Certified Tutors From Michigan State University

...for over 25 years. I was a Kindergarten through High School ESL teacher in both Connecticut and Michigan. I have also taught English to international students and English Language Arts to Middle School students. In addition, I was a Resource Room Coordinator at the high school level. As an experienced educator, I thoroughly enjoy sharing...

...its diversity and the closeness to one of the most cultural diverse cities in the world, New York. I'm a native Spanish speaker from Peru, with Chilean heritage as well. My knowledge in grammar, reading, and Spanish literature has been inculcated in me since I was seven. I'm well known in the Spanish and Italian...

...Don Quixote's horse? (It's "Rozinante"). This came across my father's desk twice in one week in stories he was editing---and both times it was misspelled. One interest my father passed on to me was Civil War history. This was useful on two occasions, once when a visiting Australia and a writer said he was interested...

...and Interdisciplinary Humanities. I am currently enrolled at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, where I study Development Economics and International Monetary Policy. I have worked as a Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant, and as an Actuary, and have a particular passion for teaching Mathematics. When tutoring I try to include visualizations and real world...

...International Studies University in Shanghai, China, and majored in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language. After graduation, I came to the United States and got my Master's degree in Education from Michigan State University. I have three years' teaching experience in public schools in the US and have been successfully tutoring a wide range of...

...person has the capacity to learn and improve in every subject area if they embrace their unique learning style and approach new material with determination and an overall zest for learning, personal growth, and education. I have a calm, positive, and encouraging demeanor that reduces the anxiety some students feel about learning and test taking....

...and professional training seminars. In addition to tutoring, I work with Spanish-speaking adults who want to improve their English and computer skills. My years of experience, on university faculties, make me especially good at understanding everything involved in college preparation. This includes application essays, undergraduate-level writing requirements, and graduate-level writing requirements. My degrees were earned...

...helping them achieve more then they thought they could. I love tutoring students in reading because I have a huge passion for it. I believe that every child can be a reader they have just not found the right book. I have traveled all around the world and love to bring those experiences in with...

...children for five years. While attending Michigan State University, I tutored 5th graders at a inner city elementary school as well as a preschooler and kindergartener whom attended a Montessori school. While in Phoenix, during my first year of teaching I tutored a 1st grader as well as students of various grades K-8 at my...

...enjoy trying new things! I also love to run, draw, read, and cook, either with friends or simply by myself. I stay in shape both mentally and physically: I am constantly training to be my best. Whenever the opportunity arises to help elevate someone, I take it. Helping a student reach their goals is equally...

...knowledge base, which makes this work meaningful to me, but I also love helping others discover the joy of learning. My primary teaching interest is in math and science, subjects in which I have had a lifelong interest. I hold a BA in geology from Amherst College and an MS in Crop and Soil Sciences...

...watching sports. I volunteered as a youth mentor in high school as well as during my undergraduate years; during that time, I gained great enjoyment watching my mentees grow as learners and individuals. I strongly believe that each student can achieve success through hard work and the proper guidance. Through careful and patient observation, I...

...me to be engaged and encouraging with students. Also, I was patient, respectful, and communicated well with tutees. At MSU, I tutored a variety of subjects and including Chemistry, Physics, Life Sciences and Nutrition, all at multiple levels. I enjoy all outdoor activities, particularly ice hockey and snowboarding. I will be attending Kentucky University College...

...to doctoral programs in the U.S. and Canada, I had the opportunity to work as a long-term substitute teacher, teaching Algebra at an alternative high school in Flint, MI. In the summer of 2008 I was asked by the same high school to stay on for their summer school program, where I taught 6-8th grade...

...a variety of cultures. Currently, I am a full-time AmeriCorps member, where I serve in a charter school tutoring 5th - 8th grade students in mathematics. I enjoy engaging with students in all subjects, from algebra to Spanish to writing. When I'm not involved in educational activities, I like to hike, teach my dog new...

...in my hometown of Detroit, Michigan. I have been a classroom teacher for eight years, teaching mainly math (but also science, literacy, and journalism) at both a high school and middle school level. I love working one-on-one with students to help them understand they can do so much more than they think they can. While...

...Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with minors in Biology and History. As a classroom teacher, I taught grades 5-8 with an emphasis in the Sciences. As a tutor, I love that I have the chance to give a student the undivided attention that they are often unable to receive in a busy classroom. My...

...in psychology gives me a greater appreciation for the 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...

...in Mathematics; elementary math, middle school math, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, statistics, and pre-calculus. I want to be a tutor to make a positive impact on the children's education. The next generation needs the proper stimulation in not only what to think, but how to think. The logical foundation and critical analysis that comes with studying...

I have my Bachelor's in Accounting from Michigan State University, and my Master's in Accounting from Florida Atlantic University. I enjoy working with college students and want to share my Accounting and Business knowledge with future generations. I have been tutoring College students in Accounting for almost 2 years privately.