Top Phonics Tutors serving Detroit

Charlie: Detroit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Detroit, MI
...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 schools, which are environments where it's really really hard to pay...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelors, East Asian Studies

John: Detroit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Detroit, 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,...
Education & Certification
Eastern Michigan University - Bachelors, Economics
Eastern Michigan University - Masters, Economics

Anna: Detroit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Detroit, MI
My education background from the University of Michigan is in psychology and elementary education, with a teaching certificate for K-8th grade. I have had experience teaching and tutoring at all grade levels, and I am able to tutor most core academic subjects. However, I have a special love for language - particularly literacy skills and writing. I am currently back in graduate school studying speech-language pathology.
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Master of Arts, Elementary School Teaching
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 31
SAT Verbal: 710

Stephen: Detroit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Detroit, MI
...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, for are we not all students?), in varying degrees of severity,...
Education & Certification
Belmont University - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature

Kristie: Detroit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Detroit, MI
...Middle Childhood Education with a focus on Language Arts, Reading, and Social Studies. I also attended UT and received my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction with an Endorsement to teach gifted students K-12. Recently, I completed a Principal's Administrative License from Indiana Wesleyan University. I have been in the education field for 20 years and have primarily taught students in 6th-8th grade in English and History. Over the course of my career I have worked...
Education & Certification
University of Toledo - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Sumi: Detroit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Detroit, MI
...writing. I play guitar, enjoy exploring local trails, and I'm currently working on a collection of short stories. I find that sharing these interests often helps me connect more easily with students and create a relaxed, authentic rapport that makes learning more enjoyable. Above all, I aim to bring energy, empathy, and curiosity into every session. I'm not just here to help students improve their grades I'm here to support their growth, build their confidence,...
Education & Certification
Macomb Community College - Associate in Science, Radiologic Technology

Jordan: Detroit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Detroit, MI
...graduated college in 2021! My first year I played college softball and enjoy sports. I love reading and spending time with others. I like to think of myself as someone who gets along with all individuals regardless of their interests. I strive on a positive environment and like to give positive feedback as well as energy. I hope in our time together we can get to know each other on a deeper level and that...
Education & Certification
Eastern Michigan University - Bachelor of Science, Social Work

Andrew: Detroit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Detroit, MI
...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 applications, I can also tutor in Spanish 1,2,3 and English/Grammar. I...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Current Undergrad, Biology/ Spanish
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Nafisa: Detroit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Detroit, MI
...my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, majoring in Accounting. My educational journey has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of the psychological aspects of learning and the effective design of instructional materials. I am set to graduate in 2026, and this educational background fuels my enthusiasm for creating tailored and impactful learning experiences. As a tutor, I cover a range of subjects, leveraging my interdisciplinary knowledge to provide holistic support. However, my favorite subject...
Education & Certification
Wayne State University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Illiana: Detroit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Detroit, MI
...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. Although the roles of a tutor and speech pathologist are different,...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Russian Language and Literature, Linguistics
Wayne State University - Masters, Speech-Language Pathology
GRE Verbal: 168

Mark: Detroit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Detroit, MI
...working as substitute teacher in the Detroit area. Subbing has been a fantastic learning opportunity for me and has taught me much about becoming a better 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...
Education & Certification
University of Detroit Mercy - Bachelor in Arts, History and English
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 36

Elizabeth: Detroit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Detroit, MI
...both from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. I have teaching endorsements in Early Childhood Education, Language Arts, Social Studies, and as a Reading Specialist. I have tutored many students in many subject areas from grades Kindergarten to Grade 12. My specialty is Reading but I enjoy tutoring all subjects. I have taught many grades including Preschool, and I am currently in my second year as a Reading Specialist where I teach students in Grades Kindergarten to...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Dearborn - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn - Master of Science, Reading Specialist

Maryam: Detroit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Detroit, MI
...of Michigan- Dearborn with an engineering degree. The subjects I tutor in are Elementary school math and science along with Algebra. In the past I have received positive feedback from people whom I tutored, with promising results. I want to help students understand the concepts better by teaching them some tips and skills that I developed in my studies. Give them a fresh look at some topics they might be struggling with.
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Dearborn - Bachelor of Science, Biochemical Engineering

Allie: Detroit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Detroit, MI
...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 helping students exceed their own scoring expectations on the SAT. As...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 770
SAT Writing: 730

Zhiwen: Detroit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Detroit, MI
...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 with your Japanese. All...
Education & Certification
Liaoning University of International Business - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
Ritsumeikan University - Master of Arts, Japanese Studies
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Master of Arts, International and Intercultural Communication

Lisa: Detroit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Detroit, MI
My name is Lisa, and I have been teaching for 9 years now. I have taught 1st grade, K-4 Title 1 intervention, 6th and 7th grade math, and for the past 4 years I have been teaching 8th grade math intervention at a virtual school. I love teaching math, and helping students to understand math concepts in ways that make sense for them. I am able to tutor in person and online.
Education & Certification
Eastern Michigan University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
ACT Reading: 33

Nishika: Detroit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Detroit, MI
...the University of Michigan pursuing a dual degree in Computer Science and Business. I've been tutoring for 7+ years now, and I love making an impact in my students' lives! Previously, I've taught Math (up until pre-calculus), Science, Reading, Grammar, Writing, Computer Science (Java, C++, Python, Scratch, etc), and many more. I truly believe that working individually with students will not only help my students learn but also help me in growing as I learn...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business, General
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Haya: Detroit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Detroit, MI
...specialist for one year. I have a year of subbing experience. I love to help students with their academies and see them grow. I am currently working towards my master's degree in 7-12 grade mathematics so that I can teach mathematics. I have experience with grades K-12, a lot of experience with students with disabilities, particularly autism. I am a very patient, outgoing, and fun person who want to help your child in math or...
Education & Certification
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Special Education

Laura: Detroit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Detroit, MI
...After I graduated, I moved out to Arizona for a teaching job. I taught in the classroom for five years. I have taught one year of fifth grade Math, two years of third grade, and two years of second grade. Aside from my classroom teaching, I have several years of experience tutoring children of all ages in Reading and Math. Although I have many years experience in teaching and tutoring all subjects, Math is my...
Education & Certification
Western Michigan University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education

Jessica: Detroit Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Detroit, MI
...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 three teenagers, and oldest sister to six brothers and sisters. I...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Dearborn - Bachelors, English
Morehead State University - Current Grad Student, English, Educational Technology
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