Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Akron, OH

...high school students, where I tutor nearly all aspects of their curriculum. I have tutored extensively in ACT/SAT preparation, with private and professional experience. I also worked for a year at the Cleveland State Writing Center, where I helped college students improve their writing skills. I love tutoring in all its forms, but I am particularly passionate about ACT/SAT prep, writing, and high school math. Writing has always been a passion of mine, and I feel...

...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...

...the effects of the engineering design process on students abilities to problem solve. Since then, I have focused my instruction not only on the content, but also on teaching kids how to think through challenging situations using an organized thought pattern. Instead of just help students with their homework, I work to help them understand the content and teach them how think through the problems so they can approach new situations without hesitation. My students...

I'm entering my senior year at Case Western Reserve University. I'm happy to provide tutoring services for those interested in improving their academic performance or exam preparation. The subjects which I am most proficient include SAT Math, Algebra 1 , Algebra 2, Middle School Math, Pre-Algebra, Pre-Calculus, and Trigonometry.

...studies. I often asked students how they felt after the introduction of every concept in order to gage their understanding of the material thus far; this 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...

...class, a paid peer tutor for physics, and, for three years, the treasurer of a Duke-based high school tutoring organization. I am very invested in my students' success, and nothing makes me happier than helping them to finally grasp a difficult concept. I know that every student learns differently, so I always start my tutoring sessions by first trying to learn what the student's strengths and weaknesses are. After allowing them to work through and...

...am an accepted medical student and will officially start my medical education in August 2016. As a result of these accomplishments, I know for a fact that dedication and effort can pay off when it comes to academics. While my ultimate goal is to become a physician, I also greatly enjoy helping students learn and reach their academic potential. From firsthand experience, I understand that most schools provide a cookie-cutter style of teaching that may...

...in music with a specialty in piano performance. After graduating, I completed two years of dedicated immunology research in a pediatrics - infectious diseases laboratory. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about helping students achieve their potential on standardized tests. I want to help not only with students' short-term goals but also more distant trajectories and life goals. In my spare time, I enjoy playing music, reading, practicing yoga,...

...learn about the history of math, however, math suddenly became far more interesting to me, and now it is one of my favorite subjects. I have seen similar results with many of the students I tutor. I have four years of tutoring experience both at The Ohio State University where I received a Bachelor's degree in History, and at The United States Military Academy where I studied International Relations and Psychology. I love tutoring all...

...student at the University of Akron studying Biomedical Engineering. I have been a tutor at the University's library for 2 years and this is where I found my passion for teaching others. I love math and I love to see others slowly fall in love with it too. Even if I can't make you fall in love with math, I promise that I will give you a new found respect for it.... I like to ask...

Hi, I'm Mary from Mentor, Ohio. I have 21 years experience as an educator. I've work with students in the 3rd through 8th grade. I love the outdoors and some of my hobbies include skiing, bicycling, gardening, travel, and hiking. My strengths are in Language Arts 4-8 and Math 4-6. We are all learners. Learning about new things and ideas is exciting! It is my goal that my students meet their full learning potential.... All students...

...have worked in a variety of educational settings, serving developmentally and culturally diverse learners from the pre-K to the graduate level. Throughout my career as an 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...

...Mechanics Arithmetic, Pre-Algebra, Math, Reading, Social Studies, American History, and Special Education I believe that all students have the right and ability to learn. It is my job to find a teaching strategy that will give my students access and understanding of skills and concepts. A teacher and student should be partners in learning and both contribute to the learning environment. I enjoy Reading, Mysteries, Nonfiction, and Science Fiction. I also like sports, including Golf,...

...multiple intelligences and make them excited about learning - I am always excited about learning and love to share that positive attitude toward lessons and assignments! It is important to me as a teacher to value my student's input. There must be an opportunity for them to ask questions that support their learning. Not only does this allow my students to demonstrate metacognition, but they can continuously reflect on how they can improve. This is...

...pinpoint where they are struggling and improve their understanding of difficult math, reading, and science topics. I have been a student a majority of my life and can relate to the struggle of trying to grasp complicated material and asking for help only to receive answers that seemed to raise more questions than answers. With these experiences I have learned about a variety of way of explaining, demonstrating, and practicing STEM subjects. I share with...

...As I got got older, entering high school and college, I started tutoring students both my age and younger, and in all subject areas. Today, I am a middle school teacher, working in a field that I have been passionate about for many years. One of the most rewarding things that I get to experience as an educator is seeing those "light bulb" moments, where it all starts to click for my students. To me,...

...spoken all around me and students start learning the language at a young age. I studied Spanish all throughout college and spoke frequently with locals. In addition to tutoring Spanish, I love tutoring math as well. Math has always made sense to me, 1+1 has to equal 2, there is just no other way! As for me outside the tutoring world, I graduated from the University of Arizona with a BS in Physiology, and I...

...education system does little to prepare students for the real-world, or devalues the material to the point where students ask why they are learning any of the subjects. I believe that a solid understanding of the basic of mathematics improves the quality of life one can experience, and having a solid understanding of the basic concepts makes higher level courses much easier. I have taught calculus courses as a STEM Peer Teacher at Cleveland State...

...for the Ophthalmology department of Case Western Reserve University. The subjects I most prefer to tutor are the sciences and mathematics. I always viewed these subjects as logic games that happened to have a real life application. I believe in transparency between myself and my students. After all, "I don't know" is a valid and honest answer. Outside of academia, I love cooking, playing games with friends, and spending time with my wife.... I remember material...

...results by building on the foundation of knowledge that each student possesses. I focus on each student's strengths and I mold my teaching to work on 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...