Jo-Ann S.

• Portage, MI 49002 ( 6.3 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 02/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $10 to $40 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Physiology, Sociology, Psychology, Physics, Organic Chemistry, Marine Biology, Life Science, Genetics, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy

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I am committed to your success

My teaching style is adapted to your needs, the topic, and how you learn, so that you can integrate what you are learning at least long enough to pass the class
I have a unique educational background in wanting to be educated but obtaining a degree along the way. My classroom experience is board covering many disciplines and how they connect and overlap. Hence the desire to be educated, to be able to think, reason, wonder, explore ongoingly through out my life drives me still after all these years. My appetite for learning only seems to increase as I age. I also have a broad range of work experience that is integrated into my academic experience.

Madeline G.

• Kalamazoo, MI 49008 ( 10.1 mi )
• Experienced Science Tutor

• Female Age 27
• Member Since: 08/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $30.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Physics, Genetics, Biology

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My experience with tutoring began in high school, when I started assisting elementary students with homework through one of my clubs. Throughout the two years I was involved, I regularly helped 6 students, along with 6 students that I met with irregularly. I have experience tutoring children with behavioral issues, learning disabilities (dyslexia, ADHD, ADD), as well as students on the Autism Spectrum. I'm willing to assist in almost any subject, including elementary school Spanish, up to French 2, and ACT/SAT prep (my scores are available upon request). I'm currently a student at Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development, from which I'm expected to graduate with honors in 2019, my transcript is available upon request.
At our first session, I ask that each student complete a short quiz to determine their learning style (visual, auditory, kinest ... read more

Judith R.

• Charlotte, MI 48813 ( 36.7 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Female Age 70
• Member Since: 04/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $45.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Life Science, Earth Science, Biology, Anatomy

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My comments on tutoring Science : created study guides headed up study sessions for Geology, Astronomy, Biology etc.

Over the years I have developed study skills to help students with special needs as well as help individuals with special needs on the job site. I interview a potential student to find out the best way he or she learns. I would then adapt my teaching style to their learning method.I have worked with visually impaired students who needed me to transcribe their classroom tapes into braille or who needed me to write lecture notes for them. I worked with students who were taking English as a Second Language writing up grammar lessons,participating in Bridge classes, developing study hours for conversational practices at home and using pictures to get across ideas. Most importantly, I asked the student where they felt they needed extra help identifying their individual strengths and weaknesses. In science classes such as Biology, Astronomy, Geology etc. I attended the classes so I could famil ... read more

Robert J.

• Scotts, MI 49088 ( 2.6 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Psychology, Physics, Life Science, Earth Science, Biology

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As a Western Michigan University graduate, I have a strong feeling that education is the foundation that we build upon. Education is of the utmost importance these days with the world forever getting smaller and business continuing to become more global. It is in our best interests to see to it that our children of today build a firm foundation to build upon for our future. With my BS in Aviation Science and Administration, I have taken many science and math courses and written many research papers. I have a great understanding of math and science and have used this knowledge to help others build a firm foundation in math and science.
I enjoy helping children learn and realize that not all children learn the same way. I try to adapt to their learning style to make it easier for them to learn. I am patient and easy-going and enjoy the thrill when a child learns something new. ... read more

Christopher S.

• Kalamazoo, MI 49048 ( 7.2 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Physics, Biology, Anatomy

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A Little Bit About Me...

I believe that “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink,” but if it won’t drink, try putting salt in its oats. Everyone can learn, but to do any significant amount of learning they need to choose to do so. As an educator I can work with students to try and make the material such that they desire to learn about it. I find this easiest to do in a small group tutoring session, because you can see how the students are thinking and can cater towards how they learn best. In a large group it is a little harder to personalize a lesson or a project, but to a degree the class can be read and its particular struggles addressed. Learning requires work, and good teachers can motivate students to want to work for their education, and make that work manageable for them.
I graduated with honors from a liberal arts school with a BA in mathematics. During my time there I had also ... read more

Kasey K.

• Kalamazoo, MI 49048 ( 7.6 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $49.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Life Science, Earth Science

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I have worked with children since I was 12 when I would babysit for relatives and neighbors. I graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelors of Science in Education specializing in Emotional Impairments and Learning Disabilities. I completed two years of practicum teaching covering all age ranges and learning styles while taking Special Education courses through Western. This past year I did two internships in the Kalamazoo Public School District. I have coached for the Special Olympics basketball program and participated in Big Brothers Big Sisters. While in High School I taught catechism for my church grades 2-4.
I love teaching students of all ages. I received my degree in Special Education because I truly believe all individuals learn differently. I enjoy using Universal Design and Research-Based Strategies to meet each student’s individual needs. I am a ... read more

Laurie H.

