Certified Tutors From Ohio State University-Main Campus

...limitations that once intimidated them, and that feeling continues to drive me today. I began tutoring in middle school when my grandmother, a retired second-grade teacher, found herself struggling to serve effectively as an algebra tutor. I put in an enthusiastic effort, and it worked out surprisingly well. Despite once “struggling in math” (this was...

...MS, and PhD. My teaching began while I was earning my advanced degrees, and I enjoyed it so much that I am still teaching biology classes at Tri-C. Classes I have taught include Anatomy and Physiology, Ecology, and General Biology. My favorite subject is ecology because I can study outdoors in forests and streams. I...

I am a retired engineer with a doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering. I love teaching. My specialty is math, physics, and chemistry.

...teacher and a tutor, I have worked with students ranging from children to doctoral degree candidates. I like tutoring students individually because it allows me to tailor my approach to each student in a way that I could never do in a classroom. Outside of my work, I enjoy listening to music, bicycling, cooking, and...

...huge range of social sciences offered at Ohio State, I took Ancient World History and Classical Greek History because of his 7th grade social studies seminar course on ancient societies. When I tutor English or Math, I emulate his passion. I can't help myself! In fact, I earned an English Degree in addition to my...

...receive a Masters in Education from Cleveland State University. I am currently not working as a teacher (looking for the right job and situation). I have a deep love for mathematics and therefore always try to keep my craft sharp. I would love to share my passion and work to help any and all students...

...am not teaching or tutoring, you will find me spending time with my family, reading a good book, watching a documentary, baking or finding a new restaurant and then working out (smile!), or ordering a beverage at Starbucks! I look forward to assisting you on your educational journey and the road to success!... Many students may take a class or complete a professional development activity because it relates directly to their intended professional goals. Others may...

...2 years subbing all grades and subjects. My research interest is in early cognitive development, how children 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...

...preparation and practice. A US native, I grew up in Ohio and went to Ohio State University. I joined the Peace Corps and lived/worked in economic development in Sierra Leone, West Africa for 2 years. My Masters is in Resource Economics from the University of Hawaii, and I currently live on the Big Island of...

...types of students during my time student teaching and tutoring, and I found that the most rewarding moments for me were when I got to work with individual students or small groups of students. I truly enjoy the privilege of watching students grow both in academic skill and self confidence. I am excited for the...

...Ohio State where I studied English and Creative Writing. Reading is my absolute favorite thing, so tutoring English is my favorite subject! While my background is in English, I taught Science so I'm flexible on content I can teach. From teaching I learned that all students are different, and I'm interested in getting to know...

...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,...

...some time at the Columbus Literacy Council, where I helped adults learn to read and develop English skills. I enjoy tutoring math because you can do so much with it. Mathematics provides a variety of useful tools that can be used in a variety of different places. My tutoring style is to help the student...

...and my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Studies. Extending my education, I received my Master of Fine Arts degree in Television Writing and Producing from Norman Steinberg's TV Writers Studio through Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus. While attaining my Masters, I began a digital media production company. We've produced six comedic digital series, built...

...processes. I have graduated with a bachelors in history and a masters in secondary social studies education from The Ohio State University. I believe that everyone can learn given the right tools and motivation. I would love to work with your student to unlock their full potential and give them confidence in their own abilities...

...elementary tutors and mentors, and am currently working as a high school guidance counselor. I have a BA degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University and a MA degree in School Counseling from Northern Kentucky University. I hope that as your tutor, I can show you ways to make learning relevant, fun, and interesting!

...and doing community service. Last year, I did a year of service with AmeriCorps here in Cincinnati. I worked with high school students and enjoyed the continuous challenges they provided. I have a plethora of tutoring experience in college where I did peer tutoring and mentored middle school students in an after-school program. I have...

...the most important thing is that he or she understands the material not just recognize a pattern of when to use what tools. I like to watch a student work through a problem, so I can see where they are having issues and then help them remove the "roadblocks" between them and the answer.... I think the most important thing in trying to master a subject is to learn to understand and that this is especially...

...effective in teaching science courses. I also am able to help students with test prep, especially the MCAT. My goal as a tutor is to help students achieve their goals in the classroom through both content specific learning, in addition to study skills and time management. In my free time, I enjoy exercising and playing...

...in European classical piano techniques by a very renowned concert pianist who had lineage back to Beethoven. My teacher when I was a piano major in college was Ruth Laredo who was an acclaimed concert pianist with three Grammy nominations for her recordings. Music is a language and I encourage creative expression and experimentation. I...