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Certified Tutor
4+ years
Adam
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 ...
University of Arizona
Masters, Sociology
Oakland University
Bachelors, Sociology
Certified Tutor
7+ years
Allison
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...
Oakland University
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish Language and Literature
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Amber
I am an English teacher ready to help! I have a love for literature and breaking down texts to make them more comprehensible. I work hard to make learning accessible.
Oakland University
Master's/Graduate
Berea College
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
7+ years
Naveena
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...
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Tanisha
I am a native of Detroit, MI and I've always loved teaching others. I received my education at Oakland University where I am currently obtaining a degree in Criminal Justice. I have been a mentor and tutor since my high school years. Working with youth that are having issues reading and writing are ...
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Janet
I'm back to tutoring and editing after spending a few years in sales and management. Before I took time off to be at home with my son, I taught at Oakland Community College as an adjunct English instructor, and wrote and edited for Gale Cengage, an educational publisher.I started tutoring at Oakland...
Oakland University
Masters, English
Oakland University
Bachelors, Theatre Arts
Certified Tutor
Angela
I believe that every child is capable of great things and deserves an individualized educational experience. I will do my best to ensure that my students will feel adequate in every subject and have confidence that they can achieve anything they put their mind to.
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Masters, Special Education- LD
Oakland University
Bachelors, Secondary Education- History
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Blake
I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in computer science at Oakland University. I have also graduated with my Bachelor's degree in computer science from Oakland University. Alongside classes, I am working on a research project to design a programming language that makes machine learning accessi...
Oakland University
Master of Science, Computer Science
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Certified Tutor
Steve
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!
Oakland University
Masters in Education, Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor in Arts, Marketing
Certified Tutor
Kellie
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...
Oakland University
Masters in Education, Special Education
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching
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