Award-Winning Calculus Tutors serving Akron, OH

...ranging from math and science to SAT prep and language arts. My educational background includes an MPA in Development Practice from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, a B.S. in Molecular, Cell, & Developmental Biology, and a B.S. in Mathematics-Economics (both from UCLA). In addition, I have scored in the 99th percentile on the SAT, ACT, and GMAT exams and scored in the 95th percentile on the MCAT. I really enjoy working with...

...brother, I have been teaching in some forms throughout most of my life. In high school, most of my teaching experience came from annual basketball camps that the varsity team would hold for elementary-age players. In college, I gained plenty of experience on the academic side of teaching, as I was a TA for an introductory computer programming class, a paid peer tutor for physics, and, for three years, the treasurer of a Duke-based high...

...am a recent graduate of Cornell University, where I received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Over the past several years, I have worked with students from diverse backgrounds and experiences tutoring thermodynamics (my personal favorite), chemistry, and math. I have also tutored in the past for ACT/SAT and other subjects such as history, but I am deeply passionate about science and engineering. I tend to push my students to understand...

I want to help students understand math and science on a deeper level and build good mathematical and scientific intuition. I work closely with my students to find ways to teach that best complement their learning style.... I want to help students understand that learning for its own sake is more important than learning for any grade, test, or assignment.... I want to get to know the student personally, their strengths and weaknesses, hobbies, favorite and...

...a student, I struggled to understand math and science concepts while in high school and college. It felt like nothing discussed while in the classroom stuck with me, and it was almost pointless for me to be there. You are not alone! And, this also isn't a reflection on your ability to ever learn these subjects! You just need to approach the problems differently, and spend a bit more time practicing them. Despite believing myself...

...have been tutoring for five years, and I love not only helping people learn new things, but to be constantly learning from young brilliant minds. I like to take a holistic approach to teaching, prioritizing strong interpersonal relationships and making sure the student feels comfortable in the tutoring space. I believe in the value of learning from mistakes and asking questions, and nobody is too young or too old to develop their math and critical...

...ranging from Algebra to Pre-Calculus. My learning style is very visual and hands-on and my teaching style reflects that. I try to avoid complex jargon when it is not necessary and use many visual aids to get the main topic, theme, or process of the problem across. I listen to the problems of the student and will always try to put myself into their boots and try to rework the problem from there. Outside mathematics...

I am a Computer Engineer Major at Cleveland State University. I am extremely strong in math and computer related subjects. I have managed to ace all these classes back in high school and still now in college. I look forward to help my students out, help them gain knowledge so that they not only ace a subject but also understand the subject.

...other subjects. I have tutored 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...

...I enjoyed it a lot and decided to become a tutor once I got to college. One big advantage of tutoring is that it help you help others, put a smile on their faces and make them happy. I have being a tutor for a total of four years already and have enjoyed all the gifts I have gotten from it. I went to Lone Star College Cy-Fair and then transferred to Baylor University where...

...and also enjoy working with students on test prep. My style as a tutor is to guide students through problems and provide advice and explanations rather than presenting the solutions and process immediately. This gives students the chance to learn the material both correctly and efficiently as they are actually working through the material. I also do my best to make my explanations of concepts accessible and explain them in simple ways that allow students...

...tutoring is very fulfilling. I obtained my Msc degree in Civil engineering from Southern Illinois University, and PhD from the University of Akron. I have been teaching engineering and math-related courses for the past 5 years. I believe through Varsity Tutors services, many limiting factors such as fear, timidity, insufficient time, which inhibits learning (in class room settings) can be overcome. I can help ensure that the right learning environment is created for you to...

...in Medical Physiology from Case Western Reserve University. In the past I have worked with undergraduate students in a variety of sciences including general chemistry, 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...

Hello! I am Nic Dougher and I can help tutor in these subjects. I am skilled in these subject from school and I can give multiple approaches per your needs.

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...attended Case Western Reserve University and received my Masters of Science in chemical engineering with a focus on battery research and electrochemistry. The subjects I tutor are mainly focused in the STEM field, and I love teaching students about science! It is important to me to get to know my students and work together to find the answers in a way that plays to their strengths. Outside of academia I enjoy being in nature and...

...School of Management. During my undergraduate studies I work as a TA for 3 years for Calculus I & II and got the chance to help many college students with those subjects. I enjoy tutoring many different topics in Math such as Calculus I & II and Statistics. Part of my teaching methods to challenge students to explain their thought processing while working on math problems. This allows for students to show their grasp on...

...Mathematics from Youngstown State University, and since then, have tutored numerous individuals in a variety of different math levels ranging from elementary math to College level math courses including College Algebra and Calculus 2. Given my extensive math background, I am able to provide helpful tips, information and explanations to students. After tutoring for 4+ years, I believe that all students can become confident in their math abilities given the support they need to succeed....

...also a member of Kent State's Honors College and Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest and most prestigious honor society of liberal arts and science. Since a young age, I knew that I wanted to help other people, but I wasn't sure how. I found teaching to be the best route for me after helping many of my peers in their study. My interest include hanging out with my friends and family, playing video games, and...

...School as well as in a nearby Middle school. I tutor SAT prep, and math prior to and including calculus, with SAT prep being my preference as it was very emphasized back when I was in middle and high school so I have the most exposure with it. I tend to be a very details oriented tutor with a tenancy to focus on the minutiae that needs to be learned. Outside of school I enjoy...