Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Detroit, MI

...substituted and eventually taught full time English for grades 6-12. I have coached football, basketball, softball and flag football both boys and girls. I moved back to Ohio about 10 years ago and completed an Alternative pathway to teacher certification here which allows me to teach English Language Arts and Reading to grades K-12. I taught fourth grade two years ago, third grade this past year and I will have the same class and teach...

...to read, write, and tie their shoes, older students attempting to enter international or American/British high schools and universities, and adults who wanted to brush up or continue to learn more. I enjoy working with students and seeing them learn and make progress. I like to think that learning anything can be fun. It all depends on the approach you take. During my time in Japan, I continued to study Japanese myself, passing the highest...

...models the ideas, skills and behaviors that they wish their students to gain. I believe a teacher with a comprehensive approach to teaching by incorporating multiple styles of learning and technologies can encourage learning and engagement effectively in the classroom. The words below briefly describe what I believe a teacher should seek to cultivate in themselves, so that in turn their students can develop the same qualities in themselves. Knowledge, Curiosity, Literacy, Professionalism, Critical Thinking...

...in the classroom for five years. I have taught one year of fifth grade Math, two years of third grade, and two years of second grade. Aside from my classroom teaching, I have several years of experience tutoring children of all ages in Reading and Math. Although I have many years experience in teaching and tutoring all subjects, Math is my favorite subject to teach. I truly enjoy helping students feel successful in school and...

...range of different subject areas including: history, English, writing, math, science, and computer skills. My goal as a tutor is to help you learn the material and have some fun while doing it. As such, I am flexible with schedules and platforms (online vs in-person) and am available Monday-Friday afternoon/ evenings and possibly some weekend times upon request*. Furthermore, I am also flexible with content/styles of sessions and can change the focus or style (ie:...

...well as a MS in global health. My research combines the fields of global health and psychology by examining the effects of culture on self-related psychological processes. I hope to continue in academia to become a professor of psychology, 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,...

...on-site volunteer projects and community or empathy-oriented workshops. As a K-Kids coordinator, I obtained all materials needed for the volunteer projects and worked with my fellow Circle K volunteers, school officials, Kiwanis members, and parents to create good, meaningful experiences for the children. In the summer of 2019, I worked for the Ann Arbor YMCA, which was an energizing and challenging experience. A lot of the work was outdoors and I'm allergic to pollen, mold,...

...later I am finally back to where I was originally led, TEACHING! Teaching Philosophy: What's the Golden Rule? Something that was instilled in me at a very early age is the notion: Treat people how you want to be treated. I believe if everyone used this simple concept all the time, we could and would make this world a better place to live in. I prided myself in Gandhi's famous quote: "Be the change that...

...the tricks and tips I have learned from over 9 years of tutoring and from doing my own work in earning my master's degree. Teachers and professors cannot cater classes to every individual student and so very often people miss out on information that puts them behind and they struggle to catch up. I try to bridge that gap between what they know and what they should know and try and keep explanations as simple...

I have experience teaching classes to University of Michigan underclassmen and am passionate about helping others succeed in all areas of life, especially academic. I am a very strong writer, communicator, and a huge science geek. I've also spent years coaching elementary and middle school students in various sports, and have found fulfillment and success working with all age ranges.

...to the schools in New Orleans. I then moved to Texas and began teaching 5th grade science. Doing this allowed me bring a "whole" approach to my teaching style, letting me create different frameworks for students so they could learn through their own interests. My varied background also allows tutor a wide variety of subjects, but I am most passionate about Science, History, and English/Literature. In my experience, students have the most fun and are...

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.

...of Michigan studying with a passion for learning. I am studying to apply to medical school, and I love sharing my knowledge with others! Helping others understand the fundamentals of how our natural world is governed is something that is very close to my heart, and something that I can use to help students succeed! I specialize in the sciences, as well as English (reading and writing) at the middle school and high school levels.

...seeing musicals and plays. I was a peer tutor at Loyola for two years and have been a private tutor for the past year. It has been a very fulfilling experience and a skill I would like to continue developing. It is such a joy for me to see the light of understanding in my students' eyes and be able to track their progress and academic achievements. I love the challenge of catering to each...

...Writing, Editing, and Research. I also enjoy social sciences such as Anthropology, Sociology, and Psychology. I am enthusiastic about tutoring because I love constantly exploring new subjects as well as meeting new people. I have long-term experience as an instructor of sports and various arts, but have always enjoyed helping friends and classmates overcome academic challenges. I structure my tutoring sessions around getting to know your concerns as well as your goals . I believe...

I am a former professional athlete and current teacher, mentor, and coach passionate about helping students find the best possibilities for their future. I have over nine years of teaching experience, all in special education. I first fell in love with teaching while working as a paraprofessional, which motivated me to get my teaching credentials. I also started a nonprofit called UP. Mentoring that provided resources and opportunities to students from underserved communities.

I am a lifelong learner, and I hope to share that mindset while tutoring. I believe that any subject can be interesting as long as your approach it with an open, optimistic mind.... Any subject can be made interesting, with a motivated and optimistic mindset.... In a first session I like to find out a student's strengths and weaknesses. From there, we can determine if our best option is to multiply a student's strengths, or incrementally...

...tutor native Russian and Armenian speakers in English. Since then, I have expanded my purview to include English language arts and writing skills. My past clients have ranged from middle and high school students seeking help with reading assignments to PhD candidates struggling with literature reviews and dissertation chapters. A particular specialty of mine is working on the 5 paragraph essay. I love helping student produce a completed project, with all of the sense of...

...was in 3rd grade when a friend asked me to edit her essay for English class; since then, I have edited hundreds of essays and have offered writing support for many of my peers, college applicants, medical school applicants, local businesses, and professors. I have four years of experience working as a Kumon tutor in math and reading, and I have also assisted with tutoring in ACT/SAT standardized test preparation. During undergrad, I worked as...

...Editor of The Michigan Daily, the largest college newspaper in the country. I have vast experience editing a wide range of content from children's books to medical school application essays to opinion pieces on solar power, etc. As a pre-med student, I have facilitated study groups for college students ranging from Intro Evolutionary Biology to Organic Chemistry. This summer, I've served as a professor's assistant for first-year writing courses at the University, while also working...