Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Detroit, MI

...working as a speech therapist with kindergarten through twelfth grade students, and I am passionate about helping students develop and master all aspects of literacy. I am used to working with students in one-on-one and group settings, and I have both classroom and pull-out experience. In a typical day, I help students to address many facets of their language and literacy, including vocabulary, writing, phonemic awareness, verbal organization, sentence structure, and reading comprehension. Additionally, 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...

...State University with a BA in Japanese and Linguistics, I spent time in Korea and Japan. For the majority, I taught in English immersion programs, teaching everything from phonics and essay writing to science and math. I had students of all levels: younger students who were still learning 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...

...with an MSW (Masters in Social Work) in 2011; Go Blue! I am a social worker with over 10 years of nonprofit experience working with children and youth. I specialize in art and education programming and have worked with kids of all ages in a number of roles: tutor, mentor, nanny, assistant teacher, camp counselor, and program manager. My most recent position was as a Teacher Caregiver for a family in Chicagoland. Among my responsibilities,...

...from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. I have teaching endorsements in Early Childhood Education, Language Arts, Social Studies, and as a Reading Specialist. I have tutored many students in many subject areas from grades Kindergarten to Grade 12. My specialty is Reading but I enjoy tutoring all subjects. I have taught many grades including Preschool, and I am currently in my second year as a Reading Specialist where I teach students in Grades Kindergarten to Grade...

...cultivated through the student-centered approach to learning. The first goal is to create a positive learning environment that will engage our classroom. Thereafter, insight is enhanced by instituting comprehensive instruction, and in-depth dialogue. Last, I believe that encouraging scholarly growth equates to supporting the maturation of critical thinking. Such approach should assist in developing individual scholarly voices, ultimately refined through class discussions, assignments, and personal experience. Professionally, I am a Counselor dedicated to hospice care,...

...in Chicago in 2011. My tutoring experience started while I was in the Marines from 2001-2005; I frequently had to help some of the troops out with all kinds of topics, ranging from personal finance to hydraulics. After serving, I dedicated myself to helping returning veterans get situated with their GI Bill benefits and application essays. I respect those who seek knowledge and personal improvement and I believe that it is my responsibility to honor...

...families, I've had the privilege of witnessing the unique learning styles and potentials of each student. These experiences have fueled my commitment to fostering an inclusive and empowering educational environment. I am currently pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, majoring in Accounting. My educational journey has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of the psychological aspects of learning and the effective design of instructional materials. I am set to graduate in 2026, and...

I think that knowledge is power and the children are our future. I once dreamt of being a high school math teacher but resigned to studying economics in lieu of this dream. I like the relative certainty of mathematics and look forward to tutoring more people. "Teach a man to fish..." I believe that if I can inspire in others, even in the smallest manner, my love for knowledge with my intuitive outlook toward problem solving,...

...State University. I have studied abroad in Spain and worked in Spanish speaking environments (immigration law, ESL), and I love teaching language! I can help with conversational Spanish, beginner or advanced vocabulary acquisition, reading and writing, translation, and more specialized skills like business Spanish, literature studies, and academic writing in Spanish. I use Spanish every day in my work environment and in my personal life, meaning I am comfortable with professional legal Spanish at work...

...International and Regional Studies. I am a Chinese native speaker and I majored in Japanese at college. Before I came to the United States, I studied at Ritsumeikan University in Japan for three years. Language learning and teaching are my passions. I am open-minded and love to communicate. I can help you to improve your Chinese listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. I also passed Japanese JLPT N1 level, and can help you with your...

My name is Lisa, and I have been teaching for 9 years now. I have taught 1st grade, K-4 Title 1 intervention, 6th and 7th grade math, and for the past 4 years I have been teaching 8th grade math intervention at a virtual school. I love teaching math, and helping students to understand math concepts in ways that make sense for them. I am able to tutor in person and online.

...in Elementary Math, Reading, Reading comprehension, Writing, Essay Writing, Grammar & Mechanics, Public Speaking/Speech, ACT and SAT English Prep. I have a great deal of experience working with students with ESL students and learning disabilities as well as on-level and above level students. My teaching style allows me to embrace each student's differences and allows me to easily make modifications to instruction based on the needs of the student. In College Instruction, my strengths are...

...and I find lots of ways to integrate technology and tech-based resources into my teaching. I'm sure I can find a path that will help your student perform on state tests and in the classroom. I like to target the skills students need help with the most and focus on improving them to proficient levels. I have many different tools and techniques that can reach a variety of different learning styles and behaviors. I can...

...to help guide you there. Learning about who students are is its own reward for me; after all, how can people not be fascinating? In my free time, I like to keep things pretty quiet. My favorite thing to do is to make music, and you can listen to the results on my SoundCloud page. I've been a keyboard player since age 5, and a self-taught guitarist since 15. Another avid habit of mind is...

I am a graduate of Marygrove College where I earned a Masters in Education with emphasis on Elementary and Middle School Teaching. My endorsements are in English Language Arts and Social Sciences. I am an author who loves Creative Writing. As a tutor my expertise is in motivating and encouraging students to give their best effort to master the concepts being taught. I have a knack for guiding my clients into good success!

...years ago. Completing my Master's Degree was a dream come true for me. My desire to make a positive impression on young students starting in a classroom many years ago when I was the student. Having great teachers as a child inspired me to choose a career in education. Beginning as a Preschool and Kindergarten Teacher after graduating from the University of Detroit; I began helping form the lives of very young children into responsible...

...with a special passion for mathematics. I've worked in Hollywood as a screenplay analyst, and I can tell you firsthand how good writing and historical know-how are important in the ever-expanding creative economy of the 21st century. And of course math! You can never have too much math! I take pride in defying stereotypes and proving that creative people can also be good at math! I have a great sense of humor, experience working with...

Helping is my gift. Teaching is a calling that continues to evolve. Children have a unique place in my heart that will remain forever. We should all feel compelled to help them achieve success, peace in a violent world, and positive self-images to grow to become responsible contributors to society. Helping children is beneficial for the receiver as well as the giver.

...experience with students of all ages, as well as diverse ethnic, cultural, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds - from elementary school children in underserved communities to international professionals and their families. My education and outside professional experience will also benefit your learning progress. In 2007, I earned my Multiple Subjects (K-8) Certification from California State University, Monterey Bay, a university that stressed outcome-based education. More recently, I worked as an adult educator for Southwest Solutions' Early...