Award-Winning SAT Math Tutors for Students in Akron, OH

...University and a minor in Studio Art. I love math and art, and I find them similar in many ways. I am a patient person, having experience with children in hospital waiting rooms and helping my younger siblings with school. My favorite subjects to tutor are algebra, pre-calculus, and geometry, but I also tutor other subjects within math, art, and computer science. I believe that learning should be fun, and that since all knowledge is...

...Economics in 2014, I moved to New York where I currently work in a leukemia lab at Memorial Sloan Kettering. 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...

...Political Science. Though my B.A. was in Latin, I became a science teacher because that was what was needed at the low-income school where I began teaching. With my mother and grandmother both having been teachers and my commitment to helping the world, it was not surprising that I tutored my own students frequently, developed ways to help them through state and standardized tests in my classroom, and always loved it. For adolescents, I find...

I am a chemical and environmental engineer of long experience who has a knack for explaining science and math concepts in ways that students can understand, helping them to get the concepts. I also help students with their homework in all those areas. While my strong suit is math and science, I can also help explain concepts in English, writing, history, and social studies, as well as edit/proofread papers as needed.... While I am not expert...

...previously tutored in my High School as well as in a nearby Middle school. I tutor SAT prep, and math prior to and including calculus, with SAT prep being my preference as it was very emphasized back when I was in middle and high school so I have the most exposure with it. I tend to be a very details oriented tutor with a tenancy to focus on the minutiae that needs to be learned....

...aced their courses by making use of my study techniques. I've graduated with a masters degree with 4.0 GPA, and honestly if you know the right way to study - ONE TIME IS ENOUGH. I've held the position of a Teaching Assistant and Tutoring Skills Specialist which made me efficient in assisting every type of student achieve their goals. If you think you are a novice at a subject or a skill right now, I'll...

...degrees. Everyone learns differently. I strive to identify the learning style that works for each student and build success from their platform. I hold the following degrees: Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Mathematics, Brown University Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Brown University Master of Arts in Pure Mathematics, Duke University May 1992, Bachelor of Arts in Physics, Duke University Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Cleveland State University Minor in Chemistry and Philosophy, Cleveland State...

...can continuously reflect on how they can improve. This is crucial when a student is studying a topic they have little interest in and have met with little success. I understand that my role as their teacher is to look for ways for them to improve - and that's when I share all the tools and tricks learned over 16 years in the classroom and 7 years as a tutor! No two students learn in...

Hi! I'm Casey Al-Haddad. I'm a sophomore at Carnegie Mellon University studying Information Systems and Computer Science. I'm very math and tech inclined, but I also enjoy tutoring anything SAT related. I have a very flexible teaching style, so I'll be able to cater our sessions based on your needs and goals. Hit me up!

...numerous years of experience tutoring students online in math, English, science, SAT and ACT prep. I scored a 36 on the ACT and 1590 on the SAT. I cater all my lessons individually to each student, and work with the student to make sure their needs are met. I also provide notes and summaries of lessons, so that students can retain what they learn. I believe practice is the best way to learn so I...

...between. I tutor ACT and SAT test prep, biology, and many levels of English and math. My favorite subjects to tutor are biology and math. My teaching philosophy is one of guided practice. I find that the most effective way to teach is to give a step by step explanation, and have the student answer conceptual questions, with the ultimate intent of the student replicating the process on their own. To me, the most fulfilling...

...concept makes everybody's hard work worth it. Currently I am a General Studies College 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...

...University studying computer science engineering with a math minor. STEM education was very important to me in my own schooling and I believe every student should try to study STEM subjects. In teaching algebra, calculus, and physics, I like to go in depth with the material to ensure students really understand why the material works. There is a certain beauty in science and math and I encourage students to discover this for themselves.

I am very passionate about watching students reach a moment of clarity and get fulfilled by connecting and building relationships with students.v

I am a rising sophomore at Case Western Reserve University studying engineering. I have taken most high-school level standardized tests, and have scored consistently above the 95th percentile. I have tutored small groups of students throughout high school, and also have experience as a private tutor. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy playing Ultimate Frisbee with my college club team.

...major and non-major students, tangible examples of current research and applied mathematics and statistics problems are the most motivating factors, but many of them may require personal motivation to learn the content. As reviews and enthusiasm for 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...

...also walk/jog 50-plus miles a week, do yoga, and exercise my critical thinking skills regularly. My students since 1979 have ranged from middle school urban and rural to university level juniors and seniors. While I spent almost ten years teaching higher ed. English Composition, Literature, and Research, the majority of my teaching time was in college preparatory curricula. I make a room comfortable when I come in but if it needs energized, I energize it.

...child to succeed, it is key that they are helped through this frustration stage so that they can regain the confidence to tackle any problem put before them. I found it very important to not only help the children I tutored to rebuild their confidence, but to also let them know that success is dependent on how much effort they put into their studies. I often asked students how they felt after the introduction of...

...academia, and I endeavor to enter academia with the goal of being the best educator possible for my students. I enjoy teaching mathematics because of my love of the subject and because of my belief that mathematics is categorically poorly taught from kindergarten through college. My experiences with students inform me that math has been taught to them as an algorithm for symbolic manipulation. My goal when working with students is to help them understand...

Helping students navigate through academics.