Award-Winning History Tutors serving Cleveland, OH

...motivating and preparing people for a range 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...

...program where I learned the pedagogy of holistic education. I received a Master’s Degree in Education and I currently hold licensures in Socials Studies in Indiana and Ohio; I have taught in disadvantaged communities for three years, focusing on improving literacy. As a professional educator I have learned that inspiration is the supreme teacher. Understanding is at the core of all learning and learning is only beneficial if understanding is respected as the true teacher,...

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...

...Indiana University and I have been privately tutoring for ten years. I've been with Varsity Tutors since 2021 and have tutored students in High School English, World History, ESL, test prep, and more. I love to share my passion for literature, history, and culture with students and encourage them to be more connected with their studies. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking and baking, journaling, training my dog, and seeking out new adventures around...

...the last 8 years, specializing in English (reading, comprehension, writing, and vocabulary) while also providing training in Psychology and History. As a teacher, I strive for understanding. The most important thing for a student is to understand what they are learning. While memorization is important, I find that taking the time to break down all the parts of a problem and learning slowly but efficiently helps the student retain more knowledge. Outside of the classroom...

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I have been teaching 6th, 7th and 8th graders for over 35 years. I am rated Highly Qualified and have an evaluation rating of Skilled. I am licensed in the State of Ohio in the following areas: 5 Year Professional License Education of the Handicapped (K-12)-Specific Learning Disabled, Developmentally Handicapped, Severe Behavior Handicapped. Although I am a Special Education teacher, my school employs a Full-Inclusion model. This means that I co-teach Math English Language Arts,...

...I have experience in teaching pre-k, kindergarten, and 5th grade. I have worked with special needs students and molded my teaching to their specific needs and abilities. My education background consists of a Bachelors in Elementary Education from the University of Pittsburgh and a Masters in Reading and Math Education from Walden University. I am currently working on my Doctorate in Education with a specialization in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. I look forward to meeting...

...years. I stayed a total of four years at my placement school. During that time I made tremendous gains with my students, focusing on AP exams, the ACT exam, and college entry programs. I had the highest pass rate in both the AP Calculus and AP Statistics exams in the school's history along with an average of a 4 point increase among the students that took his after school ACT Prep program. I firmly believes...

...through a group called We the People. It was in We the People that I truly developed my love for teaching and assisting kids. Likewise, I have a background in US Government/ Social Studies for Elementary and Middle School Ages. Furthermore, I would love to tutor social studies. In addition, I have a strong foundation in Elementary and Middle School math. Lastly, I am available for assistance in struggles with the ACT Standardized Test. It...

...little interest in and have met with little success. I understand that my role as their teacher is to look for ways for them to improve - and that's when I share all the tools and tricks learned over 16 years in the classroom and 7 years as a tutor! No two students learn in the same way. It is my job as a professional to engage that student's spark of curiosity which will lead...

...push myself to understand a new concept or struggling to learn a new subject. Because I know how this feels, I hope to create an enjoyable learning environment for those I tutor. Sometimes it is easy to forget that learning should be fun! Yes, learning a new concept does take a lot of work and effort but enjoying the learning process is something I hope to pass along to those whom I get to teach.

I've been an educator for all my adult life. I work primarily as a professor of philosophy, but have never given up tutoring, as I enjoy the one-on-one interaction and like to stay sharp in my other subjects (such as Mathematics, History, and Business). PhD in Philosophy, Bachelors degree in Philosophy, Finance, and Management. I also do test prep, and have served on admissions committees. ... Every student is different. The key to one-on-one tutoring is...

...be a sophomore, technically. I used the openings that created to explore some unusual subjects: golf, martial arts, and living in Mexico for a semester. When I continued on to my MS, I had a graduate fellowship with the Political Science department. That gave me my first opportunity to teach, freshman American Government. I am curious by nature. I see learning as an adventure. You never know where it might take you.

...Education I believe that all students have the right and ability to learn. It is my job to find a teaching strategy that will give my students access and understanding of skills and concepts. A teacher and student should be partners in learning and both contribute to the learning environment. I enjoy Reading, Mysteries, Nonfiction, and Science Fiction. I also like sports, including Golf, Swimming, Soccer, All Cleveland Professional Teams, and Skiing. For entertainment, I...

I have a Bachelor's in Social Science with a minor in history and a Master's of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. I am also a licensed Resident Educator in the State of Ohio to teach grades 7-12 in Integrated Social Studies. I have spent the past year teaching High School students US History, Government, and Economics. I also spent seven years in the US Army and had the opportunity to travel all over the world!

...as well as going over previous assignments and offering areas of improvement. I easily created rapport with my students, and I still keep in touch with some, getting updates on their recent academic successes. With the majority of the students I assist being in middle school, high school, and early college, I have the most experience with this age range and feel very comfortable with the subject material. I am passionate about making science more...

...I worked at the HHC as their Homework Help Associate, requiring me to work with students K-12 in a myriad of subjects, each needing me to produce a personal approach to how I could aid them. Currently, I work as an Image Analyst for the Ophthalmology department of Case Western Reserve University. The subjects I most prefer to tutor are the sciences and mathematics. I always viewed these subjects as logic games that happened to...

...my surgical training in 2020 at NYU. I graduated from Skidmore College in 2014 with a BA in Biology and a Music Minor (violin). I tutored extensively from 2014-2016 while working in Boston, MA as a research coordinator and I am comfortable teaching MCAT and STEP 1 board exam material. I believe that every student has the potential to achieve their goals and I look forward to making this process rewarding, exciting and fun!... I think...

...intellectual advancement. I believe my track record as a successful student - as someone who has had a strong first year in the Ivy League, who is currently researching with two professors, and who has prior tutoring experience - displays my profound desire to learn and to help others learn. I have a strong standardized testing record which complements the skills and motivation I have to teach. In my spare time, I am constantly trying...