Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Detroit, MI

...from Northwestern University Law School this May. I studied at St. Ignatius College Prep and graduated summa cum laude from Villanova University (including a two-term stint at Cambridge University). Between Villanova and Northwestern I worked at an academic non-profit organization and evaluated hundreds of fellowship candidates' writing and academic work. I will work with each student to craft a personalized plan of study and improvement based on the student's strengths and challenges.

...and to help students be able to answer questions by themselves. I have a similar approach in English subjects, where it is very important to develop a thought process when thinking analytically about a piece of writing. Students will learn to recognize grammatical structure and parts of speech, as well as to recognize important literary terms and techniques in writing, and how it contributes to the work as a whole. Outside of the academic realm,...

I am a senior in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Eastern Michigan University, and I have been tutoring for about five years, from middle school to early college age students. My hobbies are painting/drawing, playing piano and guitar, and playing with my pet rats and my cat! ... I strive to work with every one of my students to build on their knowledge of topics, so that they have a full understanding of whatever subject we...

Hello all! As a current Supply Technical Assistant with Ford Motor Company, I am looking for opportunities to share problem solving experience with passionate students looking to overcome hurdles in math and science. In addition, as a recent graduate, I would like to help students picking and applying to colleges improve their SAT scores and maximize their chance for future success. I look forward to working with you!... Working backward toward what you fully understand is...

...tutoring as a way to give back to the community, help students become interested in the world around them and grasp the knowledge just waiting at their fingertips. I have tutored a variety of subjects including Math, Reading, Writing, and Science classes, as well as standardized tests such as the SAT and assisted with college admission essays. I really enjoy tutoring Math, because it was one of the subjects I struggled with the most while...

I believe in helping students develop the skills that lie within him/her so that they are prepared for all education situations in life. ... Get to know the student to understand what their needs are and how I can best help them.... I help students struggling with reading comprehension by reading the material with the student. Once the difficult area has been identified, then we make associations from the reading with what the student already knows,...

...I love constantly exploring new subjects as well as meeting new people. I have long-term experience as an instructor of sports and various arts, but have always enjoyed helping friends and classmates overcome academic challenges. I structure my tutoring sessions around getting to know your concerns as well as your goals . I believe education thrives in a one-on-one environment where you can ask specific questions. Together, we can work find a learning process that...

...science term papers, has the possibility to enthrall and fascinate. I believe that all writing is creative writing, and that in every assignment can be approached with equal measures of enthusiasm and diligence. I am an excellent teacher of the building blocks of language, including Phonics and Grammar. As Joan Didion once said, "Grammar is a piano I play by ear." I have helped dozens of students view grammar not as a stifling set of...

...for 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...

...and highly qualified secondary English teacher in the metro Detroit area. I am looking to help middle and high school students with any area of English they need - grammar, vocabulary, writing, reading, analysis, etc. - in addition to helping them stay organized with school work. I have taught and tutored many ages in many places - all the way from elementary students in rural China to college students in a university writing center. I...

...the broad curricula of the day is expertly designed to fit the learning needs of the masses, it will, by nature, leave gaps in the micro-cognition of each student. This is where I and many others come in: to fill those gaps. For true mastery of a subject or field, I believe that having a teacher to take the time and effort with a student towards detailed learning can only, in time, prove beneficial in...

...teach is English Language Arts, though I work with students oral subjects. Helping students to succeed in academics and life goals is my main motivation as a teacher. I greatly value summer enrichment. I like to ensure students learn the material by working hard, yet look at each student as an individual who may need different ways of learning and different levels of support. Some students are shy, some are outgoing; some are academically driven,...

...at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. For the past few years, I've been teaching subjects ranging from Algebra to Mandarin. I love tutoring mathematics in particular and breaking down abstract concepts into practical, logical lessons students appreciate. I've experienced common frustrations students often face and can show you how I worked through them. As an avid supporter of personalized education and constant self-improvement, I use the latest tips, tricks, and scientifically proven study...

I believe that every child is capable of great things and deserves an individualized educational experience. I will do my best to ensure that my students will feel adequate in every subject and have confidence that they can achieve anything they put their mind to.... My philosophy is the idea that every child can achieve academic mastery when their needs are identified and met. It is my responsibility to pinpoint areas of opportunity and tailor lessons...

...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 in the 'tricks' that test...

...and girls. I moved back to Ohio about 10 years ago and completed an Alternative pathway to teacher certification here which allows me to teach English Language Arts and Reading to grades K-12. I taught fourth grade two years ago, third grade this past year and I will have the same class and teach them again this year in fourth grade. I enjoy teaching because education is so worthwhile in that it can open windows...

I am leadership builder. Ready to build students up and help them to become leaders. I believe in challenging each student to grow each and every day.

...and tell stories, and can vicariously include others in an experience or event or make them see things from a perspective they might not otherwise have considered. I have experience in tutoring all aspects of the writing process, from the beginning, such as brainstorming ideas, to later revisions of a finished product. I'm also quite familiar with reading comprehension and knowledge acquisition, and have a strong background in literature in English as well as literary...

...my patience and ability to guide both children and adults through difficult subjects. I believe in guiding a student to the answer so that they are able to understand how they got there, rather than just providing the answer. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, spending time outside, collecting teapots, swimming, knitting, and cooking. I'm also a technology fan, so I'm always interested in the latest gadget.... A student should...

Hello! My name is Everett. I've just graduated with my Associate's degree from Great Basin College in Pahrump, Nevada. I have diverse interests, but am focusing on computers at the moment. When I'm not working as tech support or studying, I work on my boat, which I will live on once it's completed. I hope to work with you!