Award-Winning Summer Tutors in Akron, OH

...“knowledge brokers” by finding creative techniques to transfer knowledge to students in authentic, individualized ways. In addition, teachers often are role models, cheerleaders, and mentors. While it is important to recognize each student’s needs and strengths, it is equally vital to know them as a person with unique interests, hobbies and values. When a teacher strives to understand their students on a more individualized level, students realize that they are genuinely cared for and thus...

...year old Allegheny College graduate with a passion for learning and teaching. One day, I'd like to teach and I hope that working with Varsity Tutors and my clients will help me prepare to be a better teacher. I've always loved school, mainly because I had teachers who were extremely inspired by what they were teaching. They are why I think passion is the key to teaching and I hope to share my passion for...

...education and attend graduate school. I enrolled in Earlham College’s Arts and Teaching program where I learned the pedagogy of holistic education. I received a Master’s Degree in Education and I currently hold licensures in Socials Studies in Indiana and Ohio; I have taught in disadvantaged communities for three years, focusing on improving literacy. As a professional educator I have learned that inspiration is the supreme teacher. Understanding is at the core of all learning...

...and boost self-confidence. One must find and teach to the student???s learning style and find different way to differentiate the subject (s) being taught. Always wrap up on a positive note and make sure you challenged the student for the next level. I was diagnosed with a learning disability in elementary school. English Language Arts was the biggest area of struggle for me, with some minor difficulty in math. I have learned to coexist with...

...often that language that allows anyone to understand how a business is performing. I really enjoy helping students identify the challenges they have in their business classes and then conquer those challenges. I look forward to working with college and high school students on business classes and helping them succeed! My background: I'm currently an investment banker focused on mergers and acquisitions, spent the last several years as an operational consultant focused on China, and...

...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. 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...

...to tutor are history and reading. My favorite subject is history so I enjoy opportunities to work with that subject. I find learning about the past and how it impacts the present very fascinating. My other favorite subject to tutor is academic reading. I enjoy helping students put the details of a story together to figure out key points. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and getting out and trying new experiences. One of...

...“too hard.” I never imagined that I would be a math teacher myself, but my own experience has helped me identify with my struggling students and help them to be CONFIDENT in their math skills! I understand that no matter what topic students are learning, they need to find it interesting in some way – this is my specialty! For example, I like to watch and play sports and listen to music. If I had...

...consider myself well-rounded because I enjoy so many different types of hobbies and activities. I enjoy dance, as I've been a dancer for over 15 years. I enjoy video games, anime, knitting, jewelry making, baking desserts, running and fitness, and traveling. At the end of the day, I'm a great tutor with a great amount of patience and a love for learning. I like to consider my tutoring session's fun and essential. Learning should be...

...institutions I have realized my passion for education and individual development. As such, I have much experience in mentoring, coaching, and tutoring young adults of various ages. A Political Science degree allows me to cover a vast number of different subjects within the social sciences and humanities including American History, European and World History, Government, Geography, etc. Furthermore, I am a polished writer and great with literature enabling me to help with writing and editing...