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5+ years
I am a MBA/CMA with over 30 years of both industrial accounting (Controller and CFO) of many midsized industrial companies. I addition I have taught (primarily as an adjunct at both 4 year and community colleges.
Cornell University
MBA
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Maxwell
I am passionate about the subject, they may feel that they can tap into that passion. Second, I like to engage the student personally. Education can sometimes feel transactional or even coercive. I want my student to feel that I am working for their benefit, and because I care about them, not becaus...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelors, Mathematics and Physics

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Jane
I am certified to teach math between grades 6-12. I have worked with all kinds of learners, including students with IEPs and Emergent Bilingual students.
Arizona State University
Masters in Education, Education
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor in Arts, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Certified Tutor
6+ years
I am a current student at the University of Vermont. I am completing two Bachelors in Linguistics and Japanese, and am a researcher for both departments. From high school to the present day I have tutored people my age and younger, and I have experience working with refugee/ELL students; I have coll...
University
Bachelor's

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Kevin
I am a chemical and environmental engineer of long experience who has a knack for explaining science and math concepts in ways that students can understand, helping them to get the concepts. I also help students with their homework in all those areas. While my strong suit is math and science, I can ...
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
PHD, Environmental Engineering
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Maria
I am an undergraduate student at Emory University majoring in Neuroscience and Chemistry. I was a learning assistant for two intro biology courses at Emory, and provided homework help for child refugees in the non-profit Fugees Academy. I also volunteer as a college advisor to low-income high-school...
Emory University
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

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Kate
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jai
I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Certified Tutor
I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jeffrey
I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your first session is a chance to get to know your tutor and discuss your specific goals—whether that's improving essay grades, understanding Shakespeare, or preparing for AP Literature. Your tutor will assess your current reading level, writing style, and any particular texts or assignments you're working on, then create a personalized plan to help you succeed.
A tutor provides personalized feedback on every stage of your writing process: developing a strong thesis, organizing your arguments, supporting claims with textual evidence, and revising for clarity and impact. Rather than just marking errors, they'll help you understand why certain structures work and how to develop your unique voice as a writer.
Absolutely. Many students find classic literature challenging, but with guided practice, it becomes much more accessible. A tutor can break down complex passages, explain historical context, teach you annotation strategies, and help you identify themes and symbolism—turning frustration into genuine comprehension and enjoyment of the material.
Summarizing tells what happens in a text, while analysis explains how and why the author creates meaning through literary devices like symbolism, tone, and structure. A tutor will help you move beyond plot summary to deeper interpretation, teaching you to ask critical questions and support your insights with specific evidence from the text.
Yes. Proper citation is essential in literature essays, and many students find the rules confusing. Your tutor can teach you MLA or APA formatting, help you integrate quotes smoothly into your writing, and show you how to create accurate works cited pages—so you can focus on your analysis rather than formatting stress.
Writer's block often stems from unclear thinking or perfectionism. A tutor can help you brainstorm ideas, organize your thoughts before you write, and use strategies like freewriting and outlining to get unstuck. They'll also help you recognize that rough drafts are supposed to be messy—the real work happens in revision.
Yes. We connect students throughout Akron's 21 school districts with expert tutors who understand local curricula and can support you whether you're in honors literature, AP Literature and Composition, or standard English classes. Your tutor can align sessions with your specific coursework and assignments.
Definitely. AP Literature requires strong skills in close reading, textual analysis, and essay writing under timed conditions. A tutor can help you master the exam's three essay types, teach you efficient annotation techniques, provide practice with released exams, and give you personalized feedback to strengthen your argument development and analytical writing.
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