Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Akron, OH

Emerson said that the secret of education is respecting the student. I have the greatest respect for that part of the human spirit that is curious and wants to learn. I find that if students feel they are listened to and heard, this allows them to feel encouraged. When they begin to understand that learning can be fun, the whole process becomes exciting and joyful. We are all curious and like to learn.

...Honors program at The Ohio State University studying computer science engineering with a math minor. STEM education was very important to me in my own schooling and I believe every student should try to study STEM subjects. In teaching algebra, calculus, and physics, I like to go in depth with the material to ensure students really understand why the material works. There is a certain beauty in science and math and I encourage students to...

...studies. I reinforce the foundations of what they are learning, and particularly in test prep, I make sure students have all the important strategies down. I try and build camaraderie with my students, making sure they feel comfortable and realize that I too went through the stressful process of school, whether it be junior high, high school, or college. When I am not working or in school, I really value my free time. I enjoy...

...experience tutoring and last year taught a test prep class. My approach to tutoring is to identify a students strengths and build upon them through frequent quizzes and reflective analysis. Additionally, having just gone through the college admissions process, I am privy to its length and complexity so can lend advice on anything, namely essays. I have plenty of experience writing and have been published in a local newspaper. While I think math is the...

...of applying to Master's programs for marine biology. I've been a motivated and committed student for the past 15+ years and I'm excited to bring my knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for learning and teaching to all of my tutoring sessions. Although I majored in Biology at Duke, I got a minor in Classical Studies - or ancient Greece and Rome - so I have a pretty diverse educational background. In addition to my studies in...

...gratifying in seeing one's frustration in not understanding a concept turn into excitement once he/she has grasped it. In order for a child to succeed, it is key that they are helped through this frustration stage so that they can regain the confidence to tackle any problem put before them. I found it very important to not only help the children I tutored to rebuild their confidence, but to also let them know that success...

...and I am so excited for the opportunity to work with you. I have been an educator for over 15 years and before becoming an educator, I spent 6 years in the Army as an Air Traffic Controller. I have enjoyed the transition from soldier to educator and it is my mission to continue serving. I believe students are partners the learning process and that they learn best from educators who believe in building and...

...end of the day, seeing a smile on a student's face when they realize that they are learning and have grasped a concept makes everybody's hard work worth it. Currently I am a General Studies College Instructor and Career Services Advisor and I have experience in teaching pre-k, kindergarten, and 5th grade. I have worked with special needs students and molded my teaching to their specific needs and abilities. My education background consists of a...

...with a passionate commitment to engaging students in the careful reading and critical analysis of literature. I am skilled in the design of teaching the close reading of texts to foster a deep understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for readers. Considering a work's structure, style, and themes as well as such smaller-scale elements as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone are the focus of...

Teaching is my passion. I have more than 25 years of ESL teaching and helping people improve their English skills in any possible way. I am very patient and outgoing. I love meeting new people and exchanging ideas . I love art , music , dancing and all things that are positive in life. My classes are fun and entertaining!... Teaching is an exchange, and it has to come from the heart. It should be fun...

...students since 1999. I have a Bachelor Degree in English. I love working with students to help achieve the results they desire. I am a mother of 2, 18 and 7 years old so I have the patience to work with you through any academic struggle. I have worked with a number of schools in NYC as a private tutor. I believe genius in any child can be unlocked when given the right set of...

...school in Cleveland. My favorite unit in reading is an author study on Mo Willems( the author of Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus!) We are getting ready for our unit end puppet show. Math is fun when we do our fraction unit! Cutting pizza and candy bars into halves/thirds or whatever and then getting to eat it! My favorite subject to teach is writing! When I am not teaching, I am the day...

...tutor at John Glenn High School in New Concord, OH over the past four years and worked in an after-school science program for elementary kids. Next year, I will serve as a Teaching Assistant at Texas A&M University in Ecology, but I am available this summer for tutoring individuals in any middle or high school level courses (I took 6 AP classes in high school including: AP Literature, English, History, Government, Calculus, and Chemistry). I...

...learning comes out of excitement, and that it is a teacher's job to find what is exciting for each student. Cultivating an environment where students are excited--not just about the material and new perspectives it brings, but also about the process of learning together--is essential. I strive to create an environment where the student feels known, valued, respected, and capable--emboldened to take risks, meet challenges, and share their thoughts with confidence. Education is fundamentally a...

...and professional standards, representing institutions of learning at conferences across the country, and participating in programming for both adults and children. I prefer one-on-one tutoring and enjoy engaging my students with fun and challenging works. I like to apply literature and philosophy to real world situations to allow my students to fully understand the relevance and necessity of knowing and using literacy skills in their everyday lives. I look forward to meeting you and working...

Hi, my name is Darnelle Crenshaw El and currently, I am a 5th and 6th grade math teacher in the Cleveland area. I graduated cum laude from Case Western Reserve University with a double major in History and Sociology. I have previously tutored middle schoolers at my school, as well as middle schoolers while in college in math and ELA.

...and a Master's in Education Administration from Youngstown State. I also have my PK-5 Intervention Specialist/Special Education certification and Principal Certification. I've taught in various elementary and middle school positions including general and special education as well as title. I've tutored children in all content areas. I have 6+ years experience creating lessons and teaching online in the virtual education environment in addition to my experience in the face to face classroom. Currently, I'm an...

...college level for over 20 years. I have taught basic writing, ESL, literature, the research paper, and numerous other classes. My favorite classes were ones I designed for the Case Western Reserve University SAGES program, specifically courses on "Lies and Deceit" and "Spies." I have assisted students with test prep work for both the ACT and the SAT, and I have worked for several years in Writing Centers. I am especially adept at helping students...

...you with your English and Writing assignments! ELA was one of my favorite subjects while in school. I looked forward to the period after lunch when we'd have quite time to read a favorite book and then discussion afterward, curling up in a nook or corner to escape into a good story, and then exercising that creativity into a written piece of my own. I hope to share my love of English and Writing with...

...the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth at Princeton University, teaching a high school Epidemiology course. Professionally, I've tutored children on the Autism spectrum with additional learning disabilities including ADHD and Dyslexia. I earned a Bachelor's of Arts (BA) at Case Western Reserve University in Medical Anthropology and Cognitive Science. I earned my Master of Arts (MA) degree, also at CWRU School of Medicine, in Bioethics and Medical Humanities. I'm still deciding whether to go...