Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Akron, OH

...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 some, getting updates on their recent academic successes. With the majority of the students I assist being in middle school, high school, and early college, I...

...range of students, from Adult GED candidates to grade school readers to South African high school poetry students. I am trained to tutor in reading comprehension and writing for all levels, U.S. and European history, SAT/ACT (Verbal, Reading, 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...

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.

...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 Speaking. Biology is the subject for which I am most passionate, as I find it challenging and have always excelled at it. My style of teaching is...

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

...creative person who enjoys reading, music, and films. In 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...

...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 - 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...

...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, or process of the problem across. I listen to the problems of the student and will always try to put myself into their boots and try...

...in Nutrition as well as 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...

...6 years. At Stage Kids WA, I directed, vocal directed, and taught over 200 students ages K-12 in a variety of theatre productions and classes, forming long lasting bonds with students and their families that I still hold to this day. I have extensive experience coaching audition preparation, acting, voice, and singing singing technique with students ages 11-21. At Whitworth, I served as a TA for Acting and Voice Performance classes, coaching college students individually...

...of everything over the years. Additionally, I am comfortable with the social and natural sciences. In terms of ages I am best suited for the high school and college levels, although I do enjoy helping with younger students, too. I attended Baldwin Wallace College for my undergraduate degrees in economics and philosophy and Cleveland State University for graduate degree coursework in philosophy. Aside from the degrees I took a variety of courses including mathematics, logic, psychology,...

...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 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...

...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 adjust how I tutor based on the needs of the person because everyone learns math different. I currently have a full time job but in my...

...completely 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...

...time, I worked with students 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...

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!

...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, where I can identify the issues that the student is having and create ways to get them over the hurdle they are currently experiencing. My specialties...

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.