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Cody

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Cody

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Cody's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Calculus
College Algebra

I am an adaptive mathematically inclined information sponge. I am able to help breakdown complex concepts and tie them to more easily digestible ideas. Reading the material and conceptually understanding is just the first step in being able to apply theory. I have found that there is no good substit...

Education

University of Akron Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Loretta

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Loretta

BED
Loretta's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
Study Skills
Other
English

I believe that understanding the educational concept a student possesses is vital to how successful they will become. As an educator it is important to me that I explore a students educational concept and tailor my teaching style to fit their learning needs. We must meet our students at their learni...

Education

University of Akron Main Campus

BED

Katy

Certified Tutor

Katy

Master of Arts, Education
Katy's other Tutor Subjects
Earth Science
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Reading

I believe in teaching in a way that students learn best. I am willing to adapt how and what is taught based on the needs of the student.I have taught for 13 years and have focused mainly on Science in grades 7 and 8, but have also taught and English Language Arts in grades 7 and 8.I enjoy teaching a...

Education

University of Akron Main Campus

Master of Arts, Education

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bachelor in Arts, Education

Cathy

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Cathy

MED
Cathy's other Tutor Subjects
Phonics
English Grammar and Syntax
Special Education
Learning Differences

Hello! I'm from Colorado, and moved to Oklahoma 6 years ago. I'm looking forward to meeting you. I have over 20 years of teaching experience - especially, with younger children (ages birth - 9). My own experience with a child with special needs, over 20 yrs ago, taught me what kind of teacher...

Education

Regis University

MED

University of Akron Main Campus

MED

Peter

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Peter

PhD
Peter's other Tutor Subjects
History
European History
ACT Reading
ACT English

I have been an educator for over 20 years and a writer for over 40 years. I can tutor the verbal sections of the ACT and SAT and all manner of history, social studies, and English subjects, including Shakespeare, as well as writing and reading. Though I specialize in tutoring high school and college...

Education

University of Akron Main Campus

PhD

Mcgill University

PhD

Jill

Certified Tutor

Jill

Masters in Education, Nursing (RN)
Jill's other Tutor Subjects
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Endocrinology
Medical Terminology
Medicine

I am a passionate nurse who loves to share that passion with others. I have been teaching nursing for the last 7 years. I have a Master's Degree in Nursing Education from South University. I regularly teach pharmacology, dosage calculations, and critical care. I also have experience teaching fundame...

Education

South University-Savannah

Masters in Education, Nursing (RN)

University of Akron Main Campus

Associate in Science, Adult Health Nursing

Joseph

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Joseph

Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
Joseph's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Science
Algebra
AP Biology

As of May 2021, I am a graduate of the University of Akron, with an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering. Beginning in August of 2021, I will be attending Ohio University - Heritage College of Medicine in hopes of becoming an osteopathic physician. My background in engineering provides a s...

Education

University of Akron Main Campus

Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
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Jennifer

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Jennifer

Masters, Secondary Educational Adminstration
Jennifer's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Conversational Spanish
English
ESL/ELL

As an educator with over 18 years of experience from Pre-Kindergarten to senior high school, I specialize in helping students make personal and real-life connections with the learning material for which they are responsible. In terms of English Language Arts, my strengths include breaking down mater...

Education

University of Akron Main Campus

Masters, Secondary Educational Adminstration

Kent State University at Kent

Bachelors, Secondary Spanish Eduction

Hend

Certified Tutor

Hend

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Hend's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Spanish 1

I am a student of The University of Akron. I will be receiving my Bachelors of Arts in Spanish this coming December 2015. I enjoy helping out students because I love the language Spanish and the culture as well. In the past year, I have traveled to Mexico, lived with native people and eaten real aut...

Education

University of Akron Main Campus

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Judith

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Judith

AM
Judith's other Tutor Subjects
ACT
Algebra
Executive Functioning
Learning Differences

Hi, My name is Judith Hilinski and my passion is education. Helping students reach their full potential, helping them find the joy in achievement has been my life work. My undergraduate degree is in comprehensive special education and I've worked extensively helping students with emotional handic...

Education

Malone University

AM

University of Akron Main Campus

AM

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