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Samuel: Washtenaw County tutor
Certified Tutor in Washtenaw County, MI
I think that access to education is deeply important to every student and part of that access is having lessons personalized to each student. To teach well, a tutor has to find different ways to communicate concepts to different people.
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University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation
LSAT: 178
Thomas: Washtenaw County tutor
Certified Tutor in Washtenaw County, MI
...the University of Michigan as I pursue a PhD in Economics, and I hope to work as a professor in applied microeconomics after completing my degree. While economics is what I am most passionate about, I have also really enjoyed studying mathematics, which I was able to pursue extensively as an undergraduate. As a tutor,...
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Economics, Mathematics & Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 740
Ju An: Washtenaw County tutor
Certified Tutor in Washtenaw County, MI
...has proven to provide me great joy. I believe that communication and relationship building is crucial for students to open up about their struggles and also for me to identify problems they don't realize they can improve on, so this is a key aspect of all of my lessons. During my free time, I enjoy...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 730
Surina: Washtenaw County tutor
Certified Tutor in Washtenaw County, MI
...subject. Having struggled in certain courses before, I understand how frustrated students might get if they are struggling to understand something that is not "sticking," and I try to make tutoring more interactive and fun to counteract that. Also, I focus on making sure students truly understand the concepts we are learning, rather than just...
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Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Microbiology and Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 770
Will: Washtenaw County tutor
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...summa cum laude from Villanova University (including a two-term stint at Cambridge University). Between Villanova and Northwestern I worked at an academic non-profit organization and evaluated hundreds of fellowship candidates' writing and academic work. I will work with each student to craft a personalized plan of study and improvement based on the student's strengths and...
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Villanova University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities & Political Science
Northwestern University - Juris Doctor, Law
LSAT: 172
Illiana: Washtenaw County tutor
Certified Tutor in Washtenaw County, MI
...Pathology from Wayne State University in 2013. I have 3 years of experience working as a speech therapist with kindergarten through twelfth grade students, and I am passionate about helping students develop and master all aspects of literacy. I am used to working with students in one-on-one and group settings, and I have both classroom...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Russian Language and Literature, Linguistics
Wayne State University - Masters, Speech-Language Pathology
GRE Verbal: 168
Mubashir: Washtenaw County tutor
Certified Tutor in Washtenaw County, MI
...philosophy upon this profound Chinese proverb. My objective is to not only to help the students understand and solve problems, but also to make the learning process interesting for them and to give them tools on how to approach the problems. I have a B.S degree in Electrical Power Engineering Technology and a M.S degree...
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University of Houston - Bachelors, Electrical Power Engineering Technology
University of Houston - Masters, Engineering Technology
SAT Math: 720
Mary: Washtenaw County tutor
Certified Tutor in Washtenaw County, MI
...communication skills. One of my favorite parts of tutoring is when I am able to gain insight into the connections between creative and academic writing. I believe that effective storytelling is a central part of all good writing, so I try to help my students recognize both the story they are currently telling and the...
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New York University Abu Dhabi - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 720
SAT Writing: 760
Joyce: Washtenaw County tutor
Certified Tutor in Washtenaw County, MI
I am currently a student at Columbia University studying Biomedical Engineering. Throughout high school, I tutored my peers in math, science, and standardized testing and found that I loved seeing my students passionate about what they are learning. Outside of tutoring, you can find me exploring the outdoors or tasting the newest restaurants in NYC.
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Sydney: Washtenaw County tutor
Certified Tutor in Washtenaw County, MI
My name is Sydney. I'm a high school math teacher in Detroit, MI. I love building relationships with my students as I believe this helps motivate them to want to push harder. I teach because I want to show others that they can succeed in math even though it is challenging.... I believe students need to try first, even if it may stump them initially. I always ask my students questions to get them to think...
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University of Michigan-Dearborn - Bachelors, Communications
Alexander: Washtenaw County tutor
Certified Tutor in Washtenaw County, MI
...tips, tricks, and techniques I have to offer them, they can take that knowledge and new found confidence and apply it, both in and outside the classroom. I am currently a Chemistry major with minors in Physics and Philosophy at U of M Dearborn. I am also a member of our University's Lacrosse...
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University of Michigan-Dearborn - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
University of Michigan-Dearborn - Master of Science, Teaching with major in Chemistry and minor in Physics
Rebekah: Washtenaw County tutor
Certified Tutor in Washtenaw County, MI
...I worked as a teacher's aide at my local Hebrew School. In 2012, I spent the summer teaching teens how to live in the backcountry and repair trails in the White Mountains. I have been tutoring for the past year in English, writing, math from elementary through high school levels, standardized tests, and chemistry. I...
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Brown University - Bachelor of Science, Geology-Biology
Jonathan: Washtenaw County tutor
Certified Tutor in Washtenaw County, MI
I love reading and would love to share that passion with you. I hope that my time as your tutor would be fun and extremely helpful for your learning. I also test well and can help you learn about standardized tests and how to succeed on test day.
