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Kelly: Avon tutor
Certified Tutor in Avon, IN
I am a recent graduate of Indiana University-Bloomington, where I majored in Political Science and Mandarin Chinese. This past year I studied abroad and worked in China with the Chinese Flagship Program. I love studying history, languages, literature, and writing, and when I'm not helping students as a tutor, you can find me swing dancing, listening to jazz music, experimenting with vegan baking, and walking my dog. ... Learn by doing.
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Political Science, Mandarin Chinese
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 32
Lauren: Avon tutor
Certified Tutor in Avon, IN
...I personally love tutoring and helping students succeed in the way previous role models, professors, and students have helped me in the past. I believe each student learns differently, and it's incredibly important to determine how each particular student learns and what strategies work well for each individual in order to allow them to succeed. I also thoroughly enjoy helping students find a passion and enjoyment for STEM fields as I have. In my free...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Sarah Lawrence College - Master of Science, Genetic Counseling
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Caleb: Avon tutor
Certified Tutor in Avon, IN
...and I am excited to be with Varsity Tutors! I have tutored chemistry and biology for 1.5 years at the undergraduate level. I love chemistry and biology, and even more, I love helping others learn about these fascinating subject areas. I recently graduated with a B.S. in Biology from Purdue University, and I will start medical school in the Fall of 2019. I look forward to helping students who, much like me when I was...
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Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 32
Samuel: Avon tutor
Certified Tutor in Avon, IN
I am a professional math tutor with over 7 years experience. I am experienced in communicating concepts to individual students in a way they understand. Whether you want a deeper understanding of the subject or just to make the grade, I can help you reach your goals.
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Associate in Science, Mathematics
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 750
Ryne: Avon tutor
Certified Tutor in Avon, IN
...for the future. The focus I give on tutoring is building up excitement on what you can actually do with the theory. It is one thing to learn but when you can apply it to something you love, that is what allows people to excel. This approach really helps students retain the information much easier. As for myself, I like to tinker. I'm proud to say I have been able to recently build myself an...
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Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis - Masters, Biomedical Engineering
Allison: Avon tutor
Certified Tutor in Avon, IN
...student at Indiana University, I really enjoyed helping my friends who weren't English majors or who were ESL students write essays for their courses. Since then I've continued tutoring both Essay Writing and Literature, and now I'm foraying into test prep as well. I'm currently working as an Editorial Assistant for the Indiana Legislative Services Agency, so I edit state bills for grammar and punctuation, to make sure the law looks neat and tidy. I...
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Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, English and Comparative Literature
SAT Verbal: 750
SAT Writing: 800
Daniel: Avon tutor
Certified Tutor in Avon, IN
...and on for the past 20 years. I find it very rewarding and I really enjoy helping students get through difficult courses. My wife and I own a small business in Indianapolis. I have a lot of experience leading large teams of people, running business operations, and doing all the accounting for the business. I have a bachelor's in business from Indiana University Bloomington, with a focus in Information Systems. I took graduate courses in...
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Indiana University-Northwest - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business, General
Makayla: Avon tutor
Certified Tutor in Avon, IN
...work is extremely rewarding, and one of my favorite parts of the school day. I believe that this time is absolutely essential to student success because it meets students where they are at, you get to know them better as a person, and I can redirect instruction in the moment. I love tutoring Spanish because I've been through the struggle of language learning and I want to help others get through it too- it's a...
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Western Governors University - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching
Megan: Avon tutor
Certified Tutor in Avon, IN
...been doing that for the last 5 years. I have worked with students in class and as a tutor in grades K-8. My specialties include reading intervention, educating those with disabilities, and math. I am certified in several reading intervention programs including OG and use unique approaches to learning. I primarily work with grades K -8, with most of my experience being in elementary grades. My approach to learning is a guiding step by step...
