(171) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Akron
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Kim
Experienced Intervention Specialist Specializing in Reading
I have been a teacher in the public school system for 24 years. I was teacher of the year for my building in 2008. I received both my undergraduate and Masters degrees from The University of Akron. My undergraduate is in the area of Education of the Handicapped grades K-12 and my Masters is in Literacy with a Reading Endorsement. Reading is my passion and getting children excited about reading is an awesome feeling. I am able to modify and accommodate most lessons so that a stude... Read more
Lynn
Experienced Tutor and Teacher
I have been a teacher for 14 years. For 12 of those years, I lived in New York City, where I tutored almost every day after school. I met many wonderful children and helped them with just about every subject area. I worked with 1st graders, who were just learning to read, 5th graders who were working on writing their first essays and trying to comprehend novels and a couple of high school kids who needed help learning how to organize their workload and study for exams. I enjoy working with st... Read more
Karen
Math & Science! Get Tutoring from a Real Scientist/Engineer
Dear prospective student, My name is Karen and my passion has always been in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics! I am a math & science tutor. Please take a moment to learn more about me and my approach to tutoring. I received my doctoral degree in cellular & molecular biology in 2012 with a major in cell biology, minor in physical biochemistry and a minor in cancer biology from Kent State University. I also have a bachelor's degree in biomedical engine... Read more
Kellie
Sign language and special needs tutor
I am an educational interpreter at a school and have been doing educational interpreting for a total of 12 years now. I have a degree in sign language interpreting and transliterating from the University of Akron. I love my school job and want to help others learn sign language. I have been at an elementary, middle and high school educational setting. I have worked and do work with special needs students. The students I have worked with have autism, down syndrome or cognitive delays. ... Read more
Tyler
Tyler R. Professional Tutor at Case Western
I have loved to learn since I was in high school. This desire for knowledge continued through college, while attending the University of Akron. While at Akron, I have been a tutor and have already had much enjoyment from teaching students. After working with so many people of all ages, I recognize that hard work is the common denominator. It has always brought me joy to see a student succeed and improve their test scores, because of the time we spend together. Teaching students how to underst... Read more
Marjan
Farsi Native Speaker & PhD in English with 20+ Y experience
Dear Students Having lived abroad, as everybody else in this situation, I have perceived that becoming a fluent speaker; so-called near native speaker - is rarely a realistic goal. Considering that I myself have always been on this track, I have a good command of methods and nuances for dealing with this problem. Twenty+ years of working as an English teacher and lecturer has made me able to interact with all types of students and characters and become flexible in educational settings. Teach... Read more
Sandra
I'd love to help your child develop his/her reading skills
My name is Sandra. I received my advanced training in literacy education at The University of Akron. As part of my training, I tutored one-on-one with children in grades K-3. I also tutored at a non-profit organization which assists refugee families. I am familiar with reading assessment protocol and techniques to increase comprehension, vocabulary, and writing. My graduate thesis topic focused on reading motivation, which I believe is one of the contributing factors to challenges childr... Read more
Ronald
Criminal Justice Specialist
I am a former lead instructor of the Associate Degree Criminal Justice Program at a For Profit College. I have more than 30 years of public and private Law Enforcement experience. I am a certified Emergency Services Chaplain, and a lifelong Eagle Scout. I have taught in the classroom and worked as a training officer in my career. I have taught coursework in police science, such as Criminal and Constitutional Law, Forensic Science, Law Enforcement Ethics, Administration and Procedure of Law E... Read more
Richelle
Experienced Elementary School Teacher including Title 1 Reading
I taught for 10 years in the traditional classroom. I have taught Pre-K, Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, and Title 1 Reading. I love working with children. My favorite subjects to teach are Reading, Writing, Spelling, and Phonics. I enjoy making learning fun and engaging for children. I am a mother to a four year old little girl. In my spare time I enjoy reading, exercising, cooking, and spending time with my family. My students have seen up to 89-95% growth in their reading ... Read more
Adam
German & English/Translation Tutor
I am a tutor for the German and English Languages. I'm based in the Akron/Fairlawn area, but I'm willing to travel and work with students. I hold a degree in German Translation from Kent State University, and have a strong passion for the German Language. I will gladly work with beginner and intermediate students. Also, I can keep it fun and suggest other media through which you can improve your German knowledge.... Read more
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