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
GRE Quantitative: 161
GRE Verbal: 165
Desiree: Washtenaw County tutor
Certified Tutor in Washtenaw County, MI
...a second language and English Linguistics starting in Fall 2017. My concentration includes methodologies in teaching English, both Modern English Grammar and teaching English to non-native speakers. My GPA within the linguistics program is 3.95 and my overall GPA is 3.8. With full marks in writing and speech as well, I can offer a well-rounded...
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Eastern Michigan University - Current Undergrad, Linguistics (minor TESOL)
Laura: Washtenaw County tutor
Certified Tutor in Washtenaw County, MI
...for five years. I have taught one year of fifth grade Math, two years of third grade, and two years of second grade. Aside from my classroom teaching, I have several years of experience tutoring children of all ages in Reading and Math. Although I have many years experience in teaching and tutoring all subjects,...
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Western Michigan University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Joel: Washtenaw County tutor
Certified Tutor in Washtenaw County, MI
...an empowering experience for me, and I have found my calling in cultivating this curiosity within those I teach. In my spare time, I enjoy coaching basketball (I am the head coach of a 9th grade basketball team during the winter months), playing sports (basketball, golf, tennis, etc.), and, of course, learning more about the...
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Central Michigan University - Bachelor of Science, Integrated Science
Saginaw Valley State University - Master of Science, Educational Leadership
Justin: Washtenaw County tutor
Certified Tutor in Washtenaw County, MI
I want to learn to interact with kids of all age groups, to teach myself how to be a better communicator so I can effectively communicate myself to others when the need arises.
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Calvin College - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
ACT Math: 31
Keith: Washtenaw County tutor
Certified Tutor in Washtenaw County, MI
...several courses in math and physics. After graduation, I worked at Gale, Inc., a major publisher of reference books, writing and editing for their 'Twentieth-Century Literary Criticism' series. I've taught college courses in Shakespeare, modern American authors, and freshman composition. I'm also a graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, with a Master of Arts in Theological...
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Wayne State University - Bachelor in Arts, English Honors
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary - Master of Arts, New Testament
James: Washtenaw County tutor
Certified Tutor in Washtenaw County, MI
...with Detroit Public Schools and other school systems. I have taught individuals of all ages in a variety of subjects. After school hours, I would teach French and Spanish. I am a graduate of University of Michigan University and majored in French. My love for foreign languages started at an early age as I grew...
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University of Michigan - Bachelors, Elementary Education
University of Michigan - Masters, Library Science
Juanita: Washtenaw County tutor
Certified Tutor in Washtenaw County, MI
...to do to be successful. I love to have a relationship with my students that makes them feel comfortable so that they can ask the questions they need ot ask in order to become a better student. Lots of students have anxiety, and I specialize in alleviating anxiety in order to help students to be...
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University of Michigan-Flint - Bachelors, Elementary Education, Math
Eastern Michigan University - Masters, Applied Statistics
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Washtenaw County Tutoring FAQ
Washtenaw County, Michigan, was originally founded in 1822 and organized itself as a county in 1826. Ann Arbor is the county seat, and it contains the Ann Arbor Metropolitan Statistical Area. The earliest recordings of activity in the area come from trade conducted by French traders. These French traders established the first permanent settlement in the county in 1809. The name "Washtenaw" is derived from the Ojibwe phrase "Wash-ten-ong," which means, "far away waters."
Many students in the county attend one of Ann Arbor's secondary institutions (which include Skyline High School and Huron High School), which are mostly administered by the Ann Arbor Public Schools District. Students may also attend schools such as Arbor Preparatory High School or Washtenaw International High School in Ypsilanti.
Many of the state's best colleges and universities can be found in Washtenaw County. Some of these respected schools are the University of Michigan, Concordia University, Cleary University, and Western Michigan University. You might improve your chances of getting into the best schools if you take advantage of Washtenaw County, MI, tutors for either online or in-home private tutoring and test prep instruction. If you are interested in private test prep instruction, Washtenaw County tutoring is a great solution. It is available either online or in-home.
There are many attractions and locations to check out in Washtenaw County, and many of them can be found in Ypsilanti. One spot to explore here is the Michigan Firehouse Museum, which is home to many fire truck- and fireman-related memorials. The facility is very well maintained, and the tour is inexpensive. Another Ypsilanti attraction is Depot Town, where guests can get a glimpse of the area's historic railroad tracks, and this area is home to many curiosity shops and delicious restaurants.
Ann Arbor also hosts a wealth of worthwhile places to visit, one of which is the Matthaei Botanical Gardens. These gardens span across more than 300 acres. You'll find a great variety of lovely trails and outdoor displays to admire here. Be sure to stop by the children's garden, as well as the bonsai exhibit or peony garden.
Are you looking to try to get the most out of your education and work towards getting into the college of your choice? If you are worried about that big exam coming up, online and in-person tutoring in Washtenaw County might help you improve in your test prep. Washtenaw County, MI, tutors might help students gain admittance into the school of their dreams.
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