Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Farmington Hills, MI

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I have been an educator most of my life. My goal as a teacher is to assess what the student's learning goals are and to cater curriculum to help achieve those specific goals. I am most passionate about teaching German and English composition. I have helped many students test out of college level German.

My name is Holly Sirka and I am an English and theatre teacher to middle school and high school students. I love reading, writing, hanging with my husband, playing with my puppy Pippa, shopping with my sister, going to museums, seeing plays through local theaters, and trying new restaurants.... My teaching philosophy is that learning requires 200% effort; 100% effort from the teacher, 100% effort from the student. Everyone can learn- we just have to understand...

...for passing on knowledge was professionally realized when I began working as a tutor at my high school, and later at the University of Michigan. As a junior at UM, I have now been tutoring students in a wide variety of areas such as ACT/SAT preparation, PSAT preparation, and in their academic courses as well. I am in my third year of completing my Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, and as a result have developed a...

...educere, meaning to lead or draw out. The former entails rote memorization, perfecting a trade, and becoming a productive laborer. The American educational system has widely adopted this ethos, especially in regards to children of the working class. Educere - necessitating critical thinking, inquisitiveness, and innovation - has by and large been factored out of the equation. Consequently, American scholarship and ingenuity has suffered. As an educator, I aspire to revive the spirit of educere...

...Communication and Media Studies. Since graduation, I received my Teaching English as a Foreign Language certificate and taught English to South Korean elementary school students for two years. While I tutor a range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, Writing, and 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...

...were subsequently offered at all OCC campuses. After ten years of meeting and touching lives from all corners of the planet, I was laid off due to budget issues, and I began contractually tutoring auto industry corporate and management employees and their spouses through language training companies. It was a wonderful experience. Today, I have a small business in my home, where I tutor and work with all types of individuals, providing a wide range...

...I aim to increase understanding and appreciation. How do I do that? Enabling YOU to communicate and function in a foreign language and culture! Originally from Michigan, I went "away" to Grace College in Indiana to receive my Bachelors in Arts in World Languages. I had the privilege of studying in France, Jordan, and Argentina. Don't let a little thing like language hold you back from the joys of travel and communication!

...valid until 2023. I hold a Master's in Educational Policy from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor's in Spanish from Michigan State University. I have studied abroad in Spain and worked in Spanish speaking environments (immigration law, ESL), and I love teaching language! I can help with conversational Spanish, beginner or advanced vocabulary acquisition, reading and writing, translation, and more specialized skills like business Spanish, literature studies, and academic writing in Spanish. I use...

...experience as a former New York City Teaching Fellow, where I worked as a Special Educator for grades 1 - 5 in the NYCDOE. After graduation, I tutored for Club Z for grades 5 - 7 in ELA, Writing and Math, before accepting a position as the program chair at Globe Institute of Technology's Associate degree program in Fashion Merchandising and Marketing Management. I am currently a Substitute Teacher mainly in secondary school settings for...

Hi, my name is Sam Sugerman and I am a rising junior at the University of Michigan. At Michigan, I double major in Environmental Studies and Psychology, in addition to minoring in English. I have worked with and tutored, students of all academic levels ever since 8th grade and I am excited to continue!

...University of Alabama, graduating summa cum laude. During college, I worked as a tutor with a tutoring company similar to Varsity Tutors where I taught college/high school/middle school Spanish, Chemistry, English, Biology, and Math. I also worked as an English as a Second Language volunteer instructor for 3 years during college and was an English Teaching Assistant at the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Medellin, Colombia. I have experience working with adults and youth, alike, and...

...worked as an adult educator for Southwest Solutions' Early Childhood and Family Literacy Center; in that position, I helped adults learn how to learn and how to help their children progress academically. Additionally, I have significant professional experience as a writer and editor. So I can not only help you improve your grades on written assignments, I can help you gain proficiency at nearly any sort of writing. Looking forward to working working with you!

I graduated from M.L. King Jr. Sr. high school where I studied math, science, and applied technology. I hold a BA in Economics from the University of Michigan and I am currently working on a Masters in Legal Studies. I understand the struggles students may experience when learning mathematical concepts and offer a patient, non-threatening approach to teaching the common core standards.

Hello! My name is Charlotte Hoppen, and I am a current junior at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. I have a total of 7 years of tutoring and teaching experience with students ages toddler through college sophomores. My tutoring philosophy is that the only difference between easy and hard is understanding, and I plan to give my students the ability to independently understand content information while developing life skills.

...natural purpose of authority is to empower the steward of that authority to lead others to fulfillment. Thus, I have regarded my position as an educator with the utmost respect, as I have come to understand the importance of every moment I have with my students. Every lesson, interaction, assessment, project, and class discussion has the potential to bring each student one step closer to achieving their goals. When I do see my students achieve...

...experience in education and have worked with students at all levels. I think students and teachers have to change with the times, and I find lots of ways to integrate technology and tech-based resources into my teaching. I'm sure I can find a path that will help your student perform on state tests and in the classroom. I like to target the skills students need help with the most and focus on improving them to...

...us. My job experience has also been extremely diverse: McDonalds, a Government Agency, a Law Firm, Amazon, a Pro Basketball Player and many more! I hope to use my world experiences as a window to diverse cultures. My areas of expertise are: Math, Writing, English, Spanish, Geography, History. Some of my advanced topics include: Economics, Marketing, Finance, Statistics, International Business, Business Law, Sports Law, Coaching Social Media and Basketball IQ. I look forward to working...

...computer engineering. I have tutored around 4-5 kids in the last 6 years in mathematics and have helped them overcome numerous obstacles in math. I'm looking to also tutor English to those who want to develop a more professional tone in their workplace or communities. I truly believe fostering an open-minded and hands-on approach environment when students are learning. This helps them retain the most amount of information and skills in the subject area.

...While studying at my university, I held a position as a writing consultant, helping students write and edit their schoolwork. I worked extensively on research essays, narratives, personal statements, descriptive papers, and several dissertations. In addition to working with Varsity Tutors, I now work as a private writing and reading coach and freelance journalist, as well as in Oakland Community College's Academic Skills Center as an English tutor for college students. I have experience aiding...