Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Akron, OH

...worked for three years as a lab assistant and tutor for the introductory chemistry laboratory students. This entailed being present in the lab, answering questions and troubleshooting with students during experiments. I also held office hours to assist with general questions and studying, preparing for future labs and assignments, as well as going over previous assignments and offering areas of improvement. I easily created rapport with my students, and I still keep in touch with...

...Writing, Literature, Subject Tests), ESL, and college applications. With experience working for a diverse range of students, my teaching philosophy is that patience, expertise, and enthusiasm are essential to the learning process. I commit to providing these qualities for each student I tutor. Outside of my studies, I love walking my two German Shepherds, practicing yoga, and enjoying a good book (don't worry, I have plenty of excellent recommendations for you!).

Mathematics is a subject that I have always enjoyed throughout my school years. The challenge of thinking and the process of logic always attract me to Mathematical problems, however difficult and regardless of the form in which they come.

Hello! I am Nic Dougher and I can help tutor in these subjects. I am skilled in these subject from school and I can give multiple approaches per your needs.

...medical school next year and consider tutoring an ideal endeavor for the interim period. I have teaching experience at multiple levels of education. This past year I was employed as a Teaching Assistant for a graduate-level Immunology class at CWRU and have also tutored inner-city grade school children in mathematics, reading, science, and social studies. I am qualified to tutor any K-8 subject, all levels of Biology (including AP and College), Immunology, History, and Public...

"What will she do with all this education?" "She'll live a richer, fuller life, of course."

...addition to my college degree, I received my TESOL certification at the age of 15 and taught English in Hangzhou, China. As the child of an educator, I was brought up to recognize the fascinating aspects of the profession. As a result, I have been able to form an objective opinion about education as a profession. Therefore, I am able to make a well-informed decision and I am ready to accept challenges and new ideas.

...my student's input. There must be an opportunity for them to ask questions that support their learning. Not only does this allow my students to demonstrate metacognition, but they 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...

...not let my passion for the arts fool you, my favorite subjects have always been math and science ever since I was a little kid. The main subject I will be tutoring is mathematics ranging from Algebra to Pre-Calculus. My learning style is very visual and hands-on and my teaching style reflects that. I try to avoid complex jargon when it is not necessary and use many visual aids to get the main topic, theme,...

...my dietetic internship. My experience in tutoring consists of math, Spanish, science, and essay editing and I would love to help in any or all of those subjects. My hope is that after a tutoring session, students feel more comfortable with the subject they are working on, as well as have a deeper understanding of the concepts. Most importantly, I want to make sure that the session is an overall positive and fun experience.

...(Spanish and English), worldview classes, dance, and music, especially voice. While tutoring, I strive to foster a safe, flexible, and fun environment in which students can explore and develop their skills. Through my international teaching experience with students of all ages and backgrounds, I recognize the importance of creative, personalized teaching in order to best support each individual's learning style. I guide my students towards academic growth through encouraging and instilling values of curiosity, perseverance,...

...feel it is important to keep the mood light at times and build a solid rapport. It was during graduate school when I discovered my passion for tutoring. As a graduate assistant I tutored undergraduate students in deductive logic. The next step was volunteering for group called Seeds of Literacy and helping students prepare for the GED test. At this point I realized that tutoring was something I really enjoyed, and I began my professional...

...is patience, drive, and hard work. At the end of the day, seeing a smile on a student's face when they realize that they are learning and have grasped a 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...

...have been tutoring since high school. I used to volunteer the local elementary and middle school and also my peers. In college, I helped tutor teammates and family and friends. I was the go to person for math and science when someone needed help even friends siblings at home in different states. Every since I can remember I have always been good at math and enjoyed learning different levels. For tutoring, I have learned to...

...change the way a person views the world. Engagement, ingenuity, and patience in teaching can revolutionize a student's grades, and, more importantly, their self-image, which is why I sought out a position at VarsityTutors to begin with. Successful and productive interactions with students not only helps them grow exponentially, but frequently teaches me new things as well, and it's precisely this back-and-forth nature of learning that seems to really make a difference in a student's...

...on varying academic levels and enjoyed a lot of success in moving them forward in their learning. My passion has always been working with children to help them succeed in school and in life. I recognize that students learn in different ways and I use their strengths to guide them. During the academic year 2010-2011, my fellow teachers voted me Teacher of the Year for our school. I was honored with this award because of...

I am a sophomore at the University of Akron in the BS/MD program. I am getting my undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences before continuing my schooling in the Northeast Ohio Medical University. I thoroughly enjoy helping students and being a part of their success. I have 3 years of experience tutoring various math and science subjects and connect well with students.

My passion is to be able to allow students to experience the STEM field without the struggle. I want them to be able to enjoy and learn about their favorite topics without hating it. I believe STEM is an amazing field filled with so many opportunities. Students only need to be handed the correct resources to be successful in it. With the correct tutoring and motivation, anyone can come to love learning!

...assistant. At Kent State University, I taught two years of Introductory Biology laboratories. I am an effective communicator, recognize the different learning styles of students, and can break concepts down to a basic level using multiple approaches. I use various multimedia to assist me, including audio, visual, video clips, and construction of models. Once I acquire my master's degree, I will pursue my dream of being a college professor. I have a very student-centric approach,...

Hi! I am a college student intending to go into childhood education. I am so grateful to the tutors who met my needs with patience and understanding and I can't wait to return the favor to students who need it. I love learning and I would love to help you learn.