 3-college. I am no stranger to Common Core and can help students master material with tried and true strategies!

God blesses each and everyone in different ways...be thankful!! And always dance to your own rhythm....I am a life long learner...My top subjects are Elementary Reading and Math (K-5). I welcome the privilege to share the knowledge that I have gained along my journey.....

...was privileged to volunteer at the Columbus Literacy Council, helping adults learn how to read and write English. While working as an undergraduate research assistant, I trained new assistants in the maintenance and function of laboratory equipment. After graduation, I volunteered at the Homework Help Center at the Whetstone Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library. In 2015, I worked at the HHC as their Homework Help Associate, requiring me to work with students K-12 in...

...tutor. My husband and I love going to the theater, to the movies in preparation for Oscar season, and to art museums to engage in up and coming artists. We work out and eat Paleo and find an immense amount of joy in it. I went to a private high school, went to Kent State University for Integrated Language Arts, I obtained my masters degree from Cleveland State University for school counseling, and I am...