Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Canton, OH

...math, and it is also my favorite to tutor. Something about helping another person reach that moment of understanding in a concept is very satisfying to me, and it is so clear with math. However, I am happy to help in whatever subject you wish, given that I feel comfortable with my knowledge. In my spare time, I read sci-fi and fantasy, play Magic: the Gathering, go for long bike rides, and listen to music...

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...

...These experiences have helped me develop into a well-round and compassionate individual who takes each child unique goals, needs, and interest into account to modify and accommodated their activities. During my student teaching I developed lesson plans that meet the needs of tactile, kinesthetic, auditory, tactile, and visual learners. I also included various forms of technology, learning centers, manipulatives, and cooperative learning. I try to encourage all the students along the way to help built...

...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 with students and adults in the Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access. Along with the age groups and subjects, I've worked with...

...a right to have an education that is catered to them. I want to see all children succeed in learning. By creating a safe and fun learning environment students are able to one be comfortable with learning but also to enjoy learning. By creating fun and creative ways for students to learn you are able to achieve this. I have always loved working with students and want to see them love learning.... My philosophy is that...

...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 improved most rapidly when given individualized attention and lessons. I thoroughly enjoy working one-on-one with students to both strength their understanding of a concept and improve areas of weakness.

...an education. I first received my B.A. in conflict management and justice studies, after volunteering in my children's classroom, I decided to return to school and obtain my teaching license. I am currently a title one teacher, and I work with students in grades K-3. My credentials include Masters in The Art of Teaching, K-12 reading endorsement, and a masters in reading from Kent State University. In the time of Covid, I have been doing...

I graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in Middle Level Math and Language Arts (December 2018). I am certified to teach grade levels 4-9 in math/language arts. Right now I work full-time in a middle school with 7th and 8th graders. I look forward to working with students to build a solid foundation and grow them to be the exceptional students that they can be!

...use various multimedia to assist me, including audio, visual, video clips, and construction of models. Once I acquire my master's degree, I will pursue my dream of being a college professor. I have a very student-centric approach, where I can identify the issues that the student is having and create ways to get them over the hurdle they are currently experiencing. My specialties are English, writing, proofreading, and the hard sciences (biology, physiology, neuroscience, genetics,...

...style and pace. Each child is unique, 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...

...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 a new skill. I am a very energetic teacher, and I love making children excited about learning! My goal while teaching with Varsity Tutors is to make learning fun, enjoyable, and...

...The Ohio State University with a Master's in Early Childhood Education, specifically literacy instruction. I have been teaching for the past 19 years and have experience with students in PreK-8th grade. While I have a wide variety of subject areas on my profile, my passion is reading and writing in the elementary and middle school grades. I believe that it is essential to be a literate citizen and I strive to make sure that my...

...years but have worked with children over the last 10 years. I love working with kids and seeing them learn a new skill! I try to make the classroom fun through the use of props, pictures, and smiling of course! Outside of the classroom I am getting my Masters degree at Kent State University and I enjoy spending time with friends and family. I'm very excited to be working for Varsity Tutors!

...techniques. I've graduated with a masters degree with 4.0 GPA, and honestly if you know the right way to study - ONE TIME IS ENOUGH. I've held the position of a Teaching Assistant and Tutoring Skills Specialist which made me efficient in assisting every type of student achieve their goals. If you think you are a novice at a subject or a skill right now, I'll ask you to think again after our session. Let's...

...lesson that they can apply to their lives beyond the classroom. A classroom is a learning environment for all. My teaching style is best described as eclectic. While I am focused and organized, I vary my instructional methodologies to incorporate diverse activities and materials to engage and interest all students. I acknowledge the many different learning styles of students and maintain an excellent rapport with students and co-workers. When faced with challenges, I succeed in...

...graders on a daily basis. This is my third year being in this role. My strategy as a tutor is to guide students through the problems and 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...

...my Master's degree from Kent State University in Clinical Mental Health. In addition to being a teacher, I am a licensed therapist. I currently work with students in grades K-5. I taught 3rd grade (8 years), kindergarten, and preschool. I enjoy working with students in all grade levels and have discovered, no matter the student's grade level they all have something special to offer and great potential to learn. I understand that not all students...

...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 are actually working through the material. I also do my best to make my explanations of concepts accessible and explain them in simple ways that allow students to understand the concept...

...tutoring middle and high school students for over 7 years. On top of all of that, I'm an aspiring professional in the business world - this past summer I worked at an internship in financial consulting (banking advisory & analytics), and have previously held internship positions in human capital consulting & private equity, as well as in patent law. My interests are widely varied and eclectic - pro baseball (Go Mets!), Broadway theater, American public...

...to complete a Masters program at Georgetown University in human physiology. Given the amount of schooling I have gone through myself, I have taken a wide range of subjects and more standardized tests than I would like to admit. I have taught students of almost every age in various fields such as elementary science, Hebrew, chemistry, MCAT prep, and many more.. My ultimate plan is to go to medical school, but in the meantime I...