Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Akron, OH

...and pursuing physician assistant school after. Spanish is my favorite subject to tutor because it is important to learn languages unknown to the student. It helps to enhance cultural understanding, improve communication skills, and expand career opportunities in the future. I'm passionate about helping students because I've seen how personalized support can build confidence and make a real difference in their learning. I've tutored students from high school in Algebra 1. My teaching philosophy is...

...steps of how to complete math and science problems. Through my work as a nanny , helping the children with their homework and helping fellow classmates I have found that an individual has more desire to learn the given subject because they understand why it is done a certain way. Not just do the problem this way because I told you so. As a Junior in college studying Biomedical Engineering I still use this technique...

...children on the Autism spectrum with additional learning disabilities including ADHD and Dyslexia. I earned a Bachelor's of Arts (BA) at Case Western Reserve University in Medical Anthropology and Cognitive Science. I earned my Master of Arts (MA) degree, also at CWRU School of Medicine, in Bioethics and Medical Humanities. I'm still deciding whether to go back to school to pursue a PhD in either Special Education or Disability Studies. I tutor reading, writing, history,...

...one priority is to make students feel comfortable. No mistakes are bad mistakes. I teach with the goal of developing understanding and confidence with the material, for all my students. In working one-on-one with students, I believe that it is also important to get to know individuals' learning styles and preferences so that I can meet their unique needs. As someone who has worked with students struggling in math, and has struggled in math myself,...

...and tasks. I 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,...

...of Vanderbilt University class of 2016 majoring in Neuroscience. If you have any questions or inquiries about the college process, selecting a major, or Vanderbilt University, I am happy to answer your questions. Currently, I am looking to obtain a Masters degree and am applying to such programs. I tutor children on a weekly basis at my local church from ages of 8 to 14 on an assortment of subjects. I understand that there are...

...Most recently as a Math Interventionist, I was able to work 1:1 or in a small group with students. Also, I was able to tailor lessons to meet their learning needs and help them build and enhance their number sense/fluency. Many students were afraid to struggle or make mistakes. I help to build their confidence and reassured them that mathematicians will make mistake and struggle from time to time. My job as an educator has...

...degree in Mass Communications and Health Education from East Tennessee State University. I went back to school for my more passionate interest and earned my Master's Degree in Microbiology and Immunology. I am currently working on my PhD in Epidemiology, and I am writing my dissertation at this time. I have been teaching for over 10 years in the areas of microbiology, immunology, and anatomy. Subjects that I tutor include microbiology, immunology, biology, epidemiology, and...

...Analysis. I am a registered behavior technician. I have experience with children that have disabilities, need academic support, and behavior support. While I can tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about American Sign Language, Elementary Math, Elementary Science, and Elementary English. In my experience, students learn in many different ways. I like to observe my student's learning needs, and find ways to teach each student that will benefit them the most....

...and in college, and started working as a paid teaching assistant my senior year in college. I love teaching, and personally find great fulfillment in knowing my students are excelling. I specialize in teaching test prep and various scientific topics, especially biology and chemistry. I live in the Cedar-Fairmount area in Cleveland, and am available to meet with students both in person and online, with a flexible schedule and quick response time.

...solve. It's a lot of fun helping students to figure out the logic behind these puzzles and apply it broadly, and it's incredibly rewarding to see this integration of knowledge translate to a high score. When working with students, I like to challenge them to identify the purpose of the problem or question and what underlying reasoning can be applied broadly in future questions. In doing so, students gain more long-term usable skills and the...

...started when I was a sophomore in high school at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. I worked with middle schoolers at a nearby after-school camp, helping them with various subjects such as math, the humanities, and the arts. I worked with one student once a week for the whole year, so I developed a personal relationship and found that watching my student grow from session-to-session was one of the most rewarding feelings. Throughout the...

...I can help with AP, SAT, and ACT standardized test prep. I am also certified as an Assistant Lab Animal Technician through AALAS. I have a bunch of study tips, test taking strategies and general plans for success in school that look forward to sharing with students. I like to view school work holistically - for example, if we're stuck on the geometry chapter focused on circles, let's make sure we fully understand the preceding...

During my career in various fields, I have always been a trainer or teacher in some capacity. I derive great satisfaction during the process of explaining and helping others learn something new. Knowledge gives others more control over their destiny.

...Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus!) We are getting ready for our unit end puppet show. Math is fun when we do our fraction unit! Cutting pizza and candy bars into halves/thirds or whatever and then getting to eat it! My favorite subject to teach is writing! When I am not teaching, I am the day camp director for a country club in our area. We spend our days golfing, swimming, having martial arts, and...

...almost four years of tutoring experience for many STEM classes. Tutoring really showed me my passion for teaching, and it's truly exciting to see that "lightbulb" go off when a student finally gets a stressful topic. I enjoy teaching as well, in that, I get to pass on what I've learned in a funny / exciting / practical way which is my own. Hope to be a great help to everyone who needs it!

...own pace! I have experience as an occasional tutor at John Glenn High School in New Concord, OH over the past four years and worked in an after-school science program for elementary kids. Next year, I will serve as a Teaching Assistant at Texas A&M University in Ecology, but I am available this summer for tutoring individuals in any middle or high school level courses (I took 6 AP classes in high school including: AP...

...back to ensure proficiency. First, I will provide effective and clear teaching through simple analogies and example problems. Then, I'll gauge and reaffirm if the student has truly mastered the concept by having him or her teach it back to me. Lastly, I'll have the student complete a problem after learning the material and then revisit the concept and see if the student can still teach it back to me. This will show me that...

I am a licensed teacher with a masters degree in education specializing in special education for PreK-12 students. I love teaching and the joy that comes from seeing a student grasp and comprehend various concepts, particularly difficult concepts that a student did not believe they could master. I am committed to helping students and their parents reach their achievement goals and positive outcomes.

...provide explanations rather than giving the solutions and process immediately. I want my students to understand the process rather than just getting the right answer, I show tips and tricks for math, only after they understand why that concept works. I enjoy and specialize in teaching math. Currently working with three grades in a daily basis, I understand the progression of math in elementary school. My end goal is for you to understand the subject...