Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Ann Arbor, MI

...school and undergrad. My expertise lies in the sciences, as well as standardized exams such as ACT and MCAT. I can also help students with essay writing, whether for English classes or for college/graduate school applications. Often students get perplexed by complex ideas that can often be broken down into much simpler parts. I am here to help with that. Everyone has different ways of learning and through my experience, I've learned how to work...

...with a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Global Health Studies. I enjoy helping students in Mathematics and English and have experience tutoring students from 3rd to 5th grade in math. I strongly believe in building a strong foundation in a subject in order to develop the ability to utilize background knowledge to solve more complex problems and gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter. I really enjoy problem solving and working with students!

...high school, I tutored my younger brother across many subjects. Since, I've volunteered as an SAT Tutor with New York Cares for an underfunded public school in my old neighborhood in Manhattan. Now that I am based in Ann Arbor, I'm excited to share my tips and tricks to help others in the area achieve their dream score! I attended undergrad at Washington University in St. Louis. Over the next few years, I worked in...

...Michigan at Ann Arbor studying computer engineering. I have tutored around 4-5 kids in the last 6 years in mathematics and have helped them overcome numerous obstacles in math. I'm looking to also tutor English to those who want to develop a more professional tone in their workplace or communities. I truly believe fostering an open-minded and hands-on approach environment when students are learning. This helps them retain the most amount of information and skills...

...being said, I'm always super eager not just to tutor students in those subjects, but also to offer the best advice and guidance I can in tackling those challenges as a high schooler and as someone planning for college. I believe it's super important as a tutor not just to spoon-feed answers but to teach how to problem-solve, so I take care to solidify our understanding of the methods to approach a problem. Most of...

...physician. My first experience of "tutoring" was in 3rd grade when a friend asked me to edit her essay for English class; since then, I have edited hundreds of essays and have offered writing support for many of my peers, college applicants, medical school applicants, local businesses, and professors. I have four years of experience working as a Kumon tutor in math and reading, and I have also assisted with tutoring in ACT/SAT standardized test...

...field of math as a whole from the fundamentals to the higher level applications and everything in between. Through tutoring, I am able to share this passion and assist others in the process, and hopefully, illuminate some of the fascinating aspects of a subject. When tutoring math, or any subject, I apply a very heavy focus on the student developing a well-rounded and complete understanding of the topic at hand. To fulfill this, I also...

I am currently a sophomore at Hillsdale College. I am majoring in Psychology and minoring in English. I tutor Middle School Math, English, and Reading.

...exams, AP classes, and advanced math and science classes. In addition to tutoring in the mathematical disciplines, I also specialize in test preparation. Preparing for a test means more than just being familiar with the subject material: improving one's score also requires the right test-taking skills, such as pacing, eliminating incorrect responses, strategic guessing, and alternative strategies (such as backsolving and plugging-in-numbers). I feel my biggest assets are my tutoring experiences and my ability to...

...from Biology to English to Math; I also have a background in tutoring and improving students' scores in a variety of standardized tests, including the SAT, PSAT, GRE, and LSAT. I am a firm believer in equity, education, and accessibility, and believe that all students can excel academically with the right support and approach. I am deeply committed to providing that support to my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing, playing badminton,...

...been living in Detroit since I finished my masters program at DePaul University in Chicago in 2011. My tutoring experience started while I was in the Marines from 2001-2005; I frequently had to help some of the troops out with all kinds of topics, ranging from personal finance to hydraulics. After serving, I dedicated myself to helping returning veterans get situated with their GI Bill benefits and application essays. I respect those who seek knowledge...

Nancy Finney is a published writer and editor from a small town in Michigan. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Professional Writing, and a Master of Public Administration with an emphasis on public policy and urban planning. She has experience with copywriting, content development, and marketing. Her professional experience includes several years as a science book editor and freelance journalist covering music, politics, and hospitality.

As a California native, I believe anyone can achieve everything they set their mind to. My teaching and tutoring philosophies mirror this.

...abroad. My experiences as a traveler and foreigner have left me astounded at the diversity of ways to cultivate the mind and now I am a regular yoga practitioner and meditator. I find myself using all of the different skills and habits I have learned through those various experiences each day. Knowing the inner workings of reason and argumentation, poetic and literary language, and how to focus and calm the mind all complement one another....

Hello! My name is Jason and I am a lifelong learner interested in inspiring others to cultivate a similar drive. I look forward to meeting with you!

...the basics, and then have the student teach back to me. I do ask that my students confirm all sessions within 24 hours of start time, just as I will always give a 24 hour notice to you in case I have a change of plans and need to reschedule. This way, I can distribute my time with all students effectively. With my free time I enjoy hiking, playing with my dog, and watching movies.

I have earned my Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan for Psychology and Creative Writing & Literature. I have been teaching a first-year seminar in the social sciences for two years now and believe that mentorship is invaluable to a student's success. Law school is my future, and I would love to use my education to help others advance to their future goals.

...to receive a major in Bioinformatics and a minor in Mathematics. I have a plethora of experience tutoring elementary school students in math and reading as well as high school students in AP Chemistry, ACT, and college admission essays. I am most passionate about helping students learn content, tips, and tricks needed for them to excel on the ACT as well as about helping kids establish a strong foundation for their pre-algebra skills. I hope...

...Professor of Aerospace Studies preparing college students with the leadership skills necessary for their future careers as Air Force officers. I believe all teaching should inspire the joy found in learning something new and aim to help the student develop their critical thinking skills. For this reason, my tutoring style relies on individualized engagement and questioning methods (i.e. Socratic method). I have seen this method completely change disengaged students into active participants in the learning...

...of Medicine. Outside of Varsity Tutors, I volunteer as a tutor for the Detroit Educational Society, in which I help underprivileged students in Detroit study for the ACT and SAT. When it comes to the student-tutor relationship, I believe that a tutor's job is to provide a safe place for the student to ask questions and to make mistakes, while the role of the student is to come prepared and be ready to improve.