Award-Winning Tutors serving Akron, OH

...college because I wasn't smart enough. All I wanted to do was travel the world. The summer following graduation, I worked construction framing houses and got enough money to buy 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...

...communication, and fun activities have helped my students and me pinpoint where they are struggling and improve their understanding of difficult math, reading, and science topics. I have been a student a majority of my life and can relate to the struggle of trying to grasp complicated material and asking for help only to receive answers that seemed to raise more questions than answers. With these experiences I have learned about a variety of way...

...program for middle and high schoolers. Currently, I am in the process of preparing to apply for graduate school to pursue a doctorate in psychology. I tutor reading and writing from elementary to high school as well as ACT English and essay revision. Writing is my favorite subject to tutor because I get to witness the evolution that takes place as one's craft improves. I would describe my tutoring style as catering to the unique...

...genetics, and physics. I look forward to working with students of all ages and expanding my subject areas to topics outside the sciences, such as mathematics and test preparation (ACT, MCAT, et al). I firmly believe education is the key to success and am fortunate to have the opportunity to help students achieve their academic goals. Beyond tutoring, I enjoy running, going to the beach, listening to music, and cheering on my Minnesota Vikings.

...I am certified to teach grades 1-8 all subjects. I have spent most of my career in the public school systems. I was awarded Outstanding Math Educator in 2015. The most rewarding part of teaching is when I work with students who really believe they are not good at math or reading and I help change that mindset. I show them the importance of failure and how it leads to success. I love to see...

...Shenzhen China, where I taught English, Economics, and History to Chinese students at all levels, in a 1-to-1 setting. I also continued my Mandarin studies independently and achieved HSK level 5 Certification (July 2014). I enjoyed tutoring students so much, that after I moved back to the US, I continued both online and in person teaching of various subjects including Economics, Chinese, and TOEFL. I keep my tutoring schedule fairly flexible and I am just...

I have a deep background in Mathematics having a BA and MS in Mathematics and Statistics. I love tutoring and teaching students the subject. With my outgoing and helpful personality, the pace of learning and method is based off of how each student learns the best. Looking forward to helping grow your knowledge in math!

...adults using a trauma-informed approach. I have experience in the school, home, clinic, and community settings. I maintain a caseload for my day job and supervise as well. I currently consult with the public sector with various disabilities, and behavior intensities by conducting assessments and providing evidence-based recommendations, and training. I support with strategies to address off-task behaviors, organization and sorting skills, and other skills needed in daily life, school, or on the job. I...

As a future math tutor, my two main goals are to help students fully understand mathematics and to work on breaking down the negative stereotype math has.

...grow. I feel as if I grow with every student I tutor. With that in mind, I do have a special place in my heart for literature and writing. I have found through my years of teaching and tutoring, that students often fear writing. I want to help students overcome this, as our written word is still one of the most powerful tools that we have. Through writing, we can make a bold statement about...

During my career in various fields, I have always been a trainer or teacher in some capacity. I derive great satisfaction during the process of explaining and helping others learn something new. Knowledge gives others more control over their destiny.

I am a sophomore at The Ohio State University, majoring in Electrical Engineering. I love anything related to STEM, especially mathematics, and I would love to help students that are having difficulty and/or are struggling with Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Pre-calculus, Calculus 1 and Calculus 2. I also believe I am a good test taker and can teach you strategies to improve your overall scores in either the ACT or SAT!

...vocabulary building; grammar (adventures, building, writing, phonic); interactive communication skills: public, social, professional; word development; beginner and advanced. Continuing my educational journey, I am now a certified behavior change specialist. The Behavior Change Specialist helps me empathize, listen compassionately, and assist the students nonjudgmentally. It is my goal to make learning fun, educational, and interactive. My hobbies) are exercising, spending time with my family, reading, writing, and dancing. My profession is Health and Wellness through...

...and safe. As a former teacher and current administrator, I possess extensive knowledge relative to effective teaching and learning strategies. I have attained this knowledge from several perspectives, the most 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...

My personal goal as an Adult ESL teacher is to enlighten my students via visual aids[ pictorial books, dictionaries, and videos]facilitating comprehension in reading, writing, and speaking, from their primary language to English.

...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 students. Since my freshman year, I've worked as a lab research assistant in biochemistry and neuroscience labs. These research experiences supplement my knowledge of biology, chemistry, and neuroscience, and have allowed me to apply topics learnt in class towards existing problems and in teaching students....

As a student, I understand how difficult school can be. Breaking down difficult concepts to more basic, understandable ideas can make all the difference. Learning should be tailored to one's needs, and classrooms cannot always teach that way. I look forward to helping students work to their full potential, and make the learning process easy. In terms of experience, I have been tutoring for 6 years now, with ages ranging from kindergarten through second-year college students.

...taught in terms that my student can understand and apply. In order to accomplish this, I may use analogies, visual aids, practice problems, mental exercises, incentives such as breaks and snacks, and/or whatever else I believe will be beneficial to the student's understanding of the subject. If hired, I will encourage and motivate the student, further explaining concepts as necessary to best ensure the student's continued success even after they've moved on from tutoring.

Helping to create future leaders through educational equity and excellence, through a love a learning.

...always wanted to know the why behind the steps of how to complete math and science problems. Through my work as a nanny , helping the children with their homework and helping fellow classmates I have found that an individual has more desire to learn the given subject because they understand why it is done a certain way. Not just do the problem this way because I told you so. As a Junior in college...