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Eva

Certified Tutor

Eva

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish Language and literature
Eva's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Spanish 1

My goal as a tutor is to help students with Spanish. I like to work with all levels. If the student likes a particular form of learning I will try to work with the style they like. I like writing notes for them and working on grammar.

Education

Oakland University

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish Language and literature

Holly

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Holly

Bachelors, Psychology
Holly's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
Adult Literacy
American Literature
College English

My name is Holly Sirka and I am an English and theatre teacher to middle school and high school students. I love reading, writing, hanging with my husband, playing with my puppy Pippa, shopping with my sister, going to museums, seeing plays through local theaters, and trying new restaurants.

Education

Oakland University

Bachelors, Psychology

Aaron

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Aaron

AM
Aaron's other Tutor Subjects
Geometry
Algebra 2
ACT
SAT

Hello, my name is Aaron. I am a seasoned and formally trained tutor who is always eager to assist individuals in their efforts to work hard and deliver the best version of themselves to the world. I graduated Magna Cum Laude in both undergraduate and; graduate studies, in psychology and counseling r...

Education

Oakland University

AM

Concordia University-Chicago

AM

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

Tanisha

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Tanisha

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Tanisha's other Tutor Subjects
American Literature
College English
English
English Grammar and Syntax

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 ...

Education

Oakland University

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

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

Caroline

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Caroline

Master's/Graduate
Caroline's other Tutor Subjects
Geometry
Pre-Calculus
Trigonometry
Algebra 2

I have spent the last 15 years working with students so that they can feel successful. I will work hard to find a way to help you understand the concepts! I have two engineering degrees from the University of Michigan, one in Chemical Engineering and one in Material Science Engineering. I also have ...

Education

Oakland University

Master's/Graduate

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Master's/Graduate

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Bachelor

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

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

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

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