Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Ypsilanti charter Township, MI

...learn to recognize grammatical structure and parts of speech, as well as to recognize important literary terms and techniques in writing, and how it contributes to the work as a whole. Outside of the academic realm, I am diehard sports fan, and currently work as a sports journalist. My favorite sport is football, but I watch almost every major sport around the world. I'm also an avid fan of professional wrestling. I also enjoy reading,...

...a focus in marketing at the University of British Columbia. I have traveled extensively in Europe and North America, both 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,...

...working, I enjoy visiting art museums and 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...

...would argue essential) way to bolster one's learning; for as much as the broad curricula of the day is expertly designed to fit the learning needs of the masses, it will, by nature, leave gaps in the micro-cognition of each student. This is where I and many others come in: to fill those gaps. For true mastery of a subject or field, I believe that having a teacher to take the time and effort with...

...two years in Canton, MS as a algebra/geometry teacher with Teach For America. During my experience as a teacher and coach I have logged countless hours after school preparing students for the ACT and various math courses. In my free time I love to play soccer, basketball, hike, and go camping. I strongly believe that every child has the ability to do great things, and with our support and high expectations we can expect to...

My name is Sydney. I'm a high school math teacher in Detroit, MI. I love building relationships with my students as I believe this helps motivate them to want to push harder. I teach because I want to show others that they can succeed in math even though it is challenging.... I believe students need to try first, even if it may stump them initially. I always ask my students questions to get them to think...

...independent learner and get students thinking about what they need to do to be successful. I love to have a relationship with my students that makes them feel comfortable so that they can ask the questions they need ot ask in order to become a better student. Lots of students have anxiety, and I specialize in alleviating anxiety in order to help students to be at their best for the big test!... My teaching philosophy is...

...saw and lit that spark in me to fall in love with learning and education. Ever since then I've followed that passion into becoming an educator. I currently teach Pre-K and have experience teaching elementary school, working one-on-one with at-risk students, teaching english language learners, and tutoring students in different academic areas. Tutoring students gives me the chance to help a student who may be struggling, needs that extra motivation or wants to take the...

...the University of Michigan with a B.S. in Neuroscience, so you could call me a "brain-iac". Bad jokes aside, if you need help with Math, Science, English, Spanish, or Writing, then I am the tutor for you! I pay close attention to detail and will give you the tools to tackle any problem to ensure that every aspect of a problem is understood so that when test day comes, it'll be a walk in the...

...extensively on research essays, narratives, personal statements, descriptive papers, and several dissertations. In addition to working with Varsity Tutors, I now work as a private writing and reading coach and freelance journalist, as well as in Oakland Community College's Academic Skills Center as an English tutor for college students. I have experience aiding students in improving papers of many different subjects, including literature, the social sciences, film, art, composition, and science, among others. The University...

...anxiety and difficult test questions! When tutoring, I seek to engage and challenge students while also providing a safe atmosphere for students to take intellectual risks and explore their curiosity. I think the best teaching methods are built on modeling thinking strategies — that is, if students can learn how to think in different ways, they can transfer the critical thinking and study skills they've learned in one subject to master others. I love teaching,...

...my Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, and as a result have developed a heavy focus in mathematics and science courses. For this reason, when I am not teaching standardized test preparation, I often tutor high school and college level mathematics as well as Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. If you are interested in getting to know me or have any questions at all, including how my teaching sessions are conducted, please do not hesitate to contact me...

...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 they work hard and push through obstacles. I specialize in tutoring English and reading skills, particularly in...

...very important. But it is also very important that the instructor understands exactly what students need. I allow students to try problems on their own with the use of notes, textbooks, and/or online research first. This allows me to see what exactly they need assistance with. I want students to understand that it is okay to make mistakes because them making a mistake helps me to help better understand a math concept. I believe that...

...school student. In high school, I tutored many of my peers in Spanish, mathematics, chemistry, psychology, and biology. I personally love tutoring both math and biology because the material is interesting and also fun to learn! As a tutor, I always try to relate the material at hand to specific interests of my student. I find that a student understands topics better when we find a way to equate his or her own hobby to...

...various teaching techniques. Everyone learns differently and whether I am tutoring 5th grade math, psychology, or a foreign language, it is important to adapt to the student's unique way of learning, some of which may be unconventional. I grew up on two different continents (North America and Africa) which has given me very rich and diverse cultural awareness. I enjoy traveling the world and have spent time in places like Japan, Spain, Switzerland and Costa Rica.

...language arts (college essays, writing, reading, grammar, and literature) and can also tutor elementary and middle school math. I especially have fun coaching students through the writing process which requires practice and discipline far more than just natural talent. I believe every student (and tutor) can grow as a writer! I am a graduate from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota where I majored in Graphic Design, minored in English, and held an emphasis in public...

...help the students understand and solve problems, but also to make the learning process interesting for them and to give them tools on how to approach the problems. I have a B.S degree in Electrical Power Engineering Technology and a M.S degree in Engineering Technology from University of Houston. Math has always been my strong area. In my Calculus 1 course at University of Houston, I had the 3rd highest final average in a class...

...a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My mother being a French teacher, it was no surprise that I enjoyed teaching growing up. My career goal is getting my PhD after acquiring some years of experience and becoming a University faculty. To deepen my knowledge in the education industry, I actively started pursuing learning opportunities in these areas. I worked as a teacher's assistant throughout my undergraduate and graduate education...

...worked with students ranging from third grade to college students. I began tutoring as a way to give back to the community, help students become interested in the world around them and grasp the knowledge just waiting at their fingertips. I have tutored a variety of subjects including Math, Reading, Writing, and Science classes, as well as standardized tests such as the SAT and assisted with college admission essays. I really enjoy tutoring Math, because...