Certified Tutors From Northern Michigan University

...or pencil. They used objects. I embraced this teaching style when I worked in several tutoring positions throughout my college career. The subject I taught most often was calculus. Prior to using any formulas, I would draw pictures and have conceptual discussions with students. I believe that it is important to introduce concepts in the...

...just not possible in a full classroom. My area of particular interest is Language Arts. For learners needing help with reading, I can help from phonics through fluency. Along with increasing fluency my students improve their comprehension, vocabulary, and enjoyment. I believe that the discussion and reflection that literature inspires develops critical thinking skills...

...well as my own writing and reading, I delve into the hearts of many different souls, each with a perspective that I do not have. My purpose in teaching writing, speaking, acting, literature, and humanities is to draw that individual perspective out of each student who comes to me to learn. Writing, as well as...

...the greatest of them all is writing. Composition requires nothing of you but the static of your mind and moment to spare. I look forward to helping each of you craft your stories, reports, and essays. I also have a passion for natural sciences that I love to share with students. My favorite things to...

Hello! This is my eighth year as a university instructor and I love working with fellow learners. My expertise is in literature, reading, and writing. I have also worked with young learners, from pre-K through elementary, and into middle and high school. I am a mom, and love working with kids!

"The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery." -Mark Van Doren

My name is Spenser. I'm pursuing a research career in biology, and most recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with my master's degree. My personal strengths and interests lie in animal biology, ecology, and statistical analysis. I have a strong passion for helping others engage in and understand science, and am experienced at instructing at...

...helps us understand the world around us. I received my PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from VCU in 2016 and my Master of Teaching-Biology Education May 2018. I love helping others learn science. At the college level, I previously taught Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Microbiology. I also have experience teaching high school Biology and...

I am a seasoned educator with a passion for tutoring students in a one-on-one learning environment. I believe strongly that additional academic support is critical in giving students the opportunities to succeed not only in school, but in their eventual careers as well.

I really enjoy helping students learn. I love finding a project, an activity, or a lesson that both interests your child in their learning, and also challenges them to succeed! I have been a special education teacher for one year and have already experienced working with almost every age group, and I love them all!