Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Ann Arbor, MI

...and repair trails in the White Mountains. I have been tutoring for the past year in English, writing, math from elementary through high school levels, standardized tests, and chemistry. I enjoy tutoring for the SAT and ACT the most; I feel like every problem is a puzzle and I love helping students learn how to work the puzzles themselves. My philosophy for tutoring is if one explanation doesn't work, try to explain in another way....

...students of all ages for the past 5 years. Education is one of my passions in life and I firmly believe that every single student has the capacity and capability to be successful. I love getting to know each and every one of my students on an individual level, learning their interests, passions, strengths, and weaknesses. I specialize in finding new and interesting ways to teach and explain topics that students find confusing in class....

...University of Detroit Jesuit High School, a highly regarded college prep high school in Detroit, and Wayne State University, where I graduated in 2012 with a degree in Film Production. I am a filmmaker with an interest in teaching and interacting with youth. I am very friendly but expect high effort and a positive attitude. In my eyes, every student has the ability to accomplish whatever goals they set their minds to as long as...

...them as opportunities for growth. I am always open to questions, but I usually answer with a question of my own. I work best one-on-one, helping students to identify what they already know and break down the problem-solving process into manageable steps. One of my favorite phrases is, "Let's find another way to think about this." Even the most rigid math problem can be approached from different angles, and I love the challenge of finding...

...Mike McCord and I am recent graduate from Michigan State University with a BS in actuarial science. Actuarial science is a math degree that applies mathematical and statistical methods to assess risk in insurance, finance and other industries and professions. I have taken every math class you can think of, from calculus 1 to linear algebra with proofs. I also apply this math on a daily basis when studying for my SOA exams. SOA exams...

...come from a family of educators and helping others learn is very fulfilling for me. Literacy and reading is one of my core values for an improved quality of life. I like to make learning easy and fun! This year, I did volunteer work in Florida to help elementary students with mental health, self esteem and resiliency which are key to a healthy mindset. In my spare time, I love to travel the world. I launched...

...well as running weekly help sessions for a few biology courses. I finished at Purdue with majors in Ecology, Evolution, & Environmental Biology and also Philosophy. I received minors in Classical Studies and Wildlife. I am now working towards my master's in education, and I am substitute teaching in Detroit. I am looking to tutor on the side while I work my way through school. I love teaching and I dedicate myself to seeing my...

...And it is my hope that I get to continue to travel, meet new people, and mentor, nourish, and collaborate with new relationships along the way. My philosophy on tutoring is directly in line with this idea. A tutor is not meant to replace the teacher in the classroom. Rather, a tutor should play the role of a mentor, guiding students to find their own successes. In order to do this, a tutor takes on...

...your GRE goals, and help you navigate the process to getting there. Not everyone has, or needs to have the same goals, so I'll work with you to personalize your study plan. I look forward to helping you achieve those goals! I have a combined 334 overall score, good for 99th percentile of test takers. Moreover, while the verbal portion comes naturally to me, I had to work my way up from an initially average...

...I teach the Summer High School Film Camp for my old film school, MPI. We have an absolute blast going from film theory, to writers room, to full production on a real working set. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, English, and History. I am a firm believer in education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart...

...Michigan pursuing a dual degree in Computer Science and Business. I've been tutoring for 7+ years now, and I love making an impact in my students' lives! Previously, I've taught Math (up until pre-calculus), Science, Reading, Grammar, Writing, Computer Science (Java, C++, Python, Scratch, etc), and many more. I truly believe that working individually with students will not only help my students learn but also help me in growing as I learn from those around...

...student studying neuroscience at the University of Michigan. I have a lot of experience with tutoring elementary-aged children with various special needs, but my skills are not limited to this demographic. I love grammar, so if this is something you struggle with, particularly on the ACT, I would be a great fit. I also really enjoy math classes, and have excelled through calculus 1. My skill set goes beyond these two subjects, so look through...

...fascinate. I believe that all writing is creative writing, and that in every assignment can be approached with equal measures of enthusiasm and diligence. I am an excellent teacher of the building blocks of language, including Phonics and Grammar. As Joan Didion once said, "Grammar is a piano I play by ear." I have helped dozens of students view grammar not as a stifling set of rules but instead, a toolbox for self-expression. I look...

I am a recent graduate from Northwestern University in Anthropology and History. I enjoy sports, music, and (strangely) school!

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.... My teaching philosophy is that learning requires 200% effort; 100% effort from the teacher, 100% effort from the student. Everyone can learn- we just have to understand...

...town in southeast Michigan, where I went to high school before moving to Nashville for university. I just graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor's degree in neuroscience and Russian. During my time in high school and college, I tutored in a volunteer capacity on a wide range of subjects, from English and essay editing to calculus to ACT prep. I am hoping to spend the next year traveling (I am currently living in Bucharest,...

...Bachelor's degree has really motivated me to help others achieve their educational and academic goals. I have over 5 years of teaching and tutoring experience, and have loved every moment of it. Teaching gives me the ability to give back to my community in a way that impacts society on a larger scale. The most rewarding feeling in teaching and tutoring is seeing that I have made a difference in a students academic comprehension and...

I am a certified teacher with over ten years of teaching experience. I have experience working with middle school, high school, and college students. I love language and all things linguistics! I'd be happy to help you improve your reading, writing, grammar, and linguistics skills.

...Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Watercolor with a minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at Eastern Michigan University. Art, language, and culture are my passions and I look forward to sharing them with students in classrooms around the world someday! I have a strong knowledge of and love for the English language and look forward to helping students expand their general language skills, as well as their reading and writing skills,...

...about educational equity for children from underrepresented backgrounds, and about training work-study students to serve as literacy tutors in grades k-5, to help address those inequities. One goal this semester is to continuously think of ways to engage tutors. Some of her favorite hobbies and activities include cooking new recipes, reading, and watching comedy. In this role, she is hoping to gain the skills and knowledge to effectively work with community partners by allowing them...