Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Washtenaw County, MI

...I believe a teacher with a comprehensive approach to teaching by incorporating multiple styles of learning and technologies can encourage learning and engagement effectively in the classroom. The words below briefly describe what I believe a teacher should seek to cultivate in themselves, so that in turn their students can develop the same qualities in...

...reach their academic goals by providing them with the time and support they need. The learning process is one that requires both the motivated learner and the dedicated instructor. With the teaching experience and the knowledge I have acquired, I would like to provide a suitable platform and environment for students to succeed.

...aspire to. Further, it is my job to provide the requisite tools they require in order for them to become productive in this global job market. I am excited about continued work within the tutorial arena. I have tutored students during after-school tutorial programs. I have also worked as a tutor for both Marygrove College...

My goal is to help you succeed by providing an individualized plan that maximizes your strengths and reflects who you are as a learner. I believe that education is an investment in ones self and that knowledge and understanding always provide an immense return on investment.

...research report or persuasive essay, I would love to help! I can also tutor math students, and I have a particular fondness for Calculus II, although I enjoy pre-calculus and algebra as well. One area that I would love to tutor more in is reading comprehension. I think it is so important to read well,...

...became a teacher's aide/sous chef and was able to teach students from different backgrounds and age groups, and was able to develop and adjust teaching styles based on the needs of the student. I believe that tutoring not only helps the student, but the tutor as well! It keeps skills sharp, and improves communication and...

...understood by all modalities of learners. I have a breadth of knowledge in regards to learning theory and use this information to help me guide instruction and professional development. Former and current coworkers as well as students have expressed that the ways I take the subject matter and develop instruction and development truly help them...

...am an undergrad at the University of Michigan studying Biomedical Engineering. I have experience tutoring in Math and Science for middle school and high school students. I also have experience with SAT and SAT Subject Tests, notably Biology and Math. I think strategic test prep is a foolproof way to crack standardized tests, and I...

...and wellness, can lead to healthier, more communicative, emotionally mature individuals. As an educator, I believe that knowledge of a subject isn't solely what's important. Rather than simply fostering "knowing" in my students, I intend to focus on giving students the tools and skills needed to strengthen their understanding of a subject. By working with...

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.

...For the past year, I've taught and tutored students in SAT, ACT, and reading and writing enrichment in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I love reading, learning new things, and climbing rocks, and I travel whenever possible. The most important thing to me is movement: as long as I stay active, I'm happy.... Less is more. As a teacher, I aspire to let my students carry the weight of their instruction. The less I lecture, the...

I am a recent graduate from Northwestern University in Anthropology and History. I enjoy sports, music, and (strangely) school!

...enjoy how easy the problems become once you learn how to break them down. My teaching philosophy in general is to break complicated concepts down to the basics, and then have the student teach back to me. I do ask that my students confirm all sessions within 24 hours of start time, just as I...

...array of subjects. I'm incredibly excited to be a tutor and to have an impact on your learning and academic success. Having a diverse set of interests has allowed me to understand how all of us can find new things to be curious about, only if were given the chance to explore and to let...

...of learning and different levels of support. Some students are shy, some are outgoing; some are academically driven, and some are interested in other things. I take these aspects into account when teaching. I am presently teaching 6th grade special education at an online school. I have previously worked at "bricks-and-mortar" schools for 3 years...

...reading or writing, they will probably always have trouble understanding things and being able to properly communicate with others. And being comfortable with math will help students be better able to analyze and solve non-math problems, whether personal or work environment, that they will encounter later on. They will be better able to think analytically....

...program, where I work with high school and middle school aged girls on blog posts and other writing. Currently, I teach writing as a camp counselor at Thurber House Literary Center and I will soon be serving as a GTA through the Helen Zell Writers' Program at the University of Michigan. While I tutor a...

...person can learn, given the proper support and adequate time. My ultimate goal is to use the internet to provide all learners with access to that needed support. Please consider reaching out for more information. I'd love to tell you more about the experiences and research that make up my current philosophies. Thank you for...

...weaknesses and enhance your strong suits. Everyone has a different approach to learning new things, and I know how to explain topics from different angles so that they are easier to understand. My favorite subjects to tutor are science, Spanish, and standardized tests, but I can cater to a variety of other areas as well.

...of middle school and high school subjects, but I am most excited about tutoring test prep. I remember how stressful preparing for college can be and I am eager to do my part in helping students fulfill their college goals. I believe that learning is a collaborative process and I am committed to being as...