Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Akron, OH

...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 crafting and sewing, and am working on dresses and earrings. I love watching documentaries and listening to podcasts. I like reading a lot of nonfiction, particularly sociology and science, whether it be books or articles. I like exploring...

...7-12 mathematics, although I am eager to expand my tutoring horizons! I have helped students succeed in math from Algebra 1 through Calculus, though I would be ready and willing to work on subjects from pre-algebra through Calculus 3 (and a bit beyond). I have also helped students preparing for the SAT, ACT, LSAT, and other standardized tests, and have tutored in chemistry and physics as well. I have worked successfully with dozens of students...

I am a graduate of Kent State University, where I received my Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology. I tutor a variety of subjects, with a passion for social studies, humanities, and English, including ESL. I believe education is the door to some of life's most rewarding opportunities, and my goal as a tutor is to help my students unlock their potentials, and to help equip them to be lifelong learners.

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...across a wide variety of subjects, I'm most passionate about literature, history, and writing instruction, as well as ESL. In addition to serving as a volunteer instructor for elementary school students in a STEM education program, I have extensive teaching experience as an Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher, instructing small and large groups of students from a wide range of native language backgrounds and English proficiency levels. Additionally, I've tutored adults for...

...I can identify the exact needs of the student, create or administer lessons specifically for that need, and then also instruct the student how to understand based on how they learn. I believe in meeting students at their level of learning and pushing them to their fullest potential. I also believe in rewarding progress and redirecting disappointments. I like to use different tools from computer apps to actual textbooks to worksheets, variety is the spice...

...that is right for each student and their coursework. My favorite subject to tutor is reading. Reading was difficult for me as a student, especially during high school and college. I feel that so much time is spent teaching students to learn to read and never enough time teaching them to read to learn. I believe that if a student can be successfully in reading,including comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary, then they can be successful in...

...they recognize their own progress. The program focuses on phonics, sentence structure, handwriting (cursive or print), and the spelling of both phonetic and non-phonetic words, which engages the whole body. My language-teaching experience has been in person, online, one-on-one and in classrooms of up to 30 students. I design my one-on-one lessons based on each student's goals, language ability, and interests. My goal is for it to be enjoyable and for my students to be...

...learn! No matter which subject we are working on, I like to help students think critically and communicate clearly, which are important skills in school and in life. I graduated from BGSU, where I was a member of the Honors College, a campus tour guide, and a tutor. I spent the past year proctoring an Academic Learning Pod in Cleveland, where I worked with students from Kindergarten through tenth grade. I love to help students...

I am a mother of 3 (16, 14 and 5), a lead teacher for an after school program locally, an Online Professor for a local college and a substitute teacher and tutor for grades K-12. I believe that every child learns differently and to work not on their weaknesses but to strengthen it with their positives. I specialize in math, phonics, english, reading, social studies and several college courses (mathematics, communications, marketing, business and finance.)

...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 was in...

...Case Western Reserve University and will be starting my surgical training in 2020 at NYU. I graduated from Skidmore College in 2014 with a BA in Biology and a Music Minor (violin). I tutored extensively from 2014-2016 while working in Boston, MA as a research coordinator and I am comfortable teaching MCAT and STEP 1 board exam material. I believe that every student has the potential to achieve their goals and I look forward to...

...enjoy the specialized attention I am able to give my students in a tutoring setting. We accomplish goals much quicker when lessons can be personalized and interruptions are non existent. My career spans from the collegiate level as a certified Reading Specialist to experience as an elementary teacher for grades K- 8 . It is personally fulfilling to work with both college level and school age learners. Additionally, I specialize in the unique learning styles...

I have been teaching high school English for the past 14 years. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from John Carroll University, with a degree in English. I also have a master's degree in Education from Marygrove College. I look forward to a productive tutoring experience.

...can learn. They all learn differently, and my task is to help all styles of learners develop and LEARN! I've been a teacher and principal for 15 years. I have a Bachelors degree in the Arts. I majored in English with a minor in Education. I have a Masters in Education Administration. I can tutor any subject and grade level in the English Language Arts area including writing, reading, grammar and literature. I don't have...

...in teaching the English language to students who do not speak English as a primary language. I have a Ph.D. degree in Curriculum and Instruction, which means I can develop and design a curriculum based on each student's needs, and I am able to find my students' weakness and strengths during classes, and choose textbooks and tutoring materials based on students' needs. I am also able to teach the Korean language, so that we can...

...years (as of the end of 2016). My hobbies range over topics such as fun reading and being part of several fandoms (Harry Potter, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Wheel of Time, Kingkiller Chronicles, and several others), academic reading and history podcasting, conlanging (creating languages), camping/hiking, kayaking, Boy Scouts/Scouting, puzzle solving (blacksmith's puzzles, Rubik's solids, etc.), and playing with math. I got a message from a former client today in which she told me...

I'm Brittany Chung, a graduate of Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. My unique academic experiences allow me to help students find what works for them and to develop their path to success. I look forward to meeting you and helping you with your assignments and skill development.

...enjoy so many different types of hobbies and activities. I enjoy dance, as I've been a dancer for over 15 years. I enjoy video games, anime, knitting, jewelry making, baking desserts, running and fitness, and traveling. At the end of the day, I'm a great tutor with a great amount of patience and a love for learning. I like to consider my tutoring session's fun and essential. Learning should be exciting so there's no need...

...that I would be a math teacher myself, but my own experience has helped me identify with my struggling students and help them to be CONFIDENT in their math skills! I understand that no matter what topic students are learning, they need to find it interesting in some way – this is my specialty! For example, I like to watch and play sports and listen to music. If I had a student with the same...