Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors in Ann Arbor, MI

...I have skills and interest in tutoring a range of subjects, including German, Spanish, reading, writing, and English, I am most passionate about teaching essay writing skills, especially literary analysis. My teaching philosophy is based on the belief that learning happens best when there is intellectual curiosity and appreciation for the subject. I try to impart to my students a sense of discovery and joy in every session because I want them to feel as...

...a PhD in Neuropsychology after a few years of working and traveling. I fell in love with Italy while studying abroad in Rome and will take any chance I can get to go back! When I'm not working, I enjoy visiting art museums and seeing musicals and plays. I was a peer tutor at Loyola for two years and have been a private tutor for the past year. It has been a very fulfilling experience...

...master's degree. Teachers and professors cannot cater classes to every individual student and so very often people miss out on information that puts them behind and they struggle to catch up. I try to bridge that gap between what they know and what they should know and try and keep explanations as simple and relatable as possible. I also believe in connecting with tutees as friends so that the tutoring experience is more relaxed than...

...and German in both high school and college. I also dabbled in both Latin and Greek. My experience with tutoring is fairly broad. I've worked with middle school, high school, college, and adult students. I was a mentor and tutor at a middle school in Portland, OR, have tutored students in my own school district, have worked with students in philosophy classes at Reed College, and have taught English to Spanish day-laborers. I've tutored in...

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...high school in Detroit, and Wayne 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...

...from Cornell University in 2011, majoring in Near Eastern Studies (I also speak Persian (Farsi)) and minoring in French. I can tutor Reading, Writing, French, or ESL, and am excited about helping students advance towards their college experience, whether that means preparing for SAT's, ACT's, or other test prep, or working on their regular classroom material. When I'm not teaching, tutoring, or doing research, I can usually be found doing yoga or baking. I would...

I received my undergraduate degree in Physics with a minor in Mathematics. Also, I recently graduated with my Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in Applied Physics. I love teaching and helping students grasp concepts. I believe in moving beyond rote memorization to personal mastery and ownership of one's education. I am available to tutor in SAT Math Test prep, Algebra 1-4, Pre-Calulus, and Trigonometry.... I found it most rewarding to continuously remind my students that math and science mastery is obtainable as long as they were willing to persevere and struggle through difficult concepts. I look forward to each opportunity to empower my students through tutoring. I have also taught SAT courses, so I realize the importance of student engagement and participation when teaching complex subjects. I adapt my style and teaching to each student.

...a tendency towards over-preparation. In my three-plus years of experience, I've found that this tendency allows me to have enough flexibility to handle unexpected situations in the sessions. This might include stumbling upon knowledge gaps or working with a student who hasn't had material effectively communicated to them previously. I started tutoring my senior year of high school and continued into my college years at Emory; thanks to this, I'm confident that I can teach...

...opportunity to be part of a positive feedback cycle, instilling not only greater knowledge and mastery of a particular subject, but also enhanced confidence and enthusiasm, both for the subject matter and overall, which in turn leads to better academic performance and perpetuates increased confidence levels. I enjoy building a rapport with students that allows us to work collectively to find ways to make any subject matter resonate with their interests and goals!