Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Sterling Heights, MI

...a high school diploma and a Bachelor's Degree from CMU. I have helped and tutored both family members 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...

...of Madonna University. I have my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and History. Additionally, I have a Master's degree in Educational Technology and an Educational Specialist degree in Leadership. I also have a social studies endorsement. I have been in education since 2005, working as a substitute teacher and before/after school programs. I started teaching in the virtual setting in 2010. I have taught 3rd-5th grades self-contained, K-8 technology and currently teach 7th and 8th-grade...

...passion of mine since second grade, when my teacher saw something in me that no one else saw and lit that spark in me to fall in love with learning and education. Ever since then I've followed that passion into becoming an educator. I currently teach Pre-K and have experience teaching elementary school, working one-on-one with at-risk students, teaching english language learners, and tutoring students in different academic areas. Tutoring students gives me the chance...

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!

...technologies that we use. I'm a proud mother of three teenagers, and oldest sister to six brothers and sisters. I have been tutoring all of them on one subject or another for as long as I can remember. Many people are astounded by my patience and ability to guide both children and adults through difficult subjects. I believe in guiding a student to the answer so that they are able to understand how they got...

...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 and families. I have been in the field of education since 2003. During my time as an educator I have worked as a toddler teacher,...

...I also worked extensively with a peer who was visually impaired, which allowed me to come up with creative teaching strategies, such as building a cardboard model of a cell instead of looking at a cell through a microscope. Additionally, I have a 4-year old son with autism, have a deep understanding of his learning struggles, and have learned a wide variety of strategies to help him learn at his full potential. Thank you for...

...believe that all children are good. 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,...

...9, and 11. Before that, I ran a tutoring and homework help after school program in Seattle for Somali refugees. Now that I’m back in Michigan I’m looking for individual students to tutor in a range of subjects. I’m comfortable with elementary and middle school math, language arts, study and organizational skills, Spanish, general homework help, and ISEE and SSAT prep. I’m also comfortable with ELL/ESL tutoring for all ages and some high school language...

...in Applied Linguistics and Peace and Security Studies from Wayne State University. My studies took me to Lebanon, Greece, and Turkey. Since graduation, I have taught K-12 English in the US, and Academic English at several universities in Turkey. While I tutor several subjects, I most enjoy teaching English, Literature, and Social Studies. I have a student-centered approach to teaching. My students tend to enjoy our lessons as we truly build a rapport while covering...

...of experience as an educator and tutor, I've worked with students across a wide spectrum of subjects: biology, mathematics, logic, French, and Latin, and more. My approach is rooted in a genuine passion for learning and a commitment to helping students grow. I've worked extensively with homeschooled students looking to explore subjects not offered at home, as well as private school students aiming to strengthen their academic performance. I hold a degree in Catholic Theology...

...love teaching and helping my students reach their goals. I love seeing the 'light' go on, as it were! I specialize in English Language Arts and Executive Functioning. I attended college at the University of Michigan, and Kansas State University and I have been teaching over 30 years! I have had the opportunity to teach 1 on 1, small and large classes of students including differently abled learners as well as typically abled learners across...

...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 for a student to achieve improvement in a tutoring session, the goal must be a collaborative effort of the student and tutor. I try my best to communicate to my students that the more we work together, the more effective their sessions will be....

...was five years old I knew I wanted to be a teacher. It was an unshakable desire in my bones. It comes naturally to me, no matter the setting. In both my current and former positions I worked with other professionals to develop new methods of teaching, development of curriculum and training for both adults and students, and structure the content in the most effective way to deliver the information to the target audience. I...

My name is Holly Sirka and I am an English and theatre teacher to middle school and high school students. I love reading, writing, hanging with my husband, playing with my puppy Pippa, shopping with my sister, going to museums, seeing plays through local theaters, and trying new restaurants.... My teaching philosophy is that learning requires 200% effort; 100% effort from the teacher, 100% effort from the student. Everyone can learn- we just have to understand...

As a highly motivated individual I am willing to try and explore new fields of study and work. My reliability is also very high as I will put in good focus in whatever I do. For now Iam dedicated to finishing my studies where I am at and eventually coming into a professional career. I would rate my organizational skills and communication skills as great as these skills will be useful in any workplace.

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.

...are educated and entertained as they experience my fun and unique teaching style. Students will learn my amusing stories to help them remember the steps to solving various math problems. I wrote a song and created a dance to help students solve long division problems. While reading, students will play my start, stop and investigate game to improve their comprehension skills. I share my personal learning experiences with my students to encourage them and build...

...for the U.S. Army as a civilian public affairs specialist. Last year, I tutored 7th-10th graders in grammar and composition, geometry, Latin grammar, and medieval history for a hybrid-homeschool academy. In addition to being a Varsity Tutor, I am currently preparing my first novel for publication and volunteer regularly with a local high school youth group. I look forward to working with you as together we strive to improve our minds...and those pesky essay assignments!

...years of experience working professionally as 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...