Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Akron, OH

...Case Western Reserve University majoring in Chemical Biology with minors in Bioethics and Sports Medicine while on the Pre-Med track. In college, I am apart of the Student Ambassador and Leadership Office, Camp Kesem and am Orientation Leader. I have a passion for science and enjoy teaching its wonders to others. In high school, I was also very interested in the social sciences and I like to keep myself up to date on current affairs....

...Bachelor's in writing from the University of Mount Union, with minors in Art, Psychology, and German. I have formal experience tutoring beginning cello players. I have also worked with peers informally tutoring subjects relating to English and history, which are my favorite subjects to tutor. I believe that my role is to help students find the answers they need and then develop ways to remember the content or work with the content in meaningful ways...

...often find me hanging out with friends, playing basketball, working out, or eating pizza. One of my favorite methods of helping others is teaching. As an older brother, I have been teaching in some forms throughout most of my life. In high school, most of my teaching experience came from annual basketball camps that the varsity team would hold for elementary-age players. In college, I gained plenty of experience on the academic side of teaching,...

...a real passion for American History and Civics. I believe that each child has the right to an exceptional education. My tutoring philosophy reflects my desire to educate all students regardless of race, gender, or economic status. As an educator, it is my responsibility and desire to help each student meet their fullest potential. I plan to educate the whole child; emotionally, socially, physically, and cognitively. I plan to match my tutoring strategies to the...

...a master's degree in English from Cleveland State University. Along with my educational degrees, I am certified to teach 7-12 English and History. I have enjoyed a varied career in education working as an adjunct professor, substitute teacher, and tutor. I have worked with a diverse group of students from k-12 and adult learners as well as students with special needs and ESL students. Tutoring has been the highlight of my career. I see students...

...Marshall College of Law where I received my J.D. I also have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from The University of Akron. Learning has always been a passion of mine, but I also know it comes with its challenges. I am a big believer that there is not a universal way of learning but, if you can figure out which way works best for you, your possibilities...

...Humanities teaching fellow. While I tutor a range of subjects, I am most passionate about ESL, History, and Spanish. I have experience working with the Prekindergarten-college level and I enjoy working with students of a variety of ages. I am flexible in my teaching and employ various methods to adapt to different learning styles and needs. I believe in student-driven learning with an emphasis on creativity and innovation. My goal is to help students develop...

...for elementary school students in a STEM education program, I have extensive teaching experience as an Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher, instructing small and large groups of students from a wide range of native language backgrounds and English proficiency levels. Additionally, I've tutored adults for the U.S. Citizenship Test, and provided personalized writing instruction in my role as a top editor of The Crimson, Harvard's student newspaper. In my spare time, I...

...community. Prior to moving to Ohio, I participated in the highly-selective program known as Teach for America. Teach for America sends the brightest young college students to some of the lowest performing schools in the country with a minimum commitment of two years. I stayed a total of four years at my placement school. During that time I made tremendous gains with my students, focusing on AP exams, the ACT exam, and college entry programs....

...When I was in school, I hated when teachers did work in their heads and made the unreasonable assumption that their students understood what was going on. By always vocalizing my thought process, I make sure never to do that with my own students. A second foundation of my teaching philosophy is finding what my students are passionate about and connecting the area they are struggling with back to their interests. In High School, I...

Greetings! My name is Gabrielle Jones, and I am currently in my junior year of college majoring in English. My life aspirations are to pursue the fields of law and education helping to enhance communities on a global level. My passion in education is to help mold and shape the learning, retention mechanisms and comprehension development of students to broaden their learning experience and ultimately take part in creating world scholars. ... My teaching philosophy is...

...years. One of the most rewarding things that I get to experience as an educator is seeing those "light bulb" moments, where it all starts to click for my students. To me, this is one of the joys of tutoring students as well. Throughout my own educational experiences and as an educator, I have built a knowledge base in a wide variety of subjects and I look forward to being able to share that with...

...and I am so excited for the opportunity to work with you. I have been an educator for over 15 years and before becoming an educator, I spent 6 years in the Army as an Air Traffic Controller. I have enjoyed the transition from soldier to educator and it is my mission to continue serving. I believe students are partners the learning process and that they learn best from educators who believe in building and...

...either language and reach their educational goals. My specialized and preferred subjects are the Spanish language (any level from beginner to advanced), English (composition, literature, essay writing, creative writing, and test prep), and history (AP US, AP World, AP European). Students are encouraged to state their specific needs within these fields, as I will tailor lesson plans to their requests. This flexibility comes from my enthusiasm for increasing students' academic confidence. In my free time,...

...to ensure they have a firm understanding of the material despite any difficulties we come across or how much time it may take. This will be accomplished through clear and thorough explanation of all relevant concepts followed by plenty of practice problems to ensure the student is familiar with the material, as I believe this is the most effective way to create a student's understanding of the content. I also believe it is of the...

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...intelligence thrive. I graduated from the University of Akron in Ohio with a degree in media studies, and I am currently working towards my degree in AYA Integrated Social Studies. I'm a tutor who mostly focuses on European history, American history, government, and any other social studies topic! My favorite subject to tutor is European history, but British history in particular fascinates me. Outside of tutoring and school, I love to read, knit, bake, and...

God blesses each and everyone in different ways...be thankful!! And always dance to your own rhythm....I am a life long learner...My top subjects are Elementary Reading and Math (K-5). I welcome the privilege to share the knowledge that I have gained along my journey.....

...American societies and so I learned Spanish as well. I have three times had teaching assignments in Central America. I worked for many years as a full-time professor and academic administrator; I have since retired but continue to teach social sciences courses on a part-time basis. I have worked extensively with students on individual projects and have served as a mentor to many students. I enjoy working with students at the high school and college...

...and write English. While working as an undergraduate research assistant, I trained new assistants in the maintenance and function of laboratory equipment. After graduation, I volunteered at the Homework Help Center at the Whetstone Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library. In 2015, I worked at the HHC as their Homework Help Associate, requiring me to work with students K-12 in a myriad of subjects, each needing me to produce a personal approach to how I...