Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Ann Arbor, MI

...I'm a reading instructor with an after-school program at a Kumon learning center in Detroit. I've worked there since February 2024. As a member of the Varsity Tutors family, I am very happy to use my ability to break down, clarify and explain concepts in a way that kids can understand. I am a December 1998 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia, where I majored in journalism and minored in sociology. From 1999 to 2013,...

...my wife (Lalisha) and I have three daughters (Zoe, Joelle, and Rylie). I created my online baking business in 2014 and in that same year I pursued my Master of Business Administration degree. Now ten years later I am finally back to where I was originally led, TEACHING! Teaching Philosophy: What's the Golden Rule? Something that was instilled in me at a very early age is the notion: Treat people how you want to be...

...should be a lifelong process. I have loved school, reading, research, writing, analysis -- everything about learning -- since I was very young. I have two post-secondary degrees and am likely to seek at least one more because the process of learning is so cool. Active learning should also be individual because we are all the result of different families, communities, interests, and goals. I have "learned" something years after first attempting it because I...

...it likes, how this cognitive bias affects the reading, and what does this add to our inner dialogue? Doing this sets us up to begin the journey of determining who we are. I believe this level of metacognition is important, especially when taught alongside English or whatever language the learner is operating under. This is to say language is the medium and blank canvas that grants us the opportunity to participate in the unique process...

...my BA in Philosophy in June of 2020 from DePaul University and am currently attending the University of Michigan Law School. I have been tutoring college students in writing, rhetoric, and argumentative strategies for three years at DePaul's Writing Center and have independently worked with high school english students from local Chicago prep schools. I love tutoring because I think that all people are able to benefit from collaborative learning and thinking. I tutor in...

...within the elementary and middle school age groups. My background in psychology gives me a greater appreciation for the various teaching techniques. Everyone learns differently and whether I am tutoring 5th grade math, psychology, or a foreign language, it is important to adapt to the student's unique way of learning, some of which may be unconventional. I grew up on two different continents (North America and Africa) which has given me very rich and diverse...

...I moved from Italy to Prague and spent about a year teaching EFL there to private clients, both adults and kids as well as a class in high school. That's when I realized that teaching is my calling, my thing. I moved back to Italy to teach EFL in high school and middle school for 2.5 years, before moving to Detroit to get my MA in education at the University of Michigan Flint. Since 2019,...

...instructional coach, 6-12th grade educator, and college/adult mentor, I have over 15 years facilitating teaching, test preparation, and advisory roles in the secondary education, higher education, and adult ESL context. I have taught the following subjects: AP English Language Arts (ELA) Composition, AP English Literature, AP US History, 9th and 10th Grade English, ACT/SAT English/Reading, ESL English Reading, College Application Personal Statements, and College Essay Writing. Currently, I am a learning development specialist in Ann...

Hello all! As a current Supply Technical Assistant with Ford Motor Company, I am looking for opportunities to share problem solving experience with passionate students looking to overcome hurdles in math and science. In addition, as a recent graduate, I would like to help students picking and applying to colleges improve their SAT scores and maximize their chance for future success. I look forward to working with you!... Working backward toward what you fully understand is...

...of the troops out with all kinds of topics, ranging from personal finance to hydraulics. After serving, I dedicated myself to helping returning veterans get situated with their GI Bill benefits and application essays. I respect those who seek knowledge and personal improvement and I believe that it is my responsibility to honor that by creating customized, learner-centered, multi-modal educational offerings for my students. I look forward eagerly to working with you.

...it is an incredible experience to watch a student's skills, abilities, 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 Math and English, as well as Middle School English,...

...Grammar. I personally love reading and writing, so I find it very rewarding helping others better their skills in these subjects. For my teaching philosophy and tutoring style, my students in Korea could tell you that I find a lot of joy in creating fun and engaging materials. I believe it is really important to meet students where they are and connect learning with things they already enjoy. In my spare time, I read a...

As a professional, my goal as a tutor is to inspire students and help them unlock and reach their maximum potential, not only by improving their grades but by fostering a genuine interest in the subjects they study.

...here to help you realize your potential. A failure is only an event, but it is not what defines you. In the process of tutoring you in whatever it is that you want to conquer, I want to also help you mold your character and make you believe that the most complicated concepts can certainly come at ease! In my free time, I like to research, spend time with family and friends, and listen to...

I am a working communications professional, dedicated to helping you achieve academic success in the subjects of English and writing. I take a personalized approach to working with each student, understanding your needs and goals and helping grow your targeted skills to reach (or exceed!) these goals. Let's do this!

I am excited by the prospect of inspiring young minds. As an experienced instructor of more than 25 years, I have enjoyed the journey of teaching students in the content areas of social studies and language arts. I would be honored to serve as your tutor. Together, we can explore the former exciting content areas.

...become fluent in English quickly, but you must practice with me.I am currently a full time English teacher. I have over 10 years of experience teaching English to people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. I have a Bachelor's degree in English and I am TEFL certified. I also have years of experience. I will make your lessons fun and interesting. I have textbooks to send you through pdf if you want to study through...

...about Biology and English. As an undergraduate student, I was the Senior Editor of a student-run publication for three years, affording me extensive experience in editing others' work. After I graduated, I co-instructed an international summer science course offered by UofM for high school aged students. This was a lab based course that investigated topics in genetics and developmental biology. I had a lot of fun working hands-on with biological specimens, and it was a...

...the quiet ??? the shy ??? a voice. That voice needs to be heard, for it is through hearing all of the voices around us that we can truly begin to understand the variety and beauty that surrounds us everyday. This philosophy 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...

...have honored me with several awards for my writing over the past few years. I believe that for a student to achieve improvement in a tutoring session, the goal must be a collaborative effort of the student and tutor. I try my best to communicate to my students that the more we work together, the more effective their sessions will be. In my spare time, I enjoy writing, reading, scrapbooking/art projects, music, traveling, and spending...