Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Farmington Hills, MI

Hello, my name is Charlie, and I am a certified Secondary Ed English teacher. I am excited to share my passion for literature and writing with eager young learners. Besides being passionate about learning, I also am active in fitness, golf, and playing the guitar. I look forward to guiding students to achieving their academic best in English.... My philosophy for teaching is that the teacher is there to shape their learners and there to guide...

...Since graduation, I have traveled extensively. I have tutored adults with literacy struggles; taught at an arts college, tutored all ages in conversational English as a second language. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I most enjoy literature and creative writing. While tutoring students in preparation for Standardized Tests, I enjoy their surprise at the confidence they quickly gain. Travel is my greatest passion. I also love hiking with my dogs, bike riding,...

...During my time at Varsity Tutors I have taught elementary reading, phonics, science, English, and group classes. I enjoy tutoring at Varsity Tutors and guiding students in their subject areas. Its great to be able to connect with students and families. I have been in the field of education since 2003. During my time as an educator I have worked as a toddler teacher, preschool teacher, multi-site manager, and in the school media center. I...

...in the Workplace and Resume writing. I volunteer with a local literacy group tutoring English Learners both in general English and for those who are preparing for the TOEFL exam. I am currently a graduate student studying Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. I love to write for academic purposes! In my free time, I like to sew, read, and cook. I don't participate in sports (no running unless I am chased by something...

...own, I realized just how powerful the act of writing could be. Since I received a formal training to become a tutor through the Writing Center, I have developed a love for sharing my passion and knowledge with other students. I have tutored over 150 sessions at the Center to date. I look forward to expanding my tutoring experience and having more conversations with students in the subjects I am passionate about through Varsity Tutors....

...Gagnes 9 theories of learning. I taught for 13 years in a London secondary school and became Head of Subject. I trained Teachers and participated in the pilot Nurture Program for children who have difficulties coping in mainstream classes which is now national. Prior to teaching my career was in the textile supply chain, I have a BA in Business. My current certificates are Instructional Design, I am creating elearning modules; and TEFL as I...

I am currently attending the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, studying English, Creative Writing, and Screen Arts and Cultures. As a tutor, I have helped students in K-12 improve their reading and writing skills. I am a writer myself, so I am passionate about helping students develop their creative and academic writing skills. I am a strong believer in interactive arts based learning, so my teaching style encompasses both visual and conversational approaches.

...plan to work with children in Adoption and Foster Care Services in my future career. I love tutoring because it is an incredible experience to watch a student's skills, abilities, and confidence grow through the tutoring process. I understand that school can feel stressful, especially when you don't fully understand a subject or concept. I want to make the learning process as enjoyable as possible for my students and to take some of their stress...

...teacher at the High-school level and have given private music lessons for a few years as well. Personally, I am most fond of teaching and tutoring anything related to English and Language Arts; although I am more than happy to assist in any of the subject areas I am qualified for. I am a senior at Eastern Michigan University in pursuit of a bachelor's in Secondary Education for Language, Literature and Writing, as well as...

...with a minor in Spanish and Business. I am committed to helping instill the element of curiosity into students and giving them the tools to ensure success. I have eight years of tutoring experience starting at elementary school mathematics, science, and language arts. Along with that, I have tutored students primarily in middle and high school level mathematics, PSAT & SAT math and language arts. I have a passion to leave students with a little...

I am an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan studying Public Health and Anthropology. I have a lot of experience working with elementary and middle school students through formal tutoring sessions as well as more informal volunteer work, mostly in early reading, writing, and math skills. I currently work as a writing consultant at the...

...business purchases. I am also a trained engineer, studying at the University of Michigan, with a lot of website development knowledge. As an Intern at the New York County District Attorney's Office I spearheaded a program to decrease the levels of opioid abuse in New York City. I worked alongside Assistant District Attorney's to advise and assist with ongoing cases and help with trial preparation by maintaining case files and data. I believe this previous...

Hello! My name is Charlotte Hoppen, and I am a current junior at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. I have a total of 7 years of tutoring and teaching experience with students ages toddler through college sophomores. My tutoring philosophy is that the only difference between easy and hard is understanding, and I plan to give my students the ability to independently understand content information while developing life skills.

...contributed greatly to who I am today. My French is conversational (and I do love to converse). I have tutored both native and non-native English speakers in a multitude of subjects, and my favorites are economics, English, or psychology related, but simple math is fun too, because math is fun when you're right. Most of my tutoring experience comes from high school, where I helped younger students in a variety of subjects.My teaching philosophy is...

...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 classes or for college/graduate school applications. Often students get perplexed by complex ideas that can often be broken down into much simpler parts. I am here to help with that. Everyone has different ways of learning and through...

...a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences & Disorders and a Master of Arts in Curriculum Instruction and Teacher Leadership. I have tutored biology, algebra, phonics, and elementary school math. My favorite subject to tutor is algebra because I am exceptionally good with number expressions and number equations. My teaching style is to help my students learn to their full potential. My tutoring style is to do a pre-test to check students' knowledge and understanding....

I am an undergrad at the University of Michigan studying Biomedical Engineering. I have experience tutoring in Math and Science for middle school and high school students. I also have experience with SAT and SAT Subject Tests, notably Biology and Math. I think strategic test prep is a foolproof way to crack standardized tests, and I hope to work with others and help them realize that.

...form of puzzles and riddles, especially geometry-related ones. My students voted me for the Teacher Recognition Award in 2011. Students describe me as patient, kind, easy-going, and hardworking. When I work this students, my first priority is to support their math teacher. This often involves going over homework and skills practice until mastery is achieved. Then I like to apply what was learned to solve real-world application problems. I also help students prepare for their...

...love teaching. I still have a vast connection with many of my former students. In my spare time, I am a Prostate Cancer Advocate at the Karmanos Cancer Institute for the past 15 years. I enjoy my family, traveling and laughing. Laughing is a requirement for all of my classes. School in my opinion is a place to be. A place to have fun and learn. A place where you do not want to miss...

...over 30 years of experience working professionally as a public school teacher, child care provider, camp counselor, private tutor, and coach. Almost every job and volunteer experience I have had has involved children. I have a total of 8 years of experience subbing in grades K-5 and have held multiple long-term assignments in kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th grades. After returning to college to earn my teaching certificate I taught 2nd grade until transitioning...