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Aaron

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Aaron

Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology
Aaron's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math

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...

Education

Oakland University

Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology

Concordia University-Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, Applied Psychology

Lindsay

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Lindsay

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education State Certified Teacher
Lindsay's other Tutor Subjects
AIMS Prep
College English
College Essays
Elementary Math

I earned my B.S. in Elementary Education with a Language Arts endorsement from Oakland University in Rochester, MI. Shortly after graduation I moved to Arizona to teach fourth grade. I taught an inclusive fourth grade classroom for four school years. In the classroom I was responsible for teaching a...

Education

Oakland University

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education State Certified Teacher

Naveena

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Naveena

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Naveena's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Science
Biology

I'm a fourth year medical student in Michigan and an avid learner. I have years of tutoring and mentoring experience from high school and undergrad. My expertise lies in the sciences, as well as standardized exams such as ACT and MCAT. I can also help students with essay writing, whether for English...

Education

Oakland University

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences

Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Edward

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Edward

Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General
Edward's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Anatomy & Physiology
Anthropology
Creative Writing

Who Wants To Increase Your Understanding Of Lessons, Get Better Grades, And Ace The Test?As a graduate of Oakland University, I studied topics as diverse as the biological, psychosocial, psychological, nutritional, socio-cultural, economic, philosophical, legal, ethical, environmental, community and...

Education

Oakland University

Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General

Holly

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Holly

Bachelors, Psychology
Holly's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
Adult Literacy
American Literature
College English

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.

Education

Oakland University

Bachelors, Psychology

Carolyn

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Carolyn

Masters in Education, Reading Teacher Education
Carolyn's other Tutor Subjects
Certified Reading Intervention
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math

I have degrees in Elementary Education, English as a Second Language Arts, and Reading from Michigan State University and Oakland University. I have been a teacher for ten years, teaching kindergarten, third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade. I also worked as a reading specialist for fourth-sixth...

Education

Oakland University

Masters in Education, Reading Teacher Education

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Education, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

Adam

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Adam

Masters, Sociology
Adam's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Algebra
College English
College Level American History

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 ...

Education

University of Arizona

Masters, Sociology

Oakland University

Bachelors, Sociology

Test Scores
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Elizabeth

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Elizabeth

Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Elizabeth's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Basic Computer Literacy
Elementary School
Elementary School English

I am an elementary teacher. I received my Masters in Elementary Education, grades K-8 and a Bachelor's in Linguistics with a certification in ESL. This is my 4th year as a teacher. I have been a substitute teacher, tutored all ages in reading and math. I believe that every student can learn and I am...

Education

Oakland University

Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics

Western Governors University

Certificate, Elementary School Teaching

Veronica

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Veronica

Current Grad Student, English Studies
Veronica's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Adult ESL/ELL
Adult Literacy
American Literature

Knowledge is power. This is very true. And the more knowledge one has, the more power they obtain. My goal, as a tutor, is to take this knowledge I have and transfer it to someone else. Thus, creating a very powerful environment.

Education

Oakland University

Bachelors, English Studies

Oakland University

Current Grad Student, English Studies

Jane

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Jane

Master in Public Health Administration, Public Administration
Jane's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
Conversational Spanish

I love to learn: I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Administration with an emphasis in nonprofit management at Oakland University, and I recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Brigham Young University. I chose an undergraduate major in English and minors in Editing and in Spanish....

Education

Oakland University

Master in Public Health Administration, Public Administration

Brigham Young University-Provo

Bachelor in Arts, English

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