Award-Winning Literature Tutors in Cleveland, OH

...from Brown University in 2017 with a degree in Molecular Biology and Immunology. Over the past several years, Ive worked in a variety of capacities, including several biomedical research positions, as a medical scribe, and a tutor at Varsity Tutors! I intend to apply to medical school during the summer of 2018. These experiences have allowed me to develop an even greater appreciation for the sciences than what Ive learned through textbook learning alone. Through...

...House next year, a selective, competitive residential space for students interested in a career in writing. I am extremely passionate about the process of learning - the philosophy of teaching, the value of academic discussion, the development of a true appreciation for the classroom and for 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...

...- 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 forward to incorporating tutoring into my educational track!... My teaching philosophy focuses on flexibility: everyone learns differently, and I embrace that!

...the Math Department. Since then, I've also been a volunteer tutor outside of school, a private tutor in my community and, for a while last semester, a student teacher for an Astronomy class at a high school close to my university. I typically tutor in Math and math-related subjects (like Physics!), and can tutor students at any math level through the upper levels of Calculus. I think that Math is my favorite subject to teach...

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.

My passion is to provide students the opportunity to reach their full functional capability by developing instruction that is tailored towards their needs through differentiated instruction. Differentiated instruction includes using various reading, writing and math strategies, providing accommodations, and making modifications to meet students' needs. Ensuring that students' needs are met requires an individual to have a servitude attitude towards teaching, which is what I embrace.

...with volunteering in the community. Prior to moving to Ohio, I participated in the highly-selective program known as Teach for America. Teach for America sends the brightest young college students to some of the lowest performing schools in the country with a minimum commitment of two 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,...

...all students have the capacity to learn there needs to be an understanding of their individual pace, weaknesses, and strengths to match them with the best educator for their learning style. I enjoy the individualized attention I am able to give my students in a tutoring setting. We accomplish goals much quicker when lessons can be personalized. I also work at the collegiate level as a writing and reading tutor. I also have experience as...

I am a graduate of John Carroll University where I received a BA in Early Childhood Education. Since graduation I have realized how strong my passion is for education and I decided to attend Johns Hopkins University where I received a Master of Science in Education. I am...... I love to have students be as hands-on as possible. In a typical math session I use manipulatives such as an abacus, counting blocks, dominoes, dice and even money!

...rote memorization, is achieved. When I was in school, I hated when teachers did work in their heads and made the unreasonable assumption that their students understood what was going on. By always vocalizing my thought process, I make sure never to do that with my own students. A second foundation of my teaching philosophy is finding what my students are passionate about and connecting the area they are struggling with back to their interests....

Emerson said that the secret of education is respecting the student. I have the greatest respect for that part of the human spirit that is curious and wants to learn. I find that if students feel they are listened to and heard, this allows them to feel encouraged. When they begin to understand that learning can be fun, the whole process becomes exciting and joyful. We are all curious and like to learn.

...been teaching at the 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...

...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 career. I...

...in elementary school I have always loved school. Everything from the subject material to just the simple act of being in a classroom appealed to me very much. But as a grew and came to each new 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...

...as small group tutoring with elementary students working on reading and writing. I have also worked with elementary students on phonics and reading comprehension in private tutoring. I am confident tutoring Phonics, Writing, English, Grammar and Mechanics Arithmetic, Pre-Algebra, Math, Reading, Social Studies, American History, and Special 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...

...high school, I taught my school's journalism program. I designed lesson plans, gave lectures, graded homework assignments, and led my class in producing a paper that was ranked best in south-central Alaska by the Anchorage Daily News. All the while, I was working to keep highly-motivated, high-performing students interested and engaged while ensuring that students who needed more attention received the care and assistance they required. Over those two years, I developed an interest in...

...with every student is to ensure they have a firm understanding of the material despite any difficulties we come across or how much time it may take. This will be accomplished through clear and thorough explanation of 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...

Hi, I'm Elizabeth Krochka, but you can call me Beth. I'm a 23 year old Allegheny College graduate with a passion for learning and teaching. One day, I'd like to teach and I hope that working with Varsity Tutors and my clients will help me prepare to be a better teacher. I've always loved school, mainly because I had teachers who were extremely inspired by what they were teaching. They are why I think passion...

...couldn't wait for a classroom of my own. I began teaching in 1997 and my course load included beginning levels of French as well as all levels of high school Language Arts. I was even able to teach creative writing which has always been a passion of mine. I love literature and the shared experience reading along with students as they create their own meanings from what we have read. My favorites include, but are...

...last year, and next August I will be going to graduate school for an MPH in epidemiology. I???ve been accepted to Emory and University of Michigan-Ann Arbor so far, and I???m waiting on the other schools I???ve applied to. I???m really excited to start my career in epidemiology, and I???m not even sure how I???ll decide which school to attend! I???ve been tutoring since 2009; for the last six years, I have privately tutored junior high...