Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Ann Arbor, MI

...in instructional design, strategic development, and effective communication, enabling me to significantly improve student achievement in schools. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Eastern Michigan University, with certifications in both English teaching and software engineering, allowing me to offer a diverse tutoring portfolio from English, Communication, Social Studies, Math and Science. My tutoring is fueled by a client-centered approach, aiming to empower students by adapting to their unique learning needs and...

...trying to apply them to biological concepts that I've learned in class! I have tutored lots of people throughout my academic career, including students in grades below me, my own grade, but most importantly, myself. I think the most 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 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 engaging, and I learned a lot. Outside of academic pursuits, I do a lot of weight-lifting, and...

...Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication. I have worked in education for twenty-five years in the following positions: high school English teacher, college English faculty, ACT/SAT tutor, and Humanities & Essay Review tutor. While I have tutored a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, literature, and composition. My experience helping students to bridge the gap between their learning levels and their grade levels in reading and math has produced more confident...

...Bachelor's degree in Economics and Global Health Studies. I enjoy helping students in Mathematics and English and have experience tutoring students from 3rd to 5th grade in math. I strongly believe in building a strong foundation in a subject in order to develop the ability to utilize background knowledge to solve more complex problems and gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter. I really enjoy problem solving and working with students!

...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, I received a Bachelor of Science in...

...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 Spanish every day in my work environment and in my personal life, meaning I am comfortable with professional legal Spanish...

...participating in educational pastimes, such as serving as a volunteer with my local historical societies. As a teacher I encourage and support the academic goals of all curious or hesitant learners. Pupils who begin to work with me can expect to enjoy their courses of study and to develop a love of learning. Whether working with students in elementary school or with college undergraduates, I always strive to make learning dynamic, vibrant and welcoming. My...

...& English. I completed an undergraduate thesis in 20th century American Literature, and conducted research in the Michigan Chemistry Department. More specifically, I spent two years (and now my Masters degree) researching organometallic chemistry, and one year researching Chemistry Education. In that time, I was highly involved in the undergraduate education system: thinking about how chemistry is perceived, the accessibility of chemistry, and the best forms of communication style. With these experiences, my passion for...

...since my student days at Eastern Michigan University. Topics included English literature, writing, and reading. For Middle School topics included social studies and language arts. For High School it was literature, reading and grammar. And for College it was tutoring students in a variety of majors. Washington State University provided a Master's in teaching adults. Those teaching experiences have been the best of all worlds and the worst. The best experience for a teacher or...

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

..."highly qualified" to teach Spanish, French and ESL k-12. I have taught students from kindergarten through the university level. In addition to working in public and private schools, I have taught language classes at the community college and university level as an adjunct instructor. One great part of my job is to help students who think that learning a foreign language is IMPOSSIBLE discover how easy it can be when they understand language patterns, have...

...degree combined with the University of Detroit Mercy. Here I served as the pioneer for the program. Also, I was on the student board of appeals at Marygrove College. After Graduating I continued to work at Marygrove as a school administrator in Financial Services. I have been married for six years. Both my wife (Lalisha) and I have three daughters (Zoe, Joelle, and Rylie). I created my online baking business in 2014 and in that...

...bit to encourage a little revelation from their lives. To sum up: I believe education is the exploration for, finding of, and expression of old and new ideas. We learn from each other and those who came before us. Education teaches us to become active, thinking members of society ??? acting and reacting, observing and contemplating, learning and teaching. We, as teachers, also learn from our charges, as we try to teach and lead them....

...and science.Also I can teach native Arabic speakers and French and Spanish for beginners. As a teacher, I am driven to help students reach their academic goals by providing them with the time and support they need. The learning process is one that requires both the motivated learner and the dedicated instructor. With the teaching experience and the knowledge I have acquired, I would like to provide a suitable platform and environment for students to...

...settings. I enjoy teaching a wide variety of subjects, but especially literature, history, and math. As a teacher, I always focus on meeting students where they're at and providing them with what the tools they, personally, need to succeed. When it comes to test preparation specifically, I like to cut to the chase very quickly to determine what students most need help with, be it subject knowledge, time management, or an ability to recognize patterns...

...learning opportunities for students all over the country! I am passionate about working with students to specifically satisfy their personal needs. No student is exactly the same, and it is imperative for educators and students to establish a system of trust and create a positive educational experience together. I'm very calm, patient, and open-minded. I have experience with a large range of age groups in a large range of subjects. I've worked in classrooms of...

...my own work in earning my master's degree. Teachers and professors cannot cater classes to every individual student and so very often people miss out on information that puts them behind and they struggle to catch up. I try to bridge that gap between what they know and what they should know and try and keep explanations as simple and relatable as possible. I also believe in connecting with tutees as friends so that the...

I believe that teaching is about engaging the mind. It is about introducing students to conceptual frameworks with which they can, in profound way, understand, master, and incorporate educational concepts and strategies in productive ways. In short, for me, teaching is about challenging and inspiring students to think critically.

...in California for a few years, 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 that I relished writing the news for a news radio and TV show....