Alison Jackson

B.A. Elementary Education, Kent State
M.A. Math 5th-8th, Walden University
Special Education Certification, YSU
23 years teaching; 4 years tutoring
5th-8th Math

I will provide individual differentiated instruction at the students learning level. We will review and preview classroom topics and curriculum. I will help students to understand key concepts that will aid their understanding in the classroom.

Amy Smith

B.A. French, Political Science, Bowling Green State University
M.A. Education Administration/Educational Leadership, American Public University
14 years teaching, 5 tutoring

SAT Prep

Andrea Wasko

B.S. Youngstown State University
9 years teaching, 5 years tutoring
TESOL Certified
Reading/Math K-4th

Annie Hank

B.A. Early Childhood P-3, Youngstown State University
M.A. Reading Education K-12, Franciscan University
10 years teaching
1st-4th Language Arts, Math

To assist and guide a student based on their individualized needs to improve in a specific academic area.

Ashley Byrne

B.A. Middle Childhood Education, University of Mt. Union
M.A. Special Education, Youngstown State University
16 years teaching; 3 years tutoring
All subjects 4-6
2-8 Special Education

I can provide homework help, skill remediation, as well as enrichment for students of all academic levels.

Ashley Clutter

B.A. Intervention Specialist K-12, Youngstown State University
8 years teaching, 2 tutoring
K-4 Math & Reading

I will provide students with a supportive and caring environment where they are able to feel comfortable and excited to tackle subjects they may be struggle with.

Brian Grant

B.A. English/History, Mount Union
M.A. History, Youngstown State
4 years teaching
7-12th grade

I can provide tutoring for English writing and literature, and most classes in social studies - including history, government, and economics.

Brittney Marino

B.A. Early Childhood Education, Kent State University
12 years teaching
K-1st Reading & Literacy

I will provide students with targeted, researched based interventions in literacy - specific to phonemic awareness, phonics/decoding and comprehension. I will work collaboratively with students, parents, and applicable teachers to best meet student needs. I will assess and monitor student progress in the areas deemed appropriate for intervention or enrichment based on baseline assessments given as well as observation. I will make learning fun, engaging and effective for student growth!

Cassie Myers

B.A. Early Childhood Education, Kent State University
3 years teaching and tutoring
K-3

My tutoring services provide one on one instruction and enrichment for students in subjects they may need a boost in. I will work hand-in-hand with parents and teachers to provide each student with an enjoyable and individualized experience that will aid the student's understanding. My ultimate goal is to help students find their confidence in academics while having fun.

Deena Hunt

M.A. Intervention Specialist, Youngstown State University
12 years teaching; 7 years tutoring

K-8th grade reading, ELA

I am certified to teach K-12, any content area, as an intervention specialist. I have been teaching ELA/Reading
for 12 years and I am able to provide accommodations/modifications to scaffold and support classroom
assignments.

Elizabeth Connor

B.A. Math/AYA Education, Mount Union College
M.A. Educational Leadership, Western Governors University
13 years teaching, 4 tutoring
7th-12th Math

For 13 years, I have been a math teacher. I have taught a range of math courses including 7th grade math, 8th grade math, pre-algebra, algebra 1, geometry, and algebra 2. I am very active in coaching outside of school time. Currently, I am a varsity soccer coach at a local high school. I have also coached basketball and track. I use my coaching techniques within the classroom and tutoring by having students set goals and strive to reach their full potential.

Erin Rose-Smith

B.A. Rhetoric & Communications, Kent State
M.A. Science of Education, Franciscican University

13 years substitute teaching
K-12 Math and English

I will provide students with a caring and patient experience when assisting them with their assigned coursework. As a mother of three boys, I understand how frustrating seat work can be however, it is necessary.

Jason Croxall

B.A. Telecommumications Audio Production, Ohio University
23 years teaching, 28 tutoring
7th-12th English, Reading Comprehension, Multimedia creation

An alternative and enjoyable way to increase reading comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary building. I meet a student where they are currently performing and implement the best strategies for them to increase their abilities.

John Smith

B.A. Elementary Education,
M.A. Special Education, Administration, Curriculum, Kent State University
30 years teaching, 15 tutoring
5th-8th grades English, Science

Joshua Sipe

B.A. Music Education, University of Akron
3 years tutoring
5th-12th instrumental music

I would be able to provide one on one instruction to students on their primary instrument.

Kacey Costal Rusyn

B.A. Science in Education, Geneva College
2 years teaching
PreK-4th Reading, Math

I will provide high quality, explicit instruction in the areas of phonics, phonemic awareness, and reading fluency. We will improve your skills in these areas by using hands on learning materials and manipulatives. Most of all, we will have FUN and build a love for reading!

Karen Blakeley

B.A. Intervention Specialist, Young State University
13 years teaching, 2 years tutoring
Social studies, language arts

I will provide differentiated instruction at the students learning level. We will review and preview classroom topics and curriculum to aid in their understanding.

Karen Hazel

M.A. Art of Teaching, Marygrove College
36 years teaching, 2 tutoring
K-4 General Ed

I will provide the students with instruction using a variety of materials and strategies to fit their strengths and needs, while building their confidence in success. Having worked with students in grades 1-6 in East Liverpool, I have knowledge of many subjects across multiple grade levels.

Keri Price Chapman

B.A. Early Childhood P-3, Kent State
10 years teaching
PreK-3 all subjects

Depending on the student need I can provide sight word or reading practice. I can also provide math practice on a specific area.

