Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Farmington Hills, MI

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.

...Oakland University, I studied topics as diverse as the biological, psychosocial, psychological, nutritional, socio-cultural, economic, philosophical, legal, ethical, environmental, community and public health determinants of health and disease, as well as learned 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...

...After pursuing a career as an actress and singer in New York and Los Angeles for about 12 years, I discovered my entrepreneurial side and started a successful concierge business 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...

...course discussion in meaningful ways. Course discussion is one of the few methods of actual teaching in the course room, and should not only share the instructor's experience, but resources such as scholarly articles, videos and alternative opinions. An instructor should be present in the discussion at least 4 days per week. A second opportunity for teaching is the feedback that is provided for student work. Feedback needs to be holistic. It should consist of...

...passionate about English, Literature, and Criminal Justice. My teaching style is best described as interactive. I believe that all students have the capacity to learn and comprehend provided that their instructor be engaged, enthusiastic, and able to communicate at a variety of levels. I have consistently demonstrated all of these qualities in my work with students. I find it incredibly satisfying when a struggling student "gets it". I believe that education is fundamental for all,...

...State 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,...

...English, of all things, and composing lots of music and poetry over the years. My teaching philosophy--pedagogy, the pros call it--is student centered, where I try to engage the student where he/she is at, and then increase the rigor from there, utilizing a conversational and laid back and friendly style. Outside interests include playing jazz/rock fusion guitar and performing music at local open mics, listening to such artists as Miles Davis and Ornette Coleman, even...

...advocating for good causes and loves to learn. Whether I'm working on a creative project, analyzing policy or developing a new skill, I delve deeply into each task. I find joy in making difficult information easy to understand and bringing people together to work towards a common goal. I am many things, but above all I am an idealist. I believe the status quo can be improved and it is up to each of us...

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.

...classes to middle school and high school students at various churches. I teach: "mastering grammar (the tenses)" as well as "going beyond the five-paragraph essay (college prep)." My other specialty is teaching English as a Second Language. I work with adults and children who need help with grammar, writing, reading (reading comprehension), vocabulary, pronunciation, and idioms/expressions. I have students with ADD, ADHD, Autism, and Dysgraphia. I often tutor spouses and children of executives who are...

...love the feeling of being in the 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...

...completing some pre-requisite courses for a graduate program. I enjoy learning, reading, exercising, and playing ball. In college, I majored in Management & Leadership, Management Information Systems, and was on 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....

...and 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...

Harvard University PhD student in Medical Anthropology. MA, Harvard University. MPH, BA University of Michigan. Experienced ACT/SAT/GRE tutor. Writing/college application assistance. IP/AP tutoring most subjects. Clinical medical research and economic research experience.

...Middle 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...