Award-Winning HSPT Tutors serving Canton, OH

...a gold medal in the State Science Olympiad tournament for the Chemistry Lab event. I bring the experience I gained competing in and writing for a variety of academic competitions to my students when I teach or tutor them, and I love the excitement of pushing students to reach and expand their potential, as well as the fun that comes from a student seeing a question a new way and understanding it on a different...

...straight F's. I've taught 200+ happy students who have aced their courses by making use of my study techniques. I've graduated with a masters degree with 4.0 GPA, and honestly if you know the right way to study - ONE TIME IS ENOUGH. I've held the position of a Teaching Assistant and Tutoring Skills Specialist which made me efficient in assisting every type of student achieve their goals. If you think you are a novice...

...enjoy teaching Math because there are so many different ways to make math fun and hands on. I also enjoy teaching Reading because it is a powerful tool, asset and hobby that brings such rich experiences to children's lives. I love running and lifting weights. I have been doing so for over 25 years. I also enjoy cooking, working outside and just being silly with my kids. What I love about teaching the most is...

...my dream of being a college professor. I have a very student-centric approach, where I can identify the issues that the student is having and create ways to get them over the hurdle they are currently experiencing. My specialties are English, writing, proofreading, and the hard sciences (biology, physiology, neuroscience, genetics, evolution, etc). My favorite subjects are neuroscience and evolution. I love teaching all things biology, with English coming in as a close second. My...

...described as eclectic. While I am focused and organized, I vary my instructional methodologies to incorporate diverse activities and materials to engage and interest all students. I acknowledge the many different learning styles of students and maintain an excellent rapport with students and co-workers. When faced with challenges, I succeed in utilizing a variety of strategies to motivate and encourage positive interaction and maintaining my flexibility. I welcome the chance to become an excellent educator...

...by engaging classroom activities and being accessible. For both major and non-major students, tangible examples of current research and applied mathematics and statistics problems are the most motivating factors, but many of them may require personal motivation to learn the content. As reviews and enthusiasm for the subject and students, I am capable of successfully overcoming the stigma that students have attached to applied mathematics and statistics fields. In the classroom, I actively encourage students...

...between chemistry in class and life/movies/news, etc. I am ready to help all students by answering their questions and frequently addressing some questions to them. Whenever my students are struggling, I would make them think of a solution not just tell them the answer. This ensures that my students learn the material. Feedback on assignments as well as learning materials is available to increase understanding and help my students make continuous improvement.... Talk about expectations, short-term...

...syntactical knowledge, and time management techniques. Kelsey has experience working with students of all ages and a wide range of subjects through her vast tutoring and editing background; she had worked as a lead tutor at a math-focused center for students ages 5 to 18, had individually tutored numerous students on college entrance exam preparation, and has worked professionally as an editorial assistant for research institutions. Her personal goal is to help students build a...

...can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the extraneous material...

...the best way to approach each individual and create a plan of action that worked best for their unique needs. Through all of this, I learned of my passion for teaching. I went on to start tutoring students and combined both the critical thinking skills and technical knowledge from my degree in philosophy with the teaching skills that I learned from guiding climbing. I worked with students in a variety of subjects from math, to...

...with students in the medical field and can tutor for qualifying exams IELTS, GRE Psychology, MCAT Psychology, EPPP. I like to help students meet their goals, keep organized and stay on track so they can enjoy learning. I have a lot of interests: reading, art, architecture, literature and travel. My teaching style reflects the needs of the learner and I assess and develop a plan that matches the speed and abilities of the student so...

...I understand that education is a powerful game changer. I am also a proud mama. Our daughter is 24 and just started a PhD program; her focus is gender equality. I love adventure travel! I've visited over 60 countries, climbed a few big mountains and stood at both the North and South Poles. I am also an analog astronaut. An analog astronaut participates in human spaceflight training and deep space simulations while on Earth. Analog...

...most important part of learning is understanding. Using my experiences as both a tutor and as a student, I work with students to help them reach a high understanding of the subject material. Instead of giving a student the answer outright, I will talk the problem out with them and help them to reach the answer themselves. I know that everyone has a unique way of thinking, and for this reason I show students several...

I am deeply passionate about the field of education. I look forward to tutoring and helping individuals who are dedicated to their future. I am happy to offer advice about college applications and career counseling as well. I can't wait to meet you!

...tutoring is to identify a students strengths and build upon them through frequent quizzes and reflective analysis. Additionally, having just gone through the college admissions process, I am privy to its length and complexity so can lend advice on anything, namely essays. I have plenty of experience writing and have been published in a local newspaper. While I think math is the easiest subject for me to teach, writing and writing skills are my favorite...

...have just returned from a stay abroad in Beijing, China. There, I taught two independently designed courses to different sets of middle school students in Beijing, China. In the span of five weeks, I enjoyed a whirlwind introduction to the language (with daily class) and life in both heavily developed and poorer, migrant worker regions of the city. The educational norms and approaches are in many ways in sharp contrast to American tactics of education....

...have been tutoring for more than 6 years. For 2.5 years, I taught math to Cornell Engineering undergraduates, and I looked forward to it every week! On Varsity Tutors, I tutor up to college level mathematics and physics, test prep (including AP courses, and SAT reading/writing). Explaining difficult math and science concepts in plain English is my forte. I love teaching and will be glad to help anyone become an independent learner.... Teach students to teach...

...the same passion I have for the written word within all my students! I have been teaching both high school and middle school in Philadelphia for the past five years. I have taught reading intervention and seen many of my students make enormous gains. I am in the process of being certified in the Wilson System of reading, which is a rigorous and research based intervention for students of all ages. I am excited to...

...took the SAT I actually wasn't satisfied with my score, so I spent 2 months working hard to get my score to where I wanted it to be. The second time I took the exam I saw a 200-point increase. Previously, I have had experience teaching the SSAT and the SAT. The student I tutored in SSAT successfully passed the exam is now attending a private high school abroad. With VarsityTutor's online learning platform, I...

...area. I have experience with all age groups and there is nothing that intimidates me! While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, History, Spanish, and Government/Social Studies. Through my experiences helping struggling students and peers, I have realized the value of adaptability. Most people reach out to a tutor because the traditional classroom method is not best suited for their learning needs. There is nothing more joyful...