Award-Winning Phonics Tutors in Ann Arbor, MI

...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 the grander understanding of a given topic. Every student (everyone, truly,...

...immersion programs, teaching everything from phonics and essay writing to science and math. I had students of all levels: younger students who were still learning to read, write, and tie their shoes, older students attempting to enter international or American/British high schools and universities, and adults who wanted to brush up or continue to learn more. I enjoy working with students and seeing them learn and make progress. I like to think that learning anything...

...University and majored in French. My love for foreign languages started at an early age as I grew up in a bilingual home that spoke French, which was the first language I learned. I love sharing my passion for languages with others. I currently teach Advanced French at the Ann Arbor Senior Center. I would be able to support individuals in the following areas for tutoring: Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced French, Beginning Spanish and English...

...a private writing and reading coach and freelance journalist, as well as in Oakland Community College's Academic Skills Center as an English tutor for college students. I have experience aiding students in improving papers of many different subjects, including literature, the social sciences, film, art, composition, and science, among others. The University of Michigan-Dearborn and Oakland Community College have honored me with several awards for my writing over the past few years. I believe that...

...of literacy. I am used to working with students in one-on-one and group settings, and I have both classroom and pull-out experience. In a typical day, I help students to address many facets of their language and literacy, including vocabulary, writing, phonemic awareness, verbal organization, sentence structure, and reading comprehension. Additionally, I have advanced fluency in Russian and would be happy to offer tutoring services to beginning Russian learners or those looking for vacation Russian....

...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, and some are interested in other things. I take these aspects...

...fascinating? In my free time, I like to keep things pretty quiet. My favorite thing to do is to make music, and you can listen to the results on my SoundCloud page. I've been a keyboard player since age 5, and a self-taught guitarist since 15. Another avid habit of mind is to practice mindfulness meditation; this is something I was more or less driven to as a result of my years in the public...

...Savon. I'm from Chicago, IL and I am currently in Ann Arbor, MI attending U of M. I've had a passion for teaching since my senior year in high school, and for that reason I am completing my last two semesters in the teacher education program. I love helping students to feel empowered after learning something new, so I knew this would be the perfect opportunity to help students to become better thinkers and learners.

I am excited by the prospect of inspiring young minds. As an experienced instructor of more than 25 years, I have enjoyed the journey of teaching students in the content areas of social studies and language arts. I would be honored to serve as your tutor. Together, we can explore the former exciting content areas.

...Biology and English. As an undergraduate student, I was the Senior Editor of a student-run publication for three years, affording me extensive experience in editing others' work. After I graduated, I co-instructed an international summer science course offered by UofM for high school aged students. This was a lab based course that investigated topics in genetics and developmental biology. I had a lot of fun working hands-on with biological specimens, and it was a thrill...

...a freshman at Michigan State University with a major in Business and Finance. As a student, I have always liked to challenge myself intellectually and learn subjects that are beyond my comprehension. I have a wide variety of teaching experience ranging from an academic team coach for elementary school kids, a volunteer math instructor, a private guitar tutor, and so on. My joy of teaching has led me to impact so many young lives at...

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,...

...and I have also done interactive story time as a preschool teacher and now in the school media center. When I worked as a multi-site manger I also help students with home work and study skills. I have worked with students one on one helping with reading skill. I have also worked with ESL learners. I have taken graduate level reading skills courses on how to teach students reading and phonic skills. I have also...

...my personal learning experiences with my students to encourage them and build their self-confidence. I am a recently retired certified teacher with over 15 years of experience teaching elementary and middle school students. I taught social skills, mathematics, and reading for students in grades K-5. I have a bachelor's degree in Education. I taught individual and small group instruction to students in grades K-6 who were below grade level in math and reading for over...

...the undergraduate level. By day, I work at a large health care insurance corporation in the information technology communications department, where I have been accused of being ruthless about grammar and mechanics. I'm frequently sought out by my coworkers to assist with writing and editing. Since I do work in information technology, I'm also asked to train and teach coworkers throughout the company on the various technologies that we use. I'm a proud mother of...

...struggling high school student in today's world. I understand how much pressure you are under to get the score you need to be admitted into your dream school, and I am here to help you reach that score! I also understand how tedious college essays can be, and how important they are. I know the mechanics behind writing a strong admissions essay and the power of proofreading! For those students not quite ready for college...

I am a reading intervention teacher currently working in the public school system. I have worked with students all across the country in grades from K-12. I received my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Eastern Michigan University and my master's from Arizona State University in Educational Administration. I love working with students to make them better readers and writers!

...years. I was a Junior High Language Arts teacher for 35 years. I also, am an adjunct professor at Wayne County Community College District. I have been there for 47 years. I am currently on staff. I teach reading and writing. I teach more writing than reading. I love teaching. I still have a vast connection with many of my former students. In my spare time, I am a Prostate Cancer Advocate at the Karmanos...

...can help with conversational Spanish, beginner or advanced vocabulary acquisition, reading and writing, translation, and more specialized skills like business Spanish, literature studies, and academic writing in Spanish. I use Spanish every day in my work environment and in my personal life, meaning I am comfortable with professional legal Spanish at work and casual Spanish at home. I have lived and worked in environments with a range of Spanish accents and linguistic differences, and I...

...to read, to high school seniors writing the essays that will gain them access to top-tier universities. In my years as a teacher's assistant for college freshmen, a workshop teacher at 826 Chicago and a literacy tutor with at-risk kids in a low-income elementary school in Ohio, I have turned students who professed to hate Reading and Writing into confident and creative writers. I have also helped students excel in History, Mathematics and particularly enjoy...