Kim Creaturo

B.A. Secondary Education History;
M.A. Special Education, Autism Spectrum Disorder & Literacy Support, Grand Canyon University
7 years teaching, tutoring
K-12th

Reading, Social Studies, Social and Emotional

Kristina Holland

B.A. Elementary Education, Bethany College
M.A. Literacy & Educational Leadership, Youngstown State University
9 years teaching, 2 tutoring
K-4th ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies

Lindsay Ramsey

B.A. Elementary Education, Bethany College
13 years teaching, 1 tutoring
K-5th

My plan as a tutor is to provide individualized instruction to a student in need of assistance in a particular academic area. I will conduct a diagnostic assessment first, then tailor my lessons to better suit the learning style of the student. I will work with students to help them achieve and succeed.

Lori DeMarco

B.A. Elementary, 1-8th license, Ohio University
M.A. K-2 Reading Endorsement, Kent State University
29 years teaching, 10 tutoring
K-8th Language Arts, Also certified in anything subject area 1-8

I will provide on on one guided instruction and explanation of issues needing attention. I will accommodate and challenge students to overcome difficulties.

Michele Davis

B.A. Middle Childhood Education, Kent State University
M.A. Special Education, Counseling, Geneva Oklahoma University
13 years teaching, tutoring
5th-9th math; 5th-12th reading
Math, Reading, Social Studies

To provide an opportunity to help students overcome obstacles to learning and
understanding new content by offering several different strategies for retention
and comprehension.

Michelle Smith

B.A. Music Education K-12, Music Composition, Ohio Northern University
8 years teaching, 25 years tutoring
5th-12th Band

I will provide instruction on a specific band instrument to students who wish to further their music literacy ability.
The instruction will be individualized for each student's needs (for example: a 5th grade student would work on
note names, rhythms, music theory, tone while an 11th grader would work on advanced rhythms, complex
music, advanced music theory, breathing, tone with their instrument, and solos/duets). Although not limited to
these things, I would start where the student is at musically and progress through many concepts. I may
incorporate the use of student chromebooks for research and learning purposes with the State and national
music standards in mind. I will provide extra materials such as a music folder, sheet music, added music
exercises, solos, and a stand, if needed. (and water) I would be willing to tutor beginning, intermediate, and
advanced students.

Michelle Walsh

M.A. Educational Leadership, American College of Education
B.A. English, BS. Education, Y.S.U.
10 years teaching

I can provide, reading, writing and english language arts support. I am well-versed in Phonics, Phonemic Awareness, writing (especially at the middle school level). Students can expect to receive instruction and repeated practice with support and explicit feedback from me so that they can master the skill in which they are experiencing the challenge.

Natalie Dattilio

B.A. Mount Union College
10 years teaching, 5 tutoring

I could help students with a variety of skills, such as reading comprehension and developing strategies to help with reading, writing, organization and planning.

Pamela Schleef

B.A. Middle Childhood Education, Kent State University
M.A. Reading, Arkansas State University
5 years teaching
4th-6th Reading, Math

I will use research based practice to help students improve on decoding, language comprehension, and reading comprehension. I will also provide math tutoring using either a student's own struggling assignments or my own materials depending on the need.

Phillip Davis

B.A. Elementary Ed K-8, WGU
M.A. Education, Administration, Franciscan of Stuebenville, WGU
3rd-5th

I will provide one-one-one coaching and support in elementary school subject areas with a focus on helping students close gaps and reach goals.

Tiffany Rudibaugh

B.A. Elementary Education, Robert Morris University
M.A. Special Education, Grand Canyon University
13 years teaching K-4

I will provide a welcoming environment that helps students learn and academically grow to become more
comfortable in their classrooms.

Tim Connor

B.A. 7-12th Social Studies, Youngstown State University
M.A. 7-12th Earth Science, Western Governor's University
15 teaching, 7th-12th Life Sciences Certification

I will help students individually or in small groups and provide a variety of services from study skills, note-taking strategies, test preparation, homework assistance, and to grasp new concepts.

Vanessa Messenger

B.A. Science in Education, Special Education K-12, Kent State University
M.A. Science in Mild/Moderate Education/School Counseling, University of the Southwest

19 years teaching, 5 tutoring K-4 math and Language Arts

I will provide instruction and interventions that will directly support the needs of the students I work with. My goal is to bridge academic gaps so the student can reach their full potential.

Whitney Taylor-Washington

B.A. Elementary (1-8) and Special Education (K-12), Youngstown State University

26 years teaching, 2 tutoring
Math 4-6th

William Miller

B.A. AYA Education (Social Studies), University of Mount Union
M.A. Special Education (In progress), Youngstown State University
14 years teaching, 10 tutoring
7-12th Math, ACT/SAT Prep

Throughout tutoring sessions, I will work with students toward meeting classroom expectations. We will
remediate skills as necessary and build toward grade level understanding and performance. Using a variety of
methods of presentation, I will work to engage students in the one on one setting, in ways that they may not
have been engaging in the classroom. We will work on the tools that will translate beyond their current
classroom unit and into more advanced courses they may face in the future, such as organization, neatness
and completion. I will also provide test taking strategies and practice for those students wishing to focus on
standardized testing such as the ACT and the SAT.

William Ramsey

B.A. Integrated Language Arts, YSU
14 years teaching, 12 tutoring
7th-12th English, Reading, Writing, Test Prep

I will provide my students with the needed help and support to succeed in their Language Arts classes. I will use direct intruction and available materials to help supplement the student's understanding of specific concepts.I promise to create a no-preassure approach for students to feel comfortable without the fear often associated in the classroom environment. We will build understanding together and create successes resulting in measurable gains in the classroom.