I have taught for four years in elementary! I have taught kindergarten, first, and third grade. I have a bachelors and a masters degree both in education from Grand Valley State University. I majored in English Language Arts and I minored in math for undergrade and majored in instruction and curriculum for graduate. I enjoy teaching both math and reading. I believe in bringing students interests into learning to make it more relatable to their lives.

I am an experienced and results-driven Special Education Teacher with proven teaching, instructional, and data-collection skills. My goal is to support all students through data driven instruction and support. I'm highly focused and passionate about delivering personalized, hands-on lessons that support students' academic and emotional needs and strengths. I have experience providing special education supports and services to elementary students.

My name is Ms. Sarah Bolema, and I am passionate about supporting students as they navigate their academic journeys. With a Master's degree in Special Education from Grand Valley State University and over 5 years of tutoring and 30 years of classroom experience, from elementary to high school. I specialize in Elementary School Math, Reading, Writing, ESL/ELL, and Executive Functioning skills. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a positive mindset and building on each student's unique strengths. I believe that by identifying and utilizing their natural talents, we can effectively address challenges and achieve their educational goals together. I am eager to learn more about you, your learning preferences, and how we can work together to make your experience both enjoyable and productive. Everyone has gifts and talents, what are yours? Lets use those strengths to tackle areas that are difficult for you. I would love to know more about you, what works for you, what doesn't and what are your goals in working with me?

Hi, my name is Darby and I'm from the Chicago-land area! I graduated from Grand Valley State University with honors in 2017, majoring in medical laboratory science. There I received many scholarships due to my academic success and developed an appreciation for some classes I had previously disliked in high school. I changed my major two weeks into the start of freshman year, trying to avoid taking many chemistry and physics classes; But after my first week in those courses, I had a newly piqued interest. I believe it was my professors that sold me on how chemistry and physics could be fun. They were always encouraging students to ask questions, and instead of rushing through the material to meet deadlines, they made sure students understood instead of simply regurgitating. Their passion for teaching topics most shy away from, and selling me on enjoying the material myself, instilled the want to share this knowledge and teaching style with others.In 2019, I began tutoring a local middle school student in my area and started to receive more inquiries, leading me to Varsity Tutors. I prefer to tutor one on one; Doing so allows me to focus on one student, making sure they understand the material being taught. Not everyone learns the same way, which is why some students search for tutors or classmates to explain things differently than presented by their teacher. I can offer a different lens on the subjects I would like to offer help. I believe not every tutor is a great fit for every student. Most students will need to try a few tutors before they find a match they are comfortable with. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, or if you would like to schedule a lesson!

I graduated from Grand Valley State University, where I received my Bachelor's of Arts in French Language and Culture with a minor in Anthropology. My chosen emphasis was in literature with a focus on the Medieval and Renaissance periods, however, my personal favorites are the 17th and 18th centuries. In high school and college I participated in freshman acclimation programs, to assist students through the transition into the next phase on their educational journey. I believe that with education and the understanding of other cultures, a bright and caring mind will form. While I tutor mainly French, I am currently working towards obtaining a degree in Environmental Science.

I have been teaching High School Math for 16 years. I earned my Bachelor of Arts from Grand Valley State University in 2010 and my Master of Art from Western Governors University in 2015. I tutor an array of Secondary Math Classes from Middle School Math, Pre-Algebra all the way up through Algebra 2. I love Math and have a passion for building student confidence in their math abilities. I believe that all students can do math as long as it is explained in a way that applies to them. I love finding new ways to explain concepts to ensure that all students can understand the concepts. In my spare time, I enjoy going on adventures with my family, camping, kayaking and generally being outdoors.

