Award-Winning Spanish Tutors in Akron, OH

...a ticket to Australia. And in a few months, I was off to see the world. When I arrived at the hostel in Melbourne, I quickly realized that I was under-prepared for the real world. I was only 18 and staying with older travelers who all had bright-intelligent ideas. Many of them could speak more than one language and, suddenly, I found myself overwhelmed. The first night in that hostel, I made a decision that...

...important perspective being formed from what students have shared with me over the years in terms of what elements need to be in place for them advance academically. I hold a B.S. in Secondary Spanish Education and a Master's Degree in Educational Administration. I also hold Building Principal (PreK-12) and Superintendent certification. I have taught (high school Spanish) for the Akron Public Schools and the Columbus City Schools. I am currently serving my 14th year...

Structure is important, but education only occurs through authentic, meaningful engagement with the material at hand. I invite students to join me in thought-provoking conversations about how a given project, skill, or lesson can inform and enrich their present and future lives.

...am passionate about education as a pathway to new opportunities and economic success. I attended the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in sociology, minoring in psychology. I then attended Michigan State University, where I received the master's and doctoral degrees in sociology. My areas of interest included Latin 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...

...I enjoy helping out students because I love the language Spanish and the culture as well. In the past year, I have traveled to Mexico, lived with native people and eaten real authentic food, which by the way I loved every bite of it (but again who doesn't love food!). My experience with students has been good because I help them understand in an easy way in order for them to grasp the concepts. My...

...Engineering BS candidate at Notre Dame College. Outside of school I am a resident assistant, a varsity soccer player, and member of the biology, chemistry, and philosophy clubs. Additionally I volunteer through a local nonprofit at various nursing homes, as well as coach 8-12 year olds at my previous soccer club, Cleveland United. My hobbies include playing soccer and playing the guitar. I am happy to help with Mathematics and Science related subjects!... Beyond striving to ensure that students learn the fundamental content of the courses I tutor, my objectives as a tutor are as follows: (a) to foster critical thinking skills; (b) to facilitate the acquisition of lifelong learning skills; and (c) to help students develop evidence-based clinical problem-solving strategies. Furthermore, my overall teaching philosophy is based on two principles, which are supported extensively in the literature: (a) active student learning strongly influences student-learning outcomes; and (b) assessment procedures strongly influence student acquisition of knowledge.

...been learning and understanding new languages and cultures, and I want to pass that on to students who want a Spanish tutor. My junior year of college I studied abroad in Madrid, Spain, where I solidified my understanding of the structure of the Spanish language from its origin. Because of my experience I believe that practice, and therefore tutoring, is the best way to learn a language. Since graduation, I have worked in the mental...

...and Sciences as well as History, Government, and the Spanish language. I have been tutoring for around 5 years now, having started during my second year of high school and continued on through college. During high school I tutored other students (ages ranging from 11-18) through the National Honors Society and in university I occasionally tutor students on Saturdays through a local Church. This experience has made me adaptive to individual students needs as well...

...to see their eyes widen when they get an understanding of a difficult problem. In the past, I had begun volunteering as a summer school worker at an elementary school. I have been serving as a volunteer instructor in the English/Spanish communities. In Metro Atlanta, Georgia, I volunteered in an elementary library and later I was a substitute teacher for ESOL, Art, and computer lab. In Lake County, Ohio, I was a volunteer tutor at...

...and address any barriers to learning. I work hard to assure my students understand the material very well. At the same time, I work with my students on study skills, so they will continue to be successful learners. I also share my passion for academics to inspire my students to become life-long learners. In my spare time I pursue my hobbies of music composition and creative writing, and most of all, I spend a great...