Award-Winning Special Education Tutors in Washtenaw County, MI

...not to only teach them the material, but to teach them how amazing these subjects really are. I find it important to create a connection with these students to build trust. With this trust, it allows me to carry the burden of these students to lead through the murky waters of mathematics and science. School...

...curricula of the day is expertly designed to fit the learning needs of the masses, it will, by nature, leave gaps in the micro-cognition of each student. This is where I and many others come in: to fill those gaps. For true mastery of a subject or field, I believe that having a teacher to...

...help a variety of students, from kindergarteners just learning to read, to high school seniors writing the essays that will gain them access to top-tier universities. In my years as a teacher's assistant for college freshmen, a workshop teacher at 826 Chicago and a literacy tutor with at-risk kids in a low-income elementary school in...

...a Second Language. I work with adults who need help with grammar, writing, reading (reading comprehension), vocabulary, pronunciation, and idioms/expressions. They work in the U.S. on business assignments at automotive corporations. I often tutor spouses and children. I have worked with students of all backgrounds and cultures. I have worked with all ages (K-12) in...

...years ago I became a middle school classroom teacher in San Francisco, CA, specializing in English and history. I spent the last two years teaching overseas in Lisbon, Portugal, working with diverse students from around the world. My teaching credentials in both elementary education, and secondary English and Social Sciences, coupled with my enthusiasm and...

...in 2010, my first job was at Crescent Academy where I worked with students with special needs in grade levels K-12. My focus at that time was developing math and reading skills. In 2012, I began teaching at River Rouge high school. Here I learned that my strengths were in teaching math, which soon became...

...a learning environment whereby students are free to learn and free to make mistakes. This environment will ultimately instill confidence and create independent learners. I obtained by undergraduate degree from Wayne State University in Business Administration and my graduate degree in Special Education Learning Disabilities from University of Detroit Mercy. I absolutely love teaching and...

...to be holistic. It should consist of discussion about the topic and contents of student work, along with an assessment of grammar and a takeaway, something the student can do to ensure progress at a higher level in the class. Feedback should begin with the mention of something the student did well, and then move...

I am a recent graduate from Wayne State University and I majored in Honors Psychology and minored in Nutrition and Food Science. I will be attending the University of Michigan Medical School in July 2020. During my free time, I like to read, cook and explore Detroit!

...a recent transplant from the West coast currently living in the Midwest! I love hanging out with my three goldendoodles, trying out new vegan recipes to eat and rowing and or swimming! Nice to meet you and have a great day! - Sarah Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of...