Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Washtenaw County, MI

...academic 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...

...firm in Washington, D.C., primarily representing television stations. I also speak German, having learned it as a high school exchange student, majored in it in college, and having spent a summer working in a Berlin law office. As much as I love the law--and I really do!--I also love teaching. I recently spent a semester...

...show them my soul a bit to encourage a little revelation from their lives. To sum up: I believe education is the exploration for, finding of, and expression of old and new ideas. We learn from each other and those who came before us. Education teaches us to become active, thinking members of society ???...

...the day, I love to learn and it brings me happiness to be able to help others have that same feeling of success in academics. Whether you need more lecturing, problem solving help, mentoring, etc. I will do my best to cater to your specific learning needs. I look forward to working with you! *Current...

...me bring a "whole" approach to my teaching style, letting me create different frameworks for students so they could learn through their own interests. My varied background also allows tutor a wide variety of subjects, but I am most passionate about Science, History, and English/Literature. In my experience, students have the most fun and are...

...new information and effectively complete assignments. I am able to present different ways of learning information to students who may be struggling; and tricks that will help them complete quality writing assignments or even just understand math. Many students walk into tutoring with the belief they are stupid, and that simply is not true. We...

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...

...with writing answers to essay questions or gaining a better understanding of punctuation - or more complex - such as writing a research paper or understanding how to use style guides, I can help. Plus, I've earned an editing certificate from the Poynter Institute and have edited professionally for a number of years. I can...

...an undergraduate thesis in 20th century American Literature, and conducted research in the Michigan Chemistry Department. More specifically, I spent two years (and now my Masters degree) researching organometallic chemistry, and one year researching Chemistry Education. In that time, I was highly involved in the undergraduate education system: thinking about how chemistry is perceived, the...

...the logic 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...

...University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. I have a total of 7 years of tutoring and teaching experience with students ages toddler through college sophomores. My tutoring philosophy is that the only difference between easy and hard is understanding, and I plan to give my students the ability to independently understand content information while developing life...

...patient and allow students time to grasp the concept and to create a learning environment whereby students are free to learn and free to make mistakes. This environment will ultimately instill confidence and create independent learners. I obtained by undergraduate degree from Wayne State University in Business Administration and my graduate degree in Special Education...

...they are struggling to understand something that is not "sticking," and I try to make tutoring more interactive and fun to counteract that. Also, I focus on making sure students truly understand the concepts we are learning, rather than just memorizing facts in the moment. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, playing badminton, singing,...

...others, struggled to reach the core of myself. It is the part that any person needs when 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...

...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.

Junior-standing student at the University of Michigan, enrolled in the college of engineering. Qualified to tutor in any math and science related subject.

Hello! My name is Bella and I'm a personal tutor with years of experience! I am a current PA student who has a degree in health sciences. My job is to guide and academically motivate you!

...I love analysis, processing, and reading comprehension. It is so fun to teach and 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...

...projects and worked with my fellow Circle K volunteers, school officials, Kiwanis members, and parents to create good, meaningful experiences for the children. In the summer of 2019, I worked for the Ann Arbor YMCA, which was an energizing and challenging experience. A lot of the work was outdoors and I'm allergic to pollen, mold,...