Award-Winning English Tutors in Detroit, MI

...mistakes. Especially in mathematical subjects, the true knowledge is in understanding the process of answering a question, and just knowing the answer 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...

I am a senior in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Eastern Michigan University, and I have been tutoring for about five years, from middle school to early college age students. My hobbies are painting/drawing, playing piano and guitar, and playing with my pet rats and my cat! ... I strive to work with every one of my students to build on their knowledge of topics, so that they have a full understanding of whatever subject we...

...with preparing for and taking the ACT and SAT, as well as expertise in a variety of high school-level subjects. I am 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...

...honors in biology concentrating in ecology and conservation biology. I plan to start studying for a Master's degree in ecology starting in the fall. While at Boston University, I worked for a wonderful organization that tutored underserved students in Boston in basic algebra. Since graduation, I have worked seasonally as a field biologist managing and surveying plants, entering data, and leading volunteer groups of all ages. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, yoga, reading,...

...am working on my third year in the Bachelors of Business Administration program. Throughout my time in both college and high school I have experienced the frustration and pains of students, whether it be myself or my friends. I have always helped my friends with the subjects they struggled with (Calculus, ACT science, Economics, etc.) because I want to see them succeed. I decided to become a tutor to help others succeed as well. I...

...students to find their own successes. In order to do this, a tutor takes on the role of a mentor to nourish relationships on an individual level, help students find out their own learning styles, and guide them on the path to using that knowledge to learn content. It is my belief that the first step of any mentor relationship is to get to know each other on a more personal level--to build a connection...

...high school in Detroit, and Wayne State University, where I graduated in 2012 with a degree in Film Production. I am a filmmaker with an interest in teaching and interacting with youth. I am very friendly but expect high effort and a positive attitude. In my eyes, every student has the ability to accomplish whatever goals they set their minds to as long as they work hard and push through obstacles. I specialize in tutoring...

...help after school program in Seattle for Somali refugees. Now that I’m back in Michigan I’m looking for individual students to tutor in a range of subjects. I’m comfortable with elementary and middle school math, language arts, study and organizational skills, Spanish, general homework help, and ISEE and SSAT prep. I’m also comfortable with ELL/ESL tutoring for all ages and some high school language arts and elective subjects (e.g. psychology). Please inquire for more details....

...college with a B.A. in History and Sociology and have worked hard to keep my reading and college-level writing skills sharp. In my previous position as a community engagement director of a youth non-profit, I hosted college and job preparedness workshops as well as implemented a tutoring program to help youth with their organizational and study skills. In addition to the volunteer tutoring I've done in youth centers, I have worked for tutoring companies for...

...I plan on pursuing my Masters and beyond in graduate studies in both Teaching English as 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 approach to written and...

...a BA in Economics (minor in Russian) and a MA in Bioethics. I am currently in my second year of medical school. Because of my diverse academic background, I am able to tutor in a wide range of topics, from Economics and math to Russian and ACT prep. I have prior experience tutoring as a peer tutor while at Case Western. I was available as a tutor for several economics courses, as well as Human...

...pleasure!) to help the student reach that goal efficiently and effectively. I love to work with a student and see the light bulb go on, and hear them say "That's easy!" The outcome of our tutoring sessions should be that the student attain a level of confidence that his/her goal will be achieved. While I do have the educational background in my tutoring subject areas, what is most important for the student is that the...

Since living in Mexico for three years, I have always been fascinated with its language and culture. Tutoring Spanish, helping others learn the beautiful language, brings me great satisfaction.

...honors English. Prior to deciding on an English major, I was a physics major and took 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 Studies. I love to...

...interventions in behavior, Math, and English Language Arts to fourth graders at risk of falling off track in those areas. My passion for education relates to my desire to empower others with knowledge, allowing them to achieve their dreams regardless of their circumstances. This philosophy manifests itself in my instruction style, which I do my best to make extremely personalized, pragmatic, and fun. While my background has given me flexibility in the areas I am...

...I'm particularly focused on the English language, on reading and comprehension, and on literature. I also have experience with ESL and ELL students. I enjoy English because it helps to illustrate ideas and tell stories, and can vicariously include others in an experience or event or make them see things from a perspective they might not otherwise have considered. I have experience in tutoring all aspects of the writing process, from the beginning, such as...

...and Brain Sciences while following the pre-medicine track. During my gap years before medical school, I am working as a Research Assistant at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in the Department of Transplant Surgery. Though I enjoy working in research, I truly love educating others in anyway that I can. My most recent tutoring experience was during the summer of 2014, in which I taught algebra to a middle school student. In high school,...

I am a teacher by trade. I love to teach students of all ages. I am also a learner by default as I love to learn new things all the time!

...Geology-Biology. I have been working with kids in a teaching environment since I was 14, when 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 enjoy tutoring for the...

...not know how they work best. I try to pass on the tricks and tips I have learned from over 9 years of tutoring and from doing my own work in earning my master's degree. Teachers and professors cannot cater classes to every individual student and so very often people miss out on information that puts them behind and they struggle to catch up. I try to bridge that gap between what they know and...