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.

...University 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...

...their own mechanisms. I teach them the skills, strategies, and content, and I give students the confidence to utilize these to improve their 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...

...but my foremost strength is the three sections of the SAT. I have roughly three years of 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...

...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 college, I was DUMB (a proud member of the Duke University Marching Band) and I conducted research on Hawaiian monk seals. In the future, I hope to participate in more field work with marine mammals and eventually become a professor, so...

...was beneficial because I could usually monitor when a child would get confused thus understanding when I had to focus on certain material. I, too, was a child who was too nervous to stop my teachers/tutors anytime I would get confused which is why I think it is necessary to reach out and ask the child how they are doing. I tend to gravitate more towards tutoring in math because of the ease I had...

...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 maintaining positive relationships. I always strive to provide diverse, engaging, and thought-provoking instruction that motivates my scholars to achieve greatness...

...the difficulties/struggles that arise. The key to overcoming any obstacle is patience, drive, and hard work. At the 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...

...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 my instruction. Writing is an integral part of my teaching core and I am comfortable teaching expository, analytical, and argumentative essay writing keys to successful writing. I believe in coaching students to success and am here to help you to succeed.

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...

...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 tools. I look forward to working with you!

...light bulb go off, and there is no better feeling. I currently teach 3rd grade at a 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...

...comfortable and engaged, and helping people learn at their own pace! I have experience as an occasional 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...

...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 partnership between student and teacher, and I will endeavor to help my students tap into their natural curiosity, get excited...

...educator, I have been responsible for developing and implementing curricula for these learners, upholding and modelling academic 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...

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.

...in all areas of the curriculum. I have a Bachelor's in Elementary Education/ Reading from Mount Union 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...

...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 overcome writing anxiety, and I have numerous strategies for assisting with reading issues.

...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 you by helping you succeed in your assignments, whether it's to get an A on an important English paper or tweaking your college essay to impress the board of your top university picks. I look forward to working with you! - Samantha

...in history and social studies because, while many believe history is written in stone, there are so many nuances to continually discover. Human biases exist everywhere, even in subjects seeming as concrete as science. It's fun to peel back the layers of why or how something was written or "discovered." In my tutoring, I prioritize open and honest communication. I welcome all types of feedback. I want to make sure each student is connecting to...