Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Columbus, OH

I have been teaching 18- to 22-year-old students at the college level since 1995. I love imparting to them my own passion for the English language and its literary heritage, from Chaucer through our best 21st-century writers. I am particularly absorbed by the history of fiction, drama, and poetry in English, and I hope to continue to teach such love of the written word to curious students today.

...Varsity Tutors. I love tutoring, which is why I took two gap years after high school to work for City Year, an AmeriCorps education nonprofit in Los Angeles. During those two years I tutored middle school students in English and Math and coordinated an after-school program. Since then I have worked in various education roles, including as a high school tutor with the New York Public Library, as an administrator at a nonprofit summer camp,...

Hello! My name is Haley. I have a Bachelor's degree from the Honors College at Arizona State University and have taught been tutoring for over 7 years to kids around the world. I am currently a Fulbright Scholar in Thailand, teaching English in local schools. My classroom, both in person and online, is very energetic and focuses on making learning fun for kids! I can't wait to meet you and watch you shine.

...of experience teaching middle school reading/writing and working with students in grades two through eight. Currently, I serve as a Title I teacher, where I focus on fostering a love for reading and writing while tailoring my lessons to engage each student's unique interests. My approach emphasizes one-on-one connections, using informal assessments to gauge understanding and adapt my methods to meet individual needs. I am dedicated to helping students grow academically and personally, and I...

...school, college and university levels. As a college professor, I have had the privilege of teaching teachers, undergraduates, graduates and post graduate students. It was great to also administer a Masters in Education in Educational Leadership and Management program and to help many of my students achieve success through academic advisement. I love teaching English Language and Literature and find particular pleasure in guiding my students in discovering what it is they writing about and...

...students throughout their practice. With my experience teaching others in both the traditional academic classroom and the nontraditional yoga classroom, I have learned there is no better way to assist others in their growth than meeting individuals exactly where they are. As a result, my teaching and tutoring styles are designed to capitalize upon what students already know so that they may build upon said knowledge and achieve more. Further, my teaching and tutoring are...

...far, yet enjoyable. With the different STEM courses that I've taken for my major, as well as the Humanities courses I've taken for my minor I've found myself having an interest in learning and teaching an array of subjects, ranging from Organic Chemistry to Ethics. I find with learning, having a conversation can make the material more personable, rather than me giving you information and hoping you retain it. This is where knowing who you...

...as simple as finding a post office. I soon found that the more I developed my teaching skills the more I enjoyed it, which led me to stay there for nearly four years. Over the course of those four years I had a variety of teaching jobs, including positions as an elementary school teacher, a middle school teacher, and a tutor for children and adults. Since returning from Seoul I have been pursuing my Ohio...

I have been working with children grades 2-8 over the past 8 years in order to help them improve academically.

I have been teaching in a variety of settings for the past 30 years. I especially enjoy one-on-one teaching. It affords me to be able to know my students better further enabling me to help them with their individual needs. ... My philosophy is very basic; do what is necessary to meet the needs of the students. Their goals are my goals. It is my job to help the student on the road to success.... I...

...University. I've taught 7th and 8th grade English for the past two years at Noble Academy, a charter school in Columbus. All of my classes have demonstrated positive growth over the course of a year. I also run a college prep clinic for students from Somali backgrounds and have done so for the past four years. I started in education through Teach for America as a Spanish and remedial English teacher at a high school...

I have had a lifelong love of literature and learning. I adore getting to share that with students, whether they are struggling or would like to advance.

...my passion. No matter what profession or life choices you make, being able to speak to and write to other people is key. I want my students to have confidence knowing their own minds and being able to express themselves in any venue. I have a Master's Degree in 7-12 Language Arts, a Bachelor's Degree in Medieval and Renaissance British Literature, and for the last five years, I have been writing and developing fiction and...

...Reading, English, Writing, History, Spanish, and ACT/SAT Preparation. I have also been in a director role for an after-school program for three years. My true passion is working with children and helping them to feel confident, excited about learning, and positive about their futures. I believe allowing students to interact through auditory, visual, and tactile systems gives them a deeper understanding of their environments and the material presented to them. In the past, I have...

...Creative Writing from the University of Toronto and a BA from The University of King's College. I'm also an author: my essays and journalism have appeared in numerous magazines and literary journals, and my second book of poetry is forthcoming from a Penguin Random House imprint next year. I'm passionate about reading, writing, an analyzing the written word. I especially love helping students find their voice and express themselves in academic essay writing.

...there is one correct answer, and four wrong ones. Slow reading and a careful approach to understanding every stimulus are keys to LSAT success, and I want to help you get there! After beginning at a 154, I have practiced into the 170's, and am still taking the LSAT myself to have that reflected in my actual score. I would also love to spend some of my time with my LSAT students on their admissions...

...students who were struggling with math and english in my community and also taught kids about global cultures and societal issues at a summer camp for three years. These experiences have made me grow as a teacher and have taught me that there is nothing more important than hard work and curiosity. If any student possesses both of these qualities, learning becomes an opportunity, not a task. My style of teaching is one that involves...

...graduate of the University of Cincinnati and a musician with years of experience performing and teaching students privately and in classes. My students have ranged from as young as 5 to as seasoned as 60 for a variety of instruments and skill levels. I primarily teach guitar but also have extensive experience teaching piano, ukulele and music theory. I believe in incorporating real world examples to help students understand the application of music theory and...

...the Columbus Academy high school in 2011, I earned a B.A. in Political Science and Government from Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH. My favorite academic subjects are international relations and environmental science. As a tutor, I particularly like helping students prepare for standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT, and sharing the strategies and methods that I've found particularly effective. I enjoy working with students of all ages; I've found success in tutoring at...

...my mind. For the ACT I would feel comfortable teaching the reading and science sections since those are my strong points. I have always enjoyed working with college students and most of my tutoring experience has been in my science classes during college. Generally when tutoring I believe its most important to let the tutee fully explain what they don't understand and try working it out on their own, rather than me first launching into...