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Marisa

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Marisa

Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Marisa's other Tutor Subjects
AP Biology
Cell Biology
High School Biology

My teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that education is a transformative process that empowers students to discover their potential and define success in a way that is unique and personal. As a first-generation college graduate who grew up in a rural town with a population of approximately ...

Education

University of Utah

Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

Central Michigan University

Master's/Graduate

Central Michigan University

Bachelor's

Maria

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Maria

Master's/Graduate
Maria's other Tutor Subjects
SHSAT
SSAT- Middle Level
PSAT
ACT

Greetings from Gainesville, Florida which is home to the famous University of Florida. I possess a current professional teaching license from the Florida Department of Education in K-12 Reading, K-12 ESOL/ESL, and K-6 Elementary Education, and my teaching specialties are English, reading comprehensi...

Education

Central Michigan University

Master's/Graduate

Michigan State University

Bachelor

Dr. Marsh

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Dr. Marsh

Doctorate (PhD)
Dr.'s other Tutor Subjects
SAT
Elementary School Reading
GED
English Grammar and Syntax

As you can probably tell, I am passionate about helping others learn. I believe that all students can lean, when provided with the proper tools. I have a diverse background in education, having worked as a teacher in all grades, K-12, special education, and adult education. Additionally, I've held r...

Education

Central Michigan University

Doctorate (PhD)

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Ryan

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Ryan

Bachelor's

I approach tutoring the same way I approach my life and work as an artist: with curiosity, openness, and trust in the learning process. Writing, for me, is not just about mechanics or correctness, but about helping people find clarity, confidence, and their own voice. I enjoy working with open-minde...

Education

Central Michigan University

Bachelor's

Donatus

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Donatus

Master of Science, Business Administration and Management
Donatus's other Tutor Subjects
Business
Business Ethics
College Business
College Economics

My name is Donatus, I'm a civil servant and part time college teacher. Have a bachelors degree in Economics, a masters degree in business and administration and a doctorate in business administration. Teaching is my passion and i always go above and beyond the call of duty to impact knowledge on my ...

Education

Central Michigan University

Master of Science, Business Administration and Management

Grambling State University

Bachelor of Science, Economics

Essie

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Essie

Bachelor
Essie's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Geometry
Algebra 2
Middle School Math

I am a Retired Math Teacher with a BS Degree in Mathematics. I have both tutored and taught Algebra 1& 2, and Geometry. I have enjoyed both teaching and tutoring.

Education

Central Michigan University

Bachelor

Samantha

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Samantha

Doctor of Philosophy, Microbiology and Immunology
Samantha's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Biology
Biochemistry
Biology

I am a graduate from Central Michigan University's Honors Program where I received my Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a minor in Mathematics. Since graduating, I have earned my Masters in Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology from the University of Virginia where I'm continuing on to ...

Education

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Doctor of Philosophy, Microbiology and Immunology

Test Scores
GRE
317
Valerie

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Valerie

MED
Valerie's other Tutor Subjects
Special Education
Study Skills and Organization
Executive Functioning
High School English

In my 25+ years of teaching experience, I have been fortunate to work with K-12 students in various ways. My love for writing and literature and my desire to help others is why I continue to love teaching. In addition to being an English teacher, I have helped with all subjects, at all levels. Cre...

Education

Saginaw Valley State University

MED

Central Michigan University

MED

Michelle

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Michelle

AM

I have been a teacher for 33 years in the department of English in over a dozen colleges. Most recently I have taught dual enrolled students in eighth through twelfth grade. I am a advocate of education on all levels. I teach critical thinking to lengthen writings. I am a grammar person. I lov...

Education

Central Michigan University

AM

Saginaw Valley State University

AM

Jaime

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jaime

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
Jaime's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

Hello! My name is Jaime Rakowski, or "Mrs. Rakowski" to my students. I am a graduate of Central Michigan University as well as Kennesaw State University. In the 8 years after I graduated from CMU with my Bachelors of Applied Arts in Child Development, I worked in many daycares as my husband and I mo...

Education

Kennesaw State University

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Education, Child Development

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