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Heather: Troy tutor
Certified Tutor in Troy, MI
I currently teach 5th grade in a public school in Western Florida. I have also taught kindergarten in Arizona, and 3rd grade, 4th grade, elementary music, and tutored K-12 grade students in Michigan. I also currently assist college level students with entrance exams, essays, and writing/editing research projects and papers. In my spare time I love to read, travel, lay on the beach or hang out with my animals. I look forward to working with...
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Western Michigan University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
University of Michigan-Flint - Master of Arts Teaching, Early Childhood Education
Kathryn: Troy tutor
Certified Tutor in Troy, MI
...want to be a part of that world, and to become a teacher. I went on to get my teaching certification and started my career. I've been a teacher for eleven years, during which I've taught Social Studies, ESL, English Literature, Writing, and Psychology. My true passion is for teaching writing, and helping students express themselves and get their ideas down on paper. In my free time, I like to read, do yoga, and knit....
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Grand Valley State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Kimberly: Troy tutor
Certified Tutor in Troy, MI
I am currently a student at Michigan State University, pursuing a bachelors in Fisheries and Wildlife. I love helping others and enjoy learning new things! I have done a bit of travel Internationally and nationally. During these travels I have assisted in classrooms, and led student science programs. I am most passionate about helping children gain reading and writing skills, as well as ESL. In my spare time I love to of course travel, read,...
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Michigan State University - Bachelor of Science, Wildlife, Fish, and Wildlands Science and Management
Michelle: Troy tutor
Certified Tutor in Troy, MI
...cities, and rural areas. My most recent experience is tutoring in middle school with at-risk students in reading and math. I earned my Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts from Schoolcraft College in 1990. I graduated from Central Michigan University with my Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education in 1993. I also have coursework toward two Masters in Education degrees. The first one is in Education Supervision from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas;...
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Central Michigan University - Bachelor of Education, English
Tia: Troy tutor
Certified Tutor in Troy, MI
As a student of the University of Michigan, I am committed to higher education. By providing my services, I am not only an advocate for higher learning but also a catalyzing the growth of the community.
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University of Michigan - Bachelor of Science, Communication, General
Julie: Troy tutor
Certified Tutor in Troy, MI
I am a mom to nine great kids and work part-time as a counselor. I have worked with MA Counseling and Social Work Intern Students as an on site supervisor and love the process of walking beside students as they learn and grow. I also have a background in TOEIC. I am comfortable with all ages, but have most recently been working with college students.
Education & Certification
Liberty University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary - Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology
Reed: Troy tutor
Certified Tutor in Troy, MI
My goal is to empower students studying computer science. This means helping students develop skills for independent learning and building their confidence in programming, data structures, algorithms, and advanced topics. I have a MS in Computer Science from CU Boulder and am currently a PhD student in photogrammetry (computer vision) doing environmental research.
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University of Denver - Bachelor in Arts, Chinese Studies
University of Colorado Boulder - Master of Science, Computer Science
Max: Troy tutor
Certified Tutor in Troy, MI
...regional championship!), and I've been tutoring middle and high school students for over 7 years. On top of all of that, I'm an aspiring professional in the business world - this past summer I worked at an internship in financial consulting (banking advisory & analytics), and have previously held internship positions in human capital consulting & private equity, as well as in patent law. My interests are widely varied and eclectic - pro baseball (Go...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
Chloe: Troy tutor
Certified Tutor in Troy, MI
...learning. Often the journey to academic success is not a solo one, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share what I know in a way that inspires and educates students. My passion for education stems from a desire to become more aware of the world around me and to help others do the same, whether in the form of writing a paper, passing a test or understanding new concepts. My favorite subjects to...
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Univeristy of Montana - Bachelors, Ecology and Organismal Biology
Sarah: Troy tutor
Certified Tutor in Troy, MI
...physics, chemistry, programming (python), french, and writing courses. Additionally, I took many AP classes throughout high school which enabled me to enter college with over 30 credits already completed. I have spent two years tutoring in the past and have gained experience learning how to work best with struggling students. I enjoy teaching and helping others learn, be it for a specific subject, test preparation (ACT, SAT or AP), or writing skills. I am an...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Current Undergrad, Undecided
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The Troy School System
Troy, Michigan is a city in the northern suburbs of Detroit. Troy has a population of around 80,000 people and is known for its quality of education. The lion’s share of public school students attend schools within the Troy School District, which has an enrollment of over 12,000 students at nearly 20 schools. There are also a small number of schools within Troy which are under the oversight of one of three other school districts.
Troy’s top high schools have class sizes that consistently fall well below the Michigan state average, and all but one is ranked within the top 100 high schools in Michigan. In fact, Michigan’s two best high schools are located in Troy. Below you can see the student-teacher ratios of Troy high schools.
Troy Student-to-Teacher Ratios
Troy High School has a 18 1 student-teacher ratio.
Warren Mott High School has a 25 1 student-teacher ratio.
Bloomfield Hills High School has a 17 1 student-teacher ratio.
Athens High School has a 17 1 student-teacher ratio.
Sterling Heights Senior High School has a 23 1 student-teacher ratio.
Michigan State Average has a 23 1 student-teacher ratio.
Most Troy high schools that offer Advanced Placement-level courses for their pupils have exemplary AP exam pass rates, reflecting the excellent quality of public education available for the city’s children. Here's how Troy high schools rank against the rest of the state.
