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Certified Tutor
2+ years
Julia
I love being an encouraging and stable presence in young lives and creating an atmosphere where students feel free to express themselves and explore. I have an MA in education, am certified to teach K-8 students and have been with Varsity Tutors since May of 2022. I have a great deal of experience t...
Oakland University
AM

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Veronica
Knowledge is power. This is very true. And the more knowledge one has, the more power they obtain. My goal, as a tutor, is to take this knowledge I have and transfer it to someone else. Thus, creating a very powerful environment.
Oakland University
Bachelors, English Studies
Oakland University
Current Grad Student, English Studies

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Adam
I suppose that a personal teaching statement needs to answer two questions of the sort that one might be asked in a job interview: “Why do you want to teach?” and “What do you hope to accomplish?” I could easily say something about wanting to “wake the student up," “broaden their horizons,” or some ...
University of Arizona
Masters, Sociology
Oakland University
Bachelors, Sociology

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Lailah
I hold a bachelor's degree in Linguistics and Chinese Language, an academic background that strongly shapes my approach to tutoring. Linguistics has given me a deep understanding of how language is learned and the different challenges students face, allowing me to tailor my teaching style to each st...
Oakland University
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Certified Tutor
6+ years
Cassandra
Hi! My name is Casey and I am looking forward to working with you! I have been a teacher and school administrator for 14 years, mostly working at the middle school level. I work with students, parents, and adults on organization, social-emotional learning, and core content area basics on a DAILY bas...
Oakland University
Master of Science, Education
Wayne State University
Bachelor in Arts, Music Teacher Education

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Briana
I am a college graduate with a B.A. in Communication and a minor in Broadcasting. Communicating and engaging with people is a passion of mine, especially when being able to help them learn and grow. In high school, I participated in a co-op experience which allowed me to student teach in two differe...
Oakland University
Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Swapna
Motivated Teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values.
Oakland University
Master's/Graduate

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Sharon
As a student-centered educator with nearly two decades of teaching experience, in my tutoring I prioritize listening to students and building their capacity to achieve their goals. I pride myself on being responsive, patient, and my student's biggest champion.
Eastern Michigan University
Doctorate (PhD)
Central Michigan University
Master's/Graduate
Marygrove College
Master's/Graduate
Oakland University
Bachelor

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Marta
I graduated in April 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in French Language and Literature with a Teaching English as a Second Language minor. I plan on becoming a translator/interpreter/ESL teacher. I taught Hispanic adults at the intermediate level for 4 months as a student teacher. I was an ESL teacher'...
Oakland University
Bachelors, French Language and Literature
Wayne State University
Current Grad Student, French Language

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Jane
I love to learn: I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Administration with an emphasis in nonprofit management at Oakland University, and I recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Brigham Young University. I chose an undergraduate major in English and minors in Editing and in Spanish....
Oakland University
Master in Public Health Administration, Public Administration
Brigham Young University-Provo
Bachelor in Arts, English
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