Natalie
Certified Tutor
...University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, studying English, Creative Writing, and Screen Arts and Cultures. As a tutor, I have helped students in K-12 improve their reading and writing skills. I am a writer myself, so I am passionate about helping students develop their creative and academic writing skills. I am a strong believer in...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Screen Arts and Cultures, English, and Creative Writing
ACT Reading: 31
Leslie
Certified Tutor
...ongoing basis, giving you constructive feedback and useful suggestions to help you express your thoughts in an effective and impact-full manner, while using proper writing conventions, grammar, and punctuation. Whether you need to write a literary analysis for English, a research paper for Psychology, or a college entrance essay, I will happily work with you...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Dual Major: German and Technical Writing
Masters, Applied Behavioral Sciences, Family Systems Counceling
Leslie
Certified Tutor
...in Physics with a minor in Mathematics. Also, I recently graduated with my Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in Applied Physics. I love teaching and helping students grasp concepts. I believe in moving beyond rote memorization to personal mastery and ownership of one's education. I am available to tutor in SAT Math Test prep,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Physics
PHD, Applied Physics
SAT Verbal: 740
Thamara
Certified Tutor
...Issues, at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research. I am gearing up to continue graduate school and a career in public health and creative health prevention programming! I love teaching and tutoring students of all ages, as I am passionate about education and empowering others to become passionate and confident in their skills.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Medical Anthropolgy
Doug
Certified Tutor
...have a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Michigan. I have taught college courses in psychology and organizational behavior, and recently received a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Northern Colorado. I enjoy working with students of all ages and backgrounds. My tutoring style emphasizes identifying and building upon student strengths,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
PHD, Psychology
Kamahl
Certified Tutor
...position at the University of Michigan Health System has provided me with exceptional experience in this field. Besides working on different projects across the hospital, I teach Hospital staff Lean Principles as an initiative to increase process improvement awareness within the hospital and had the chance to teach and coordinate three student senior design projects.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Industrial & Operations Engineer
Masters, Industrial & Operations Engineer
Alec
Certified Tutor
...an easygoing person with a lot of patience, and I have experience tutoring peers from my high school, as well as my younger sister. I love helping people understand new concepts and I strive to make material interesting to students, as I believe a vested interest in material can drastically improve a student's understanding and...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Chemical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Syeda
Certified Tutor
...with many different strategies for learning and ways to address a student???s different learning style as well. During my spare time, I love trying new things, completing jigsaw puzzles (my current challenge is a 2000 piece puzzle!), learning how to sew and make my own clothes, and just being outside and exploring the area.... My teaching philosophy lies in getting to the root of the problem. I want to know exactly what the students are struggling...
Education & Certification
Associates, Pre-Pharmacy
Current Grad Student, Doctor of Pharmacy
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Kim
Certified Tutor
I am able to determine what obstacles are preventing a student from grasping a concept, and create different means of overcoming those obstacles. Creating a partnership with the student and understanding what he or she needs to overcome is what makes me a great tutor. ... I would talk with the student and/or his or her parents to learn what each hopes to achieve from the tutoring sessions. I would ask what they've tried, what they...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Anthroopology
Masters, Business Administration and Management
Akhil
Certified Tutor
...is not enough. I work with students to recognize errors, and to help students be able to answer questions by themselves. I have a similar approach in English subjects, where it is very important to develop a thought process when thinking analytically about a piece of writing. Students will learn to recognize grammatical structure and...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, English and Political Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Kylee
Certified Tutor
...culture over 10 years ago, and have since studied it extensively both in a classroom setting and by living and working abroad. I am a firm believer in the importance of foreign languages and cultures, and I enjoy sharing my love of multiculturalism with others! I have experience with all sorts of learning methods, including...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, French and International Studies
Mark
Certified Tutor
I enjoy helping students improve their LSAT abilities, so that they can achieve higher scores. LSAT difficulties are often subtle and transcend question types. I work with students to identify their areas for improvement and help them eliminate their mistakes. Through these two steps, students improve their scores.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics
Current Grad Student, Law
Illiana
Certified Tutor
...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 and pull-out experience. In a typical...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Russian Language and Literature, Linguistics
Masters, Speech-Language Pathology
GRE Verbal: 168
Nader
Certified Tutor
...I grew up in Michigan and moved to Lawrence in 2013 for grad school, and I love it here. It's a pretty small town, so we've probably crossed paths at some point at the farmers market, at the monthly Free State Story Slam, or on an outdoor basketball court. And I hope we can make...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology, Near Eastern Studies
PHD, Social Psychology
Jane
Certified Tutor
For as long as I can remember, I have been passionate about literature and languages. With a background in creative writing, I am confident that I can help any student struggling to connect with the language arts. Additionally, I have extensive knowledge of the French language, having spent 6 years living in the Paris area.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, French & Francophone Studies
Masters, Comparative French Literature
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
Jonathan
Certified Tutor
...members of my team and teaching my clients how to better connect with consumers. Thus I decided to shift my career to education. That of course is where tutoring came in. My specialties are math and business and I'm driven by helping and witnessing young people have those moments when they discover learning doesn't have...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Communications Studies
Masters, MBA - International Business and Marketing (double major)
Sara
Certified Tutor
...U of M and I'd love to be your tutor! I have experience with all different age groups as a tutor, teacher, teacher's assistant, and babysitter. Currently I am teaching SAT and ACT at the Princeton Review, so I am very qualified to be your test-prep tutor. I can also tutor in a variety of...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, International Studies
Hamid
Certified Tutor
...science courses. For this reason, when I am not teaching standardized test preparation, I often tutor high school and college level mathematics as well as Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. If you are interested in getting to know me or have any questions at all, including how my teaching sessions are conducted, please do not hesitate...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 730
Andrew
Certified Tutor
...years and have never received below an A: something I attribute to my deep interest in the language. I love the Spanish language and culture, and I love to share that passion with others. I know that Spanish class can be boring and extremely confusing at times, but with a little enthusiasm it can also...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Biology/ Spanish
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
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