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Steven

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Steven

Doctorate (PhD)
Steven's other Tutor Subjects
Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry 2
Pharmacology
AP Chemistry

Currently, I am going to grad school at UofM and pursuing a dual degree in Pharmacy and Medicinal Chemistry. I am very passionate about teaching organic chemistry. I am able to speak both Arabic and English fluently. I enjoyed working as a tutor during my undergraduate years and am excited to carry ...

Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Doctorate (PhD)

Oakland University

Bachelor

Charles

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Charles

Master of Arts, English
Charles's other Tutor Subjects
1st-7th Grade Reading
1st-7th Grade Writing
American Literature
British Literature

I have a life-long commitment to education. I believe that, as an educator, I possess a unique form of authority; and the natural purpose of authority is to empower the steward of that authority to lead others to fulfillment. Thus, I have regarded my position as an educator with the utmost respect, ...

Education

Oakland University

Master of Arts, English

Western Michigan University

Bachelor in Arts, English

James

Certified Tutor

5+ years

James

Master of Arts Teaching, Secondary Education
James's other Tutor Subjects
Civics
Government
Other
Social Sciences

My experience includes teaching students at both middle school and high school levels and ranges from teaching students in an alternative program to advanced students in a rigorous early college program. I have also taught English as a second language and high school completion/credit recovery cours...

Education

Oakland University

Master of Arts Teaching, Secondary Education

Oakland University

Bachelor in Arts, History

Patricia

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Patricia

Masters / Graduate

I am a Student Affairs Professional with over 8 years of experience working closely with Students throughout their college journey. My approach is supportive, structured, and student-centered. I focus on helping students feel confident in their writing while ensuring their voice stays authentic to w...

Education

Michigan State University

Masters / Graduate

Oakland University

Bachelors

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

Steve

Certified Tutor

Steve

Masters in Education, Education
Steve's other Tutor Subjects
Business
CLEP Prep
CLEP Social Sciences and History
College Economics

Hi. I am an experienced social studies teacher who loves helping students reach their goals. I also try and make the subject as relevant to your life as possible. I can teach in a variety of ways so I can customize the experience to meet your needs. I hope to hear from you!

Education

Oakland University

Masters in Education, Education

Michigan State University

Bachelor in Arts, Marketing

Veronica

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Veronica

Current Grad Student, English Studies
Veronica's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Adult ESL/ELL
Adult Literacy
American Literature

Knowledge is power. This is very true. And the more knowledge one has, the more power they obtain. My goal, as a tutor, is to take this knowledge I have and transfer it to someone else. Thus, creating a very powerful environment.

Education

Oakland University

Bachelors, English Studies

Oakland University

Current Grad Student, English Studies

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

Sharon

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Sharon

Doctorate (PhD)

As a student-centered educator with nearly two decades of teaching experience, in my tutoring I prioritize listening to students and building their capacity to achieve their goals. I pride myself on being responsive, patient, and my student's biggest champion.

Education

Eastern Michigan University

Doctorate (PhD)

Central Michigan University

Master's/Graduate

Marygrove College

Master's/Graduate

Oakland University

Bachelor

Joshua

Certified Tutor

Joshua

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Joshua's other Tutor Subjects
Chemistry
College Chemistry
Grade 12 Chemistry
Graduate Test Prep

I'm a current senior undergraduate student majoring in Biomedical Sciences who recently took the MCAT. I scored a 520 (131/126/131/132) when I took the exam this summer, self-studying for only 3 months and starting from a 502 diagnostic score. I was able to balance a job, volunteering, STEM tutoring...

Education

Oakland University

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences

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