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Ball State University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Ball State University - Masters in Education, Education
Kaitlyn: Avon tutor
Certified Tutor in Avon, IN
...your student succeed. I have been a tutor for 5+ years, and have experience teaching Math, Science, Spanish and Test Prep to students of all ages and ability. I believe every child has the potential to learn with positive one on one attention and I am committing to helping you student learn how they study best, and become a more independent learner. I look forward to meeting you, and helping you achieve your goals!
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Fairfield University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
NUI Galway Ireland - Master of Science, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 32
Christie: Avon tutor
Certified Tutor in Avon, IN
...that particular student. I have been teaching now for about five years. I say about because I did take a year and a half break away from teaching to explore other passions I had: baking, restaurants and entrepreneurship. However, I discovered that those passions were just that: passions. They were not something that really fulfilled me as a career like teaching did. After taking that break, I find myself to be even more driven and...
Education & Certification
Purdue University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish Teacher Education
Brad: Avon tutor
Certified Tutor in Avon, IN
...during my tutoring sessions. By reconstruction, I mean I help the student build (construct) the concepts by asking a series of questions that he or she needs to answer in order to understand the material. This method not only allows me to help the students do the computations, but also helps the students retain the knowledge better. Another method that I typically employ is to relate mathematics is to relate the material back to things...
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Grace College and Theological Seminary - Bachelors, Mathematics
Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne - Masters, Applied Mathematics
Cara: Avon tutor
Certified Tutor in Avon, IN
...the individual nature of learning and the importance of discovering how each of us learns best. I also recognized that to define the needs of students, I needed more education. I returned to school and received my Master's in Special Education with certificates in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism from Ball State University. Since graduation, I have worked with many students addressing their educational challenges. I am passionate about helping students discover how they learn...
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Evangel University - Bachelor of Education, High School Teaching
Ball State University - Masters in Education, Special Education
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Education & Certification
Westmont College - Bachelors, Psychology
Denise: Avon tutor
Certified Tutor in Avon, IN
...have worked with students in elementary, middle, and high school, as well as college. I have also worked with adults returning to college, and I have enjoyed tutoring and mentoring students in each group. I graduated from Iona College with a Bachelors In Business Administration, majoring in Finance; Long Island University with a MBA, majoring in Business Administration Management; and most recently Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary with a Masters of Arts in Religion, majoring in...
Education & Certification
Iona College - Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
Long Island University-C W Post Campus - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Sandra: Avon tutor
Certified Tutor in Avon, IN
...Science in Elementary Education and my Master of Science in Secondary Education. I focused on Mathematics throughout my entire education. I taught 8th grade mathematics and Algebra for seven years, then transitioned into my current position: District Math Specialist. In addition to my degrees, I obtained additional certification in Middle School Math, High School Math, Middle School Reading, and teaching English as a Second Language. I have tutored students and adults in math since I...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Emily: Avon tutor
Certified Tutor in Avon, IN
...worked as a Peer Tutor for the IU Athletics Department, tutoring in several subjects including statistics, chemistry, physics, and Spanish. I graduated from college with a 4.0, and I entered medical school shortly thereafter. Since coming to medical school, I have excelled in all of my pre-clinical coursework, and I currently rank in the Top 20% of my class. I feel very comfortable and confident tutoring other students in a variety of subjects from math...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis - Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36
Kierstyn: Avon tutor
Certified Tutor in Avon, IN
Hi! My name is Kierstyn Franklin and I am in my final year of college at Indiana University. I am studying Elementary Education but I am passionate about teaching students of all ages. I have completed both my ELA and Mathematics certification classes and I have taken four extra concentration courses in Mathematics. I really love getting to know my students and finding ways to make learning fun!
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Patrick : Avon tutor
Certified Tutor in Avon, IN
...as they prepared for their ISTEP exams. After graduation I served for two years at a high school in Chicago as part of a post-graduate volunteer program. While there I was able to teach sections of Latin and World History. As a tutor I look forward not only to helping students achieve their academic goals, but also guiding them to a greater appreciation for their education, especially in the area of history and Latin. In...
