Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Sterling Heights, MI

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...

...from Saginaw Valley State University. I have been a classroom teacher for the last 16 years and have tutored my students and others after school. My favorite subjects are language 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...

Knowledge is power. This is very true. And the more knowledge one has, the more power they obtain. My goal, as a tutor, is to take this knowledge I have and transfer it to someone else. Thus, creating a very powerful environment.

...with autistic children using Applied Behavior Analysis during therapy sessions to address communication and social interaction as well as developing good and domestic skills. Apart from teaching, my professional background has been in managing cases for social service programs and volunteering abroad as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Grenada and El Salvador on youth development and disaster preparedness projects. I have a B.A. in Social Relations from Michigan State University and an M.A. from the...

...have worked with students as a tutor, mentor, and Teaching Artist. I lived and worked in Spain in 2009. I have been speaking and writing in Spanish for 27 years. I am a singer, songwriter, and pianist. I also play some guitar. I have released two albums with all original music, and I am currently working on my third and fourth. I am launching my own creative community outreach program, creating safe spaces for healing...

...you. My approach to teaching is in guiding students toward realizations. I enjoy interacting with students, creating a dialog, helping them come to their own conclusions, rather than simply giving them the conclusions. My style is informal, but focused. Learning should be engaging, not boring. Some of the best professors I had over the years were in courses outside my majors. Even though I had little interest in the subject matter, they made the material...

...in a London secondary school and became Head of Subject. I trained Teachers and participated in the pilot Nurture Program for children who have difficulties coping in mainstream classes which is now national. Prior to teaching my career was in the textile supply chain, I have a BA in Business. My current certificates are Instructional Design, I am creating elearning modules; and TEFL as I have taught English online for over four years.

...to "Chi-town" are abundant, so I return often to teach, freelance, and socialize. My philosophy to teaching has been cultivated through the student-centered approach to learning. The first goal is to create a positive learning environment that will engage our classroom. Thereafter, insight is enhanced by instituting comprehensive instruction, and in-depth dialogue. Last, I believe that encouraging scholarly growth equates to supporting the maturation of critical thinking. Such approach should assist in developing individual scholarly...

...is just as useful outside the classroom as it is 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...

...Film Studies. I am currently working on my Master of Arts, again focusing on Literary and Cultural studies with a minor emphasis on Film Studies. Throughout the latter part of my undergraduate career and continuing into my graduate career I have attended department-wide workshops that encourage students of all writing levels to attend. At these meetings essays of all variants are edited for grammar, mechanics, and overall content. I have helped countless students through these...

Hi! My name is Amber. I was a writing tutor at my university Writing Center for three years, I'm a former high school English teacher, and I currently write articles part time. I love teaching and learning new things!

I have a passion for assisting others along their path/s to success. Having taught and counseled learners at all walks of life...I have discovered additional aspects of learning avenues that have propelled my interests. I look forward in assisting with the path to success for all learners.

Junior-standing student at the University of Michigan, enrolled in the college of engineering. Qualified to tutor in any math and science related subject.

...world, cooking, video games, exercising, further pursuing my education and spending time with family. Biography: MC2(SW) David J. Wyscaver David J. Wyscaver was born and raised in Detroit where he attended Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti after graduating from Plymouth Salem High School. At the age of 21, he joined the United States Navy as a journalist. Shortly after completing basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois in 2004, he attended journalist “A”...

...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 it so much that I have continued long into my college teaching career, which also spans more than fifteen years.... Tutoring is about...

...and a passion for discovery, but just as much, I'm driven by assisting fellow learners to make sense of their individualized education. Over the past three years, I've worked with students ranging from middle school to college underclassmen. My tutoring journey began in high school. I completed community service hours helping peers and younger students with subjects like pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, Geometry, and Trigonometry. I've gained an interdisciplinary range of all core academic...

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!

...to help others. I have helped students get into Ivy League schools as well as other top universities across the country with top scholarships. I tutor in all subjects from French to Essay Writing and Algebra to Chemistry! I want my students and tutees to see the value in themselves and know that they can accomplish anything with determination and hard work! Realizing you can do it is half the battle and working hard to...

I am a very professional and compassionate tutor. I have worked in ABA for three years and have extensive training in working with school age children. I am a great listener and will work hard to help students overcome obstacles.

My name is Julia and I am originally from Michigan. I recently graduated with my degree in Environmental Engineering and Natural Science from The University of Alabama (Roll Tide!) and am so excited to help you or your child with any subjects you need, from Algebra 1 to Geology! I cannot wait to meet you!