Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Sterling Heights, MI

...college writing courses, so the course materials are fresh in my memory. At SVSU, I am a member of the Honors program and will have completed my undergraduate thesis project by April. I have been recognized for my writing through both the Tyner Prize and the Braun Award for Writing Excellence. I have served as Editor-in-Chief of Cardinal Sins, a biannual literary arts journal based on SVSU's campus, for two years. During the Fall and...

...me great appreciation for different learning styles and different ways to grasp material. I myself had to learn to learn differently; I had to adjust to the different topics, and I spent a great deal of time studying how students learn in both the humanities and the sciences. During my time at GVSU, I worked at both the Frederick Meijer Center for Writing and Michigan Authors and the CLAS Tutoring Center. In both places I...

I have been teaching in the education field for seventeen years and I really enjoy it. I also have four children of my own whom I get a chance to really enjoy now that I work from home.... My teaching philosophy is to always help the student, even if it involves giving extra time. Many students learn by modeling and doing. Learning does not always have to be verbal.... In a typical first session with a...

I love reading and would love to share that passion with you. I hope that my time as your tutor would be fun and extremely helpful for your learning. I also test well and can help you learn about standardized tests and how to succeed on test day.

...throughout my experiences. I have gained lots of valuable knowledge about the world around me and I am truly blessed that I have had the opportunity to help many people in my community. I love working with students to help them reach their goal of getting good grades as well as providing a safe and motivating learning experience for them. Tutoring is something that gives me great joy and I have learned a lot from...

...years, Ive gained great satisfaction from tutoring. Its extremely rewarding and a lot of fun - to work one-on-one with an individual and watch the incremental progress, as he/she masters the material were working on. Initially, I was hired by Kaplan Institute to teach ACT & SAT prep courses. I originally viewed tutoring as a part-time job to help finance graduate school, but I soon branched out into tutoring on my own and have enjoyed...

...stay positive and compliment my students on even the smallest gain in understanding. Certainly, a little light-hearted humor goes a long way! In addition, I spend a lot of time preparing customized lessons, and being sure I present material in a variety of ways, so that a student's learning style is supported. Also, I remain flexible with booking sessions, and keep communication with parents/guardians open, honest, and frequent. I also teach study skills and techniques...

I am currently attending the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, studying English, Creative Writing, and Screen Arts and Cultures. As a tutor, I have helped students in K-12 improve their reading and writing skills. I am a writer myself, so I am passionate about helping students develop their creative and academic writing skills. I am a strong believer in interactive arts based learning, so my teaching style encompasses both visual and conversational approaches.

...student based on what works best for them. I firmly believe that not everyone has the same learning approach, so I want to ensure that you are passing your classes and attaining new information that you can use in the future. I understand what it's like to struggle in some aspects of school, and I am more than happy to share how I cope with difficult subjects and information. As a high schooler, I have...

...at the University of Michigan, and Kansas State University and I have been teaching over 30 years! I have had the opportunity to teach 1 on 1, small and large classes of students including differently abled learners as well as typically abled learners across all ages and stages. I like to make learning fun by building relationships, playing 'brain games' and really providing a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Meeting the student exactly where they are...

...the past twenty-five years. I have considered teaching a way of discovering the men, bridges, and villages that populate the world around me. Through my teaching of writing, as well as my own writing and reading, I delve into the hearts of many different souls, each with a perspective that I do not have. My purpose in teaching writing, speaking, acting, literature, and humanities is to draw that individual perspective out of each student who...

...Arts in English with a specialization in Teaching English. In May 2015, I will graduate with my Masters in Educational Studies from the University of Michigan. I am passionate about teaching students to become critical readers and writers who use their communication skills to reach their goals and connect with others. I have over seven years of tutoring experience and have tutored students in reading and writing from middle school to the graduate level. While...

...time and energy into helping them learn and grow as they develop into independent individuals. have three certifications from Harvard University and one from MIT, and am always looking for opportunities to learn and grow in new knowledge I can pass on to my students. I am qualified to tutor a wide range of subjects, including various content areas in Elementary Education, Middle School, High School, and college, as well as AP test pep, SAT...

...tutoring since MSU, where I held a teaching assistant position in the Foreign Language department. In more recent years, I have been working with the Big Brother/Big Sister program, tutoring students 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...

...English Literature (with a focus on contemporary literature, 1950-present). As an undergraduate, I worked at the Writing Center as a writing consultant for 4 years. As a PhD student, I taught my own undergraduate courses in criminology, punishment theory, corrections, juvenile justice, statistics, criminal justice systems, and other specialty courses. I have experience tutoring high school and collegiate students (both one-on-one and as small groups) in writing, English, statistics, data management, SPSS, criminal justice/ criminology,...

I believe that any concept can be learned no matter how difficult it may seem. With over a decade of experience in education I am confident that I could help you learn anything. I have taught almost everything, including English Language Arts, US and World History, Government, and an ACT Preparation Course. Humor, patience, real-life experiences, and visual aids are all key to how I help students understand new knowledge and achieve success!

...arts. I believe every student learns differently, so I focus on finding what works best for themwhether that's using visuals, interactive tools like Kahoot, or audio-based methods. I've worked with a wide range of students, from elementary schoolers at the Center of Hope Family Services to college students building a Cyber Physical Systems repository. This has taught me how to adjust my teaching style to fit different needs. What motivates me most is seeing students...

...have taught one year of fifth grade Math, two years of third grade, and two years of second grade. Aside from my classroom teaching, I have several years of experience tutoring children of all ages in Reading and Math. Although I have many years experience in teaching and tutoring all subjects, Math is my favorite subject to teach. I truly enjoy helping students feel successful in school and fulfilling their love of learning. In my...

...Communications major at Oakland University's Honors College and will be entering my junior year. I started tutoring math when I was in seventh grade. In high school I started tutoring history, math, English, writing, helping with memorization, and coaching public speaking. I was student body president and involved in Drama, Volleyball, and music. Now I work as a Proctor for my university's disability support service and work for an e-learning site as a Marketing Manager....

...inside. I've seen the positive effects of writing, and they inspire me to continue teaching. My approach to helping students utilize their voice begins with an understanding of the context in which they're learning: what is the class's content? What are the assignment's expectations? Where are the strengths? Where are the weaknesses? How can we leverage the strengths to compensate for the weaknesses? And, maybe most importantly, what's the student's learning style? As for me,...