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Sadie

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Sadie

Current Grad Student, Reading and Language Arts
Sadie's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature

I am a certified and highly qualified secondary English teacher in the metro Detroit area. I am looking to help middle and high school students with any area of English they need - grammar, vocabulary, writing, reading, analysis, etc. - in addition to helping them stay organized with school work. I ...

Education

University of Michigan

Bachelors, Education (English)

Oakland University

Current Grad Student, Reading and Language Arts

Matthew

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Matthew

Master of Science, Physics
Matthew's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Calculus
Calculus 2

I am a graduate of Purdue University. I earned a Bachelor of Science with majors in physics, mathematics, and statistics. I am currently attending Oakland University where I earning a Master of Science in physics. I teach an introductory physics lab and perform research in the field of cosmic inflat...

Education

Oakland University

Master of Science, Physics

Purdue University-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Allison

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Allison

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish Language and Literature
Allison's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic
College Algebra

Every student learns in their own unique way. My passion is to discover that learning style and to customize my teaching style in order to fit that unique student. A student who struggles with a certain subject does not necessarily mean lack of ability; it may simply mean that the student is being t...

Education

Oakland University

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish Language and Literature

Edward

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Edward

Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General
Edward's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Anatomy & Physiology
Anthropology
Creative Writing

Who Wants To Increase Your Understanding Of Lessons, Get Better Grades, And Ace The Test?As a graduate of Oakland University, I studied topics as diverse as the biological, psychosocial, psychological, nutritional, socio-cultural, economic, philosophical, legal, ethical, environmental, community and...

Education

Oakland University

Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General

Brandon

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Brandon

Bachelor of Science, Elem Ed
Brandon's other Tutor Subjects
1st-8th Grade Math
1st-6th Grade Reading
College English
Elementary School

I am in my fifth year of teaching and have experience teaching Title I Math, 4th grade, and Middle School Math and Social Studies. I have tutored at my school for four years, and am excited to bring my experience and enthusiasm to Varsity Tutors!When I am not tutoring or teaching, I enjoy spending t...

Education

Oakland University

Bachelor of Science, Elem Ed

Yu

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Yu

MED

Ni Hao! This is Mrs. Yan. I am a professional Mandarin teacher (Master's in Secondary Education and Teaching; Michigan State K-12 Teaching License Holder), with more than 7 years teaching experience from all levels. If you are here you are serious about being able to speak and understand Chinese! My...

Education

Oakland University

MED

University in Tian Jin China

MED

Adam

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Adam

Masters, Sociology
Adam's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Algebra
College English
College Level American History

I suppose that a personal teaching statement needs to answer two questions of the sort that one might be asked in a job interview: “Why do you want to teach?” and “What do you hope to accomplish?” I could easily say something about wanting to “wake the student up," “broaden their horizons,” or some ...

Education

University of Arizona

Masters, Sociology

Oakland University

Bachelors, Sociology

Test Scores
GRE
323
Jane

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Jane

Master in Public Health Administration, Public Administration
Jane's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
Conversational Spanish

I love to learn: I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Administration with an emphasis in nonprofit management at Oakland University, and I recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Brigham Young University. I chose an undergraduate major in English and minors in Editing and in Spanish....

Education

Oakland University

Master in Public Health Administration, Public Administration

Brigham Young University-Provo

Bachelor in Arts, English

Mackenzie

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Mackenzie

Current Grad Student, Applied Behavior Analysis
Mackenzie's other Tutor Subjects
BCABA - Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
Professional Certifications

Hi everyone! My name is Mackenzie and I'm from Michigan. I'm currently supervising a caseload of clients at a small practice. I've received both a BCaBA and BCBA credential and have lots of great study tips. I've worked in a variety of settings, so I will have lots of examples for real-life applicat...

Education

Oakland University

Bachelor of Science, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs

Oakland University

Current Grad Student, Applied Behavior Analysis

David

Certified Tutor

2+ years

David

Master's/Graduate
David's other Tutor Subjects
High School Chemistry
Physics 2
Mechanical Engineering
Geometry

As a dedicated educator, my passion lies in empowering students to achieve their academic goals in Science, Technology, Engineering , Mathematics (STEM) subjects. As a Licensed Professional Engineer (Mechanical P.E. - Michigan) holding a Master's in Mechanical Engineering from Oakland University and...

Education

Oakland University

Master's/Graduate

University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor's

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Alumni tutors offer a unique advantage: they know what it takes to excel at Oakland University because they've done it themselves. They can share effective study approaches, explain how professors structure exams, and guide you through challenging concepts the way they learned them. Having someone who understands your university's culture and academic standards can boost both your confidence and your performance.

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