Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Eastern Michigan University, MI

I believe in helping students develop the skills that lie within him/her so that they are prepared for all education situations in life. ... Get to know the student to understand what their needs are and how I can best help them.... I help students struggling with reading comprehension by reading the material with the student. Once the difficult area has been identified, then we make associations from the reading with what the student already knows,...

I am a lifelong learner, and I hope to share that mindset while tutoring. I believe that any subject can be interesting as long as your approach it with an open, optimistic mind.... Any subject can be made interesting, with a motivated and optimistic mindset.... In a first session I like to find out a student's strengths and weaknesses. From there, we can determine if our best option is to multiply a student's strengths, or incrementally...

...and speech as well, I can offer a well-rounded approach to written and spoken communication. Lastly, with a background in Japanese, I have successfully completed 15 credits worth of Japanese with a 4.0, and an average of 3.75 in all Japanese language classes, as well as being a supplemental instructor for the introductory class, this...

...in tutoring all aspects of the writing process, from the beginning, such as brainstorming ideas, to later revisions of a finished product. I'm also quite familiar with reading comprehension and knowledge acquisition, and have a strong background in literature in English as well as literary devices and storytelling tropes. My tutoring style is didactic but...

...both the humanities and the sciences. During my time at GVSU, I worked at both the Frederick Meijer Center for Writing and Michigan Authors and the CLAS Tutoring Center. In both places I worked with mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in the subjects as well as co-teaching with professors in the humanities and the sciences....

...students build confidence, develop skills, and achieve their academic goals. I hold a master's degree in Social Work Administration from the University of Chicago, which has deepened my passion for empowering individuals to reach their full potential. My teaching approach is student-centered, focusing on creating an inclusive and supportive environment that fosters growth and success.

...them. My degree is in Elementary Education, specializing in Science and Social Science. I enjoy teaching all subjects, but my favorites are reading, writing, and cooking. I have taught all ages in elementary school classrooms, and all subjects. In addition, I have led after-school science club, Sunday School, and tutored students who use English as...

...a wide variety of resources. During this time I taught writing and grammar for high school students in our homeschool co-op. I returned to work as the Director of Religious Education for our church, teaching religion in our K-6 private school as well as leading adults in book study discussion groups. Currently, I am a...

...at the University of Michigan Honors College studying Political Science and the Environment! I am passionate about helping students because I know how challenging new topics can be, as I am experiencing student life as well! I tutor Japanese, K-8th grade mathematics, K-12th grade reading/writing, college essay editing, and more! Education is incredibly important for...

...like to be under pressure to perform well in school and on tests and therefore can relate to students under similar circumstances. I have had the opportunity to tutor many people in a wide range of ages and academic abilities in the past. I tutor a wide range of subjects but am most passionate about...

...and confidence grow through the tutoring process. I understand that school can feel stressful, especially when you don't fully understand a subject or concept. I want to make the learning process as enjoyable as possible for my students and to take some of their stress away. I tutor a variety of subjects including Elementary School...

I am a graduate of the University of Michigan. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Business. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, English, and Psychology. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, playing pickleball, painting, and learning new crafts.

I have been a teacher for 37 years. I have taught K - 8. I have taught in both public and private schools. I enjoy working with students. I most enjoy helping students with reading and writing.

I'm currently a student at Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. I'm passionate about helping students excel in subjects and overcome their challenges. I enjoy teaching many subjects, but especially algebra and calculus. I myself am studying for the LSAT at the moment, and hope to one day be a lawyer!

...reading and writing, translation, and more specialized skills like business Spanish, literature studies, and academic writing in Spanish. I use Spanish every day in my work environment and in my personal life, meaning I am comfortable with professional legal Spanish at work and casual Spanish at home. I have lived and worked in environments with...

...to summarize what I've learned so far from all of these teaching experiences, I'd boil it down to this: A good attitude accounts for at least 75% of learning. If you feel you can learn it, and you're not afraid of making some mistakes along the way, then you will ultimately learn it. Whom I...

...am a recent transplant from the West coast currently living in the Midwest! I love hanging out with my three goldendoodles, trying out new vegan recipes to eat and rowing and or swimming! Nice to meet you and have a great day! - Sarah Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University...

...assignment's expectations? Where are the strengths? Where are the weaknesses? How can we leverage the strengths to compensate for the weaknesses? And, maybe most importantly, what's the student's learning style? As for me, I received a Bachelor of Science in Writing from Grand Valley State University in 2018. I enjoy reading, writing, and playing video...

...learn and enjoy that journey! While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Japanese, Writing, and History. My ESL teaching certification has allowed me to teach English and other test prep in Saitama and Kyoto, Japan, as well as schools in the US. I have had the opportunity to teach...

...career as a Spanish teacher began in 1994 at a local area high school and I have demonstrated my teaching ability to many students and adults including preschoolers within my church to police officers in my community. My interest beyond the classroom setting include traveling abroad, collecting Barbie dolls and cooking and entertaining guests. I...