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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

Sandra

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Sandra

Masters, Early Childhood Education
Sandra's other Tutor Subjects
Arithmetic
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math
Homework Support

As a teacher, I believe that all children are good. With positive guidance and positive learning experiences, children have the opportunity to display their best qualities. Although some students may not have the same capabilities as another, each should be give equal opportunities in the classroom ...

Education

Oakland University

Masters, Early Childhood Education

Eastern Michigan University

Bachelors, Elementary Education/Special Education

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

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

Carolyn

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Carolyn

Masters in Education, Reading Teacher Education
Carolyn's other Tutor Subjects
Certified Reading Intervention
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math

I have degrees in Elementary Education, English as a Second Language Arts, and Reading from Michigan State University and Oakland University. I have been a teacher for ten years, teaching kindergarten, third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade. I also worked as a reading specialist for fourth-sixth...

Education

Oakland University

Masters in Education, Reading Teacher Education

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Education, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

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
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

Daniel

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Daniel

Bachelors, Marketing
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Business
College Algebra

I'm a college student from Michigan currently building my own business. I spend a lot of time on my computer toying with programs, playing video games, and learning about chess. I currently attend Oakland University, and I also take some classes at Macomb Community College. I currently tutor algebra...

Education

Oakland University

Bachelors, Marketing

Melissa

Certified Tutor

Melissa

Masters, English
Melissa's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Comparative Literature
English
Essay Editing

I believe that everyone has a story. We can enjoy them all if we're willing to listen and just "be" in the moment. There are many times when I shake my head and think to myself "only me". I find shenanigans in the most unlikely places, I'm always being told not to make friends in the grocery, and I ...

Education

Oakland University

Masters, English

Oakland University

Bachelors, English

Steven

Certified Tutor

Steven

Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Steven's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
College Physics
Computer Programming
Elementary School Math

Hello, my name is Steve. My direct goal is to aid your student in gaining the mastery over the material needed for passing your students course and beyond! It is my desire to help your student open doorways to success through the mastery of classroom material. I have tutored for 3+ years with studen...

Education

Oakland University

Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering

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