Award-Winning AP English Literature and Composition Tutors serving Cleveland, OH

...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 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...

...tutors and writes and who has had decades of success motivating and preparing people for a range of tests and tasks. I also walk/jog 50-plus miles a week, do yoga, and exercise my critical thinking skills regularly. My students since 1979 have ranged from middle school urban and rural to university level juniors and seniors. While I spent almost ten years teaching higher ed. English Composition, Literature, and Research, the majority of my teaching time...

...University of Maryland working towards my bachelor's degree in Psychology. I tutor English (for the ACT, for APs, writing, and the general subject), math (pre-algebra, algebra, and ACT math), psychology, social sciences, and Hebrew. My favorite subject to tutor is psychology because I love the subject! As a tutor, I aspire to make sure my student truly understands the material, rather than just knows how to answer the question.When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy reading,...

...prose and writing style. I hold a BA in English Literature from Cleveland State University with a Minor in International Film, and my main areas of expertise are English Literary Analysis and Creative Writing. My approach is simple: rather than penalizing students for not immediately mastering a subject right out of the gate, I instead reward COMPLETION of work and the application of EFFORT while still providing detailed and constructive criticism. I've found this allows...

...local schools. I am also working on getting my certification in ASL (American Sign Language) so that I could further my career with special education departments. I work with students that may/can have developmental delays, emotional disorders, behavioral issues, autism, down syndrome, deaf/blind/mute, minor to severe cases of ADHD and ADD, and moderate to severe problems with learning disabilities and comprehension problems. I love my job and cannot wait until I get my teaching license....

I have an M.Ed in Special Needs and Inclusive Education. I have worked for the past several years one-on-one with with neurodiverse students, particularly those with autism and ADHD. I primarily work with students in teaching executive functioning and life skills. I like to empower students through self-knowledge of their diagnosis and taking ownership in developing their own strategies that work best with their unique learning styles.

I attend Kent State University and am earning my Bachelor's Degree in English Literature with a minor in writing. After graduating next semester, I plan to continue to pursue a career path in education. I have two years of tutoring experience and it is a very special job to me. I love to help each student find their individual voice in their writing and academic pursuits.

Hello! My name is Ian Kinnaman. I have been a private tutor for over 5 years and I have a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Youngstown State University. I have worked with students aged 5-20 and would love to work with you!

...many students in different age groups from elementary school to those who are adults and just need extra support. I work with these students in many different subjects including Math, English, Writing, Vocabulary, along with IT certifications, and basic computer use for both PC and MAC. I also work with students and adults in the Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access. Along with the age groups and subjects, I've worked with students...

...Science from Washington State and a B.S. in Chemistry from University of Cincinnati. My favorite subjects to tutor are chemistry and history, but I have a wide range of subjects with which I'm familiar, including French, philosophy, and literature. I am a proponent of teaching for each student, whether it involves props, movies, experiments, or video games, each student learns differently and may need different resources or explanations to reach their fullest potential.

...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 maintaining positive relationships. I...

...and have also tutored inner-city grade school children in mathematics, reading, science, and social studies. I am qualified to tutor any K-8 subject, all levels of Biology (including AP and College), Immunology, History, and Public Speaking. Biology is the subject for which I am most passionate, as I find it challenging and have always excelled at it. My style of teaching is both hands on and visual. I like to draw and physically show concepts...

...with 10 years of experience in college and high school classrooms. I graduated cum laude from the State University of New York at Geneseo, where I earned a BA in English. I have two Master's Degrees: an M.Ed. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and an MFA in Creative Writing from West Virginia University. I enjoy helping students recognize the relationships among reading, writing, and thinking. My students set ambitious goals and work hard to...

...students, I am accomplished academic, researcher, and mentor of academics and researchers. I have also trained students in preparation for university, both English testing and humanities. I hold a BA in History and in Philosophy from Spring Arbor University (MI), including studying abroad at Oxford University (UK). I hold an MA in Linguistics with a concentration on Language Teaching from Syracuse University (NY). I am working on a PhD from the Ohio State University (OH)...

...Western Reserve University, with degrees in English and Cognitive Science. In addition, I completed an English program at the University of Oxford in the summer of 2017. I have several years of experience with both research and journalistic writing, as well as extensive understanding of school papers, essays, and research projects. I have also been employed as both a writer and an editor. I love anything to do with words and teaching, and am excited...

...the University of Pennsylvania majoring in English and minoring in journalism and art history. I am very passionate about literature, writing and history, and I love sharing my knowledge and learning new things. In the past few years, I have worked with young children learning to read and high school Latin students, and I also love working with students on improving Standardized Test results. In my spare time, I love reading, music and anything active!

...student most of her life, it is my goal to help others like me. I started with a passion for writing when I was young, but didn't have anyone to properly guide me in the right directions with my writing. After attending school for Creative Writing, I've gone on to become a published author and short story writer. Helping students who struggle with getting their creative ideas onto paper is what I want to be...

...Tutor and a certified Orton Gillingham instructor. Lydia's favorite part about tutoring is when a student grasps a new concept and masters something that was previously frustrating to them. When teaching, she prioritizes a growth mindset by encouraging students to remember that learning is the goal and that all effort makes them stronger. She also has extensive training in various learning styles and multi-sensory education. Although her educational background is in English and psychology, she...

...my passion and what I view as the highest moral imperative. I have an honors B.S. in theoretical physics, theoretical mathematics, and astronomy and astrophysics; I also have a nontrivial amount of formal education in international affairs, political science, history, linguistics, computer programming, and several other topics. Totalled over various roles, I have been teaching and tutoring for a sum of five years (as of the end of 2016). My hobbies range over topics such...

...crucial when a student is studying a topic they have little interest in and have met with little success. I understand that my role as their teacher is to look for ways for them to improve - and that's when I share all the tools and tricks learned over 16 years in the classroom and 7 years as a tutor! No two students learn in the same way. It is my job as a professional...