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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

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
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

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

Charles

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Charles

Master of Arts, English
Charles's other Tutor Subjects
1st-7th Grade Reading
1st-7th Grade Writing
American Literature
British Literature

I have a life-long commitment to education. I believe that, as an educator, I possess a unique form of authority; and the natural purpose of authority is to empower the steward of that authority to lead others to fulfillment. Thus, I have regarded my position as an educator with the utmost respect, ...

Education

Oakland University

Master of Arts, English

Western Michigan University

Bachelor in Arts, English

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

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)

Vadim

Certified Tutor

Vadim

Master of Arts, Teaching English
Vadim's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
English

I am a certified English teacher with ten years of experience in a NYC public school. I have received my Bachelors Degree in English from Oakland University in Michigan and my Masters in Teaching English from Columbia University Teachers College. I am very familiar with the ELA curriculum. I am very...

Education

Teachers College at Columbia University

Master of Arts, Teaching English

Oakland University

Bachelor in Arts, English

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

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

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