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Genevieve

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Genevieve

Master of Arts, Mental Health Counseling
Genevieve's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Literacy
American Literature
Clarinet
Clinical Psychology

Together, we can! I enjoy learning and teaching others because knowledge is power. What do you want to be powerful in today?

Education

Oakland University

Master of Arts, Mental Health Counseling

Oakland University

Bachelor in Arts, Developmental Psychology

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

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

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)

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

Joshua

Certified Tutor

Joshua

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Joshua's other Tutor Subjects
Chemistry
College Chemistry
Grade 12 Chemistry
Graduate Test Prep

I'm a current senior undergraduate student majoring in Biomedical Sciences who recently took the MCAT. I scored a 520 (131/126/131/132) when I took the exam this summer, self-studying for only 3 months and starting from a 502 diagnostic score. I was able to balance a job, volunteering, STEM tutoring...

Education

Oakland University

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences

William

Certified Tutor

9+ years

William

Masters, Counseling & Guidance
William's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Math
Middle School Math
Pre-Algebra

I was an award-winning Algebra instructor over 30 years, combining my background in Math and Counseling, working with students having Math anxiety. I offer tutoring in your home via Skype, accessible and convenient.

Education

Oakland University

Masters, Counseling & Guidance

Eastern Michigan University

Bachelors, Mathematics

Melody

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Melody

Masters in Education, Special Education
Melody's other Tutor Subjects
Admissions
College Application Essays
College English
Elementary School English

I am a current doctoral student, studying Educational Leadership. Additionally, I am a Dean at a middle/high school. I hold a Master's in Special Education and a Bachelor's in Journalism. I believe that all students can learn, but the teaching strategies should vary. I enjoy teaching and tutoring be...

Education

Oakland University

Masters in Education, Special Education

Wayne State University

Bachelor in Arts, Journalism

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

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