Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors for Students in Dayton, OH

...years at Huntington Learning Center along with real in-class experience at Northland High School in Columbus, OH, through Ohio State's FEEP program. (First Education Experience Program). My teaching style is asking many questions, and I'm flexible in teaching a range of methods and a range of students, understanding that one method of teaching is not viable for every student, that you have to tailor your instruction as you learn how the student processes information. I...

...sciences. I love working with anyone who wants to learn and improve. Apart from academics, I am an active swimmer and I love to play piano. During my summers, I play tennis and enjoy going canoeing. I truly believe having fun is one of the best ways to stay healthy and be at your best in your work, so I will make sure to keep the teaching atmosphere light but focused. I am also very...

...year in Mechanical Engineering. I tutor math and science from the elementary level all the way through calculus and mechanics. I love geometry and physics where real-world application meets numerical models. I like to keep lessons engaging and memorable, and I enjoy watching students gain understanding and discover interest in math and science. I am very familiar with standardized (SAT) and AP testing, and I would love to share my experience and knowledge in this...

...of Philosophy in Education Administration & Curriculum). While these formal education programs have been of great value to me, professional development during my years as an educator kept me focused on research based, effective teaching practices. The most significant professional development activities for me follow. 1) Working with district teachers to assure all students were at reading grade level exiting third grade. Students must be proficient readers to succeed in all academic subjects. Students who...

I'm a graduate of Earlham College with dual bachelor's degrees in Human Development and Social Relations and Theatre Arts. I have worked with kids from early elementary school through high school, primarily focusing on reading fluency and critical reading skills. I'm very passionate about literature and history and love to help spark interest and understanding in young minds. When I'm not working, I love to read, embroider, and watch movies.

...I received an ACT score of 35 as well as a PSAT score of 230, both on my first attempt. I have also had quite a deal of success with AP tests, receiving a 5 on nine AP tests as well as an 800 on the Chemistry and U.S. History SAT II. In high school, I was designated a National Merit Scholar and National AP Scholar. Tutoring has always been a huge passion of mine,...

...and Mathematics Test preparation courses. I have tutored high school and college students for close to 20 years, tutoring privately and as a Tutor during college. I think of myself as a guide or coach, helping my students acquire relevant life skills, such as, learning how to learn, developing a desire to learn, and how to develop diverse ways to think and solve problems. I love science, and am enjoy helping others understand the world...

...and I am certified to teach Middle School Mathematics. I am currently employed in the Cincinnati Public School District as a para professional and math tutor for tenth graders. I am passionate about teaching math to all types of students. I try to demonstrate different ways to understand math concepts so that students find one that works for them. My life experience allows me to demonstrate how math is relevant and helpful in the real...

I want to inspire and support the next generation to be better than the last.

...you follow the steps correctly very comforting in this world of uncertainty. After law school, I returned to my love of mathematics, earned a bachelors degree in Mathematics & Secondary Mathematics Education, and later went on to earn a Master's Level endorsement in Secondary Mathematics Education as well. My tutoring style involves encouraging students to share their questions, fears, and concerns about the problems they are encountering with their math in an approachable, relaxed, and...

...employee. The labs I taught each semester from January 2013 to May 2015 corresponded to General Physics (I) and (II). The experiences I had teaching developed my ability to communicate and share my knowledge with less experienced students. I know how to approach teaching in a way that allows students to actually leave the course with a sense of accomplishment and having learned something useful. I am currently available for and enjoy tutoring the following...

...where I focused on helping those studying French and Political Science. I also worked extensively with the writing center, as writing consultant, and in our Communications Department, as a speech coach. My background has lent itself well to tutoring English, Reading, Writing, and History. I believe in working with students in a way that empowers them to build their own skills- an approach with an eye on long term sustainability and skill development. I think...

...an after-school program. I have a total of 4 years of experience working with students form first grade to 12th grade. My favorite subjects to teach are middle school math, critical reading, and nutrition. I graduated from Summit Country Day School in 2010 where I ran cross-country and track. I thoroughly enjoy helping students as they tackle difficult problems. I believe my previous experience tutoring, my patient manner, and my ability to direct students' attention...

...to begin learning with you. My specialty is in reading, grammar, writing, literature, language arts, etc.. I am a recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Literature and Anthropology. Currently, I work as a preschool teacher in Fairborn, Ohio full time, where I teach toddlers. While I enjoy teaching toddlers, I think tutoring older, school age children will provide me with a unique teaching challenge. I love learning, and tutoring gives both the teacher and...

...could have benefited from one when I got my initial Nursing degree in 2011. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, especially subjects related to reading, writing, nursing, and the various sciences. It is my firm belief that everyone is entitled to a quality education and have the same opportunities and I want to help those who may be struggling to get there. I want to help my students build their confidence that they are intelligent...

...and have worked in standardized testing as well. There is little more gratifying, to me, than bringing a student to that "Aha!" moment, that point where they break through a barrier in their understanding. Much of my work with students has been, not so much to give them new information, but to help them see the relationships between the information they already have. Helping them learn how to think critically, how to reason, how to...

...and I am excited to be working with Varsity Tutors for this Tutoring position. I am currently attending college with a degree in Biochemistry and have just completed my third year. I have over 7 years of tutoring experience working with children of all ages and in all subjects. I specialize in STEM subjects and have a lot of background working towards the strengths of the students and utilizing that to make learning a fun...

...and supportive tutor? I am motivated to build your confidence and success in a variety of subject areas! I am a recent graduate of Miami University with a degree in psychology. In August, I will begin pursuing a doctorate degree in physical therapy at Washington University of St. Louis. I have tutored for several years and specialize in the following topic areas: standardized tests (including the GRE), math, biology and general sciences, psychology, Spanish, and...

...I have extensive experience preparing students to pass their state teacher certification/ PRAXIS exams. Check out my reviews, with nearly 100% success ! I earned my PhD in Education at the Universiy of Rhode Island and worked at the senior leadership and curriculum levels. My undergraduate degree is in Accounting with an MBA in Management and used that knowledge working in corporate banking. When I had children of my own I realized how precious their...

...of teachers. My father, sister, grandfather, aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces all chose teaching as their life's work. Even at a very early age it was becoming apparent that teaching would become a large part of my future. I remember sitting in on one of my father's classes. I was so proud of my dad as I watched him interact with his students. It was obvious the class loved him as they hung onto every...