Certified Tutors From Northern Michigan University

...Prior to using any formulas, I would draw pictures and have conceptual discussions with students. I believe that it is important to introduce concepts in the context of real-world applications first, then use the abstract formulas to represent a concept that is already understood. I invite you to join me on an adventure through mathematics...

...of education has been honed over many years of writing, acting, and teaching. Through my own writing and performances, I have gained insights into my own soul: my own likes and dislikes, my own dreams and perspectives. Through teaching, I have learned many things I never would have thought to know: how to field-dress a...

Hello! This is my eighth year as a university instructor and I love working with fellow learners. My expertise is in literature, reading, and writing. I have also worked with young learners, from pre-K through elementary, and into middle and high school. I am a mom, and love working with kids!

"The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery." -Mark Van Doren

...pursuing a research career in biology, and most recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with my master's degree. My personal strengths and interests lie in animal biology, ecology, and statistical analysis. I have a strong passion for helping others engage in and understand science, and am experienced at instructing at the college level.

...my passion. It helps us understand the world around us. I received my PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from VCU in 2016 and my Master of Teaching-Biology Education May 2018. I love helping others learn science. At the college level, I previously taught Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Microbiology. I also have experience teaching high...

I am a seasoned educator with a passion for tutoring students in a one-on-one learning environment. I believe strongly that additional academic support is critical in giving students the opportunities to succeed not only in school, but in their eventual careers as well.

I really enjoy helping students learn. I love finding a project, an activity, or a lesson that both interests your child in their learning, and also challenges them to succeed! I have been a special education teacher for one year and have already experienced working with almost every age group, and I love them all!

...specialities are cell and molecular biology, genetics, ecology, and ornithology. I am also able to advise students in the use of software like Microsoft Excel and R, and can help students strengthen their reading and writing skills. I enjoy working with students from all backgrounds and believe in using a flexible teaching approach to meet...

...I take a highly individualized approach to learning. I have my students complete the VARK Assessment and share their knowledge - strong academic subjects, personal interests, or anything else that showcases what they know - to understand how they learn best. I've found my students' understanding of the study material and academic performance improves substantially...

...secretary on the Board of Directors for JuMP Mentoring in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. During my career as a journalist I won several awards for writing, including two first place prizes for Best Editorial. I believe every student has a unique set of strengths, and it's a teacher's job to develop and hone...

...a mother, I understand the frustrations of kids who are having trouble in class. As a teacher, I like to meet my students exactly where they are and help them to excel! I am eager to help my students learn, whether they grew up speaking English and need some extra math help, they don't even...

...of tutoring, mistakes are expected as they go with the process of learning. I also like to hear questions. There is no such thing as a stupid question and you will learn more if you ask them. Students are encouraged to suggest their own interests, hobbies, friends and family as subjects when we practice English....

...State certification to teach English and Spanish. My strength in teaching is writing and linguistics. I strongly believe that being able to communicate excellently via the written word is extremely important in today's digital society. Therefore, as a tutor I strive to help students develop the critical and linguistic skills that will help them to...

...have lived in Spain, Ecuador, and Peru. I lived in Huancayo, Peru, teaching English to students ages 5 to 40 during a Fulbright scholarship. I have taught English, math, and Spanish in both rural and urban schools (including rural Manistique, MI and urban New York City!). I love to help students learn a new language...

I have worked at Northern Michigan University for 4 years teaching Microbiology, Intro to Biology and Human Anatomy and Physiology laboratories. I love seeing that "click" moment in students faces when they understand a difficult concept! I am passionate about science and helping students understand scientific concepts.

I am a speech-language pathologist who is excited to assist up-and-coming SLPs to pass their PRAXIS exam!

...with each other and should be all a part of the learning process. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education with a major in English and a minor in History this May from Northern Michigan University. I have tutored students in English during summer school, and have done more work recently in the public...

...and education, 2 years of substitute teaching k-12 in a wide range of subjects was what showed me just how much I loved to teach! From there I've worked with university students as an Academic Coach and Professional Tutor; in classroom settings, one on one in person as well as various arrangements of virtual tutoring...

...medical student at Michigan State University; as such it is my passion to help other students master content so that they may also peruse their goals in the future. My favorite classes to tutor include chemistry, mathematics, and English but I'm always happy to meet with students and work on anything! Education is important to...