Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Washtenaw County, MI

...and philosophy since 2008 and regularly received the highest scores for student satisfaction on my teaching evaluations. I majored in Biology and German as an undergraduate at the University of Michigan. I believe it is a teacher or tutor's responsibility to determine a student's individual learning style and tailor her lessons accordingly. I do a...

...valuable skill that I could pass along to a student is the ability to become your own tutor by learning strategies to make complicated things seem simpler. I have to do this all the time as a college student and I would love to pass this on to others. I plan on going to graduate...

...My areas of tutoring includes English (Reading/Writing) - elementary, middle, high school, college and other adult learners; social studies, college essays and PSAT, SAT and ACT prep. Additionally, I have taught College English and Writing for more than five years. My background includes extensive writing experience, as I have also worked as a journalist and...

...learners. I obtained by undergraduate degree from Wayne State University in Business Administration and my graduate degree in Special Education Learning Disabilities from University of Detroit Mercy. I absolutely love teaching and making a difference in the lives of students. My favorite subjects are reading and writing. I have tutored students for the last 12...

...around in the dark. It's important for me to understand the way the student's mind works. If they are having trouble understanding a problem, I do my best to have to walk through the processes they are trying out. Once I understand how the student sees the problem I can identify what tool they need...

...pressure to perform well in school and on tests and therefore can relate to students under similar circumstances. I have had the opportunity to tutor many people in a wide range of ages and academic abilities in the past. I tutor a wide range of subjects but am most passionate about Math, Science, Reading, Writing,...

...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...

...had experience as a tutor in both college and high school and wish to continue tutoring in my professional life as preparation to teach English in the Peace Corps. Because of this interest, the subjects I tutor in are English, Writing, Reading&Comprehension, and ACT prep. I have a strong passion for lifelong learning that I...

...student, I have a well-rounded academic history with interest in a range of different subject areas including: history, English, writing, math, science, and computer skills. My goal as a tutor is to help you learn the material and have some fun while doing it. As such, I am flexible with schedules and platforms (online vs...

...and more specialized skills like business Spanish, literature studies, and academic writing in Spanish. I use Spanish every day in my work environment and in my personal life, meaning I am comfortable with professional legal Spanish at work and casual Spanish at home. I have lived and worked in environments with a range of Spanish...

...am a recent transplant from the West coast currently living in the Midwest! I love hanging out with my three goldendoodles, trying out new vegan recipes to eat and rowing and or swimming! Nice to meet you and have a great day! - Sarah Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University...

...resources. During this time I taught writing and grammar for high school students in our homeschool co-op. I returned to work as the Director of Religious Education for our church, teaching religion in our K-6 private school as well as leading adults in book study discussion groups. Currently, I am a Department Administrator at Michigan...

...Merchandising and Marketing Management. I am currently a Substitute Teacher mainly in secondary school settings for a wide variety of subjects (ranging from Robotics to Art). I really enjoy tutoring English Language Arts, Math and Science because students are typically most challenged by these subjects. My tutoring style is differentiated and aligned with the students...

...Organic Chemistry. This summer, I've served as a professor's assistant for first-year writing courses at the University, while also working as a Managing Editorial Intern in NYC. I have years of experience editing/revising anything from high school yearbook InDesign pages to law school personal essays. Overall, I am most interested in an individual's voice and...

...office. As much as I love the law--and I really do!--I also love teaching. I recently spent a semester teaching as an Adjunct Professor of Law at a law school; that experience confirmed for me that teaching is what I was meant to do. I have had numerous other teaching and tutoring experiences, including working...

...genres I'm interested in are fiction and fantasy, but I don't restrict myself to those two. I spent several years working at the library in my hometown and really delighted in the atmosphere there. I also love singing and dancing (I was Mrs. Potts as a senior in our high school rendition of Beauty and...

...now love life in Detroit. I would love to team up with you to help you feel confident and excited about your academic endeavors. I earned a B.A. in Politics from Fairfield University in Connecticut, and have years of writing experience. Most recently, I helped write Requests For Proposals in the corporate world, and before...

...youth centers, I have worked for tutoring companies for the past 4 years, specializing in middle and high school math, reading comprehension, writing, and ACT and SAT Test Prep. I continue to volunteer my services outside of those positions as well, in order to provide my expertise to families who cannot otherwise afford lessons. My...

...college years when I had the opportunity to tutor elementary school students from underprivileged backgrounds. Witnessing their thirst for knowledge and the way their faces lit up when they grasped a new concept was incredibly rewarding. It was during these moments that I discovered my genuine love for teaching and my ability to connect with...

...English, and Literature. I find the most effective tutoring style is to break down the problem into its simplest parts and then build it back up in a more easily understandable way. I have always loved both History and English, and I always try to find a way to make these subjects as interesting and...