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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)

Tammy

Certified Tutor

Tammy

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Tammy's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
Calculus

I am an experienced Mechanical Engineer currently trying to make my way into the product design arena. I recently moved to Oregon from Michigan in pursuit of this goal! I have always loved and had a skill for math and physics. This was only strengthened through two degrees in engineering.Although my...

Education

Oakland University

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1490
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

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

Cassandra

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Cassandra

Master of Science, Education
Cassandra's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science

Hi! My name is Casey and I am looking forward to working with you! I have been a teacher and school administrator for 14 years, mostly working at the middle school level. I work with students, parents, and adults on organization, social-emotional learning, and core content area basics on a DAILY bas...

Education

Oakland University

Master of Science, Education

Wayne State University

Bachelor in Arts, Music Teacher Education

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
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

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

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

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