Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Washtenaw County, MI

I think that knowledge is power and the children are our future. I once dreamt of being a high school math teacher but resigned to studying economics in lieu of this dream. I like the relative certainty of mathematics and look forward to tutoring more people. "Teach a man to fish..." I believe that if I can inspire in others, even in the smallest manner, my love for knowledge with my intuitive outlook toward problem solving,...

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.

...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...

...and I am a certified Secondary Ed English teacher. I am excited to share my passion for literature and writing with eager young learners. Besides being passionate about learning, I also am active in fitness, golf, and playing the guitar. I look forward to guiding students to achieving their academic best in English.... My philosophy for teaching is that the teacher is there to shape their learners and there to guide them into becoming the best...

I believe that teaching is about engaging the mind. It is about introducing students to conceptual frameworks with which they can, in profound way, understand, master, and incorporate educational concepts and strategies in productive ways. In short, for me, teaching is about challenging and inspiring students to think critically.

...generating their own ideas and discussing their unique perspective. Not only do I want my students to understand each other, but I want them to understand themselves. Understanding one's self goes beyond just knowing what you like to read and not read, and it is deeper than knowing the right answer. It is the ability, or...

...I have with my students. Every lesson, interaction, assessment, project, and class discussion has the potential to bring each student one step closer to achieving their goals. When I do see my students achieve the success they seek, it is a profound moment, as these individuals commonly overcome academic and personal barriers. As an educator,...

...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"...

...I am a recent transplant from the West coast currently living in the Midwest! I love hanging out with my three goldendoodles, trying out new vegan recipes to eat and rowing and or swimming! Nice to meet you and have a great day! - Sarah Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the...

...I thought," moments). The senior creative thesis is something I worked towards for four years. Each year of college I took a creative writing workshop. Workshops consist of some creative writing pedagogy, the reading of stories or poetry by published writers, and the reading, editing, critiquing, and workshopping of peer-written material. My experiences in creative...

...learn something new. I have a great time tutoring students because it is not merely a strict, restricted space, but also a place where I can learn from the student and tell great stories! I am a student at the University of Michigan, and studying on a pre-med track. I tutor essentially all subjects, and...

...with 17 years of experience teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language. I am experienced in writing tutoring at the college level, and also have experience preparing students for English proficiency tests such as IELTS and TOEFL. I believe that language learning should be fun and personalized! I look forward to working with you.

...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.

...high school classes or college admissions because I enjoy writing, and I have plenty of practice from high school and college. Although, I love working with younger kids as well since I plan on becoming a special education or elementary education teacher. In high school I was apart of National Honors Society, Trailblazers, and Peer...

...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...

...and History of Art from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor in 2020. She served as a teaching assistant in the American University in Cairo for the past 3 years while completing her master's degree in Islamic Art and Architecture. In her free time, she writes poetry for publication and enjoys reading literary fiction.

...preparation to teach English in the Peace Corps. Because of this interest, the subjects I tutor in are English, Writing, Reading&Comprehension, and ACT prep. I have a strong passion for lifelong learning that I believe I can share with my students. When I'm not tutoring, I love to see live music at concerts and shows...

...witnessed how the lessons learned in the classroom can be transformative to your life and the lives of others. As your tutor, I will work with you to make the learning process more understandable, manageable and fun. You will learn how to learn and create a mental scaffolding of concepts to build on for the...

...in literacy and reading instruction. Also, I love to make learning fun! I've been trained in the best practice learning strategies and believe in effective planning to see great results! I love reading and have great experience in engaging students in higher level reading and building a love of reading and writing.... The most successful teacher is proactive. A teacher who really assesses and knows their students and plans backwards and forwards to meet all students'...

...teacher. While I am comfortable tutoring in many different subjects, my primary passion has always been for History, English, and Literature. I find the most effective tutoring style is to break down the problem into its simplest parts and then build it back up in a more easily understandable way. I have always loved both...