Award-Winning Tutors serving Ann Arbor, MI

...all those experiences I appreciate the most is the opportunities to coach and mentor my staff. This led me to pursue a teaching position at a community college where I taught financial accounting for a semester. Even though I was working full-time at the time, I thoroughly enjoyed it and found it very fulfilling. I also have taught at Chinese school when my children were young. Teaching my American born children Chinese also provided me...

...understand the world around me. I recall having countless questions as a child about topics ranging from animal adaptations, atoms, and the universe at large. Discovering answers to these questions has always been an empowering experience for me, and I have found my calling in cultivating this curiosity within those I teach. In my spare time, I enjoy coaching basketball (I am the head coach of a 9th grade basketball team during the winter months),...

I am a community college professor. My desire to teach was fully developed before I completed my first semester as a student and never diminished thereafter. To me teaching is more than a profession; my passion in life is sharing my knowledge with curious minds. ... I arouse a student's curiosity by asking question(s).... I would do that by telling the student what rewards are waiting for him/ her, both tangible and intangible, should he /...

...have worked at various jobs being able to fight the adversities and adapt to the multiple job requirements. Besides being flexible and a fast-learner, I am also a multilingual. I can read, speak, and write English, French, and Arabic, and I also know some Spanish. I am currently playing for the AFC Ann Arbor soccer team. My day-to-day job involves efficiently working with other team players, and being able to communicate effectively with other players...

...learn through their own interests. My varied background also allows tutor a wide variety of subjects, but I am most passionate about Science, History, and English/Literature. In my experience, students have the most fun and are engaged when they learn core subjects through an artistic approach. I am a firm believer in the enrichment education gives everyone and the opportunities it creates. In my spare time, I paint, cross-stitch, read, and sew.... I believe in listening...

...followed that passion into becoming an educator. I currently teach Pre-K and have experience teaching elementary school, working one-on-one with at-risk students, teaching english language learners, and tutoring students in different academic areas. Tutoring students gives me the chance to help a student who may be struggling, needs that extra motivation or wants to take the extra step. When working one-on-one with students I am able to keen in on their individual learning style and...

I think that access to education is deeply important to every student and part of that access is having lessons personalized to each student. To teach well, a tutor has to find different ways to communicate concepts to different people.

I believe in helping students develop the skills that lie within him/her so that they are prepared for all education situations in life. ... Get to know the student to understand what their needs are and how I can best help them.... I help students struggling with reading comprehension by reading the material with the student. Once the difficult area has been identified, then we make associations from the reading with what the student already knows,...

...such as brainstorming ideas, to later revisions of a finished product. I'm also quite familiar with reading comprehension and knowledge acquisition, and have a strong background in literature in English as well as literary devices and storytelling tropes. My tutoring style is didactic but engaging, helping to inform students of any issues they might face and providing solutions that may help them in overcoming such difficulties. I also am interested in English culture, language, and...

...making a mistake helps me to help better understand a math concept. I believe that my enthusiasm comes naturally because I enjoy teaching Math. This enthusiasm and energy helps to motivate students to do well and to also enjoy math. I also motivate my students by setting high expectations for them. Before any tutoring session begins I explain to them what is expected of them and what I will do to help them meet their...

I am High energy, love working with the youth. I have a great experience with teaching and mentoring others, throughout my college and professional career I have given back to the community. Through various different organizations (i.e. National Society of Black Engineers, Boy Scouts of America, various mentoring programs).... Introduce myself, and say a funny joke.... By allowing them to teach me, with my guidance.... By asking them to do examples through my sessions.... Switch to...

...goals of all curious or hesitant learners. Pupils who begin to work with me can expect to enjoy their courses of study and to develop a love of learning. Whether working with students in elementary school or with college undergraduates, I always strive to make learning dynamic, vibrant and welcoming. My aim is to ensure that all students develop a confident mastery and an appreciation of their subject. Students will become eager to learn and...

I am a board-certified, licensed naturopathic doctor. Before becoming a doctor I spent several years tutoring and teaching. I have worked with students of all ages, from 3 year olds learning phonics to graduate students studying histology and physiology. I specialize in general sciences, medical sciences, reading comprehension, literary analysis, and composition. I love working with students of all ages and I love to teach.... I love teaching and I love working with kids. I understand...

...view the tutoring relationship as a mutual commitment and involvement in the process of engagement and gaining essential knowledge and skills in any given area and across all ages. Finally as a mother of 3 children with both exceptional and special needs I have a wealth of not only professional experience but also personal experience when it comes to schools, education and learning and am here to provide maximal support and encouragement for your individual...

...personally love tutoring both math and biology because the material is interesting and also fun to learn! As a tutor, I always try to relate the material at hand to specific interests of my student. I find that a student understands topics better when we find a way to equate his or her own hobby to the material. With that, I really seek out what the student enjoys doing and use their hobbies as positive...

...guitar. I have released two albums with all original music, and I am currently working on my third and fourth. I am launching my own creative community outreach program, creating safe spaces for healing through music and movement for people of all ages. I believe it is crucial to have fun doing whatever you're doing and be present in each moment! I love customizing lessons to each student so that their learning style, personality, and...

...of Michigan, studying business at the Ross School of Business. Working together with students and having a good time while seeing steady improvements has proven to provide me great joy. I believe that communication and relationship building is crucial for students to open up about their struggles and also for me to identify problems they don't realize they can improve on, so this is a key aspect of all of my lessons. During my free...

...continued to work at Marygrove as a school administrator in Financial Services. I have been married for six years. Both my wife (Lalisha) and I have three daughters (Zoe, Joelle, and Rylie). I created my online baking business in 2014 and in that same year I pursued my Master of Business Administration degree. Now ten years later I am finally back to where I was originally led, TEACHING! Teaching Philosophy: What's the Golden Rule? Something...

...students of all ages and backgrounds each with their own unique strengths and learning styles. Whether I'm helping a high school student grasp the complexities of algebra or guiding a college student through an essay revision, I'm committed to making each session meaningful, personalized, and empowering. I tutor a wide range of subjects, including math, English, writing, and standardized test prep, but my favorite subjects to tutor are English and writing. There's something deeply rewarding...

A Senior at the University of Michigan - Ross School of Business. She is pursuing a dual degree in Cognitive Science and Business. She has experience tutoring students at a variety of levels, including elementary, middle, high school, and college, and specializes in tutoring standardized tests (ACT, SAT, PSAT), Math, English, Psychology, and Economics.