Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Ypsilanti charter Township, MI

Substitute Teacher and Computer Engineering major at Michigan tech.

I think that knowledge is power and the children are our future. I once dreamt of being a high school math teacher but resigned to studying economics in lieu of this dream. I like the relative certainty of mathematics and look forward to tutoring more people. "Teach a man to fish..." I believe that if I can inspire in others, even in the smallest manner, my love for knowledge with my intuitive outlook toward problem solving,...

...our classroom. Thereafter, insight is enhanced by instituting comprehensive instruction, and in-depth dialogue. Last, I believe that encouraging scholarly growth equates to supporting the maturation of critical thinking. Such approach should assist in developing individual scholarly voices, ultimately refined through class discussions, assignments, and personal experience. Professionally, I am a Counselor dedicated to hospice care, bereavement counseling, and leading psycho-educational groups. One of my assignments is to conduct group counseling and instruct a financial accountability...

...I spent two years (and now my Masters degree) researching organometallic chemistry, and one year researching Chemistry Education. In that time, I was highly involved in the undergraduate education system: thinking about how chemistry is perceived, the accessibility of chemistry, and the best forms of communication style. With these experiences, my passion for education grew, and I learned how to I blend my my love for writing, reading and communication with general & organic chemistry....

...high school subjects, but I am most excited about tutoring test prep. I remember how stressful preparing for college can be and I am eager to do my part in helping students fulfill their college goals. I believe that learning is a collaborative process and I am committed to being as actively involved in the student's learning as I can. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, going to the movies (I try to see...

I am a working communications professional, dedicated to helping you achieve academic success in the subjects of English and writing. I take a personalized approach to working with each student, understanding your needs and goals and helping grow your targeted skills to reach (or exceed!) these goals. Let's do this!

...continue that as a Varsity Tutor. In my free time, I enjoy reading and writing. The main genres I'm interested in are fiction and fantasy, but I don't restrict myself to those two. I spent several years working at the library in my hometown and really delighted in the atmosphere there. I also love singing and dancing (I was Mrs. Potts as a senior in our high school rendition of Beauty and the Beast!)

I love to communicate with other people. I am currently a freshman in college, pursuing a Econ major on the pre medicine track. I am adept in the subjects of algebra, algebra 2, and geometry, and I am willing to learn and work with anyone who needs the help. I look forward to meeting you guys!

I am a graduate of Michigan State University, where I received my Bachelor's in English with a Specialization in Creative Writing. From there, I furthered my academic career at Schoolcraft College where I received an Associate's in Culinary Arts and obtained my Certified Sous Chef designation. At Schoolcraft, I became a teacher's aide/sous chef and was able to teach students from different backgrounds and age groups, and was able to develop and adjust teaching styles...

...many different capacities: for three years, I served as a assistant director of a nonprofit where I regularly trained 75 different community leaders to effectively communicate on local issues, and for the past five years, I've served as the coordinator for New Moon Girl Media's Sister to Sister mentor program, where I work with high school and middle school aged girls on blog posts and other writing. Currently, I teach writing as a camp counselor...

"Failure is not always a mistake. It may be the best one can do under the circumstances. The real mistake is to stop trying." - B.F. Skinner

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education as well as a Master's Degree both from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. I have teaching endorsements in Early Childhood Education, Language Arts, Social Studies, and as a Reading Specialist. I have tutored many students in many subject areas from grades Kindergarten to Grade 12. My specialty is Reading but I enjoy tutoring all subjects. I have taught many grades including Preschool, and I am currently in my...

...at GVSU, I worked as a peer writing consultant for 2 years at the Writing Center on-campus and virtually. I also have experience in elementary classrooms working as a substitute teacher and volunteering with the GVSU club Chemocare. As the club president I educated students about what cancer is then worked on a project to be donated to children's hospitals with the students. Additionally, this summer I am working as a behavior technician at Ivy...

...Composition to undergraduates this upcoming fall. I believe that reading and writing comprehension are skills that transcend the classroom and that engaging with deep and thoughtful questions is a key component in becoming an engaged person in the modern world. To me, every student is a good writer, and writing is most fruitful in collaboration. In my spare time, I enjoy playing classical piano and spending time with my two cats, Vincent and Theo.

...and coached students through a variety of essay types, including research papers, informative essays, and persuasive writing. We processed through 1st, 2nd, and final level drafts until a student could succeed in their own processes and writing styles. I graduated with a Bachelors of Science after studying at North Park University in Chicago and Liberty University Online. I love seeing students succeed and come to new, personal revelations. I like to meet someone right where they...

...mold, and educere, meaning to lead or draw out. The former entails rote memorization, perfecting a trade, and becoming a productive laborer. The American educational system has widely adopted this ethos, especially in regards to children of the working class. Educere - necessitating critical thinking, inquisitiveness, and innovation - has by and large been factored out of the equation. Consequently, American scholarship and ingenuity has suffered. As an educator, I aspire to revive the spirit...

...I hold a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Eastern Michigan University, with certifications in both English teaching and software engineering, allowing me to offer a diverse tutoring portfolio from English, Communication, Social Studies, Math and Science. My tutoring is fueled by a client-centered approach, aiming to empower students by adapting to their unique learning needs and leveraging my extensive experience to foster an environment where they can thrive academically and personally.... By fostering positive...

...as teaching is among my greatest passions. I offer tutoring services in SAT and GRE prep, as well as in grammar, writing, and essay editing. I also provide help with AP Lang, Lit, 2-D Studio Art, Music Theory, and Psychology. I believe that all tutors should be patient enough to listen to each student's unique needs, and flexible enough to respond accordingly. We all learn in different ways, and it's my job to calibrate my...

...for leisure and to compete in international Model UN conferences, and I feel this has 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...

...with students oral subjects. Helping students to succeed in academics and life goals is my main motivation as a teacher. I greatly value summer enrichment. I like to ensure students learn the material by working hard, yet look at each student as an individual who may need different ways of learning and different levels of support. Some students are shy, some are outgoing; some are academically driven, and some are interested in other things. I...