Award-Winning Tutors serving Livonia, MI

...with a B.S. in Biomedical Science, and a minor in Healthcare Ethics. I have experience applying to Medical school but my career interests have recently changed. Currently, I am pursing a second bachelor's degree online in Communicative Sciences and Disorders; I hope to attend Speech Language Pathology school to become an Educational Speech Language Therapist....

...of assistance. Later, in 2012, I joined and later became the organizer for the "Fredrick Douglas Tutorial" program, a Saturday tutoring program for local primary, middle and high school students that needed help with their schoolwork. Other platforms that allowed me to gain experiences working with students were "Atlanta: Brain Awareness Month," "Children's Healthcare of...

Teaching and Lifelong learning are my passions.

...specimens, and it was a thrill to create a contagious learning environment. I believe that every student is unique and a tailored approach to his or her learning style is vital to their success. I strive to identify both the needs and the strengths of each student, and adapt an educational program accordingly.... There are three general realms that I have found to be vital to creating a nourishing educational setting, whether in person or online....

I received my bachelor's degree in education from the University of Michigan. My majors are Elementary and math. Before Education, I studied Computer Information Systems. I love teaching math and helping students understand the concepts that seem to be hard.

...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 basis in my current position. I have three kiddos in elementary school...

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 /...

Computer Science and Data Science Graduate from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

...students from elementary school, middle school, high school, and college undergraduate work. Currently, I am a senior at the University of Michigan, in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts pursuing a B.S. in Biochemistry. As a student, I have a well-rounded academic history with interest in a range of different subject areas including:...

...have experience aiding students of various levels in their professional and academic writing and speaking. Notably, I have evaluated students' college application essays and am serving on my medical school's admissions team. I firmly believe every student has potential to succeed, and am honored to be a part of that journey. In my spare time,...

...Latin American History or historical writing. In my experience of helping in college, I felt that historical writing could bring philosophical and critical questions that are important for understanding. (Which can be very fun!) I take the philosophy of the enlightenment era saying: Sapere Aude, which translates to "dare to know." Knowledge is key for...

...I received my degree in Elementary Education and ESL Education. Since graduation, I have taught kindergarten for the last 4 years. I am extremely passionate about education and I find a special interest in phonics. Building strong foundations in education is crucial and I am well versed in early childhood educational development. In my free...

Junior studying biomedical engineering at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

...forces repetition and no explanation. I try to help a student master a set of tools so they have a path to follow and aren't left to grope around in the dark. It's important for me to understand the way the student's mind works. If they are having trouble understanding a problem, I do my...

...Varsity Tutors, I volunteer as a tutor for the Detroit Educational Society, in which I help underprivileged students in Detroit study for the ACT and SAT. When it comes to the student-tutor relationship, I believe that a tutor's job is to provide a safe place for the student to ask questions and to make mistakes,...

...believe that with a bit of creativity and a fresh approach any subject can present an engaging and satisfying opportunity for growth. I've been living in Detroit since I finished my masters program at DePaul University in Chicago in 2011. My tutoring experience started while I was in the Marines from 2001-2005; I frequently had...

...that quality. My teaching philosophy is rather individualistic. I think different students require different ways of learning. Personally, I learn best by reading and listening. I've taught many people who are visual and hands-on, so he/she required different approaches to learning material. Thanks for reading and I hope to meet you soon!

...in Arts with a focus on Theatre. During and after college, I worked in children's theatre, bringing Shakespeare to the schools in New Orleans. I then moved to Texas and began teaching 5th grade science. Doing this allowed me bring a "whole" approach to my teaching style, letting me create different frameworks for students so...

...I believe education is the exploration for, finding of, and expression of old and new ideas. We learn from each other and those who came before us. Education teaches us to become active, thinking members of society ??? acting and reacting, observing and contemplating, learning and teaching. We, as teachers, also learn from our charges,...

...intellectually and learn subjects that are beyond my comprehension. I have a wide variety of teaching experience ranging from an academic team coach for elementary school kids, a volunteer math instructor, a private guitar tutor, and so on. My joy of teaching has led me to impact so many young lives at only 18 years...