Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Columbus, OH

I am a passionate, practiced teacher who wishes to help students reach their full potential. Using empathy and listening, I assess student needs and create a custom learning plan for each client. I hold a doctorate from Brandeis University and have taught in both high school and collegiate settings. ... My teaching philosophy is centered on listening and respect. I listen to student needs and instill in them the confidence to succeed.... In my first session,...

Husband & Father of 2 young daughters. Graduate of Cedarville University with a BA in Integrated Social Studies Education. Educator with 7 years plus experience & over 15 years working with youth and children in a variety of settings. Passionate about helping students succeed in and outside of the classroom.

...I use my training as a teacher, my experience as a classroom teacher and tutor, and my own experiences as a learner to help understand the obstacles any student faces with challenging material and to provide scaffolds and supports to overcome those struggles. I have been working in education the last 12 years in a variety of contexts: teaching English as a foreign language as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Turkmenistan, test prep to older...

Hello! I am currently a student at American University, studying History and Multiethnic Studies. I am also a volunteer with Reading Partners DC and South Asian Americans Leading Together. In college and high school I have had many experiences working with children, and love to help them tackle subjects that challenge them in creative ways!

I am a tutor because I am passionate about education, particularly English and reading, but I prefer to work with students one-on-one. I love getting to know my students and seeing them grow and improve, both in their skills and confidence.

...entertaining television, including Dr. Who, Star Trek, Marvel's Agents of Shield, sitcoms like Modern Family and The Goldbergs, and many more. I am a proponent of gardening and enjoyed the chance to attempt my own vegetable garden for the last two summers. Additionally, I support being a responsible citizen as an informed, registered voter and protector of the environment, using whatever green methods I can (recycling, driving fuel efficient vehicles, and using recycled products). I...

I'm a software developer. My undergraduate subject was philosophy. My favorite thing in the world is to explain something to someone and see that little lightbulb come on above their head, because they get it.

...different topics, I mainly enjoy tutoring Psychology, English, and any sciences. I have also spent some time working with special needs children both in the context of volunteering with the special needs art program in high school and shadowing a pediatric occupational therapist. I also have a strong focus in developmental psychology throughout my undergraduate career so far. I would love to tutor because I believe education should be accessible to everyone and that everyone...

...a Professional Level Educational Therapist. Basically, I spent 4 years after undergrad studying how children and adolescents learn to read, write, spell, and do math, as well as how to help children and adolescents succeed academically, behaviorally, and socially-emotionally. I work in schools to test kids with disabilities, advocate for families, train teachers and staff, and much more. I also see individual clients for therapy outside of schools. I have experience with students of all...

I'm a graduate from Ohio Wesleyan University with my BA in Comparative Literature and Psychology. I am working towards my Master's and PhD in Forensic Psychology. I have taught and tutored for several years, though I focus primarily on English and Writing. I enjoy helping students reach their fullest potential and strive to make each class interesting and enjoyable. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling the world, reading, and playing rugby.

...attending the University of Chicago for two years of my undergraduate studies. I was a high school English teacher for seven years in Indiana before relocating to Ohio this November. I taught in a fairly large public school English 9 and Composition, helping students with literature, writing, grammar, and speaking/listening skills. I designed and implemented writing assignments for my students, providing assistance throughout the entire process. I'm very familiar with To Kill a Mockingbird and...

Hi, I'm Jake, an Ohio State graduate with experience teaching students of all backgrounds and readiness levels. I specialize in K-12 writing and social studies, making learning fun while building real skills for the future. I'm passionate about helping every student gain confidence, improve their abilities, and enjoy the learning process.

...an academic tutor is to help students to make the seemingly unmanageable manageable. Things are changing in the world of education, especially with standardized testing, and I know firsthand how daunting tackling the SAT and other tests can seem. Whether it is in test prep or academic tutoring, I strive to assist students discover their inner genius and discover that there is no task to big, when you take it one bite at a time!

I look forward to helping students achieve their goals!

...background is in test-prep and essay coaching, which I enjoy because it allows the tutor and student to think strategically together, and work as a team to achieve concrete results. I have worked with students ranging in age from 6-32, and believe that, in an educational context, a few jokes never hurt anybody. I love reading and learning, and my educational approach is centered around making the material just as engaging to students as it...

...in several positions over the past few years, including working as a Statistics Teaching Assistant for the Fisher College of Business and volunteering for the National Honors Society. Going into the public accounting route, I am most passionate about math and business subjects. I enjoy tutoring because I like seeing students making progress and fulfilling their goals. I look forward to getting the opportunity to foster strong working relationships with students and help them to...

...subject (even those with which I am not already familiar, given adequate time to prepare). I don't have a favorite subject to tutor; if I am able to help someone understand something that was previously incomprehensible, I'm happy. I have a degree in psychology from The Ohio State University, where I spent two years writing computerized tasks for the Clinical Neuroscience Laboratory. In my free time, I read (history, philosophy, science, economics, and whatever else...

...microbiology technician in the clinical research department for one of the world's leading research organizations. Therefore, I am most knowledgeable in the fields of molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry. I have a passion for both teaching and learning. I have taken STEM-based pedagogy courses, and I have experience as a teaching assistant within a college-level biology course. I am most known for my attention to detail and for making every student feel confident about the...

I'm so excited to be learning with you! I am a senior at Wellesley College interested in social science, religion and medicine. I have been tutoring for about 10 years now, and am excited to have the opportunity to now help you through Varsity Tutors.

...very strong, loving individual that, when looking at him, I saw some one that represented what I wanted to be in life. Every student was always excited to go to his class, complete their homework, and be attentive. He made class fun and entertaining for everyone.. I wanted to make future students??? experience as good as mine was in Mr. Martin???s eighth grade American History class. As a tutor, I look to instill the same...