Troy High School Rankings
| High School | Troy Ranking | State Ranking | AP Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Academy | 1 | 1 | Unavailable |
| Troy High School | 2 | 2 | 89% |
| Athens High School | 3 | 13 | 76% |
| Ernest W. Seaholm High School | 4 | 20 | 100% |
| Bloomfield Hills High School | 5 | 21 | 90% |
| Avondale High School | 6 | 131 | 68% |
No matter how well a school ranks, students at any grade level may encounter academic challenges. Widely available supplemental resources include test prep workbooks, online video tutorials, and group review seminars, but these study aids are no match for the ease, efficiency, and educational benefits of working with a personal tutor in Troy. Tutoring gives your child an opportunity to learn one-on-one with an experienced educator in a distraction-free environment. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with Troy tutors ready to help students reach success. Each session moves at your child’s pace, so you can feel confident that your child has a real understanding of the topic at hand before he or she moves forward.
When students reach the third grade, they take the first of five yearly assessments. Commonly known as the M-STEP, the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress measures students’ knowledge in four academic areas. Then, Michigan students in grades 9 and 10 are required to take the PSAT, which serves the dual purposes of evaluating a student’s progress in English and mathematics while helping to pinpoint the areas in which he or she may need additional review. Michigan’s state-mandated testing program ends with the Michigan Merit Examination (MME), which provides every high school junior with the opportunity to take the SAT at no cost. In addition to the SAT, juniors must also complete the M-STEP’s science and social studies sections. Here is some data to show how Troy schools perform on state assessments.
Troy Test Scores
In addition to the SAT given with the MME, many high school juniors and seniors may choose to take the ACT for college admissions purposes. Others may choose to retake the SAT during their senior year with the intention of earning a higher score. The wisdom of a tutor who has already successfully taken these tests can be helpful to many students. Private tutoring is also an excellent academic resource for college students. Troy’s proximity to Detroit gives your student a range of outstanding higher education options. Here's how colleges int he area rank nationally.
Troy University Rankings
| College | National Rank | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Madonna University | 289 | 75% |
| Wayne State University | 444 | 81% |
| Lawrence Technological University | 447 | 69% |
| University of Michigan - Dearborn | 473 | 65% |
| College for Creative Studies | 698 | 47% |
| University of Detroit Mercy | 700 | 78% |
| Oakland University | 757 | 86% |
| Rochester College | 794 | 56% |
| Schoolcraft College | Unavailable | 100% |
| The Art Institute of Michigan | Unavailable | 100% |
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Today was the student and I's first session. I learned a bit about her classroom expectations and that she is preparing to take her Algebra assessment test in June. We worked on finding linear regression for data sets, and analyzing use the sum of r-squared values. She is very motivated and understands the underlying concepts of the work, but has a hard time memorizing key paths on the calculator, and makes input errors because of rushing. Speed is important in her classroom, so we talked about the importance of being efficient WITHOUT rushing through. This helps avoid mistakes that end up taking more time than if one is to go at a slightly slower pace and not make errors the first time around. We talked study skills and how to review before a test and made a plan for her to email me a couple days before our sessions to let me know if there is anything in particular she is struggling with. All in all, a great first session. I look forward to the next one.
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Definitions of geometric shapes and their volumes. We covered how the calculations of volumes follow a similar process of the area of unusual shapes. The student's attitude and work were excellent.
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I very much enjoyed getting to meet the student and her mother. She is clearly a bright girl, and I am looking forward to continuing to work with her! We spent a few minutes at the start of the session discussing their goals for tutoring. We are going to do a Monday/Friday schedule, for now working on algebra on Friday and history on Monday, and playing it by ear if it seems like she needs more time spent on one subject over the other. She provided me with the her teachers' websites for the courses and had several math worksheets she needed to work on, plus a few past assignments that had already been graded. This was all very helpful to me, and we were able to jump right in to working on one of the math assignments, which covered solving systems of equations by graphing. She has a very good grasp on how to graph equations on a coordinate plane and was able to complete the worksheet with only a small amount of guidance from me. A couple times she swapped x and y when finding the slope or had slight confusion between positive and negative slope, but she often caught the mistake on her own before I had a chance to correct her. She was very pleasant to work with and extremely open to accepting help the few times she needed it. As previously mentioned, I look forward to continuing to work with her!
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The student has improved her performance recently--she got a 93 and a 91 on two tests and brought her overall grade up to an 87. Today we reviewed the test for tomorrow. We reviewed about the measures of angles and arcs and their relationships in a circle. Like last time, the student managed to get most of the work done by herself, with very limited mistakes and she only needed a minimal amount of help. We then moved to the segments of a circle, and she showed good understanding on this subject. Overall, I would say that she improved a lot on the last two sessions. She was able to do math step-by-step and made very few errors. Great student. I wish her to succeed on the test tomorrow!
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I did a assessment to cover intro algebra II skills. The student did well and understood basic concepts. He spent the majority of the time working through homework dealing with solving inequalities with absolute values in them. We also spent about 15 minutes going over some word problems and equation/ inequality writing. This is something that he could use extra practice with doing. This is a difficult skill (modeling real world issues algebraically) and I will bring some more problems next week.
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In this lesson, I had the student read the workbook out loud and work through the vocabulary with me so that I could give her the skills to break down the material and work through it on her own. We finished book 2, with the assignment that before our next meeting she would take the final quiz/practice test, take the real test in school, and then start lessons 1 and 2 in book 3.
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