Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Columbus, OH

...am able to break difficult topics into simple components, and I am able to guide students in making connections. I am especially effective at working with students who feel they are "math challenged." I have been working one-on-one with students for the past ten years, both as a college instructor and as a private tutor. Helping students gain confidence in themselves and their ability to think mathematically is both my passion and my purpose.... My philosophy...

...Masters Degree- and always interested in expanding my educational background! Current and previous teaching licenses include: *Education of the Handicapped, (Special Education) K-12 *Intervention Specialist K-12 *Reading Endorsement K-12 *Psychology 7-12 *Sociology 7-12 Specialized experience teaching students at an online virtual public K-12 charter school. Highly experienced at working with at- risk students. Former special education teacher and administrator who understands all avenues of this area, including: *RTI (Response to Intervention) *ETR (Evaluation Team Report)...

...an academic tutor is to help students to make the seemingly unmanageable manageable. Things are changing in the world of education, especially with standardized testing, and I know firsthand how daunting tackling the SAT and other tests can seem. Whether it is in test prep or academic tutoring, I strive to assist students discover their inner genius and discover that there is no task to big, when you take it one bite at a time!

...for exactly that sort of work. Much of my tutoring background is in test-prep and essay coaching, which I enjoy because it allows the tutor and student to think strategically together, and work as a team to achieve concrete results. I have worked with students ranging in age from 6-32, and believe that, in an educational context, a few jokes never hurt anybody. I love reading and learning, and my educational approach is centered around...

...I started in education through Teach for America as a Spanish and remedial English teacher at a high school in Greenwood, MS. I tutor English, Writing, Math, Social Studies, and Spanish. I personally love to teach any writing component, because I enjoy the process of creating an essay which everyone can enjoy. I consider my tutoring style to mimic that of a coach; my goal is to push your student toward a higher end. I...

...high school student, I decided to go into the health occupations vocational program because I wanted to help others. As a college student, I decided to become a teacher because it suited my passion, mission (to help others) and matched well with my personality. Through my efforts I wanted lives to be enriched, and sometimes totally chanced because of our encounters. As an educator I have seen so many lives enhanced through education, individual accountability,...

...takes to help someone excel when face to face learning cannot take place. Math and Reading are my areas of expertise, and I enjoy working in both content areas. However, if I had to pick a favorite, I absolutely love helping students understand Math. I have a very approachable, student-centered teaching style. I understand that everyone thinks differently and at different speeds. I want my students to end their sessions with me feeling confident and...

...students is something that I have a passion for outside of my full time job. I have helped volunteer to tutor students at an organization called St. Vincent de Paul with students coming from disadvantaged backgrounds. It was a really rewarding experience for me as I was able to really help students with reading and math skills and really see them grow. I also have worked as an Instructor at Mathnasium helping students of all...

...earned a B.A. in Political Science and Government from Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH. My favorite academic subjects are international relations and environmental science. As a tutor, I particularly like helping students prepare for standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT, and sharing the strategies and methods that I've found particularly effective. I enjoy working with students of all ages; I've found success in tutoring at the middle school, high school and college levels.

I graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Strategic Communication and a minor in Philosophy. My goal as a tutor is that each student leaves my sessions more comfortable about their courses and less stressed about their assignments. My specialties are Essay Writing, English, Public Speaking, Philosophy, Journalism and Classics. I am very experienced with MLA and APA format and the AP stylebook.

...levels. I have a Doctorate of Education in Instructional Leadership K-12 (Curriculum and Instruction). I believe in teaching students over content, meaning I get to know my students as individuals in order to help them learn in the way that is best for them. I create learning experiences that are fun and engaging so that learning happens in a way that is comfortable for students, pushing them just enough so they are challenged and frustrated,...

I first became familiar with the other side of the teacher/student relationship while tutoring a Japanese student taking an English as a Second Language class. While working with her I discovered the trust the student has with the teacher, and how carefully this trust must be preserved. I also learned to keep myself out of the student's work, in other words the student's work was entirely work of the student.

...realizing my passion for helping children. So I decided to quit my desk job and am currently enrolled at OSU studying child psychology. I am approved to tutor Elementary and Middle school level Math, Reading, English, Study skills and Organization, ESL/ELL, ISEE-Lower Level, SSAT-Elementary Level, Korean language and Korean culture. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite subject is Korean language and culture. I love sharing and spreading my heritage with others...

...and are awed with the world. I like to be a help to them especially in the areas of math and reading. i become aware of their interests and suggest literature that they can read in those areas. Moreover, reading and math can be fun especially when you give students hands on approaches, educational games, and other strategies to help them develop in areas of comprehension, decoding, and fluency. I have been tutoring for several...

...my belt and am certified to teach grades K-8. I especially enjoy English/Language Arts and Math tutoring. This year I decided to step out of the classroom in order to pursue some personal ambitions and to focus on tutoring students one-on-one. I love helping students make connections between the known and the unknown. Being a Varsity Tutor means that I get to have that experience and work with students week after week to see personal...

...worked with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Emotional Disturbances, Specific Learning Disabilities, and other special needs, helping them to achieve academic and social success in the classroom and community. I received my Master of Art in Inclusive Education in 2016, and my Master of Education in Foundations of Behavior Analysis in 2019. It is my belief that every student has the potential to learn anything; it is up to the student, teacher, and parent(s)/guardian(s) to...

I am an English and arts tutor with a B.F.A. in sequential art and a minor in creative writing from the Savannah College of Art and Design. I have one year of tutoring and teaching experience. I have a passion for helping others and I love to teach!

...free time making trips to new historic sites and museums. I truly believe every child can and will learn. It is my job as the educator to find out the best way that student learns and then capitalize on it. I believe in teaching using the 4 modalities of learning to help each student find the way they can be successful. I look forward to meeting you and your child!... My philosophy is that learning has...

...had found my true passion: working with and helping children. I started teaching students in various environments and to students of all levels. I have assisted teaching in a school, substitute taught for grades k-12 in all subject areas, tutored at a center for kids with special needs, tutored on-one-on in homes, taught lessons in an after-school program, and managed a team of tutors. I have tutored the subjects of Mathematics, Science, Reading, English, Writing,...

...in Ohio, recently being named a state finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching (PAEMST). I received my Masters in Mathematics from Texas A&M University. I received my Masters in Mathematics Education from The Ohio State University where I also received my BS in mathematics and civil engineering (structural). I absolutely love helping students feel confident and successful in mathematics by exploring cool problems and using dynamic applets to help...