Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Columbus, OH

...years experience working as a tutor. I have mentored students from Kindergarten to 10th graders, as well. I love helping students unlock their full potential in order to help them grow as leaders. I have worked with high school students through Americorps, as well as elementary students at a charter school. In addition, I was a program director for the Boys and Girls Club. It is important to communicate with students to help them figure...

...on the clinical side of Occupational Therapy, and then my career path took a new direction. I got involved in a tutoring program for students at the K-12 level. I loved it immediately; I had found my true passion: working with and helping children. I started teaching students in various environments and to students of all levels. I have assisted teaching in a school, substitute taught for grades k-12 in all subject areas, tutored at...

...International (Latin American) Studies. I am also a graduate of The Inter-American University of Puerto Rico in San German. I received my first Master's in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). I graduated from the University of Phoenix with my second Master's in Education Administration and Supervision. I am currently working on my doctorate in Educational Leadership at the University of Phoenix. In addition to my education, I have studied abroad in Spain,...

...although my part-time passion remains in tutoring! I understand that no two students learn and comprehend the same way, which makes me an excellent tutor. I strive to learn about the student I am working with to better understand what he/she needs to achieve his/her goals in the program. I take time to explain complex topics and will not move forward until I know my student fully understands these concepts through learning and examples. I...

...recent college graduate from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. As a Columbus native, I grew up around the city of Bexley and my parents businesses, an appreciation for art and culture, as well as a love of learning. Following High-School graduation, I chose to move to Philadelphia to be on the East Coast and learn the ins and outs of the business world for myself. Upon graduation, I have been working part-time for my family...

..."small picture" concepts like proper grammar, mechanics, and spelling. I wish to tutor because I believe that education contributes to the greater good of society. In order to help students advance in their educational and career goals, as well as to help them become thoughtful, informed members of society, tutoring can provide students the guidance and support they need. I value the ability to coach students to promote their own learning and succeed in the...

...my whole life. I am very interested in history and geography so moving to an area with such rich history is a treat for me! I am spending my free time making trips to new historic sites and museums. I truly believe every child can and will learn. It is my job as the educator to find out the best way that student learns and then capitalize on it. I believe in teaching using the...

...and continuing to learn myself. My method and approach to being a great tutor and educator is that first I love teaching, and second is that I plan ahead for my lessons. I have been working as a tutor and as a substitute teacher in Central Ohio for the last two years with great success, and throughout these past two years I have decided to change my career path from nursing to teaching full time....

...learn to perceive and solve problems in school and in life. I am a believer in Multiple Intelligence Theory: everyone is a genius in their own way, and if you can speak their brain's language you can teach anyone anything. I have a skill for rephrasing questions and problems in new ways so that a student can solve the problem on their own, without further help from me. I am a good communicator and motivator....

...I graduated from John Carroll University this past May (2015) majoring in History with minors in Economics and Foreign Affairs. After working numerous internships in both the Real Estate (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices) and Hospitality (Bar 25 LLC, McNulty's Bier Markt) industries, I currently work at JP Morgan Chase full time as an Operations Analyst in a two year, rotational/developmental program through the firms various lines of business. I aim to continue my career in business...

...I also earned my master's degree from University of Phoenix in Curriculum and Instruction. I have taught in both a traditional school setting and online school as well, so I understand what it takes to help someone excel when face to face learning cannot take place. Math and Reading are my areas of expertise, and I enjoy working in both content areas. However, if I had to pick a favorite, I absolutely love helping students...

...and make any necessary modifications in order to help the student attain their goal(s). Another large part of my life is devoted to volunteering at church. I was the Treasurer and Vice President of the Young Adults/College group for the year of 2013. I am currently the Praise Team leader for Friday worship service and enjoy singing and playing piano. Every summer, I volunteer as a counselor for Ohio Youth Camp and last summer, I...

...several honors: summa cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa; and University Honors with Distinction in Political Science. I went on to earn a law degree from Washington University in St. Louis (#18, US News & World Report) where I focused my studies on private law matters and public service. My life motto is best summarized by the words of Nelson Mandela. He once proclaimed that "[t]here is no passion to be found in settling for a...

...as an academic tutor is to help students to make the seemingly unmanageable manageable. Things are changing in the world of education, especially with standardized testing, and I know firsthand how daunting tackling the SAT and other tests can seem. Whether it is in test prep or academic tutoring, I strive to assist students discover their inner genius and discover that there is no task to big, when you take it one bite at a...

...my classes have demonstrated positive growth over the course of a year. I also run a college prep clinic for students from Somali backgrounds and have done so for the past four years. I started in education through Teach for America as a Spanish and remedial English teacher at a high school in Greenwood, MS. I tutor English, Writing, Math, Social Studies, and Spanish. I personally love to teach any writing component, because I enjoy...

...never pass a test. With my help, they were able to achieve all of these things and more! The second thing you should know about me is that I am a hard worker. When I work with students, I am driven and dedicated to their success. We will work hard together to ensure achievement. The third thing you should know about me is that I love to have fun! Learning should not be scary, intimidating,...

...English to Spanish. I have worked with children on a volunteer basis all my life. I have worked with all age groups as a Sunday School Teacher, Youth Worker, and Children's Director. I am able to make the learning process so much fun that the children think it is a game and don't realize how much they are learning. I have working with groups of all the same age, and with various ages from preschool...

...literature essays to lab reports, as well as grant application essays, graduate school admissions essays, and cover letters. I currently volunteer at Refugee Women in Action, where I work with elementary school aged children who are recently arrived as refugees in Columbus complete their homework, as well as practice reading, writing, and math. All of these students are learning English as a Second Language. I also have one year of experience as a graduate teaching...

...is to eventually go on to get my Ph.D. in Sociology. Helping others learn brings me great joy, and Ive had the privilege of teaching people from a variety of ages and backgrounds. I was a supplemental instructor for the Statistical Analysis course at Augsburg College and also served as a tutor through the Academic Skills Office there. I have tutored high schoolers at the MN Internship Center and worked with students of all ages...

...instructor at University of Colorado Denver, teaching upper-division genetics. My year-long tenure there only deepened my love of teaching and helped me strengthen my abilities to educate many different styles of learners. I also have the experience with graduate standardized testing, as I scored in the 95th percentile or above on the SAT, ACT, and MCAT. Since graduating in May with two degrees in biology and psychology, I have spent my time going through the...