Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Michigan

...State University in Business Administration and my graduate degree in Special Education Learning Disabilities from University of Detroit Mercy. I absolutely love teaching and making a difference in the lives of students. My favorite subjects are reading and writing. I have tutored students for the last 12 years. I am enthusiastically at your service.... I believe that all children can learn. It is just a question of how they learn. As an educator, I believe in...

...grow as a writer! I am a graduate from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota where I majored in Graphic Design, minored in English, and held an emphasis in public relations. After graduation, I spent three years writing and editing press releases and newsletters for the U.S. Army as a civilian public affairs specialist. Last year,...

...a doctor I spent several years tutoring and teaching. I have worked with students of all ages, from 3 year olds learning phonics to graduate students studying histology and physiology. I specialize in general sciences, medical sciences, reading comprehension, literary analysis, and composition. I love working with students of all ages and I love to...

...view myself as a source, as opposed to the source of information. I try to get my students to not only know how to solve a problem but to understand why those steps have to be taken. I also encourage them to look for alternative ways to approach a situation. I believe these techniques help...

I think that knowledge is power and the children are our future. I once dreamt of being a high school math teacher but resigned to studying economics in lieu of this dream. I like the relative certainty of mathematics and look forward to tutoring more people. "Teach a man to fish..." I believe that if I can inspire in others, even in the smallest manner, my love for knowledge with my intuitive outlook toward problem solving,...

I am High energy, love working with the youth. I have a great experience with teaching and mentoring others, throughout my college and professional career I have given back to the community. Through various different organizations (i.e. National Society of Black Engineers, Boy Scouts of America, various mentoring programs).... Introduce myself, and say a funny joke.

...graduation, but I find one and I absolutely love it! I currently work in a 7th/8th grade Montessori classroom teaching math and science. I wholeheartedly believe every student has the potential to become something great. At my current school, we not only believe every student can learn but also every student WILL learn. If a...

I am a graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. I received my Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health with a minor in Urban and Regional Planning. Since...... I believe that every child deserves the right to a great education, and that every child can learn and do exceptional things.... I would like to first get to know that student by asking them questions about themselves, like their favorite things to do when they are...

...Pre-K and have experience teaching elementary school, working one-on-one with at-risk students, teaching english language learners, and tutoring students in different academic areas. Tutoring students gives me the chance to help a student who may be struggling, needs that extra motivation or wants to take the extra step. When working one-on-one with students I am...

...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...

...learns differently and whether I am tutoring 5th grade math, psychology, or a foreign language, it is important to adapt to the student's unique way of learning, some of which may be unconventional. I grew up on two different continents (North America and Africa) which has given me very rich and diverse cultural awareness. I...

...I like to ensure students learn the material by working hard, yet look at each student as an individual who may need different ways of learning and different levels of support. Some students are shy, some are outgoing; some are academically driven, and some are interested in other things. I take these aspects into account...

...and a half as a tutor of students grades 4th-12th in math, English, reading skills, study skills, and English and reading ACT prep. My specialty in math is in helping students who struggle with the abstract nature of math to understand why the steps are the way they are, and in helping to improve the...

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...

...years of teaching through education non-profits in Montreal and Detroit, working in K-12 classrooms to engage students both in music and in academics through arts-infused activities. I spent another year substitute teaching in the metro Detroit area, which included a 2 month assignment teaching my own high school Chemistry and Physics classes. I also have...

...number of roles: tutor, mentor, nanny, assistant teacher, camp counselor, and program manager. My most recent position was as a Teacher Caregiver for a family in Chicagoland. Among my responsibilities, I provided daily homework help and academic tutoring for three kids ages 5, 9, and 11. Before that, I ran a tutoring and homework help...

...and writing. Through this I have always maintained a logical methodical style of thinking required to understand and guide through math and science. Working as a tutor allows me to continue to share my passion for learning. I still vividly remember the experience of studying for standardized tests, applying to college or simply working through...

...scale. While it is important to know facts or the application of facts, I feel that learning how to learn and critical thinking are important and are built on the foundation of a trusting relationship existing between the tutor and the student. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, following professional sports, boardgames, cooking and...

...Support Services) at WSU. I've been seeing students on a one on one basis for over three years now, and I'm confident that I can equip with the strategies needed to understand the material, and learn the most effective way to prepare for the test. My subjects include ACT/SAT prep, Algebra I and II, Statistics,...

...qualities. Although some students may not have the same capabilities as another, each should be give equal opportunities in the classroom and school environment. Individual as well as group planning is necessary to account for a multiple of learning strategies. Critical thinking and hands on experience are important in facilitating learning. Together with parents, community...