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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

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

Lailah

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Lailah

AB

I hold a bachelor's degree in Linguistics and Chinese Language, an academic background that strongly shapes my approach to tutoring. Linguistics has given me a deep understanding of how language is learned and the different challenges students face, allowing me to tailor my teaching style to each st...

Education

Oakland University

AB

Monique

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Monique

Current Undergrad, Communications
Monique's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
College Application Essays
College English
English

I am a Communications major at Oakland University's Honors College and will be entering my junior year. I started tutoring math when I was in seventh grade. In high school I started tutoring history, math, English, writing, helping with memorization, and coaching public speaking. I was student body ...

Education

Oakland University

Current Undergrad, Communications

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

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

Kellie

Certified Tutor

Kellie

Masters in Education, Special Education
Kellie's other Tutor Subjects
Art
Basic Computer Literacy
Elementary School
Elementary School Math

I have a Elementary teaching degree as well as a Special Education teaching degree with endorsements in cognitive impairment and autism spectrum disorder. I have been teaching for 9 years and I love to help students learn, especially when they are struggling. I enjoy the challenge of finding new and...

Education

Oakland University

Masters in Education, Special Education

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching

Naveena

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Naveena

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Naveena's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Science
Biology

I'm a fourth year medical student in Michigan and an avid learner. I have years of tutoring and mentoring experience from high school and undergrad. My expertise lies in the sciences, as well as standardized exams such as ACT and MCAT. I can also help students with essay writing, whether for English...

Education

Oakland University

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences

Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Zuzanna

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Zuzanna

Bachelors, German Language & Literature; International Relations
Zuzanna's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational German
German
German 1
German 2

Learning a new language can be quite confusing and frustrating! With over 7 years of German education and a Bachelors of Arts in German language and literature, International Relations, and a minor in history, I have learned several tricks, acronyms, and fun tips to make learning German not only eas...

Education

Oakland University

Bachelors, German Language & Literature; International Relations

Marta

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Marta

Current Grad Student, French Language
Marta's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational French
English
ESL/ELL
French

I graduated in April 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in French Language and Literature with a Teaching English as a Second Language minor. I plan on becoming a translator/interpreter/ESL teacher. I taught Hispanic adults at the intermediate level for 4 months as a student teacher. I was an ESL teacher'...

Education

Oakland University

Bachelors, French Language and Literature

Wayne State University

Current Grad Student, French Language

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