I am a graduate of Grand Valley State University with a major in biology, a minor in mathematics, and a provisional teaching certificate for secondary education (grades 7-8 all subjects; grades 9-12 biology and math). I also have advanced degrees in biochemistry, physiology, cell and molecular biology. While a graduate student at the University of Illinois, I taught introductory and advanced courses in biology as a teaching assistant. I am passionate about biology, or shall I say, the study of life. As a scientist in the biotech industry, I used my math and chemistry skills daily.My teaching/tutoring style is to impart enough information and understanding of a topic to direct a learner toward self-education and problem solving. My style is not to provide the answer, but to guide one in knowing how to arrive at the answer. This approach has served me well in my professional career, as well as in my personal life. I find myself always challenged with learning new things, and self-learning is the key. For example, to advance my professional career, I took an online course in statistics. In my personal life, in order to become a better coach to my sons baseball team, I went to the web and studied videos on fielding, batting, throwing and pitching, and used this knowledge to run practices and develop players. My professional career has been in biotech, where I have been a mentor and trainer to colleagues, and an educator and resource to customers toward understanding the application of advanced technologies. Also, as part of my professional career, I had the opportunity to live in France and to further develop my French language skills. After moving to the US from Montreal, I took French language classes to continue to develop my grammar. As an adult, I lived in France for two years and received a Diplome de Langue Francaise avec mention assez bien (high honors) through Alliance Francaise. I enjoy sharing this language and culture with others.I am looking for new students who are eager to learn, and who want to develop their own learning skills. You may be struggling with a subject, but with time, patience, practice and a tutoring approach geared toward your learning style, you will succeed, grow confident, master a subject, and become a self-learner.

Nancy Finney is a published writer and editor from a small town in Michigan. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Professional Writing, and a Master of Public Administration with an emphasis on public policy and urban planning. She has experience with copywriting, content development, and marketing. Her professional experience includes several years as a science book editor and freelance journalist covering music, politics, and hospitality.

I am a graduate of The College of Education. I received my Masters in Education Counseling. Since graduation, I have worked with all ages of students. I am a firm believer "No Child Left Behind". I have tutored students with comprehension, providing them the tools to success. I enjoy assisting students with short term and long term goals. During my free time I am traveling, while researching ways how I can assist others become better that is a reward for myself.

Hi there! My name is Brittney and I'm a graduate of Princeton University (2009), with a degree in Comparative Literature. I'll be receiving my masters degree in English from Grand Valley State University this fall and I'm looking forward to working with students like you! I've been teaching and tutoring students since 2008 and I specialize in English, Reading, Writing, Essays, and College Entrance Test Prep.

I am a recently licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Texas. I got my B.S. in Exercise Science and my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Grand Valley State University in Michigan. I am very passionate about helping people understand how their body works and how to attain the highest level of pain-free independence possible.I am available to tutor for general math, pre-algebra, and in preparation for the NPTE. In my eyes, teaching starts by identifying how you learn best, and giving you the tools to take charge of your education.

Hello! As a tutor, I have a very wide array of experience as well as very specialized skills to offer. Of particular relevence, I do have extensive teaching experience in a number of settings. I spent nine years teaching and running group therapy sessions for troubled adolescents in a challenging psychiatric setting. I then completed the CCSD Alternative Routes to Licensure program, consisting of intensive training and practice in teaching to diverse learning styles and a multicultural clientele. At the conclusion of this program I was accepted into the UNLV molecular biology PhD program in which I taught 18 lab sections and several lectures and seminars in subjects including biology, microbial ecology, various molecular biology topics and human anatomy and physiology as well as subjects at the highest academic levels. I've also been teaching lecture and lab sections in biology and chemistry at NSC. I have found the best and most lasting results in terms of conveying understanding are achieved by addressing diverse learning styles and socratically engaging students in logical thinking and dialogue. The more ways you are presented the information, the more likely you'll understand and remember it. In addition to teaching experience I have direct, multifaceted and extensive chemistry, molecular and microbiology experience to draw on as well as field biology experience. My research involves molecular and genomic techniques applied to notoriously fastidious microbes. More specifically, investigating the molecular evolution, genomics and molecular mechanisms of the magetotactic phenotype of magnetotactic anaerobes and microaerophiles. This also has involved the mentoring and training of 14 undergraduate lab assistants and summer interns.Thanks for reading, and I'll talk to you soon!!