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Certified Tutor
10+ years
Aaron
Hello, my name is Aaron. I am a seasoned and formally trained tutor who is always eager to assist individuals in their efforts to work hard and deliver the best version of themselves to the world. I graduated Magna Cum Laude in both undergraduate and; graduate studies, in psychology and counseling r...
Oakland University
Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology
Concordia University-Chicago
Bachelor in Arts, Applied Psychology

Certified Tutor
Eva
My goal as a tutor is to help students with Spanish. I like to work with all levels. If the student likes a particular form of learning I will try to work with the style they like. I like writing notes for them and working on grammar.
Oakland University
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish Language and literature

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Mackenzie
Hi everyone! My name is Mackenzie and I'm from Michigan. I'm currently supervising a caseload of clients at a small practice. I've received both a BCaBA and BCBA credential and have lots of great study tips. I've worked in a variety of settings, so I will have lots of examples for real-life applicat...
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Oakland University
Current Grad Student, Applied Behavior Analysis

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Adam
I hold a Bachelors of Science in Biology and have worked as a tutor for over four years and have tutored students ranging from Elementary to College. I have tutored in many areas from Algebra to Reading Comprehension. My degree helps in my tutoring abilities as it allows me to utilize all my skills ...
Oakland University
Bachelors, Biology, General

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Janet
I'm back to tutoring and editing after spending a few years in sales and management. Before I took time off to be at home with my son, I taught at Oakland Community College as an adjunct English instructor, and wrote and edited for Gale Cengage, an educational publisher.I started tutoring at Oakland...
Oakland University
Masters, English
Oakland University
Bachelors, Theatre Arts

Certified Tutor
Melissa
I believe that everyone has a story. We can enjoy them all if we're willing to listen and just "be" in the moment. There are many times when I shake my head and think to myself "only me". I find shenanigans in the most unlikely places, I'm always being told not to make friends in the grocery, and I ...
Oakland University
Masters, English
Oakland University
Bachelors, English

Certified Tutor
7+ years
Charles
I have a life-long commitment to education. I believe that, as an educator, I possess a unique form of authority; and the natural purpose of authority is to empower the steward of that authority to lead others to fulfillment. Thus, I have regarded my position as an educator with the utmost respect, ...
Oakland University
Master of Arts, English
Western Michigan University
Bachelor in Arts, English

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
10+ years
Brandon
I am in my fifth year of teaching and have experience teaching Title I Math, 4th grade, and Middle School Math and Social Studies. I have tutored at my school for four years, and am excited to bring my experience and enthusiasm to Varsity Tutors!When I am not tutoring or teaching, I enjoy spending t...
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science, Elem Ed

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Bridgett
I love teaching and helping others learn. I am able to help explain complex topics in a simple, a relatable way.
Oakland University
Bachelor
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