Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Akron, OH

I am a sophomore at Rice University and intending to major in Bioengineering with a minor in Global Health Technologies. I am also planning on going to med school. My favorite subject to teach is math and editing essays is forte of mine as well. I do my very best to help all of my students. ... I'd start off by asking what the student is interested in, in both subject and extracurricular. Then, I'd ask...

Hello! My name is Ian Kinnaman. I have been a private tutor for over 5 years and I have a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Youngstown State University. I have worked with students aged 5-20 and would love to work with you!

...turn into excitement once he/she has grasped it. In order for a child to succeed, it is key that they are helped through this frustration stage so that they can regain the confidence to tackle any problem put before them. I found it very important to not only help the children I tutored to rebuild their confidence, but to also let them know that success is dependent on how much effort they put into their...

...in Bioethics and Sports Medicine while on the Pre-Med track. In college, I am apart of the Student Ambassador and Leadership Office, Camp Kesem and am Orientation Leader. I have a passion for science and enjoy teaching its wonders to others. In high school, I was also very interested in the social sciences and I like to keep myself up to date on current affairs. I want to share my love of learning with all...

...reactions between molecules; the knowledge of which all later chemistry subjects rely upon. In my experience teaching and tutoring, a mixture of conceptual discussions and problem solving has been most effective for helping struggling students. In addition, I have found that relating chemistry concepts and problems to topics that are familiar in our everyday lives is a great way to make sessions fun and interesting. In my free time, I enjoy playing ultimate frisbee and...

...whether or not you can teach it to someone who may not be familiar with the subject matter. This a great challenge, but I enjoy it. I love to see the look on a person's face when they "get it." I have also found that I too learn new things about the subject that I may not have known before. This is a rewarding experience for me. The subjects I am most passionate about are...

...in Political Science focusing on Legal Studies. I also completed a minor in Mathematics at Manhattanville College. Since graduation, I have spent a majority of my time working for tutoring companies in the Westchester area. I began tutoring during my sophomore year, about three years ago. I have had experience tutoring in major core subjects found in most High School curriculums, I am most passionate and confident while teaching Mathematic and Science subjects including Algebra...

...I'm in the process of applying to Master's programs for marine biology. I've been a motivated and committed student for the past 15+ years and I'm excited to bring my knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for learning and teaching to all of my tutoring sessions. Although I majored in Biology at Duke, I got a minor in Classical Studies - or ancient Greece and Rome - so I have a pretty diverse educational background. In addition...

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...

My name is Jas and I am currently pursing a masters in physiology. I have been tutoring for over 5 years and have tutored a wide variety of subjects. I have worked with a multitude of age ranges and have successfully implemented strategies that help students in their everyday academic lives.

...boost self-confidence. One must find and teach to the student???s learning style and find different way to differentiate the subject (s) being taught. Always wrap up on a positive note and make sure you challenged the student for the next level. I was diagnosed with a learning disability in elementary school. English Language Arts was the biggest area of struggle for me, with some minor difficulty in math. I have learned to coexist with and...

...complicated to someone, has always been my calling. In my high school and college years, I would often struggle understanding concepts because I had this attitude that things were "hard"; that that was just the way it was. As I learned to teach myself and my peers when we would study, I realized that these barriers many of us have are artificial and that understanding and applying difficult concepts, from reactions in organic chemistry to...

...live for soccer! Last winter, I went to London and saw my favorite team Arsenal play in their beautiful Emirates stadium. I'm starting to get back into my running and completed a marathon in Charleston in 2015 - I think this shows my perseverance and commitment to goals I set for myself. For Varsity Tutors, my goal is to gain greater experience helping students like yourselves in topics concerning the MCAT or sciences. I look...

...I was a member of the Peer Tutoring and Mentoring Club and enjoy working with students, primarily in math and science. My favorite subject is physics because it combines science with math and is actually applicable to real life. My learning philosophy is to just do practice problems. The more practice, the easier each problem will be. Somebody can spend all day just studying notes, but he or she will learn best by just doing...

...over the past four years and worked in an after-school science program for elementary kids. Next year, I will serve as a Teaching Assistant at Texas A&M University in Ecology, but I am available this summer for tutoring individuals in any middle or high school level courses (I took 6 AP classes in high school including: AP Literature, English, History, Government, Calculus, and Chemistry). I am well qualified to tutor collegiate level Biology/Environmental/Intro Chemistry courses.

I am a licensed teacher with a masters degree in education specializing in special education for PreK-12 students. I love teaching and the joy that comes from seeing a student grasp and comprehend various concepts, particularly difficult concepts that a student did not believe they could master. I am committed to helping students and their parents reach their achievement goals and positive outcomes.

...of high school and continued on through college. During high school I tutored other students (ages ranging from 11-18) through the National Honors Society and in university I occasionally tutor students on Saturdays through a local Church. This experience has made me adaptive to individual students needs as well as taught me how to best help students by changing my methodology to their individual needs. Much of my free time is spent volunteering and playing...

...communicator, recognize the different learning styles of students, and can break concepts down to a basic level using multiple approaches. I use various multimedia to assist me, including audio, visual, video clips, and construction of models. Once I acquire my master's degree, I will pursue my dream of being a college professor. I have a very student-centric approach, where I can identify the issues that the student is having and create ways to get them...

I will constantly work to ensure that learning can be fun and accessible. Providing individualized modifications to ensure that each student can be successful is what I strive to do.

...in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology with a concentration in cognitive neuroscience and also minored 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....