Award-Winning Tutors in Ann Arbor, MI for Students with Reading Intervention

...editor from a small town in Michigan. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Professional Writing, and a Master of Public Administration with an emphasis on public policy and urban planning. She has experience with copywriting, content development, and marketing. Her professional experience includes several years as a science book editor and freelance journalist...

...helping students find the best possibilities for their future. I have over nine years of teaching experience, all in special education. I first fell in love with teaching while working as a paraprofessional, which motivated me to get my teaching credentials. I also started a nonprofit called UP. Mentoring that provided resources and opportunities to...

...meaning to lead or draw out. The former entails rote memorization, perfecting a trade, and becoming a productive laborer. The American educational system has widely adopted this ethos, especially in regards to children of the working class. Educere - necessitating critical thinking, inquisitiveness, and innovation - has by and large been factored out of the...

...program high school; International Academy in Michigan. My favorite subject to teach is english and writing types of work. I love analysis, processing, and reading comprehension. It is so fun to teach and learn at all aspects, and there is always something more to learn! I love to teach, I love to learn, and I...

...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!

I have a passion for assisting others along their path/s to success. Having taught and counseled learners at all walks of life...I have discovered additional aspects of learning avenues that have propelled my interests. I look forward in assisting with the path to success for all learners.

...high school followed by 3 years of Writing and ENL (also known as ESL) in a charter middle school. Between the two, I also taught English to elementary girls in El Salvador for 6 months as a volunteer. This year I have decided to leave the classroom to care for my son who was born...

...would talk with my peers about their feelings towards specific ideas. I, like many others, struggled to reach the core of myself. It is the part that any person needs when generating their own ideas and discussing their unique perspective. Not only do I want my students to understand each other, but I want them...

...2004) *Both from the University of Michigan CERTIFICATIONS: + Secondary Teaching Certification, Mathematics & Social Studies, Grades 6/7 to 12 (State of Michigan & Hawaii) + UbD Teacher Trainer Certification + T.E.F.L. Certification EXPERIENCE + Grade Levels Taught: Grades 5-12 + Subjects Taught: Pre-Algebra, Alg. 1*, Alg. 2*, Geometry*, Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics, Problem...

...tutor at my university's writing center. In this position I discovered the power of individualized sessions and observed how quickly a student's written work can improve. Writing, reading comprehension and language practice such as ESL and Spanish are all areas through which I can assist students. I begin each session carefully listening and identifying areas...

...the Orton-Gillingham method in reading instruction and a multisensory approach in math to make abstract concepts more concrete for young children. I teach grammar using Shurley English and the Classical method, progymnasmata, to teach elementary writing. I incorporate Gregory Milton's Seven Laws which highlights the importance of consistent review to assist a student in the...

...I did, can have a teacher who helps them excel in the areas that they struggle. I have an AA in Elementary Education; Bachelors Degree in Middle Grades Education; Masters in Educational Leadership, and now I am beginning my 2nd Masters of Science in Instructional Design! I am a lifelong learner and don't ever want...

...years! I have taught kindergarten, second grade, and special education in elementary and middle school! I have my Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and Elementary/Early Childhood Education. I also have my Master's Degree in Reading as well as my K-12 Reading Specialist Certification and Literacy Coach Endorsement. I have taught in brick and mortar schools...

...and middle school, working both with dyslexic and non-dyslexic learners in small reading intervention groups. She then worked as a private tutor for a family with two children learning with dyslexia, supporting them with OG tutor sessions and overall academic support. Her tutor sessions foster a safe and warm learning environment; drawing inspiration from the...

...dual major in elementary and special education and a Master's Degree in Education, both from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. The past two years I have experienced how teaching online can be much more challenging for both student and teacher. Although I have taught at all levels (elementary to high school), my most recent experience...

...public schools and for a large district. In each of the schools, the programs I developed were successful, allowing the students to demonstrate considerable progress academically and socially. I have served as a Literacy Program Trainer and provided consultation/support for classroom teachers. While working for one public school, I developed and implemented a literacy program...

...we do in life, and it is my goal to get all of my students to be proficient readers in order to: follow directions and recipes, answer questions in complete and comprehensible sentences, and understand and apply what they read to not only the subject area but also real-life events. Of course, I also want...

...true potential!! Currently in year nine of teaching. 6 years as a Special Education Teacher. 3 as a General Education Teacher. Orton -Gillingham Certified. I have taught in the US and abroad, teaching in multi-cultural settings to bilingual students and students with exceptional needs. My experience is with all age groups K-12 over a vast...

...of Pennsylvania in 2006. In 2011, I received my Master's degree in Elementary Curriculum and Instruction as well as a Reading Specialist Certification from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. I was an Elementary classroom teacher for 10 years with experience in all subject areas. I am currently a Reading Specialist serving students in grades K-8. While...

I believe all students can learn. I enjoy teaching and finding ways to teach a concept. All students don't learn the same way. I love the challenge of finding a way to get the information across to a student and commit it to memory.