Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Akron, OH

...*how* to learn! No matter which subject we are working on, I like to help students think critically and communicate clearly, which are important skills in school and in life. I graduated from BGSU, where I was a member of the Honors College, a campus tour guide, and a tutor. I spent the past year proctoring an Academic Learning Pod in Cleveland, where I worked with students from Kindergarten through tenth grade. I love to...

I recently graduated from UC Berkeley with an Interdisciplinary Studies degree, reflecting my interest in a wide range of academic subjects. I enjoy learning, teaching, and working with my students to craft a personalized study plan and finding ways to make schoolwork both efficient and fun.

I attend Kent State University and am earning my Bachelor's Degree in English Literature with a minor in writing. After graduating next semester, I plan to continue to pursue a career path in education. I have two years of tutoring experience and it is a very special job to me. I love to help each student find their individual voice in their writing and academic pursuits.

...am very excited to teach your child! I have a Master of Arts degree in Elementary Education from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. I have been teaching children both in and out of the traditional classroom for over a decade. I love making teaching fun and memorable! Some of my passions in life are my children, teaching, singing, and traveling. I love seeing the joy that comes when a child learns and masters...

...Wallace University with a Bachelor of Science in Education. I am a licensed teacher for preschool through 5th grade. I have been working children and students for many years through babysitting, nannying, and student teaching throughout college. In my student teaching experience, I worked with students in a wide age range and with a wide range of abilities. I believe that the best way to educate students is to build rapport, employ best practices according...

I am currently a college student majoring in Early Childhood Education (P-5) and Early Childhood Intervention (P-5). I have a passion for teaching elementary level students in a variety of subjects including Elementary Reading and Writing skills including phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, literacy, accuracy, and more! I have always loved teaching children and making a difference in their lives. Feel free to reach out with any elementary level tutoring needs!

I am a passionate and enthusiastic professional who strives to improve beyond what is expected in my daily role and will not quit until I succeed. My roles as instructor and graphic designer in the industry have given me an adept sense of practical knowledge necessary to be a great mentor and role model.

I recently graduated from the University of Mount Union with a degree in biology, with minors in chemistry and legal studies. I'm heading to law school at the Case Western Reserve University Law soon! Biology and the law are my passions, and I love to help people better understand these important fields.

My thirty plus years as a teacher/trainer gives me the experience to be able to reach students with different learning styles and needs.... The first session would be to get to know the student and find out where the problem lies within the subject, and determine a starting point where the student is comfortable.... I would help them develop the skills and confidence, guiding them through the process and modeling the skills necessary for success.... I...

...and 8th graders for over 35 years. I am rated Highly Qualified and have an evaluation rating of Skilled. I am licensed in the State of Ohio in the following areas: 5 Year Professional License Education of the Handicapped (K-12)-Specific Learning Disabled, Developmentally Handicapped, Severe Behavior Handicapped. Although I am a Special Education teacher, my school employs a Full-Inclusion model. This means that I co-teach Math English Language Arts, Science and Social Studies.

...am excited to tutor with Varsity Tutors. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from John Carroll University. I have my JD degree from Ohio Northern University School of Law. Currently, I work at a local High School where I work as a tutor for multiple students. I love helping students learn and accomplish their goals. I have tutored online for several years and really enjoy the online academic learning. I tutor in many...

...a mother of 3 (16, 14 and 5), a lead teacher for an after school program locally, an Online Professor for a local college and a substitute teacher and tutor for grades K-12. I believe that every child learns differently and to work not on their weaknesses but to strengthen it with their positives. I specialize in math, phonics, english, reading, social studies and several college courses (mathematics, communications, marketing, business and finance.)

Hello! My name is Hope Paul and I am a current graduate student. My experience includes tutoring one on one and in groups! I am passionate about all of my tutoring subjects, and would love to help you! My favorite method of teaching is the 3-time rule. To help you better remember an idea or subject, there is science behind going over the material three times! I look forward to meeting you!

...an educator, and I received an excellent public school education through high school. When I entered college, I had earned enough credits (English, Biology, Calculus) to be a sophomore, technically. I used the openings that created to explore some unusual subjects: golf, martial arts, and living in Mexico for a semester. When I continued on to my MS, I had a graduate fellowship with the Political Science department. That gave me my first opportunity to...

My name is Allison, I am a recent graduate of Baldwin Wallace University in Cleveland, Ohio. My passion is to help people while being compassionate, understanding and patient.

...overwhelming high-stakes tests or papers can feel, so I care deeply about helping students break down goals into manageable steps. I'm committed to finding the best strategies to fit each student's particular needs, so I make sure to put in plenty of prep time for each student. These tests and essays are important, but they don't have to be overwhelming - a little bit of guidance can go a long way in helping students feel...

I believe with sincere EFFORT from myself and my future students, we will make gains that will surprise us both. I enjoy working with children and watching them make real world connections to Reading, Math, Writing, Science, and Social Studies. When a child makes connections, they have better retention of their subjects. Learning takes hard work and should be fun, and I'll do my best to make sure that no time will be wasted.

...graduated from the Ohio State University with my BS in Economics. I worked for the economics department as a tutor. I specialize in Mathematics and Social Studies, and also enjoy working with students on test prep. My style as a tutor is to guide students through problems and provide advice and explanations rather than presenting the solutions and process immediately. This gives students the chance to learn the material both correctly and efficiently as they...

...and History which are the two subjects I look most forward to assisting students with through tutoring. I would love to help students learn how to stay organized, provide helpful study tips, and improve time management. All students learn in their own unique way. I prefer to take multiple approaches and provide multiple formative assessments to determine how the students are progressing. I look forward to gaining experience as a tutor and I want to...

...college level for over 20 years. I have taught basic writing, ESL, literature, the research paper, and numerous other classes. My favorite classes were ones I designed for the Case Western Reserve University SAGES program, specifically courses on "Lies and Deceit" and "Spies." I have assisted students with test prep work for both the ACT and the SAT, and I have worked for several years in Writing Centers. I am especially adept at helping students...