Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Ann Arbor, MI

Hi! I'm a writer and a visual artist born in South Africa and raised around the world. 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,...

...goals is my main motivation as a teacher. I greatly value summer enrichment. I like to ensure students learn the material by working hard, yet look at each student as an individual who may need different ways 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...

...and I am happy you chose to read a little bit about me! I graduated from the University of Michigan-Dearborn with a degree in Secondary Education. As a working educator, I thoroughly enjoyed inspiring students and helping them achieve all of their personal and academic goals. I worked at a few of Michigan's top public schools and was encouraged to teach a talented group of tenth graders an accelerated world history course over the summer....

...reach their goal of getting good grades as well as providing a safe and motivating learning experience for them. Tutoring is something that gives me great joy and I have learned a lot from each of my students throughout my years of teaching. I aim to become a multidimensional tutor with true empathy for the students. The broad qualifications will enable me to round myself by getting exposure to different helping techniques and lessons. I...

...Bachelor's in English with a Specialization in Creative Writing. From there, I furthered my academic career at Schoolcraft College where I received an Associate's in Culinary Arts and obtained my Certified Sous Chef designation. At Schoolcraft, I 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...

"I was born not knowing and have had only a little time to change that here and there." - Richard Feynman

...I have been teaching and coaching for 20 years. I have taught General Education, Special Education, High School, Middle School, and Elementary students. I received my Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Eastern Michigan University, and am currently a Doctoral student there as well. Outside of teaching I like to coach. I have coached Football, Men's and Women's Basketball, Softball, and Baseball, although currently I am only coaching Football. My major hobby is Reading. I enjoy...

...enjoyed the opportunity to teach a diverse group of children, including those with mild to severe learning disabilities, autism, non-compliant behaviors, and physical challenges. These experiences have helped me blossom into a compassionate teacher. I strive on taking each student's unique goals, needs, and interests into account and create effective lesson plans to accommodate them. My greatest capability is facilitating all styles of learners. I develop multi-sensory and leveled lesson plans to meet the needs...

...currently pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, majoring in Accounting. My educational journey has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of the psychological aspects of learning and the effective design of instructional materials. I am set to graduate in 2026, and this educational background fuels my enthusiasm for creating tailored and impactful learning experiences. As a tutor, I cover a range of subjects, leveraging my interdisciplinary knowledge to provide holistic support. However, my...

...regarded college prep 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...

...qualities. Although some students may not have the same capabilities as another, each should be give equal opportunities in the classroom and school environment. Individual as well as group planning is necessary to account for a multiple of learning strategies. Critical thinking and hands on experience are important in facilitating learning. Together with parents, community and staff I want to help students acquire the fundamental knowledge to prepare themselves for the future.... As a teacher, I...

I am currently studying at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor in hopes of getting a degree in neuroscience and attending medical school in the future. I am an expert in high school algebra, as well as ACT. In my spare time, I love watching sports(basketball and Formula 1), as well as watching movies. A fun fact about myself is that I can speak 5 languages!

...English as a Second Language at Aquinas College. I consider myself a life-long learner and am excited to get started with Varsity Tutors. I am open to tutoring a wide range of subjects and levels as each brings a unique set of challenges and rewards. In my free time, I am an avid reader of both fiction and nonfiction texts and enjoy kayaking with my son and spending time outdoor with our dogs.

...believe that every single student has the capacity and capability to be successful. I love getting to know each and every one of my students on an individual level, learning their interests, passions, strengths, and weaknesses. I specialize in finding new and interesting ways to teach and explain topics that students find confusing in class. I believe that every student is unique as a learner and a tailored approach to his or her learning style...

As a California native, I believe anyone can achieve everything they set their mind to. My teaching and tutoring philosophies mirror this.

...can focus the light on the dark parts that are the most needed. It makes the teaching/learning process smooth, efficient, and enjoyable for both sides. I am open to tutoring all the mathematics, physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, and computer science-related subjects. I believe the education goal is to search and find our answers to make life better not only for ourselves but all human beings, and in the search for the answers lies the answer.

...teacher saw something in me that no one else saw and lit that spark in me to fall in love with learning and education. Ever since then I've followed that passion into becoming an educator. I currently teach Pre-K and have experience teaching elementary school, working one-on-one with at-risk students, teaching english language learners, and tutoring students in different academic areas. Tutoring students gives me the chance to help a student who may be struggling,...

...University with a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Global Health Studies. I enjoy helping students in Mathematics and English and have experience tutoring students from 3rd to 5th grade in math. I strongly believe in building a strong foundation in a subject in order to develop the ability to utilize background knowledge to solve more complex problems and gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter. I really enjoy problem solving and working with students!

...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 will always give a 24 hour notice to you in case I have a change of plans and need to reschedule. This way, I can distribute my time with all students effectively. With my free time...

I am a board-certified, licensed naturopathic doctor. Before becoming a doctor I spent several years tutoring and teaching. I have worked with students of all ages, from 3 year olds learning phonics to graduate students studying histology and physiology. I specialize in general sciences, medical sciences, reading comprehension, literary analysis, and composition. I love working with students of all ages and I love to teach.... I love teaching and I love working with kids. I understand...