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7+ years
Holly
My name is Holly Sirka and I am an English and theatre teacher to middle school and high school students. I love reading, writing, hanging with my husband, playing with my puppy Pippa, shopping with my sister, going to museums, seeing plays through local theaters, and trying new restaurants.
Oakland University
Bachelors, Psychology

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Jane
I love to learn: I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Administration with an emphasis in nonprofit management at Oakland University, and I recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Brigham Young University. I chose an undergraduate major in English and minors in Editing and in Spanish....
Oakland University
Master in Public Health Administration, Public Administration
Brigham Young University-Provo
Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Tanisha
I am a native of Detroit, MI and I've always loved teaching others. I received my education at Oakland University where I am currently obtaining a degree in Criminal Justice. I have been a mentor and tutor since my high school years. Working with youth that are having issues reading and writing are ...
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Genevieve
Together, we can! I enjoy learning and teaching others because knowledge is power. What do you want to be powerful in today?
Oakland University
Master of Arts, Mental Health Counseling
Oakland University
Bachelor in Arts, Developmental Psychology

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Adam
I suppose that a personal teaching statement needs to answer two questions of the sort that one might be asked in a job interview: “Why do you want to teach?” and “What do you hope to accomplish?” I could easily say something about wanting to “wake the student up," “broaden their horizons,” or some ...
University of Arizona
Masters, Sociology
Oakland University
Bachelors, Sociology

Certified Tutor
Joshua
I'm a current senior undergraduate student majoring in Biomedical Sciences who recently took the MCAT. I scored a 520 (131/126/131/132) when I took the exam this summer, self-studying for only 3 months and starting from a 502 diagnostic score. I was able to balance a job, volunteering, STEM tutoring...
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Sadie
I am a certified and highly qualified secondary English teacher in the metro Detroit area. I am looking to help middle and high school students with any area of English they need - grammar, vocabulary, writing, reading, analysis, etc. - in addition to helping them stay organized with school work. I ...
University of Michigan
Bachelors, Education (English)
Oakland University
Current Grad Student, Reading and Language Arts

Certified Tutor
Steven
Hello, my name is Steve. My direct goal is to aid your student in gaining the mastery over the material needed for passing your students course and beyond! It is my desire to help your student open doorways to success through the mastery of classroom material. I have tutored for 3+ years with studen...
Oakland University
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Certified Tutor
3+ years
Carolyn
I have degrees in Elementary Education, English as a Second Language Arts, and Reading from Michigan State University and Oakland University. I have been a teacher for ten years, teaching kindergarten, third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade. I also worked as a reading specialist for fourth-sixth...
Oakland University
Masters in Education, Reading Teacher Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Education, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Melody
I am a current doctoral student, studying Educational Leadership. Additionally, I am a Dean at a middle/high school. I hold a Master's in Special Education and a Bachelor's in Journalism. I believe that all students can learn, but the teaching strategies should vary. I enjoy teaching and tutoring be...
Oakland University
Masters in Education, Special Education
Wayne State University
Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
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