Award-Winning Tutors serving Ann Arbor, MI

...speakers in a multitude of subjects, and my favorites are economics, English, or psychology related, but simple math is fun too, because math is fun when you're right. Most of my tutoring experience comes from high school, where I helped younger students in a variety of subjects.My teaching philosophy is based on the fact that there is a simpler way to explain everything, and I hope to be able to explain that to students. Access...

My name is Holly Sirka and I am an English and theatre teacher to middle school and high school students. I love reading, writing, hanging with my husband, playing with my puppy Pippa, shopping with my sister, going to museums, seeing plays through local theaters, and trying new restaurants.... My teaching philosophy is that learning requires 200% effort; 100% effort from the teacher, 100% effort from the student. Everyone can learn- we just have to understand...

...with over 15 years of experience teaching elementary and middle school students. I taught social skills, mathematics, and reading for students in grades K-5. I have a bachelor's degree in Education. I taught individual and small group instruction to students in grades K-6 who were below grade level in math and reading for over 15 years in the public school system. I have two years of experience teaching online. I have over 20 years of...

I currently attend Michigan State University with a Double major in Supply Chain management and Biotechnology. I like to play tennis, and paint in my free time.

...I find that I am missing the one-on-one interactions with students that I found to be the most gratifying when I was teaching. I enjoy tutoring a broad range of subjects and feel strongly that everyone can be successful in mathematics. In my interactions with students, I strive to present things in a variety of ways to facilitate understanding and connection. I am available to tutor most afternoons and evenings and some weekends. In my...

...my academic career. Now, I want to be a part of that support system for students. I'm a graduate of the Amherst College with a degree in statistics and a graduate of the University of Massachusetts with a Master's of Business Administration with a specialization in Analytics. I also hold an MS in Sport Management from the same institution. I'm passionate about STEM and sports analytics. I hope to help you reach your greatest potential...

Hello my name is Julian. I have a background in engineering, therefore my mathematical and problem solving skills are strong. I work locally in the automotive industry.... My philosophy is that everyone learns and takes in information differently. By realizing this and taking the time to understand someone's unique mind or perspective, I can be a more effective tutor.

...always lead to better grades if that time is not spent efficiently. Tutoring is the most effective way to learn new concepts because when a student hits an obstacle and has difficulty fully understanding a concept, there is someone right there to show them the right way to think about it. This one-on-one experience is much more effective than the traditional classroom experience with a teacher that lectures to a class full of students who...

...to "sipping out of a fire hose", I have learned, painstakingly, the most efficient ways to learn difficult topics. I simply would like to pass on the knowledge, and more importantly, the process to obtain difficult material. As a physician, my understanding of these materials and my real life applications allow me to teach these materials to learners while giving real life examples to help solidify these difficult topics. Please feel free to contact me with...

...the best of all worlds and the worst. The best experience for a teacher or tutor is being granted the opportunity to help a person grow in his/her skills. Observing the growth in confidence cannot be beat as a best experience for any tutor. The worst experience for a tutor or teacher is watching a student struggle, but refuse help. If you are asking for help you deserve an award. My job as a tutor...

...the University of Michigan. I've been in education for well over a decade working with varying levels of learners from elementary to high school as well as special education to general education settings. I believe in sports/exercise, social skills, self-esteem and academia are all connected. Inevitably, one has an impact on the other. I encourage my students to be well-rounded not only for success in school, but ultimately for a successful, happy and fulfilling life.

...of Leadership and Success. I was active throughout the community engaging in many hours of community service and participated in several community outreach events. Following graduation from UofM (GO BLUE!) I pursued an MBA from Wayne State University. My concentration was in Information Systems Management with a focus on coding and software development. My former professor, Dr. Heinrichs, can attest to my computer competency as I had the good fortune of working alongside him while...

I received my undergraduate degree in Physics with a minor in Mathematics. Also, I recently graduated with my Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in Applied Physics. I love teaching and helping students grasp concepts. I believe in moving beyond rote memorization to personal mastery and ownership of one's education. I am available to tutor in SAT Math Test prep, Algebra 1-4, Pre-Calulus, and Trigonometry.... I found it most rewarding to continuously remind my students that...

...Writing Center and have independently worked with high school english students from local Chicago prep schools. I love tutoring because I think that all people are able to benefit from collaborative learning and thinking. I tutor in writing, english, and law school prep materials (LSAT, personal statement writing, application advice, etc.). My favorite subject is anything related to writing because I believe that writing is such a personal and creative outlet, no matter the subject!

...valued learning and find joy in helping others gain new skills and new ways of thinking. I am also a certified leadership and communications coach and enjoy helping people improve their speaking and presentation skills. I am a true believer in inquiry-based learning; I believe that the student has or can obtain the resources they need to achieve their desired outcomes. When I'm not managing projects or helping others I am a musician (guitar) and...

...understanding and scores. I love to see my students succeed and become more confident in a subject. My teaching style is to focus on what the student finds to be the weak point, while also providing examples and supplemental materials to further the understanding. I am a very visual learner myself, so often going through a difficult concept and writing it out with the student helps solidify it and clears up any misunderstanding. I will...

...equip you with the tools needed to identify your weaknesses, address them effectively, and ultimately become self-reliant. I have successfully helped numerous test-takers achieve their 170+ goals. I stay up-to-date on the latest strategies and skills tested by LSAC, and I am also well-versed in the application process for T14 schools, including Harvard, Yale, and Stanford. If you'd like to work with me, fantastic! Let's team up and tackle this exam together.

...the secondary level. I have worked for the last year and a half as a tutor of students grades 4th-12th in math, English, reading skills, study skills, and English and reading ACT prep. My specialty in math is in helping students who struggle with the abstract nature of math to understand why the steps are the way they are, and in helping to improve the student's fluency with math vernacular. Because I come from a...

As a dedicated computer engineering student at MSU, I am constantly driven by my passion for technology and my desire to share my knowledge with others. Alongside my academic pursuits, I have developed a strong set of tutoring abilities that allow me to effectively guide and support fellow students in their journey of mastering computer engineering concepts.

...government level. My classes encourage a love of reading, writing and science. They are tailored to address individual student needs. I meet my students at their level and move them forward in an engaging, innovative and supportive manner. I often use the socratic method of education which results in higher-level thinking skills, active student participation, and thoughtfulness. My expectations for each child are high. Every child has unlimited potential and is capable of greatness! I...