Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Detroit, MI

I am excited by the prospect of inspiring young minds. As an experienced instructor of more than 25 years, I have enjoyed the journey of teaching students in the content areas of social studies and language arts. I would be honored to serve as your tutor. Together, we can explore the former exciting content areas.

...all the subjects I tutor, I especially enjoy working on writing and language arts. Helping students find their voice, organize their thoughts, and communicate effectively is deeply rewarding and a skill that benefits them across every area of life. My tutoring style is adaptive, supportive, and strategic. I work to meet each student where they are, breaking down big ideas into approachable steps while building up their independence and problem-solving skills. I believe in creating a...

I have a passion for assisting others along their path/s to success. Having taught and counseled learners at all walks of life...I have discovered additional aspects of learning avenues that have propelled my interests. I look forward in assisting with the path to success for all learners.

...elementary school students from underprivileged backgrounds. Witnessing their thirst for knowledge and the way their faces lit up when they grasped a new concept was incredibly rewarding. It was during these moments that I discovered my genuine love for teaching and my ability to connect with students on a deeper level, making complex ideas accessible and engaging. Throughout my criminal justice studies, I developed a keen understanding of the societal factors that can influence a...

...concentrations in public health and Spanish. I have over seven years of tutoring experience in an array of subjects. I'm incredibly excited to be a tutor and to have an impact on your learning and academic success. Having a diverse set of interests has allowed me to understand how all of us can find new things to be curious about, only if were given the chance to explore and to let our knowledge thrive.

...free online courses, and cooking. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but specialize in biology, math, and test prep. If a student is struggling with a particular problem, I work to understand what concepts they are struggling with, whether it's the current lesson or a missed concept from a previous lesson. I also like to integrate general study and test-taking skills into my lessons, regardless of the subject. While I believe that it is...

...research. Upon graduation, I worked in clinical research in a private rheumatology practice, where my team worked on ground-breaking clinical drug trials and ultimately delivered new, efficacious therapies to patients suffering with rheumatic disease. Today, I work in research in complex congenital heart disease and pediatric cardiac surgery at C.S Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI. My job involves applying the scientific knowledge gained in the classroom toward discovering new ways to improve clinical...

...a 23-year retired insurance industry professional with experience in training and instructing licensed sales and service representatives. I am also a substitute K-6 teacher with National Heritage Academies based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I first encountered the need and concept of tutoring while being a student at the University of Michigan. The use of a tutor helped me to get through my most difficult courses. To be able to help others in this regard is...

...a dozen legal articles, and even a traditionally-published mystery novel. I also maintain a blog on my website. I enjoy sharing my passions with others, so for several years I taught as an adjunct professor at a local law school and have worked extensively with my own two children (ages 20 and 17) throughout their educations. I take a friendly, laid-back approach to teaching, because students won't learn if they're not comfortable and engaged. Whether...

I believe in helping students develop the skills that lie within him/her so that they are prepared for all education situations in life. ... Get to know the student to understand what their needs are and how I can best help them.... I help students struggling with reading comprehension by reading the material with the student. Once the difficult area has been identified, then we make associations from the reading with what the student already knows,...

...a graduate of Concordia University, Nebraska. I received my degree in Elementary Education and ESL Education. Since graduation, I have taught kindergarten for the last 4 years. I am extremely passionate about education and I find a special interest in phonics. Building strong foundations in education is crucial and I am well versed in early childhood educational development. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and our golden retriever, Buddy.

...History. I am also available to work on college admittance essays and with public speaking. I teach much the way I was taught: learning to recognize my own mistakes. I will never give a student the answer, but I will help them realize where they went wrong so they can focus on their mistakes. Especially in mathematical subjects, the true knowledge is in understanding the process of answering a question, and just knowing the answer...

...worked as a High School English Teacher. Although my role was focused in one subject, I have had the opportunity to work with students on a broad range of schoolwork including Biology, Chemistry, Algebra, Basic Math, Anatomy, Government, Economics, U.S and World History, Computers (Microsoft Suite), and of course, the English Language Arts. Although, I have experience in a vast field of study, I am most passionate about English and Math subjects. In my experience,...

...just in subject mastery but also in academic confidence. I have experience tutoring biology, chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, and related health sciences, and I especially enjoy helping students build strong conceptual foundations in these subjects. My passion for tutoring comes from the joy of making difficult topics feel manageable and meaningful. I believe learning is most effective when it's active, collaborative, and tied to real-world understanding. My tutoring style is patient, adaptive, and rooted in breaking...

Straight out of HS into the USAF. Served 4 years and then got out. Enrolled at WSU and completed my BS in 3 years. Enrolled at EMU and received a MPA in 1993. I graduated with honors with a 3.74 GPA. I spent almost 35 years in IT and then semi retired due to COVID. I have been teaching since 2019.

...maintain a career as an independent singer/songwriter, often creating music for theater projects both on and off campus. In addition to my sessions through Varsity Tutors, I am currently a peer tutor at the NYUAD writing center, where I work with students from a range of academic disciplines and participate in weekly pedagogical training. Through this work, I have developed a passion for helping students identify and improve their communication skills. One of my favorite...

...am more than happy to share how I cope with difficult subjects and information. As a high schooler, I have tutored in the past, teaching ages from 4-18 years old. I can tutor a wide range of subjects, including mathematics, but the social sciences, hard sciences, and English are where I excelled the best. I hope to be a graduate student instructor in the future, and tutoring for Varsity Tutors will be an excellent opportunity...

I'm looking to help kids succeed academically. I had a great experience in school. I want to help kids have a great experience, too. In my free time, I like to read, go out to dinner with friends, and go to shows in town. Love to travel--particularly to site-see in Nature.

...meet your child where they are, to find out where their strengths and interests lie, and to learn how to best adjust the learning experience to utilize their strengths and interests to enhance understanding, and build momentum in areas in which your child is struggling. As an experienced behaviorist, and a being a student with ADHD myself, I can offer unique insights and understanding to help your child wherever they are struggling in their studies,...

...organisms interact with the world. I love taking observations that I make in the real world and trying to apply them to biological concepts that I've learned in class! I have tutored lots of people throughout my academic career, including students in grades below me, my own grade, but most importantly, myself. I think the most valuable skill that I could pass along to a student is the ability to become your own tutor by...