Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Ann Arbor, MI

...on the Moot Court team. Since graduation, I have served as a coach and mentor in many different capacities: for three years, I served as a assistant director of a nonprofit where I regularly trained 75 different community leaders to effectively communicate on local issues, and for the past five years, I've served as the coordinator for New Moon Girl Media's Sister to Sister mentor program, where I work with high school and middle school...

...realm, I am diehard sports fan, and currently work as a sports journalist. My favorite sport is football, but I watch almost every major sport around the world. I'm also an avid fan of professional wrestling. I also enjoy reading, writing, and playing video games in my spare time, and I love working out and playing sports when the weather is nice. I also love watching stand-up comedy, specifically comedians like Kevin Hart and Jim...

...a PhD in Neuropsychology after a few years of working and traveling. I fell in love with Italy while studying abroad in Rome and will take any chance I can get to go back! When I'm not working, I enjoy visiting art museums and seeing musicals and plays. I was a peer tutor at Loyola for two years and have been a private tutor for the past year. It has been a very fulfilling experience...

...furthered my academic career at Schoolcraft College where I received an Associate's in Culinary Arts and obtained my Certified Sous Chef designation. At Schoolcraft, I became a teacher's aide/sous chef and was able to teach students from different backgrounds and age groups, and was able to develop and adjust teaching styles based on the needs of the student. I believe that tutoring not only helps the student, but the tutor as well! It keeps skills...

...hope I didn't. As a YMCA teen camp counselor, I supervised and volunteered alongside ages eleven through sixteen. My job was to help the teen participants learn about community-based activities and local non-profits, and to also lead by example. My favorite experience with the YMCA was working at an affordable housing location and pulling a huge thistle bush out of a garden bed with the teens. Myself and two of the teen participants pulled on...

...opened up the life changing power of literature and after that I began passionately pursuing language for its beautiful and poetic qualities. Since then, I have finished a degree in English literature as well as spending substantial time abroad. My experiences as a traveler and foreigner have left me astounded at the diversity of ways to cultivate the mind and now I am a regular yoga practitioner and meditator. I find myself using all of...

...reference books, writing and editing for their 'Twentieth-Century Literary Criticism' series. I've taught college courses in Shakespeare, modern American authors, and freshman composition. I'm also a graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, with a Master of Arts in Theological Studies. I love to teach, and I've taught informally for several years in a number of different subjects, but I am most passionate about English literature and composition. I am especially adept at matching my teaching style...

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

Hi my name is Aesha and I am an incoming Sophomore at Michigan State University. I am a Computer Science major, and I really enjoy learning new skills. I love teaching and tutoring others and look forward to helping out!

Nancy Finney is a published writer and editor from a small town in Michigan. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Professional Writing, and a Master of Public Administration with an emphasis on public policy and urban planning. She has experience with copywriting, content development, and marketing. Her professional experience includes several years as a science book editor and freelance journalist covering music, politics, and hospitality.

...for many years. My academic journey has given me an immense amount of experience with a wide range of subjects and tests. I know very intimately what it is like to be under 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...

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...

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...

...company and have recently moved to the Detroit area to pursue music more seriously. My education has always reflected my diverse and strong interest across disciplines. My liberal arts undergraduate education focused rigorously on the humanities delving deeply into critical thinking and writing. Through this I have always maintained a logical methodical style of thinking required to understand and guide through math and science. Working as a tutor allows me to continue to share my...

...much help from my teachers or my parents. My approach is to be honest with the students about how to succeed. I cover topics such as understanding expectations, time management, research, outlining, and of course Public Speaking and any other Human Communication subject. I focus on student success and work to empower students to take charge of their education. I help them with tasks such as communicating with their teacher and how to be effective...

...law degree from Fordham University School of Law. In law school, I served as an associate editor for a law journal and wrote briefs for the moot court board. During my 27 year legal career, I've written hundreds of legal briefs, half a dozen legal articles, and even a traditionally-published mystery novel. I also maintain a blog on my website. I enjoy sharing my passions with others, so for several years I taught as an...

...behind a math proof or troubleshooting code, I thrive on the "aha" moment students experience when everything clicks. My academic background and experience working with students of varying skill levels have equipped me with the tools to connect, adapt, and explain concepts in a way that resonates. I approach each tutoring session with patience, enthusiasm, and a commitment to meeting students where they are. I understand that every student learns differently, so I personalize my...

...learn at all aspects, and there is always something more to learn! I love to teach, I love to learn, and I love to help, so that is what I am here for! In my spare time, outside of teaching and learning, I play a good amount of Xbox, I love trading cards, and I am what one would call a "sneakerhead" (someone who loves, collects, and is deeply involved in the sneaker culture).

Hello! I am a senior at Yale University studying English. I have 5+ years experience tutoring high school/middle school students in writing, college essay editing, Common App advising, AP English, and ACT! My students have earned acceptances to Brown, Duke, Cornell, Vanderbilt, and the University of Michigan.

...coach because I love the process of helping students learn and seeing their successes following our sessions. With tutoring, am passionate about reading, writing, and business communication. Effective communication is essential across all disciplines, and I am happy to help students apply their linguistic skills within their individual field. With coaching, I am an empathetic and motivating coach who will work with you to identify your strengths and tell your story. Together, we will define...