Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Akron, OH

I have been teaching high school English for the past 14 years. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from John Carroll University, with a degree in English. I also have a master's degree in Education from Marygrove College. I look forward to a productive tutoring experience.

...all relevant concepts followed by plenty of practice problems to ensure the student is familiar with the material, as I believe this is the most effective way to create a student's understanding of the content. I also believe it is of the utmost importance that we establish an environment that is conducive to learning. This means that the student and tutor should be comfortable enough to communicate openly and ask any questions that may arise...

...when a student is studying a topic they have 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...

...of younger students for Community Worship at Malone University where I led a team of 8 and mentored an understudy in Worship and leading Worship. My philosophy is to help teach and lead the student to their own discovery and understanding of a subject or problem or written work. When I am not tutoring, I like to write, read, refurbish furniture, decorate, cook and host company, go horseback riding, sing, and spend time quality time...

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!

...the way a person views the world. Engagement, ingenuity, and patience in teaching can revolutionize a student's grades, and, more importantly, their self-image, which is why I sought out a position at VarsityTutors to begin with. Successful and productive interactions with students not only helps them grow exponentially, but frequently teaches me new things as well, and it's precisely this back-and-forth nature of learning that seems to really make a difference in a student's academic...

...I have roughly three years of experience tutoring and last year taught a test prep class. My approach to 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....

...equal opportunity to learn and to succeed throughout school. I have my degree in Educational Studies from Kent State University and have a strong background in tutoring students. I have been involved in the classroom as a tutor and as a teacher for the last 7 years. I have my minors in Social Studies and Language Arts. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work with children of all ages. Outside of my...

...students in different age groups from elementary school to those who are adults and just need extra support. I work with these students in many different subjects including Math, English, Writing, Vocabulary, along with IT certifications, and basic computer use for both PC and MAC. I also work with students and adults in the Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access. Along with the age groups and subjects, I've worked with students with...

...University of Pennsylvania majoring in English and minoring in journalism and art history. I am very passionate about literature, writing and history, and I love sharing my knowledge and learning new things. In the past few years, I have worked with young children learning to read and high school Latin students, and I also love working with students on improving Standardized Test results. In my spare time, I love reading, music and anything active!

...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 overcome...

I recently graduated from UC Berkeley with an Interdisciplinary Studies degree, reflecting my interest in a wide range of academic subjects. I enjoy learning, teaching, and working with my students to craft a personalized study plan and finding ways to make schoolwork both efficient and fun.

...myself to connect in such a way that is changing how the world works. I am passionate about English. I have a B. A. in English Language and Literature from Southern New Hampshire University, a Masters in Humanities from Tiffin University, and an M. A. in English and Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire. I have a Ph.D. in business with a focus on strategic management. I look forward to working with all of you.

I try to look at everything I do from every possible angle, every possible situation and every circumstance. I'm very open minded and my only goal is to challenge you why do you think the way you do. What is at the core of that ?

...I have experience as an occasional tutor at John Glenn High School in New Concord, OH over the past four years and worked in an after-school science program for elementary kids. Next year, I will serve as a Teaching Assistant at Texas A&M University in Ecology, but I am available this summer for tutoring individuals in any middle or high school level courses (I took 6 AP classes in high school including: AP Literature, English,...

...contemporary literature. I also work with all things writing, both creative and essay/composition. Whether you need help with an essay or need to better understand a novel or story, I'm happy to assist. I graduated from Ohio Northern University, with majors in creative writing and marketing. My writing has appeared in Polaris Literary Magazine, Coffin Bell Journal, Anti Heroin Chic, and forthcoming in Dark Alley Press. In 2018, I presented an essay at the Sigma...

...grade, I realized that the key thing that I loved the most about school was learning. Learning is such an amazing humanistic quality because every one of us has the capacity to do it. This passion of learning that I have always had was translated into everything that I did while attending Wright State University. While there, I was employed to be a tutor teaching students science classes such as biology, chemistry and statistics. After...

...and a certified Orton Gillingham instructor. Lydia's favorite part about tutoring is when a student grasps a new concept and masters something that was previously frustrating to them. When teaching, she prioritizes a growth mindset by encouraging students to remember that learning is the goal and that all effort makes them stronger. She also has extensive training in various learning styles and multi-sensory education. Although her educational background is in English and psychology, she is...

...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 currently obtaining my masters degree at Cleveland State University in...

...own by aiding them with the tools necessary to do so. Learning must be challenging, but it can and should be fun. Outside of tutoring, I love to travel, but I also enjoy curling up on my coach with my dog and watching a good movie. I also love to eat (and therefore cook). I have a massive sweet tooth! My students know that the two ways to my heart are hard work and chocolate!