Award-Winning Tutors serving Ann Arbor, MI

...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 to resources is also extremely important, and I hope to provide...

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...

...entertained as they experience my fun and unique teaching style. Students will learn my amusing stories to help them remember the steps to solving various math problems. I wrote a song and created a dance to help students solve long division problems. While reading, students will play my start, stop and investigate game to improve their comprehension skills. I share my personal learning experiences with my students to encourage them and build their self-confidence. I...

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.

...University where I received my Ph.D. in Mathematics, specifically Graph Theory. I taught for over 20 years in academia at various institutions, including Grand Valley State University, the University of Vermont, and Illinois State University. Now, I am an editor for a large mathematical database located in Ann Arbor, MI. While I love what I do as an editor, I find that I am missing the one-on-one interactions with students that I found to be...

...throughout 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...

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.

...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 all have different learning styles and abilities. The personal experience allows...

...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 questions and concerns so as to optimize your learning opportunity

...And for College it was tutoring students in a variety of majors. Washington State University provided a Master's in teaching adults. Those teaching experiences have been 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...

...in Special Education and a Doctorate in School Psychology. I am a licensed school psychologist as well as a licensed behavior analyst trained in ABA, behavior therapy and CBT. I was educated at 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...

...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 taking a pilot course titled "Software Development using Swift." One of...

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...

...June of 2020 from DePaul University and am currently attending the University of Michigan Law School. I have been tutoring college students in writing, rhetoric, and argumentative strategies for three years at DePaul's 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...

...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 I like to do work with Habitat for Humanity.

...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 often say, "this is cool" before talking about a new topic,...

...important components of the law school application process. Studying for it can feel overwhelming, and many people are unsure where to begin. Whether you're learning the fundamentals, specific areas of the exam, or aiming for those final few points to break into the upper 170s, I am here to guide you through this journey. My goal is to equip you with the tools needed to identify your weaknesses, address them effectively, and ultimately become self-reliant....

...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 verbal background, I work especially well with students who excel at...

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.

...and Elementary School [K-8] certification from Eastern Michigan University in 1999. I earned a Master of Public Administration degree with a focus on Educational Leadership [K-12] from the University of Michigan in 2011. I'm certified to teach in Maryland, grades K-6 with an endorsement in reading. In Michigan, my certification is for grades K-8 with an endorsement in science. During my 20+ years as an educator, I have been fortunate to serve in a variety...