Certified Tutors From Eastern Michigan University

...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 just for a test coming up for the class. As long as we are scheduling time...

...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 with this belief. As a Graduate of Eastern Michigan University's College of Arts and Sciences and a 2012...

...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 and an Ed Specialist from Capella University in curriculum and instruction. I believe all children can learn...

...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 students and use techniques that will help them learn. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends...

...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 is important to know facts or the application of facts, I feel that learning how to learn and...

...Chinese courses. My favorite subject to tutor is Mandarin Chinese, because I know exactly how to help new or experienced learners advance their skills rapidly and efficiently and I really enjoy seeing students make breakthroughs on the way to fluency in Chinese. Between the four tones of spoken Mandarin and the 4,000 plus characters there...

...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 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...

...essays, test-taking are important skills students should develop to be successful, and I can assist in those areas. For many people, public speaking and delivering a presentation causes anxiety and fear, but with a few helpful steps, it does not have to do so. One reason is that my approach to tutoring focuses on helping...

...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 my online tutoring job on the side. I have also taught at the college level for over 4...

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.

...a tutor is 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...

...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 and staff I want to help students acquire the...

...all students can grow. I love to tutor as it is an individualized approach with 1 or more students. Students gain confidence and reinforcement in the subject area they are being tutored in when in a 1-1 setting or in a small group. They can ask questions and engage more freely when being tutored versus...

...subject areas. During the last decade of my teaching career, my primary focus was mathematics in a middle school setting. I was responsible 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...

...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, Social Studies, Math and Science. My tutoring is fueled by a client-centered approach, aiming to empower students by...

...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. Lastly, with a background in Japanese, I have successfully completed 15 credits worth of Japanese with a 4.0,...

...individual basis. I first starting tutoring in 2001 while studying to be a secondary English teacher at Eastern Michigan University. This experience helped kindle my passion for teaching, especially working with students one on one. After receiving my bachelor's degree in English education, I went back to my alma mater to refine my knowledge in...

...and Abnormal Psychology. As a tutor and instructor, Melissa values flexibility in teaching approach, clarity of explanation, enthusiasm for the subject matter, and good working relationships with her students. She applies her knowledge of learning and memory processes to guide her approach to teaching. Melissa is also an accomplished test taker. She has scored at...

...helping them develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. I have discovered that my experience as an instructor has helped with my 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...

...a major in 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....