Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Akron, OH

...student is unique in their needs and preferences. I work towards full comprehension, talking through their thinking processes, and helping them learn through their own mechanisms. I teach them the skills, strategies, and content, and I give students the confidence to utilize these to improve their studies. I reinforce the foundations of what they are learning, and particularly in test prep, I make sure students have all the important strategies down. I try and build...

...their individual learning style. Whether the student learns by visual representations, verbal descriptions, or analogies to a concept, my sessions usually feel more like conversations than lessons. Since English was also one of my favorite subjects, I enjoy working with students on things like essays and literary analysis. As someone who tests well myself, I like helping students to improve their test-taking skills (particularly in preparation for standardized tests). Something else that has definitely influenced...

...academic success across a variety of disciplines including my majors in History and Political Science. I currently maintain a 3.96 GPA, with especially strong success in social science related fields and English courses. I am living in our Writers House next year, a selective, competitive residential space for students interested in a career in writing. I am extremely passionate about the process of learning - the philosophy of teaching, the value of academic discussion, the...

...the past 15+ years and I'm excited to bring my knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for learning and teaching to all of my tutoring sessions. Although I majored in Biology at Duke, I got a minor in Classical Studies - or ancient Greece and Rome - so I have a pretty diverse educational background. In addition to my studies in college, I was DUMB (a proud member of the Duke University Marching Band) and I conducted...

...boost both students' test scores and their true understanding of the material. I have 3 years experience as a classroom teacher in a range of environments, along with 3 years tutoring experience. I have current teaching licenses in both Ohio and Maryland for grades 7-12 mathematics, although I am eager to expand my tutoring horizons! I have helped students succeed in math from Algebra 1 through Calculus, though I would be ready and willing to...

...who is detail-oriented, patient, and outgoing. I earned my Undergraduate Degree in Integrated Language Arts 7-12 from Kent State University and My Master's in Education from Ashland University. Currently, I am a licensed teacher through The Ohio Department of Education. I believe learning experiences are created through developing authentic and meaningful lessons that challenge students to learn through doing. I also recognize that all students learn differently and that teaching is not a "one-size fits...

...University in May of 2017 with a degree in Middle Childhood Education. I am licensed by the state of Ohio to teach grades four through 9, Social Studies and ELA. Throughout my time at Ohio State I gained valuable experience working with students both inside and outside the classroom by working at the YMCA of Central Ohio as a lead teacher, volunteering to work with students, and by completing placements in classrooms for my program.

...business for 12 years, and I've worked as a certified tutor and educational consultant for a number of years. During that time, I've earned a BA degree in English, Master degrees in reading, curriculum and instruction, and several educational certifications in advanced literature, journalism, and free-lance writing. I pride myself in making connections with my students by demonstrating my knowledge in a subject area; my passion for teaching and learning, and my willingness to seek...

...solver of the material being covered. Furthermore, I believe patience, compassion, understanding, and care for the student's needs are necessary factors in the learning process. Moreover, establishing a positive rapport with the student and creating an atmosphere conducive to learning is as important as my having command of the subject matter. Having instructed a variety of business courses at universities and community colleges, I have found using a more nurturing style presents positive results than...

I'm an English major currently studying at Kent State University. I'd love to work with you!