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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

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

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

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

Lindsay

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Lindsay

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education State Certified Teacher
Lindsay's other Tutor Subjects
AIMS Prep
College English
College Essays
Elementary Math

I earned my B.S. in Elementary Education with a Language Arts endorsement from Oakland University in Rochester, MI. Shortly after graduation I moved to Arizona to teach fourth grade. I taught an inclusive fourth grade classroom for four school years. In the classroom I was responsible for teaching a...

Education

Oakland University

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education State Certified Teacher

Briana

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Briana

Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Briana's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
American Literature
Art
College Application Essays

I am a college graduate with a B.A. in Communication and a minor in Broadcasting. Communicating and engaging with people is a passion of mine, especially when being able to help them learn and grow. In high school, I participated in a co-op experience which allowed me to student teach in two differe...

Education

Oakland University

Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General

Adam

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Adam

Bachelors, Biology, General
Adam's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Science
Advanced Placement Prep
Algebra

I hold a Bachelors of Science in Biology and have worked as a tutor for over four years and have tutored students ranging from Elementary to College. I have tutored in many areas from Algebra to Reading Comprehension. My degree helps in my tutoring abilities as it allows me to utilize all my skills ...

Education

Oakland University

Bachelors, Biology, General

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
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

Mackenzie

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Mackenzie

Current Grad Student, Applied Behavior Analysis
Mackenzie's other Tutor Subjects
BCABA - Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
Professional Certifications

Hi everyone! My name is Mackenzie and I'm from Michigan. I'm currently supervising a caseload of clients at a small practice. I've received both a BCaBA and BCBA credential and have lots of great study tips. I've worked in a variety of settings, so I will have lots of examples for real-life applicat...

Education

Oakland University

Bachelor of Science, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs

Oakland University

Current Grad Student, Applied Behavior Analysis

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