Education & Certification
Valparaiso University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis - Master of Arts, Library and Information Science
Emma: Avon tutor
Certified Tutor in Avon, IN
...always served as an informal tutor for my peers. More recently, I worked as a writing tutor at Indiana University, where I met with students of a wide-range of disciplines and levels of ability to prepare and execute all types of writing assignments. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing a student arrive at an "a-ha!" moment during a tutorial. My love of learning has led to a long academic career. I received B.A.s in...
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Arizona State University - Bachelors, Transborder Chicano/a & Latino/a Studies and Spanish
Indiana University Maurer School of Law - Masters, Juris Doctorate
LSAT: 165
Private Tutoring in Avon, IN
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The Avon School System
Avon is a small suburb of Indianapolis, Indiana, with around 15,500 residents. It’s an excellent family town that provides proximity to a large city’s amenities. The Avon Community School Corporation oversees the area’s public schools, serving approximately 9,400 students in its 12 schools.
Varsity Tutors can connect you with tutors in Avon who can enhance your child’s education regardless of what grade they are in, or even if they’re studying in college. They offer assistance in virtually any subject throughout their academic career. The attention and support provided by a private tutor could make a big difference in a student’s future.
Avon Tutoring can help students as they prepare for various state tests. To see how well the schools in the Avon area are preparing students for these assessments, review the chart below.
Avon Test Scores
Standardized exams take particular preparation, as even students familiar with the content can get tripped up by the format of the test. A knowledgeable Avon tutor can help students with both content and strategies to help them demonstrate their potential on exams like the SAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT, or other admissions tests. They can also help students prepare for the Indiana Student Assessment Program, or ISTEP+. These exams are administered throughout the student’s school years, testing English language arts, math, social studies, and science. There are also assessments specifically for students taking algebra 1, biology 1, and English 10.
There are other ways your child can benefit from working with a private tutor. An Avon tutor can provide them with the individual attention they may need to help them truly understand the subject they’re studying. Tutors use information about your student’s learning process to choose teaching methods that resonate with your child. By providing a safe learning environment, a caring tutor can help your student overcome any anxiety they are facing.
Avon schools provide students with a solid education, but almost every student faces learning challenges at some point. To see how the best high schools in the Avon area compare to the rest of the state, see the table below.
Avon High School Rankings
High School | Avon Area Ranking | State Ranking | AP Pass Rate |
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Brownsburg High School | 1 | 14 | 70% |
Avon High School | 2 | 15 | 75% |
Speedway Senior High School | 3 | 29 | 50% |
Pike High School | 4 | 55 | 46% |
Ben Davis High School | 5 | 115 | 59% |
Classroom sizes in Avon’s schools are higher than the Indiana average of 17. Large classes might lead to some students feeling as though they don’t receive the individual attention they need. The table below offers details about the student-to-teacher ratios in a sampling of local schools.
Avon Student-to-Teacher Ratios
Avon High School has a 23 1 student-teacher ratio.
Brownsburg High School has a 20 1 student-teacher ratio.
Pike High School has a 19 1 student-teacher ratio.
Ben Davis High School has a 17 1 student-teacher ratio.
Brownsburg High School has a 20 1 student-teacher ratio.
Indiana State Average has a 17 1 student-teacher ratio.
Avon students have a number of choices if they wish to attend college near home, especially since they’re so close to Indianapolis. See the following table for information about how these post-secondary schools rank.
Avon University Rankings
College | National Rank | Acceptance Rate |
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Butler University | 141 | 73% |
Marian University | 409 | 60% |
Indiana University-Purdue University - Indianapolis | 471 | 74% |
University of Indianapolis | 591 | 86% |
Franklin College | 708 | 61% |
Anderson University | NA | 66% |
Harrison College - Indianapolis | NA | 100% |
The Art Institute of Indianapolis | NA | 100% |
Crossroads Bible College | NA | 100% |
Martin University | NA | 100% |
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