Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Dayton, OH

I am a senior at Miami University pursing a double major in professional writing and strategic communications. I am excited to be part of this organization to help enrich the brains of students and help them succeed in school.

My name is Laura Phelps and I am currently in my Junior year studying English at Swarthmore College. I have been tutoring for nearly two years, and specialize in helping students improve their language skills, whether for writing essays or boosting standardized test scores. Writing is a crucial skill that reaches far beyond the English classroom, and watching students gain confidence and agility in their reading and writing is easily the most rewarding part of...

I currently attend the University of Notre Dame and am working towards a degree in Marketing. I have several years of experience tutoring people from elementary school through high school. I tutor all subjects but specialize in writing, English, and reading. Outside of tutoring, I love to play tennis and participate in student government.

...for me and why, offer suggestions, and help them determine where they utilize those suggestions, rather than making them figure it out on their own. I also make sure to tell them what did work for me, that way they are able to continue including those aspects of their writing in the future. Outside writing/editing for the website, I enjoy reading and writing on my own time. I hope to bring my same excitement and...

...students at one point and therefore getting answers "wrong" isn't an issue, it's an opportunity to do better and learn something new! Whether it be art, biology, chemistry, entry-level science, or college level I am more than ready to tackle courses that seem overwhelming by taking them apart one concept at a time. Using some fun analogies, videos, and many relatable visual aids, I feel fully prepared to not come off as a lecturer. Instead...

...graduated with my bachelors in science. I then went on to obtain my masters in public health at Case Western. Education is and foremost the most important part of my life and I know that in order to help students learn, I have to first understand their strengths and drawbacks. I believe with my perspective, I can quickly help and foster understanding in all the students whom I will have the opportunity to tutor.... My teaching...

"I believe that all students can learn and I will do my best to teach them and show growth within each individual child." I graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Education from Wright State University. I am committed to teaching students to be confident, motivated learners. My hobbies include spending time with my family, photography, drawing/painting, and gardening.

...number of projects for refineries and food plants. I have started a small business with my husband and am always looking for new ways to learn and expand my skillset. I look forward to helping many people gain proficiency in some of the subjects I have gained expertise in. I am a big believer in being a lifetime learner and helping people to help themselves. In my spare time, I am often reading sci fi...

...own dialogue. Although my experience with tutoring is primarily with ESL students, I am most passionate about American Literature, AP and ACT English Literature and Composition Test Prep, and developing strong writing skills with my students. On a personal level, I am a huge fan of the Cleveland Indians, Lord of the Rings, and the Oxford comma. I enjoy spending my days reading, writing poetry and short fiction, and running with my golden doodle, Blue....

...Freshman English, Creative Writing and Topics in Lit. From 1998 - 2002 I raised a family and did free lance writing and editing work. In 2003 I returned to teaching and have been teaching 8th grade LA and Social Studies, Creative Writing and Music at the El-Sewedy International Academy of Cincinnati. I am still currently teaching there. I have worked with students as young as 10 and as old as 40. I have experience with...

...these subjects together, as I am a firm believer that writing and literature are a part of culture and are a reflection of it. As a tutor, I like to help students build connection with their subject and its relevance in the wider world. Furthermore, I want to provide of how one's academic pursuits can infuse other parts of one's life. My style of tutoring is student-driven; I like to adapt to an individual student...

...Language Arts concentration, and an M.A. English with a Teaching Concentration. I have 6 years of experience as a classroom teacher in grades 7-12, 3 years experience as a teacher or tutor at the college level, and 1 year experience as an ACT/SAT test prep tutor in an expensive tutoring center. In addition to all my experience and training, I'm also a good test-taker with an in-depth understanding of how to do well on standardized...

...moving to United States to complete my education. I love and enjoy learning new things and I am always looking forward to learn. Knowledge is power. Why not share my knowledge with people around the world and learn from them at the same time? Life is give and take. Enough said about me! What is better than improving your French with a bilingual person whose first and native language is French and has learned English,...

My personal work objective is to enhance my technical skills in a stable and dynamic workplace by solving problems in an effective/creative matter.

...teacher. I love interacting with youth. I am flexible, adaptable, and believe that learning can be fun. Over the years, I have accumulated quite a variety of teaching techniques and props to facilitate tutoring. Establishing a rapport with my students is important. This means that I am an active listener when I interact with my students. My students know that I care about them, their learning challenges, and their interests. My favorite subjects to tutor...

...and silly stories are my most effective teaching tools. I am a vehement believer that literacy and an appreciation for literature are the most important tools one needs to carve out a meaningful existence in this life. As Dr. Seuss so aptly put it, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” When I'm not teaching, I am either reading (surprise!), working...

...English classes, literature classes, and ESL classes. As a tutor, I had a 95% return rate, meaning that the majority of the students I tutored specifically requested me to be their tutor again due to the success they had in my sessions. Despite the wide breadth of subjects and ages that I have tutored, one thing always remains the same in these tutoring sessions: Each session is tailored to the individual needs, questions, and struggles...

...beauty and gravity for me; my multi-faceted interests push me to make connections and weave intersections between seemingly disparate fields. Ever since I first taught my classmates English grammar in middle school, I have loved tutoring others. I strive to learn and grow from each one of my experiences and am committed to helping others do the same. When I am not in class, I love competing in triathlons, reading, traveling to visit family in...

I have recently graduated with dual degrees in education and in dance. I am passionate about learning and am excited to share that passion with students of all ages and abilities.... I think that it is most important to teach students to think for themselves rather than let others dictate their beliefs and opinions. I also strongly believe in individualized education and catering to each student's needs on a case-by-case basis. People don't just learn from...

...standardized test prep instructor and study skills tutor. My students have included everybody from gang members and refugees to the most gifted and highly competitive students, so I can customize instruction for anyone! I look forward to helping you master the skills you need to achieve your personal goals and get to where you want to be. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have about me, my background, or...