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Ruth

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Ruth

Master of Arts, Adult and Continuing Education
Ruth's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Literacy
Elementary School Reading
English
GED Prep

I am a grandmother of seven. I am a retired executive director of a non-profit after-school program.

Education

Central Michigan University

Master of Arts, Adult and Continuing Education

Central Michigan University

Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Timothy

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Timothy

Bachelor of Education, Music Teacher Education
Timothy's other Tutor Subjects
AP Music Theory
Music
Music Theory

I am a graduate of Central Michigan University with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education. I have worked as a classroom teacher (in Middle School and High School Choir as well as Elementary General Music) and a private lesson instructor of piano and voice. I also have extensive experience a perform...

Education

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Education, Music Teacher Education

Annika

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Annika

Bachelor in Arts, French
Annika's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
American Literature

Hello! My name is Annika Cushnyr and I am currently a senior at Central Michigan University where I am a member of the Honors Program and studying French and Political Science. I will graduate in May 2019 and will then head off to law school. I am hoping to build a legal career centered around human...

Education

Central Michigan University

Bachelor in Arts, French

Jason

Certified Tutor

Jason

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Jason's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
AP Chemistry

After studying Biochemistry at Long Beach State and graduating with a Bachelor's in Psychology from Central Michigan University, I have a thorough background in Natural Sciences & Mathematics. My expertise in Mathematics and Science also comes from over three years of experience tutoring students ag...

Education

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Jaime

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jaime

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
Jaime's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

Hello! My name is Jaime Rakowski, or "Mrs. Rakowski" to my students. I am a graduate of Central Michigan University as well as Kennesaw State University. In the 8 years after I graduated from CMU with my Bachelors of Applied Arts in Child Development, I worked in many daycares as my husband and I mo...

Education

Kennesaw State University

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Education, Child Development

Samantha

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Samantha

Doctor of Philosophy, Microbiology and Immunology
Samantha's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Biology
Biochemistry
Biology

I am a graduate from Central Michigan University's Honors Program where I received my Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a minor in Mathematics. Since graduating, I have earned my Masters in Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology from the University of Virginia where I'm continuing on to ...

Education

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Doctor of Philosophy, Microbiology and Immunology

Test Scores
GRE
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Deidra

Certified Tutor

Deidra

Master of Arts Teaching, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Deidra's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
Adult Literacy
American Literature

As a teacher as well as a parent, my top priority is helping students of all ages believe that they are successful and competent learners. I just finished my sixth year of teaching Preschool and many of my favorite lessons are those held one on one wherein I can truly get to know the students skills...

Education

Aquinas College

Master of Arts Teaching, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Science, Education

Netosh

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Netosh

Master of Arts, Reading Teacher Education
Netosh's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Language Composition
Adult Literacy
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing

I hold a Masters in Education (Reading Specialist), from Howard University (Washington, DC) and my earlier academic pursuit, in Speech Pathology and Elementary Education, was completed as a dual Bachelor of Science degree from Central Michigan University (Mt. Pleasant, Michigan). My 25 plus years ex...

Education

Howard University

Master of Arts, Reading Teacher Education

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Education, Speech-Language Pathology

Katie

Certified Tutor

Katie

Master of Arts, Foreign Language Teacher Education
Katie's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Spanish
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English

I am a student centered educator that uses many different methodologies for teaching to best meet the student's needs.I received my BA in News Editorial Journalism and Spanish from Central Michigan University and completed a graduate teacher licensure program at the University of Dayton. I also hold...

Education

University of Dayton

Master of Arts, Foreign Language Teacher Education

Central Michigan University

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Kent

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Kent

Masters, Broadcast and Cinematic Arts
Kent's other Tutor Subjects
American Literature
Art History
College English
College Level American Literature

I have a BA in English from Michigan State University and a MA in Broadcast and Cinematic Arts from Central Michigan University. I also completed 4 years of doctoral studies in American Culture Studies (an inter-disciplinary field that encompasses Film, American History, Sociology, and English) at B...

Education

Central Michigan University

Masters, Broadcast and Cinematic Arts

Michigan State University

Bachelors, English

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