Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Ypsilanti charter Township, MI

I have been teaching in the education field for seventeen years and I really enjoy it. I also have four children of my own whom I get a chance to really enjoy now that I work from home.... My teaching philosophy is to always help the student, even if it involves giving extra time. Many students learn by modeling and doing. Learning does not always have to be verbal.... In a typical first session with a...

...teacher, I believe that all children are good. With positive guidance and positive learning experiences, children have the opportunity to display their best 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...

...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 is imperative to their success. I strive to identify the needs and learning style of each student, and adapt my educational techniques accordingly.

...my work was dealing with the day to day. Including, scheduling meetings and managing daily calendars, handling financial matters and documents, communicating with clients, and making business purchases. I am also a trained engineer, studying at the University of Michigan, with a lot of website development knowledge. As an Intern at the New York County District Attorney's Office I spearheaded a program to decrease the levels of opioid abuse in New York City. I worked...

...the University of Michigan and received my Master degree in International and Regional Studies. I am a Chinese native speaker and I majored in Japanese at college. Before I came to the United States, I studied at Ritsumeikan University in Japan for three years. Language learning and teaching are my passions. I am open-minded and love to communicate. I can help you to improve your Chinese listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. I also passed...

...My favorite is general chemistry because I 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 will always give a 24 hour notice to you in case I have...

...many natural talents is in learning how to read, write, and speak more than one world language. In fact, I am a self-proclaimed trilingual; I am near fluent in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish and Hebrew. Throughout my life, I have had the blessing of being both a national and an international traveler. I always feel empowered to look at life in a positive light and encouraged to approach new experiences with an open...

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.

...enjoy tutoring of all ages. From large groups to individuals, I like the rewards of being involved in the learning process. Mathematics and test prep are my specialties. Each student is special to me. I have 2 grown children and education has always been a priority. I meet the student at whatever level they're at and together we build a steady foundation and ascend. In my spare time, I enjoy coaching, golfing, and the great...

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,...

...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 of auditory, visual, tactile, and kinesthetic learners. I incorporate various forms of technology, manipulatives, and thematic units to teach new concepts.

...Early Childhood Education and Language Arts Grades 6-8 in Michigan. I am currently working toward a Master of Arts in Education in Teaching 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...

...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 reading almost anything, but I particularly like Historical novels and Biographical novels. My reason for tutoring is to provide support for students who are currently experiencing difficulty in a subject area where I may be able to help. My background in Special Education has taught me to look...

...I also speak German, having learned it as a high school exchange student, majored in it in college, and having spent a summer working in a Berlin law office. As much as I love the law--and I really do!--I also love teaching. I recently spent a semester teaching as an Adjunct Professor of Law at a law school; that experience confirmed for me that teaching is what I was meant to do. I have had...

...BS in biology from the University of Michigan and is currently working toward my MS in nutrition from the New York Chiropractic College. I have been tutoring test prep, math, science, and English for over five years. After graduating from college, I started assistant and substitute teaching at the University of Michigan, and tutoring online through various companies. I have worked with over 125 students on test prep, math, science, reading comprehension, and English.

My name is Lisa, and I have been teaching for 9 years now. I have taught 1st grade, K-4 Title 1 intervention, 6th and 7th grade math, and for the past 4 years I have been teaching 8th grade math intervention at a virtual school. I love teaching math, and helping students to understand math concepts in ways that make sense for them. I am able to tutor in person and online.

...usually describe me as reliable and committed. I have a lot of patience, and will go over material as much as necessary, which makes me flexible and creative in my approach. I personalize tutoring to each student. I have a plethora of interdisciplinary educational experiences as a direct result of my liberal arts education and self-motivation to learn. I am trilingual in Polish, Spanish and English, and therefore am accustomed to think in open and...

...understand how important holistic wellbeing is to students. I am a Health and Wellness Chair and Program Facilitator for First Year Experience, where I create and facilitate programs on crucial topics like time management and prioritizing wellness. I also served as a Health Ambassador for Project Healthy Schools, teaching health promotion lessons to middle school students. In addition, I serve as a Sunday School teacher at my church, so I know how to make lessons...

Hi, my name is Julia and I currently live in Ann Arbor, Michigan while attending the University of Michigan. I am a pre-med student, a lover of social and natural sciences, a dancer, and I have one cat named Carmen.

...(including research) for many years. In addition, I have been tutoring test prep for specific standardized assessments for professional certifications (FINRA exams), admissions to undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools for 15 years or so, and my students have found my method quite effective. I also tutor some subjects: math, English (including grammar), and writing. I am eager to work with students who are falling behind as well as those who want to get ahead.