Award-Winning Phonics Tutors in Cleveland, OH

...be a math teacher myself, but my own experience has helped me identify with my struggling students and help them to be CONFIDENT in their math skills! I understand that no matter what topic students are learning, they need to find it interesting in some way – this is my specialty! For example, I like to watch and play sports and listen to music. If I had a student with the same interests, I would...

...exploration, and second, because I recognize the necessity of well-developed written communication skills for all kinds of professional paths. Unfortunately, in my college career I witnessed classmates struggle with basic writing and reading comprehension skills because they did not learn fundamental ELA skills in grade school and high school. As a tutor, I can work to solve this problem, and equip students with the tools necessary to succeed in Reading and Writing. In my experience,...

...individual students best learn and process information. In my presence you will feel valued, comfortable, and safe. As a former teacher and current administrator, I possess extensive knowledge relative to effective teaching and learning strategies. I have attained this knowledge from several perspectives, the most important perspective being formed from what students have shared with me over the years in terms of what elements need to be in place for them advance academically. I hold...

...Instructor and Career Services Advisor and I have experience in teaching pre-k, kindergarten, and 5th grade. I have worked with special needs students and molded my teaching to their specific needs and abilities. My education background consists of a Bachelors in Elementary Education from the University of Pittsburgh and a Masters in Reading and Math Education from Walden University. I am currently working on my Doctorate in Education with a specialization in Curriculum, Instruction, and...

...wanted extra help to achieve their academic goals. I have also tutored high school foreign exchange students in several subjects including English and grammar. I believe having a strong set of study skills and foundation of key concepts makes a successful student and learner. Understanding how to take tests, understanding assignments, and seeing the relationship between school and learning is key in achieving academic success. I love using non-traditional materials to explain concepts in tutoring...

...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 an elementary teacher for many grade levels. It is fulfilling to work with both college level and school age students. I specialize in the unique learning styles of the...

...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. In High School, I enjoyed history much more than math. When I began to learn about the history of math, however, math suddenly became far more interesting to me, and now it is one of my favorite subjects. I have seen...

...I held the positions of ESL Instructor and Program Coordinator. My passion for teaching English and cultural exchange eventually led me to Russia. While there, I taught English to kindergarteners and adolescents. Furthermore, I have worked with English language learners from a myriad of countries, including Saudi Arabia, China, Brazil, Russia, and Mexico. Therefore, I understand and appreciate the importance of being culturally sensitive to a student’s heritage. Please, take a look at my resume...

...to connect with each child so that they can become the life-long learner they were meant to be. Patience is a true virtue and knowing that I have the patience to work with children who may have lost interest in learning. Learning is hard work and I realize that children and parents can become frustrated. I will work with your child to renew their interest in learning and help them to regain the confidence they...

...In addition, teachers often are role models, cheerleaders, and mentors. While it is important to recognize each student’s needs and strengths, it is equally vital to know them as a person with unique interests, hobbies and values. When a teacher strives to understand their students on a more individualized level, students realize that they are genuinely cared for and thus more comfortable to learn. Overall, I believe the partnership of individualized, skill-targeted instruction and student-teacher...