Award-Winning IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Tutors for Students in Akron, OH

...have been fortunate enough to have teaching experiences that are both diverse and differentiated in nature. I have taught in the Kenston Local, Shaker City, Bedford and West Geauga School School Districts. Additionally, I have had work experiences in the corporate and communications fields which add to my professional and educational background. The amalgamation of my work history contributes to my skills as an educator and helps me instill the excitement of the learning process...

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 throughout my career, worked with students in a variety of positions. I have worked as a school psychologist, psychotherapist and currently a college tutor. I enjoy young people and believe tutoring is investing in our future.

...diploma. While at US, I would travel after school to Citizens Leadership Academy to help students with reading and homework. During the summer before entering college, I found a love for tutoring when local parents asked me to help their children with mathematics and ACT prep. As a tutor, I value helping students learn how to think rather than what to think; a constant pursual of finding what works best for a student helps one...

...order to fit each student's unique learning style. I love tutoring science, particularly biology and chemistry because these subjects require a unique way of thinking. Instead of committing facts to memory, I challenge students to learn patterns, to use critical thinking skills and to question their reasoning in order to come up with a plan to solve scientific problems. I believe that scientific thinking is a skill that can help students in all facets of...

...have done mission work in Mexico for several years which is one of the ways I became fluent in Spanish. I'm currently going to Florida International for a degree in Spanish, and I am also a freelance interpreter/translator. I believe knowing a second language is very beneficial, especially in the USA where the Spanish-speaking population is ever-increasing. I will give students some of the same techniques and tools I used to learn Spanish while also...

...a deep understanding of literature. I look forward to stimulating a love of language with the people I work with as I 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...

...teaching and leading by example and helping students follow a proscribed process based on the results of individual steps. Other times the nature of the work has required working directly with students in an environment where we both learn and then collaborate for a successful outcome. Learning can be complex but I think that in general, it is most productive when students are given the opportunity to reach conclusions and then integrate, act on or...

As a professional in the psychology field, I believe that each person should be treated with "unconditional positive regard," that is, to be supported and accepted without judgement. I believe in collaboration, teamwork, and positive communication. My teaching style incorporates a diversity of teaching methodologies and techniques that can include hands-on learning.

...of 2017. I have honed my language skills in my travels to an array of Spanish-speaking countries such as Spain, Mexico, and Cuba, and enjoy passing those skills on to my students. Since 2014, I have worked as a Spanish tutor of both high school and college students ranging in age from their early teens and into their 70s at Lorain County Community College. I find the profession extremely rewarding knowing that the skills which...

...variety of math classes. After graduation I worked for 5 years teaching middle and high school mathematics in both Virginia and Ohio. My favorite subject to tutor are Algebra I and Algebra II. I feel like both classes make up the foundation of mathematics and over the years I have developed a variety of different teaching methods to help students who struggling with the different topics. I would describe myself as problem solver, I like...

...in West Virginia. I have completed a summer internship at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute to identify inflammatory cytokines that could indicate tumorigenesis in patients with COPD. I was a Biology tutor for Cell biology, Physiology, and Molecular biology at WVU. I was a graduate teaching assistant for an introductory Ethics course during my masters degree. In my role as a resident I help teach medical students from Case Western, NEOMED, and students from...

...I'm a candidate to receive a medical degree in 2022. My background includes attending The Ohio State University where I graduated with a bachelor of science in biology. I also have some clinical experience as an emergency department scribe, and as a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA). Additionally, I conducted research regarding BPA and breast cancer at the Biomedical Research Tower in Columbus, Ohio. I enjoy tutoring and would love to be of service to...

Nothing changes until something new is learned.

...a large high school, and in the past I have coached Women's Rugby and Swimming. In my spare time I am an obsessive dog mom and I spend a lot of time caring for our classroom pet rabbit named Kevin. I love kayaking and paddle boarding. I was a college swimmer and rugby player and I still swim to stay fit early EARLY in the morning. I love to travel and before COVID I would...

...math. I love tutoring because I am very passionate about STEM subjects and I enjoy sharing my knowledge. I believe anyone can succeed in typically difficult courses as long as they can find the correct approach to studying for that course and I want to assist with developing that approach. I have been a member of the Society of Physics Students for a few years and was recently elected president. In my free time, I...

I am currently a High School Biology and Anatomy teacher. I graduated from the University of Dayton with a Bachelors in Biology and a Masters in Education. I love dance and music. My students love my class because I'm able to relate concepts to real world situations.

I am a chemical and environmental engineer of long experience who has a knack for explaining science and math concepts in ways that students can understand, helping them to get the concepts. I also help students with their homework in all those areas. While my strong suit is math and science, I can also help explain concepts in English, writing, history, and social studies, as well as edit/proofread papers as needed.... While I am not expert...

I am very passionate about watching students reach a moment of clarity and get fulfilled by connecting and building relationships with students.v

I'm a hands-on tutor who loves helping students really "get" the concepts, but I know there's no better way to learn than by diving into real-world examples. I like to keep things fun and practical, making sure we connect the dots between the lessons and how they actually work in everyday life!