Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Ann Arbor, MI

I am a working communications professional, dedicated to helping you achieve academic success in the subjects of English and writing. I take a personalized approach to working with each student, understanding your needs and goals and helping grow your targeted skills to reach (or exceed!) these goals. Let's do this!

Hello, my name is Maria and I have been tutoring with Varsity Tutors since 2021. During my time at Varsity Tutors I have taught elementary reading, phonics, science, English, and group classes. I enjoy tutoring at Varsity Tutors and guiding students in their subject areas. Its great to be able to connect with students...

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.

...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 applications, I can also tutor in Spanish 1,2,3 and English/Grammar. I have been taking Spanish classes for twelve years and have never received below an A:...

...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 to create a contagious learning environment. I believe that every student is unique and a tailored approach to his or her learning style is vital to...

...not read, and it is deeper than knowing the right answer. It is the ability, or better than that, it is the responsibility of the self to question why it likes what it likes, how this cognitive bias affects the reading, and what does this add to our inner dialogue? Doing this sets us up to begin the journey of determining who we are. I believe this level of metacognition is important, especially when taught...

...well as my endorsements for Early Childhood Education and Language Arts Grades 6-8 in Michigan. I am currently working toward a Master of Arts in Education in Teaching English as a Second Language at Aquinas College. I consider myself a life-long learner and am excited to get started with Varsity Tutors. I am open to tutoring a wide range of subjects and levels as each brings a unique set of challenges and rewards. In my...

...in a range of subjects including k-12 reading, college-level math, essay writing, and test prep. As a tutor, I aim to be encouraging and personable, and I work with students to set reasonable goals for each session. If you have considered seeking support in any of the subjects below, please contact me! I am happy to speak with you about instruction options as well as what you can expect from a preliminary session with me.

...a public school teacher, child care provider, camp counselor, private tutor, and coach. Almost every job and volunteer experience I have had has involved children. I have a total of 8 years of experience subbing in grades K-5 and have held multiple long-term assignments in kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th grades. After returning to college to earn my teaching certificate I taught 2nd grade until transitioning to the role of stay-at-home mom.

...focus on student success and work to empower students to take charge of their education. I help them with tasks such as communicating with their teacher and how to be effective in group learning situations. I received my education in Michigan and Florida. I have a PhD in Speech Communication Education from The Florida State University, a B.A and M.A in Speech Communication from Wayne State University, and by Sept. 2022 will hold a M.A....

...education teacher. In high school I was apart of National Honors Society, Trailblazers, and Peer connections, which all allowed me to have practice with tutoring my neurotypical peers, my peers with cognitive and/or physical impairments, and neurotypical 5th and 1st graders. I want to tutor because I believe education is a key factor in improving overall well-being. I had a math tutor throughout my 8-12th grades, so I know what it's like to continuously struggle...

...can teach native Arabic speakers and French and Spanish for beginners. As a teacher, I am driven to help students reach their academic goals by providing them with the time and support they need. The learning process is one that requires both the motivated learner and the dedicated instructor. With the teaching experience and the knowledge I have acquired, I would like to provide a suitable platform and environment for students to succeed.

...concentration includes methodologies in teaching English, both Modern English Grammar and teaching English to non-native speakers. My GPA within the linguistics program is 3.95 and my overall GPA is 3.8. With full marks in writing and speech as well, I can offer a well-rounded approach to written and spoken communication. Lastly, with a background in Japanese, I have successfully completed 15 credits worth of Japanese with a 4.0, and an average of 3.75 in all...

...With positive guidance and positive learning experiences, children have the opportunity to display their best qualities. Although some students may not have the same capabilities as another, each should be give equal opportunities in the classroom and school environment. Individual as well as group planning is necessary to account for a multiple of learning strategies. Critical thinking and hands on experience are important in facilitating learning. Together with parents, community and staff I want to...

...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 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!

...degree in International and Regional Studies. I am a Chinese native speaker and I majored in Japanese at college. Before I came to the United States, I studied at Ritsumeikan University in Japan for three years. Language learning and teaching are my passions. I am open-minded and love to communicate. I can help you to improve your Chinese listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. I also passed Japanese JLPT N1 level, and can help you...

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,...

...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 15 years in the public school system. I have two years of experience teaching online. I have over 20 years of experience as a children's church...

...element of curiosity into students and giving them the tools to ensure success. I have eight years of tutoring experience starting at elementary school mathematics, science, and language arts. Along with that, I have tutored students primarily in middle and high school level mathematics, PSAT & SAT math and language arts. I have a passion to leave students with a little more than the facts and opinions that they learn, but a way to express...