Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Ann Arbor, MI

...of experience, I've found that this tendency allows me to have enough flexibility to handle unexpected situations in the sessions. This might include stumbling upon knowledge gaps or working with a student who hasn't had material effectively communicated to them previously. I started tutoring my senior year of high school and continued into my college years at Emory; thanks to this, I'm confident that I can teach effectively in a wide variety of subjects.... Overall, I...

...to many different learners. My students say I am able to make learning approachable and fun through humor and connecting our learning concepts to real life. I have an extreme attention to detail, so I love helping edit and polish pieces of writing. I was born to teach, and I love the challenge of helping students connect to and gain an appreciation for English and Spanish! Outside of my classroom, you could find me traveling...

Interested in research, medicine, and education to augment the lives of underserved and underrepresented populations of urban and rural disconnected regions.

Caitlyn joins Varsity Tutors with over nine years of tutoring experience. She covers a wide range of subjects, including geometry, graduate-level English writing, and Spanish language. She takes pride in helping students build confidence and self-sufficiency in their academic pursuits.

I am a Graduate of the University of Michigan with a major in Film & Communication. Over the past couple of years, I have had the wonderful opportunities to teach in Detroit, South Africa, and Morocco. I am dedicated to empowering students through education by providing them with the skills necessary to succeed in and out of the classroom.

...effective sampling methods and statistical interpretation of results. I was a teaching assistant for the anatomy and physiology cadaver lab, and have tutored other subjects such as math, reading, biology, and essay writing and proofreading. My favorite subjects to tutor are writing and proofreading because I enjoy showing people how to communicate their ideas better and more forcefully. I try to meet students where they are. I may start with a bit of review then...

...in Westchester, New York which lasted for about a year before I relocated to Los Angeles. In California, I briefly continued my concierge business before going back to school and earning a certification as a clinical hypnotherapist. I conducted therapy with many clients and helped them deal with issues such as weight loss, smoking cessation and dysfunctional relationships. Eventually, I moved my therapy business online and began offering self-help advice and coaching to women who...

...the class by sharing their learning and accomplishments with each other and the instructor. As an instructor online for the past 3 years and an on-campus instructor for 20 years, I have learned to interact with my students as a guide and mentor. The keys are communication, differentiation and respect. As a teacher, instructor and professor, I am guided by the following quote attributed to Albert Einstein: "Education is not the learning of facts, it's...

...Bar of Michigan in 1988 and remain active and in good standing. My professional career spans over 25 years. My career focus has been criminal law, both in the state and federal systems. In that capacity, I have developed excellent communications skills, both verbal and written. Throughout my career, I have sought or created opportunities to teach and work with a variety of students. I spent at least one week a year teaching Trial Advocacy...

...University. Tutoring has been one my greatest passions from a very young age because I have 2 younger sisters who have always needed homework help from me. Watching them succeed in school inspired me to help other individuals improve their academic performance as well. I utilize an interactive learning technique through various helpful resources, and I will go above and beyond to ensure an effective learning for my students. Contact me today for Math, Science,...

...I got up to speed enough to be a grade level. I knew then that teaching was a determining factor in what my mother had done for me, and moreover, what my life would eventually be about. I was very young then, and while dyslexia does not go away, I have achieved quite a bit despite it, attaining degrees in English, of all things, and composing lots of music and poetry over the years. My...

My goal as an educator/ tutor is to always find the best methods to improve students ability to learn and retain information taught. I use differentiated teaching methods to assist students in understanding material while using various skills to ensure that students improve.

...essay (college prep)." My other specialty is teaching English as a Second Language. I work with adults who need help with grammar, writing, reading (reading comprehension), vocabulary, pronunciation, and idioms/expressions. They work in the U.S. on business assignments at automotive corporations. I often tutor spouses and children. I have worked with students of all backgrounds and cultures. I have worked with all ages (K-12) in various subjects like math and study skills. I have home...

...classroom and taking part in the discourse that goes on. In fact, if someone were willing to pay me to go to school indefinitely, I would probably take them up on that. I also love working with children and young adults. I feel like I connect well with the different age groups and know how to adjust my approach and interactions to get the best results. I believe that my background, abilities and personality make...

...the pre-med track. This allowed for me to be exposed to a wide variety of subjects and I can confidently say I enjoyed learning about them all. In my opinion, the only way to know if you've mastered something is if you can teach it. I've been tutoring fellow classmates and younger friends of mine throughout my entire academic career, and there is nothing more rewarding than seeing someone become proficient at something they struggled...

...have working in investment banking (including research) for many years. In addition, I have been tutoring test prep for specific standardized assessments for professional certifications (FINRA exams), admissions to undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools for 15 years or so, and my students have found my method quite effective. I also tutor some subjects: math, English (including grammar), and writing. I am eager to work with students who are falling behind as well as those who...

...East. Her international explorations and diversity of styles she was exposed to traveling to over 18 different countries fueled her passion for storytelling via writing and developed her artistic style. Driven by a mission to inspire individuals (students) to find deeper meaning through creativity, and a connection to the magic of nature. Cortney draws on her personal journey as both an artist, curator and yoga teacher and believes that inspiration is abundant for those who...