Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Lansing, MI

...America Americorps program. When my teaching commitment was complete I went on to graduate school and earned an MA from the College of Education at Michigan State University. I now work as an academic advisor for college students. My goal is to ensure every student I work with feels empowered to move towards new academic...

...something I have done since I was 15. This made me realize I enjoyed working with children and that I get so much personal satisfaction from helping others succeed. My formal university experience confirmed my suspected passion as a career choice and four years later I had my BA in Social Work with a focus...

Special educator with 45 years of experience K-12. Specializing in diagnostic help with reading, math, English, study skills, or literature. Director of Special Education for Jackson (MI) Catholic Schools. Personally, I am a widow with 3 grown children and one grandson.

...their studies. I have experience tutoring some of my classmates and some family members. This helped me discover that motivation is just as important as comprehension when it comes to academic success. In an era where many students are worn down by online classes, finding the inspiration to learn is more difficult than ever. As...

...of myself as a grammar perfectionist and often tell my students "I didn't make the grammar rules, I just enforce them". I think it is important to keep learning fun and exciting. It should never be boring or a "chore" to learn. I have found that my keeping the atmosphere "light" the student is more...

...Microbiology at Michigan State University. While there, I held multiple laboratory research positions. In addition, I held a paid position as a biology lab instructor. My strengths are in life sciences such as: biology, genetics, biochemistry, physiology, and microbiology. However, I am skilled in chemistry, organic chemistry, US history, and test prep (ACT/ SAT/ GRE).

I am a graduate student at Grand Valley State University working on a masters in Bioinformatics. I have tutored before during my undergraduate years and I really enjoy helping students learn and understand material

...Special Education training offers a unique perspective into how to teach so that students learn best. I utilize whichever strategies work with a student and will continually adjust to meet their needs. I believe that learning can and should be fun, engaging and meaningful. Incorporating a fun activity helps keep students engaged and allows for...

I have over 25 years of teaching experience working with children ages five through eighteen. I also have extensive experience with children who have special needs. I love helping children be successful and watching them smile when they learn something new. I am a very patient, kind and understanding person

...with endorsements in cognitive impairment and autism spectrum disorder. I have been teaching for 9 years and I love to help students learn, especially when they are struggling. I enjoy the challenge of finding new and different approaches that fit each individuals strengths and interests. One of my own children has Autism. I have been...

...I am an elementary, and middle school tutor from Michigan. I have over 10 years of teaching experience. I hold bachelor's degrees from Michigan State University in Elementary Education, and Political Science. I specialize in elementary, and middle school reading, and writing; and elementary, and middle school math. Through a kind, thoughtful, and goal-oriented approach...

...groups, I am happy to offer tutoring in many different areas. This includes Academic Essays, Research Papers, Speeches, Creative Writing, Graduate Theses, and Personal Statements. I am also available to assist individuals for whom English is their second language. I have a passion for both language and deep Literary Analysis, and am available for English...

...the next quiz, but to help build a foundation that allows him or her to find success on their own in future units of study. In each lesson, I use a variety of methods - stories, games, worksheets, writing, manipulative activities, etc. - to ensure (1) a deep understanding of academic content and (2) an...

...Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and I will be receiving my Masters of Arts in Education with emphasis in Elementary Education December 12. Since returning home to St. Louis, I have been student teaching in a first grade classroom. I have experience with tutoring at all ages, from first grade to college-level. I tutor a...

Hi there! My name is Erica. I graduated from Columbia University, where I studied the intersection of popular culture and politics. I like to write about comedy, dance, and New York arts and culture. I would love to share my enthusiasm for US history, social justice, and semicolons with students!

...lot of my time working to teach clients new skills and improve their lives. My most fulfilling moments are when a student is finally able to independently complete a task they weren't able to before. This comes through in my tutoring. I utilize BST (behavior skills training) and a variety of best teaching practices from...

...in the Fall to pursue an MS in Speech-Language Pathology at Northeastern University. My teaching philosophy revolves around speaking to students' strengths and building flexible understanding of fundamentals. From grammar to statistics, any subject can be made approachable once a student knows the rules and understands the reasoning behind them. It would be a pleasure...

...problems. I've worked with students as young as five years old, all the way to graduate students working on their post-doc's. I always bring a positive energy to tutoring sessions, and I try to inspire a real love of learning in all my students. In my spare time I enjoy live theatre, and I've even...

...Yale University with a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature (with a nonfiction writing concentration thesis on architecture and memory). I bring five years of tutoring experience as a Yale Writing Partner, assisting college students with their academic papers, grad school applications, and anything else that needs to be written clearly and effectively. I...

I believe that all students should be given the opportunities they deserve to advance in their education ... All students have the potential to learn; they need only find the right method.... Discuss their interests, what motivates them, and their goals. What do they want to get out of tutoring?... Guide them through questions without telling them the answer, gradually removing supports with each practice until they are able to complete the task on their own.