Award-Winning Phonics Tutors in Sterling Heights, MI

...ten years. My ties to "Chi-town" are abundant, so I return often to teach, freelance, and socialize. My philosophy to teaching has been cultivated through the student-centered approach to learning. The first goal is to create a positive learning environment that will engage our classroom. Thereafter, insight is enhanced by instituting comprehensive instruction, and in-depth dialogue. Last, I believe that encouraging scholarly growth equates to supporting the maturation of critical thinking. Such approach should assist...

...State University, where I graduated in 2012 with a degree in Film Production. I am a filmmaker with an interest in teaching and interacting with youth. I am very friendly but expect high effort and a positive attitude. In my eyes, every student has the ability to accomplish whatever goals they set their minds to as long as they work hard and push through obstacles. I specialize in tutoring English and reading skills, particularly in...

...writing. While studying at my university, I held a position as a writing consultant, helping students write and edit their schoolwork. I worked extensively on research essays, narratives, personal statements, descriptive papers, and several dissertations. In addition to working with Varsity Tutors, I now work as 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...

...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 favorite subject to teach. I truly enjoy...

...Culture. I am currently applying to medical school, which I hope to begin next fall. In my free time I love to explore the nature trails around Cincinnati as well as cook. While I can tutor a wide array of subjects, I am most passionate about 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...

...dreams of whomever I'm working with. I specialize in helping students to develop strong reading, speaking, and writing skills in Spanish and English. I have decades of experience helping students of diverse ages and backgrounds through personal tutoring and mentoring. I am also experienced working with students in summer high school academic camps, adult-education classes, and professional training seminars. In addition to tutoring, I work with Spanish-speaking adults who want to improve their English and...

...the classroom, as an art teacher and as a library media specialist. My goal was to instill the love of learning in my students. I am a life-long learner myself, holding multiple degrees beyond my Master's Degree in Education from the University of Michigan, including degrees in Library and Information Science, Fine Arts and Web Development for which I'm equipped to teach older students. I have a lot of experience working with the Adobe Creative...

Jessie DiBattista attended Oakland University where she majored in Journalism. She currently works at Quicken Loans as a Copywriter intern. She previously worked for The Walt Disney Company as a Character Performer and the Detroit Zoological Society as a public relations intern. While in school she worked at The Oakland Post Newspaper and Oakland University Writing Center. She loves encouraging students to do their best and stops at nothing until the achieve their full potential.

...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 Grade 8 in all areas of Reading...

...and friends in a variety subjects. I believe that teamwork is the key to not only mastering the subject, but also to overcome any obstacles that a person may or may not have. I have worked in the direct care field for many years and my skill set from those jobs have also prepared me to be the best tutor I can possibly be. Within that line of work I have taught, tutored and guided...