Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Akron, OH

...while in the classroom stuck with me, and it was almost pointless for me to be there. You are not alone! And, this also isn't a reflection on your ability to ever learn these subjects! You just need to approach the problems differently, and spend a bit more time practicing them. Despite believing myself to be a total right-brained individual, I got B.S. degrees in both physics and applied mathematics! You can do it too!...

...as by working as a Teaching Assistant for Financial Accounting at Ohio State. My teaching philosophy is rooted in patience, empathy, and clarity. I believe effective tutoring is about more than just explaining a topicit's about listening, adapting, and helping students discover how they learn best. I strive to create a supportive environment where questions are encouraged. Outside of academics, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, reading, and I'm currently training for a...

I am really passionate about tutoring and sharing my knowledge. With my education experience in bachelors and masters degree combined with 7 years of professional engineering work skills, I am looking toward to building relationships with you!

I graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelors of Science in Education. I specialize in all science subjects grades 7-12. I have several years of experience as a teacher as well as 4 years working as a camp counselor. My goal is to increase my content knowledge in the areas of science so that I can continually improve as a science teacher. I especially like the physical sciences like chemistry and physics.

During my career in various fields, I have always been a trainer or teacher in some capacity. I derive great satisfaction during the process of explaining and helping others learn something new. Knowledge gives others more control over their destiny.

...of educational settings, serving developmentally and culturally diverse learners from the pre-K to the graduate level. Throughout my career as an educator, I have been responsible for developing and implementing curricula for these learners, upholding and modelling academic and professional standards, representing institutions of learning at conferences across the country, and participating in programming for both adults and children. I prefer one-on-one tutoring and enjoy engaging my students with fun and challenging works. I like...

...the subject and students, I am capable of successfully overcoming the stigma that students have attached to applied mathematics and statistics fields. In the classroom, I actively encourage students to use the mathematical method when working with guided examples. I've found that the most engaging lectures begin with a specific example. By promoting class involvement as a group activity, this provides a concrete and practical basis for illustrating the importance of the mathematical or statistical...

I remember when I was in high school and I realized that I needed a math tutor to help me with my classes. I was never good at math growing up and I realized how important a strong foundation in math really is for the long run. I would have never imagined pursuing aerospace engineering and I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for my freshman year math tutor. I want to...

...help people understand the beauty in the two fields. When tutoring, I find that it is important to engage the student by helping them understand the base of the problem and how to break it down into manageable sections. After this, it is important to figure out how to solve each part of the problem. By the end of my sessions, I hope that my students understand the basics of how we approached and conquered...

...learning needs and help them build and enhance their number sense/fluency. Many students were afraid to struggle or make mistakes. I help to build their confidence and reassured them that mathematicians will make mistake and struggle from time to time. My job as an educator has always been to motivate students to become independent thinkers and confident learners. These are the qualities they need to have in order to be successful individuals in society.

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!

...a certified high school English teacher who is passionate about bringing literature to life with students and empowering their voices, written and spoken. My experience is primarily in a public, IB-for-all school, and I get excited about bringing global perspectives into the education. In terms of my own educational background, I received my B.A. in Psychology from Kent State and my Master's in Education from Johns Hopkins. I have taken many literature courses for pleasure...

...believe tutoring is most powerful when it's both rigorous and encouraging, where mistakes are viewed as progress and learning is always student-centered. Whether it's helping a student build confidence in math or write a personal essay they're proud of, I bring patience, clarity, and enthusiasm to every session. Outside academics, I'm passionate about civic engagement, youth advocacy, and cafe-hopping through NYC. I love exploring how finance, law, and policy intersect and always bring a curiosity-driven...

...they need to be successful. I enjoy being able to spend the time to answer questions and ultimately help the student get to the answer on their own. When they can do this, they gain a much deeper appreciation for the thing they are studying. It is also great to see a student come to an understanding of the topic after they are given some information or strategies they did not have before.

...I believe that the classroom should always be a place where the students feel comfortable to be themselves and ask questions. Curiosity is the key to growing and I try to create opportunities in which students can discover new interests and lead their own journeys, in which I am just there to guide them. Outside of teaching, I enjoy being outdoors- hiking, traveling, playing sports, yoga. I am passionate about the environment and sustainable living....

...provide advice and explanations rather than presenting the solutions and process immediately. This gives students the chance to learn the material both correctly and efficiently as they are actually working through the material. I also do my best to make my explanations of concepts accessible and explain them in simple ways that allow students to understand the concept in order to be able to extrapolate those ideas to other material. For my hobbies I enjoy...

Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to meeting the individual needs of my students while fostering a postive working relationship.

Strive to reach excellence and understanding in all that I do.... Understanding is power!... Get to know the student's character, personality and hobbies.... By trying to make them understand why and how the information is related to their everyday lives.... Stop and take a break! Then revisit once the student has had some time to think about the concept.... Try bringing in reading material about things and subjects that interest them and that are fun.... Introductions...

...achieve their academic goals which will help them achieve the future they envision. I am a lifetime graduate student by choice because I have many areas of interest. I have three degrees from Georgia State University, a bachelors, masters and specialist degree, in English, Latin, and Education. I also have a specialist degree in Instructional Technology from Valdosta State University. I completed doctoral coursework and exams in comparative literature at the University of Georgia and...

...My current lab is very interested in the epigenetics of cancer, and I also have research interests in gene therapy. I recently took the new MCAT and scored in the 98th percentile overall, with 99+ percentile in all the science sections. Outside of my medical and academic interests, I live for soccer! Last winter, I went to London and saw my favorite team Arsenal play in their beautiful Emirates stadium. I'm starting to get back...