Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Washtenaw County, MI

...University of South Alabama. I am certified in both Elementary Education and Special Education. For two years, I taught Special Education Math and Life Skills to sixth through eighth graders. I have tutored students in elementary reading, as well as elementary mathematics. During my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family.

...upper elementary and have helped students succeed in many academic areas. I have a bachelor's degree from Michigan State and a Master's degree from Oakland University. I love helping students with math! I love math because I love giving different strategies to solve problems! Outside of being a teacher I love to garden and bake.

...important for me to understand the way the student's mind works. If they are having trouble understanding a problem, I do my best to have to walk through the processes they are trying out. Once I understand how the student sees the problem I can identify what tool they need to fix it. I have...

...learns differently, so I focus on finding what works best for themwhether that's using visuals, interactive tools like Kahoot, or audio-based methods. I've worked with a wide range of students, from elementary schoolers at the Center of Hope Family Services to college students building a Cyber Physical Systems repository. This has taught me how to...

...5th grade science. Doing this allowed me bring a "whole" approach to my teaching style, letting me create different frameworks for students so they could learn through their own interests. My varied background also allows tutor a wide variety of subjects, but I am most passionate about Science, History, and English/Literature. In my experience, students...

...I am committed to helping instill the 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...

...in French! I am pre-med and especially enjoy anatomy and biological/life sciences. I tutor a variety of subjects including but not limited to high school biology, middle school math and science ,french 1-4, pre-algebra, geometry, algebra I, psychology, elementary math and english. My goal is to help students see their full potential with hands on...

...effects of writing, and they inspire me to continue teaching. My approach to helping students utilize their voice begins with an understanding of the context in which they're learning: what is the class's content? What are the assignment's expectations? Where are the strengths? Where are the weaknesses? How can we leverage the strengths to compensate...

...but a motivation to help others. I have helped students get into Ivy League schools as well as other top universities across the country with top scholarships. I tutor in all subjects from French to Essay Writing and Algebra to Chemistry! I want my students and tutees to see the value in themselves and know...

...I have experience working with adults and youth, alike, and my teaching style is to tailor my tutoring sessions to my students' unique learning styles. I try to use lots of examples, ask questions to test understanding, and draw diagrams or pictures to help students grasp material. I am excited to work with Varsity Tutors...

...am also a full-time writer, and I've been in media arts for two decades. I have tutored private clients as well as through Sylvan Learning Center. I have also taught in the children's ministry at my church and was an English Language tutor for an ESL student while at MSU. I am a mother of...

...like Historical novels and Biographical novels. My reason for tutoring is to provide support for students who are currently experiencing difficulty in a subject area where I may be able to help. My background in Special Education has taught me to look at teaching from different outlooks to help students achieve success, instead of attacking...

...familiarizes students with the actual test format but also offers an authentic practice platform. Moreover, I prioritize interactive sessions that foster active learning. By encouraging students to explore and understand concepts, they retain the knowledge more effectively and gain confidence in their abilities. Recognizing that each student has a unique learning style, I adapt my...

...on becoming a special education or elementary 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...

...strategies should vary. I enjoy teaching and tutoring because it is a chance to open academic doors and turn on the light for students. My areas of tutoring includes English (Reading/Writing) - elementary, middle, high school, college and other adult learners; social studies, college essays and PSAT, SAT and ACT prep. Additionally, I have taught...

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,...

...overcome any difficulties that their particular subject by first, helping them to take responsibility for their learning in order to engage; and I also emphasize the use of didactic (real-life) examples and get them involved by asking questions in class. I also believe that one of my best qualities, as a teacher, is my ability...

...their writing in a variety of courses including humanities, religion, recreation management, and English. I also helped tutor new writing tutors as they came into the program through my position as a teaching assistant. I love to empower hesitant writers to come up with their own ideas and write using their own words. Helping students...

...in the secondary education, higher education, and adult ESL context. I have taught the following subjects: AP English Language Arts (ELA) Composition, AP English Literature, AP US History, 9th and 10th Grade English, ACT/SAT English/Reading, ESL English Reading, College Application Personal Statements, and College Essay Writing. Currently, I am a learning development specialist in Ann...

...the University from Michigan. I especially have a passion for Spanish because I find the language so beautiful. In fact, I recently spent 8 weeks studying Spanish in Costa Rica- taking classes and learning about the culture. Currently, I am working as a Research Administrator at the University of Michigan. I have experience tutoring people...