OSU Honors Student Athlete | High School/College and Test Prep

Ryan F.

Hi, I'm Ryan! I am an Honors student at The Ohio State University pursuing a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice with minors in Psychology and Forensic Science. Outside of my coursework, I am an active student-athlete on the OSU Women’s Club Ice Hockey team and serve as a USA Hockey Certified Youth Coach, leading practices and skill instruction for youth athletes ages 4 to 19. Balancing athletic commitments with rigorous academics taught me to create efficient study habits, master complex material, and stay focused under pressure. My goal as a tutor is to bring high energy and encouragement to help students build confidence and long-term academic success.

My background in education spans athletic and academic settings. In addition to coaching youth sports, I served as a volunteer mentor in Reading Buddies, guiding elementary students through reading comprehension and social growth in one-on-one and small group settings. Helping raise my younger siblings through elementary and middle school also gives me a natural understanding of how different age groups learn. In my own academic career, I achieved a 33 ACT score, a 1430 SAT score, and top scores of 5 on the AP Calculus BC, AP Calculus AB, AP Physics 1, AP Psychology, and AP English Language exams.

My tutoring process focuses on breaking down intimidating subjects into clear steps, helping students apply strategies, and understanding the "why" behind each solution. I think learning should be fun, and seeing that knowledge "click" is exciting. Whether helping a middle schooler build math fundamentals, guiding a high schooler through AP coursework and test prep, or editing an essay, I adapt every session to match the student's unique pace and goals!