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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

Swapna

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Swapna

Master's/Graduate

Motivated Teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values.

Education

Oakland University

Master's/Graduate

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

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

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

Lamar

Certified Tutor

Lamar

Master of Arts, Public Administration
Lamar's other Tutor Subjects
Arithmetic
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math
Math

I am a graduate of The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and Oakland University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a focus on American Politics from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and my Masters of Public Administration from Oakland University. Since graduation, I have wo...

Education

Oakland University

Master of Arts, Public Administration

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Shantel

Certified Tutor

Shantel

Doctor of Medicine, Pharmacy
Shantel's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Arabic
Art
Biology

My educational background had an extremely strong impact on my development and interests, and consequently influenced my decision to pursue my Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree and practice working as a Pharmacist to help the need of my patients and educate others.

Education

Oakland University

Associate in Science, Biochemistry

Manchester University

Doctor of Medicine, Pharmacy

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

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

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

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