Sean
Certified Tutor
...interpret certain problems; strange to some I know.I will be glad to tutor anyone in courses that require math and/or economic reasoning. Asking why and how a problem is done instead of just asking for the answer is what I'm looking for in a student. I can be of assistance for the whole semester or...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Actuarial Science & Economics
Torie
Certified Tutor
...backgrounds and helping them overcome the boundaries and barriers set before them due to their individual circumstances. I firmly believe that success is determined by ones ability to aide others in their journey through life towards success. Teaching, tutoring, mentoring and nurturing students is what I was created to do and my instruction runs parallel...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, English
Masters, Masters of Arts in Education
State Certified Teacher
Mary
Certified Tutor
...is extensive. I have tutored for about 10 years in English, Math, and Science in the lower and middle grades. I have extensive experience as an educator in teaching reading to high school students, as well as, coaching for tests. My education is in teaching with a bachelors and master degree from Eastern Michigan University...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Business Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Michelle
Certified Tutor
...the last 16 years and have tutored my students and others after school. My favorite subjects are language arts and science because that is what I find to be the most interesting. I believe every person can learn, however we all have our own way of learning. Tutoring allows me to get to know my...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Master of Science, Early Childhood Education
Francis
Certified Tutor
...and high school students during study hall, working with youth in after school programs, helping adults who wish to improve their English, and helping friends who home school their kids. My most preferred subjects are Biology and Economics because I like knowing how things work and how people think on a larger scale. While it...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Master of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 33
Joshua
Certified Tutor
...spoken Mandarin and the 4,000 plus characters there are plenty of obstacles to overcome when learning Mandarin Chinese. I enjoy using innovative methods to provide tips and reveal patterns in Chinese language that help students make the learning process not only more intuitive but also enjoyable. As a tutor I consider each students learning style...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine
Michael
Certified Tutor
...techniques help the students to develop a stronger understanding of Mathematics. In addition to teaching for 40 years, I also coached basketball and golf at the high school level, and I was a head varsity coach for both sports for over 25 years. At home I enjoy playing golf, working on my lawn and garden,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Masters, Education
Ron
Certified Tutor
...that my approach to tutoring focuses on helping develop the skills necessary to be successful. Some need just a little guidance while others require a bit more structure. So there is a lot of discussion about the assignment, its goals and objectives and creating a process that addresses those areas. When I am not teaching,...
Education & Certification
Naval Architect, Literature
Master of Arts, Literature
Chuck
Certified Tutor
...I began my tutoring by working as a communal tutor for the physics department in the winter of 2002. Soon after, I began my time as an online tutor in the fall of 2002. Once I finished my degree, I worked as a high school teacher for two years, teaching math and physics. I maintained...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Physics Education
Corey
Certified Tutor
I am an experienced science educator at the university level. I am flexible and engaging with my students, and consider their understanding of the material and joy in learning it to be of the utmost importance.... I seek to increase literacy in STEM fields through engaging and flexible teaching styles.... Introduce ourselves and determine learning interests.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Master of Science, Biology, General
Dinah
Certified Tutor
...to improve the academic achievement of students through encouraging scholarly and personal progress. I maintain that listening to the student in order to asses problem areas within a subject is the best way to establish a working partnership in the effort to support scholarly achievement. I strongly encourage my students to set goals so that...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Sandra
Certified Tutor
...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 and staff I want to help students acquire the fundamental knowledge to...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Elementary Education/Special Education
Masters, Early Childhood Education
Karen
Certified Tutor
...engage more freely when being tutored versus in a large group setting. The enjoyment and reward I get for building an excitement for learning and studying Spanish makes me an outstanding Spanish tutor. I encourage you to contact me to learn more about how I can help you to become more successful in Spanish.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Spanish
Masters, K-12 Curriculum and Development
Rhonda
Certified Tutor
...to teaching 7th and 8th grade mathematics, pre-algebra, algebra, and some geometry topics. As a Title I Coach, I was responsible for meeting the needs of students ranging from 5th through 8th grade. Developing individualized plans for students struggling to understanding the mathematics curriculum was an area of personal success! All students are able to...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Education
Steven
Certified Tutor
...Detroit has honed my skills in instructional design, strategic development, and effective communication, enabling me to significantly improve student achievement in schools. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Eastern Michigan University, with certifications in both English teaching and software engineering, allowing me to offer a diverse tutoring portfolio from English, Communication,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English for Secondary Education
Desiree
Certified Tutor
...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 spoken communication....
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Linguistics (minor TESOL)
Ronald
Certified Tutor
...Dearborn, Michigan. At Henry Ford Community College, I taught two sections developmental composition. My classes focused on grammar, usage, voice, and creation. Most of my students were either students who spoke English as their second language or who were first generation college students. After a year at HFCC, I spent seven years teaching English as...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English Writing, Language, and Literature for Secondary Education
Masters, 20th Century/Contemporary English Literature
Melissa
Certified Tutor
...accomplished test taker. She has scored at or above the 96th percentile in GRE Verbal, GRE Psychology, and SAT Math, making her an especially excellent tutor for those test prep subjects. Melissa grew up in a rural area in Pennsylvania. She is passionate about animals, baking, traveling, yoga, social justice activism, and spending time with...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology; Asian & Middle Eastern Studies
PHD, Clinical Psychology
Robert
Certified Tutor
...project management; and many skills I now have as a PM, I wish I had as a teacher. My strength is understanding that students learn differently, and often need things explained in various ways before fully understanding the concept or process. I am able to work with a student to discover what they need to...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Double: Math, Physics
Masters, Education
Julius
Certified Tutor
...Actuarial Science and threw javelin in college. I received my Bachelors of Science in Actuarial Studies in April 2016 from Eastern Michigan University. I encourage students to research my degree, as it is very promising and heavily rewarding. If you have any issues with mathematics, I am more than qualified to assist. I've instructed Upward...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Actuarial Science
Current Grad Student, Mathematics
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