Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Cleveland, OH

...and worked as an elementary school teacher for almost 20 years. During that 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...

...challenge team. In my experience tutoring, I find that it is important to adapt to the learning style of each individual student. I tutor a variety of subjects including math ranging from Algebra through Calculus up to Linear Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, English, and Statistics. My favorite subject to tutor is any sort of math. In my spare time, I like to play sports like basketball or tennis, play video games, and read.

...in Mathematics with a concentration in statistics. I have completed my coursework for a doctoral degree in statistics at Bowling Green State University and am currently completing my dissertation. I have taught both college level algebra courses as well as Trigonometry at the college level. I have also taught entry level statistics and second semester statistics. I have tutored students at Youngstown state in Calculus I and II and statistics primarily. I have worked with...

...professor at Cleveland State University in the Department of Health and Human Services where I taught undergraduate students courses in both didactic and laboratory-based settings. When studying for the NBCOT exam myself, I utilized a variety of different types of learning styles to increase the retainment of information. These include auditory, visual, kinesthesia/tactile, and both group/individual learning sessions. I am very passionate about education and could one day see myself returning to the classroom as...

I attended and Graduated from Kent State University were I studied as an Intervention Specialist, Early Childhood Educator, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I am currently an IEP Coordinator at a school in Akron. I am licensed to teach K-12 Intervention and I have completed my Master of Education in Early Childhood Pk-3, which I have have seen applied for my license for Pk-3 general education.

...with students struggling in math, and has struggled in math myself, I know that sometimes you just need to hear or see something explained in a different way in order to understand it! I love math as a subject because once a student understands how to do something in math, they feel accomplished in a special way, and they can translate that understanding to other problems/concepts. My first math tutor was my dad; when I...

...the opportunity to share scientific knowledge with the next generation of students. I enjoy tutoring science subjects, including biology, ecology, anatomy, and computer science. I love nature and have studied the natural world my entire life, which is where I developed my passion for the natural sciences. My tutoring style is to let the student guide me on the areas in which they need help, and then focus on those areas to craft lessons that...

...help breakdown complex concepts and tie them to more easily digestible ideas. Reading the material and conceptually understanding is just the first step in being able to apply theory. I have found that there is no good substitute to working through problems and to learn by doing them. Even if you don't get the correct answer the first time, reworking them will deepen that groove of understanding. Then each time the topic comes up a...

...not only capable of learning, but also capable of succeeding"-Robert John Meehan. Hello! My name is Melissa Morris. I am currently a Kindergarten teacher. I have been in the teaching profession for 17 years. I have also taught the 3rd grade. I really enjoy working with children. The "Aha Moments" are the absolute best. Nothing brings me more joy that seeing a child understand a concept they have been taught. I enjoy teaching the learning...

...Jacobsen, I am licensed middle school and high school science teacher with 5 + years teaching experience. I teach 7th - 11th grade students at this time. I enjoy helping students success in both academics and in life. I believe all students have the ability to achieve great things. I have been interested in science my whole life. When not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading , and outdoor activities

...have tutored both college students as well as elementary aged students. I have a lot of experience working with kids and teens of all ages and love teaching. In high school I struggled with subjects and found tutoring really helpful to me. Now, studying those subjects at a much higher level and enjoying them, I want to give back and help other students to show them that learning can be exciting and enjoyable. In my...

...to further my career in the industry. I have been tutoring since high school, staring with math and expanded to many other subjects. I have tutored many students in different age groups from elementary school to those who are adults and just need extra support. I work with these students in many different subjects including Math, English, Writing, Vocabulary, along with IT certifications, and basic computer use for both PC and MAC. I also work...

...knowledge in both of these fields. For my MS, I worked with transgenic mice to develop a new, breakthrough treatment for Alzheimer's disease (AD). As mice do not acquire AD as humans do, transgenic mice are used. This means that a gene known to cause AD has been isolated from humans and spliced into the mouse model. In using this genomic technology, we are able to test treatments and further understand the disease. My research...

...graduate of Cleveland State University and Concordia University. I have 3 degrees: BS in Mathematics, BA in Spanish, and MEd in Curriculum and Instruction of Math. I have a passion for math and it has always been my favorite subject. It teaches us how to critically think which is imperative in life outside of the classroom as well as in. I love helping students that have previously struggled find those aha moments and it just...

...their reading development. As a supportive tutor, I am interested in encouraging and building the self esteem of the learner by getting to know the interests, the learning styles. and the social/emotional needs as well. As a Grandmother of a kindergartener and first grader, I remain familiar with the Common Core learning objectives as I assist them during their homework sessions. Family fun is important to me so I spend time with them as often...

...time I made tremendous gains with my students, focusing on AP exams, the ACT exam, and college entry programs. I had the highest pass rate in both the AP Calculus and AP Statistics exams in the school's history along with an average of a 4 point increase among the students that took his after school ACT Prep program. I firmly believes that if given the opportunity and the right environment students can learn anything.I look...

...English, Political Science, and International Studies. I have experience working with a diverse 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,...

...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 research on Hawaiian monk seals. In the future, I hope to participate in more field work with marine mammals...

My overall philosophy of teaching is simple: I hope to make the students whom I interact with more curious and interested in the biological sciences, through storytelling and engaged learning. My emphasis is that Science is exciting, dynamic, and fun, not dull dry textbook!

I am a current Business Economics Major at the College of Wooster. I specialize in mathematics and sciences ranging from the elementary level all the way up to differential calculus. I love finding new ways to get students excited about learning, either with special games or activities. I've been in your shoes before, and I know how hard certain topics can be, but I promise we can get better together!