Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Detroit, MI

...in real life. I'm very passionate about education, and feel that it is underemphasized in our country, so I'm thrilled that I can make a contribution to it through tutoring. I make every effort to keep lessons from seeming like drudgery by harnessing my wide range of interests to enhance discussions. I feel my strong background in music, the arts, history and politics, as well as having been athletic all my life, allows me to...

...Mercy. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English with a focus on literature and History. I also minored in Museum Studies. Since graduation, I have been working as substitute teacher in the Detroit area. Subbing has been a fantastic learning opportunity for me and has taught me much about becoming a better teacher. While I am comfortable tutoring in many different subjects, my primary passion has always been for History, English, and Literature. I...

...worked in Hollywood as a screenplay analyst, and I can tell you firsthand how good writing and historical know-how are important in the ever-expanding creative economy of the 21st century. And of course math! You can never have too much math! I take pride in defying stereotypes and proving that creative people can also be good at math! I have a great sense of humor, experience working with k-12 and college students, and can't wait...

...I work with high school and middle school aged girls on blog posts and other writing. Currently, I teach writing as a camp counselor at Thurber House Literary Center and I will soon be serving as a GTA through the Helen Zell Writers' Program at the University of Michigan. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about writing and literature. I believe that through writing and the challenge of working...

...succeed. I specialize in writing and history at a college and high school level, but I am also very patient when it comes to basic math and science. Additionally, I have experience presenting research papers at national conferences, leading discussions on literature and history at a graduate level, and the dubious honor of writing a successful Master's thesis. Part of my training is the ability to synthesis large amounts of information and package it into...

...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 leveraging my extensive experience to foster an environment where...

...social work field(s). In addition to my years as an educator (ELA/English), I have experience doing both, individual and group tutoring; all focusing on writing enhancement, communication, ELA, English, Testing, and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Before teaching and working in the social service/work field, I received a BA from the University of Michigan (Psychology/Sociology). I am currently attending Strayer University to obtain a Masters Degree in Business Administration. In addition to...

...so for several years I taught as an adjunct professor at a local law school and have worked extensively with my own two children (ages 20 and 17) throughout their educations. I take a friendly, laid-back approach to teaching, because students won't learn if they're not comfortable and engaged. Whether your needs are simple - such as general help with writing answers to essay questions or gaining a better understanding of punctuation - or more...

...to private clients, both adults and kids as well as a class in high school. That's when I realized that teaching is my calling, my thing. I moved back to Italy to teach EFL in high school and middle school for 2.5 years, before moving to Detroit to get my MA in education at the University of Michigan Flint. Since 2019, I have been working as a teacher in public schools, and I am passionate...

...a highly regarded college prep high school in Detroit, and Wayne State University, where I graduated in 2012 with a degree in Film Production. I am a filmmaker with an interest in teaching and interacting with youth. I am very friendly but expect high effort and a positive attitude. In my eyes, every student has the ability to accomplish whatever goals they set their minds to as long as they work hard and push through...

...essays and have offered writing support for many of my peers, college applicants, medical school applicants, local businesses, and professors. I have four years of experience working as a Kumon tutor in math and reading, and I have also assisted with tutoring in ACT/SAT standardized test preparation. During undergrad, I worked as an emergency medicine clinical research technician, focusing on patient education within health diseases and medication. As a result, I feel comfortable working with...

...I've also studied Spanish for over ten years and even lived abroad in Barcelona. I engage students with language using teaching methods that first interested me in studying the language — through multimedia, culture study, and conversation, I enjoy teaching students not only how to master the language but also how to love the language itself. I also have a special place in my heart for helping clients prepare for tests like the SAT, ACT,...

...new, efficacious therapies to patients suffering with rheumatic disease. Today, I work in research in complex congenital heart disease and pediatric cardiac surgery at C.S Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI. My job involves applying the scientific knowledge gained in the classroom toward discovering new ways to improve clinical outcomes for children who have had congenital heart surgery. I will be applying to medical school in summer 2021. I'm passionate about the subjects I...

...studying pre-medicine at the University of Michigan. During my time in Ann Arbor, I volunteer at Peace Neighborhood Center helping to tutor socioeconomically underprivileged kids in in math and science. I also was employed as a tutor by the University's athletics program to tutor athletes in math and science classes. I have a great passion in helping others grasp foreign concepts, particularly younger children. I want to bring to them the same type of great...

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...

...teacher models the ideas, skills and behaviors that they wish their students to gain. I believe a teacher with a comprehensive approach to teaching by incorporating multiple styles of learning and technologies can encourage learning and engagement effectively in the classroom. The words below briefly describe what I believe a teacher should seek to cultivate in themselves, so that in turn their students can develop the same qualities in themselves. Knowledge, Curiosity, Literacy, Professionalism, Critical...

I am currently attending the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, studying English, Creative Writing, and Screen Arts and Cultures. As a tutor, I have helped students in K-12 improve their reading and writing skills. I am a writer myself, so I am passionate about helping students develop their creative and academic writing skills. I am a strong believer in interactive arts based learning, so my teaching style encompasses both visual and conversational approaches.

...years of experience teaching and tutoring students with diverse needs. My career is in public health program management and epidemiology. My primary method of tutoring is student-centered discussion method, where we assess skills at baseline and discuss methods of problem-solving to identify the most comfortable approaches for the student to use. I specialize in the following subjects within arithmetic: Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Algebra II, Elementary-Middle School Math, Pre-calculus, and Calculus AB. I have tutored Pre-Algebra and...

...inclusivity and diversity, and interdisciplinary studies. I have experience teaching and tutoring a wide range of subjects and levels of education, but am most passionate about English, Literature, History, Writing in the Disciplines, Standardized Tests, Personal Statements, and College Applications, as that is my area of expertise. As a teacher and tutor for over 20 years, I am a firm believer that anyone can learn, anyone can write, and anyone can be successful. I recognize...

I am recent graduate from The University of Michigan with a bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering. My goals are to educate the next generations of Engineers, Scientists, and Mathematicians.