• Portage, MI 49002 ( 7.7 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Psychology, Life Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy

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I have always loved to learn new things, and as a teenager wanted to be a teacher. I have a B.S. in Dietetics with a chemistry minor, as well as an M.B.A. My role as a dietitian requires the ability to teach all ages groups, with diverse backgrounds and educational levels. After completion of my MBA, I moved into a senior leadership role. In this position, I facilitated strategic planning sessions and tutored staff who were completing BS or MS degrees in English, sciences, quality, writing, and business classes.
In groups, I like to have many examples and participation from the audience. As a manager and mentor, I also prefer to teach a concept and return to it when the student has an opportunity to use it in their work. It is important to be able to adjust your teaching style to the needs of the student, and I love the challenge of being able to do this.

Scarlett R.

• Kalamazoo, MI 49001 ( 8.6 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $49.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Psychology, Life Science, Earth Science, Biology

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My objective as a tutor is to increase students’ confidence in their ability to discover and understand the world around them. I immediately try to identify what the student understands. I start where the student is and clarify areas of confusion. By explaining a new concept in several different ways, drawing on examples from the real world, and making connections to a student’s own life experience, I help students gain a better understanding of material. I frequently incorporate games and hands-on activities in my lessons because they engage students and foster learning. My goal is not only to help students excel in school, but also to instill in them a love of learning.
I have a year of experience working with at-risk students as a high school reading intervention teacher in an urban school. At the beginning of the year, my students were reading at anywhere from a first gra ... read more

Sarah G.

• KALAMAZOO, MI 49001 ( 8.7 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Psychology, Marine Biology, Life Science, Genetics, Earth Science, Biology, Anatomy

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I have spent the better part of my life either in school or teaching in one form or another. I highly value both the process of learning and of passing on my knowledge. I have intend to make this my life's work and as such have almost always held teaching positions. I tutored fellow students while an undergraduate and after graduation I taught autistic students in math, reading, art, speech therapy and physical education for 5 years. Then, as a graduate student I taught Human Anatomy to undergraduates. Though my own education is in psychology and biology my years of education have provided me with a broad base in the arts, history and literature/writing as well.
I believe that teaching styles need to be flexible to the student. I have worked with a very wide variety of students, from the severely limited autistic youth to the highly gifted medical student. While approach and focus ... read more

James G.

• Kalamazoo, MI 49007 ( 9.5 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2011
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $54.00 to $65.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Life Science, Earth Science, Biology

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I have two children ages eight and five. We learn with each other through discovery, often turning to our dictionaries and computers for information. I think that the greatest skill for one to learn is to be able to seek information that can be synthesized into the answer that is needed. I use constructive criticism, making statements that demonstrate why an answer or line of thinking is incorrect without implying that the learner is somehow less valuable for having come to an incorrect conclusion. I think that it is very important to build a student's confidence in themselves because it is only with self-confidence that one can graduate to self-efficacy.
I am an entrepreneur with four years experience at organizing and operating a non-profit organization. My organization develops affordable, democratically controlled housing in downtown Kalamazoo. Building KCH, I gained many techn ... read more

Emma W.

• Kalamazoo, MI 79007 ( 10.1 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $43.00 /hr

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As you can see from my experience, working with children has long been a passion of mine, and is ultimately my career goal. I thrive on discovering the individual learning styles of children, and learning how best to communicate with them in order to help them reach their full potential. I am calm, patient, compassionate and most of all dedicated.
I am British born and educated, and discovered my passion for teaching in Vietnam when I taught English as a second language to children aged from 4-12. Since then, I have graduated with an Honors degree in History, and worked with several child-centered programs. I am currently working for Active:Water in Kalamazoo where part of my role involves educating children about the water crisis, I am also interning for the Humane Society in their Educational Programing department. In the past I have worked for Girls on the Run International, Sam ... read more

Marla F.

• Kalamazoo, MI 49007 ( 10.1 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Marine Biology, Life Science, Genetics, Earth Science, Biology, Anatomy

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I love biology and would like to make learning concepts in biology a fun and rewarding experience. I am adept at looking at biological concepts from different perspectives, and as a good teacher I help students understand the material given their unique learning styles. I am patient, a good listener, and skilled at helping students understand the material and grow as a creative thinker.
I have worked in biology for over 10 years, and have a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from Western Michigan University. I have taught 250+ college level students in lecture, labs, and in more informal classroom and research settings, and have also worked with children of all ages in nature programs.

Eric C.

• Kalamazoo, MI 49008 ( 10.2 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Physics, Organic Chemistry, Life Science, Chemistry, Biology

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I get to know the student and assess individual understanding. Then I relate the material to the student in a way that is conducive to comprehension. Then I encourage working through problems and giving examples in a way that relates material to prior knowledge. "Perfect practice makes perfect."; I accomplish this by working through problems with the student. I believe every student can be successful, and I enjoy teaching and contributing to success.
I have a bachelors degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry. I also have additional coursework in mathematics including real analysis and statistics. I currently am attending western michigan university for a masters degree in statistics. I have experience tutoring chemistry to undergraduates. I also have a great deal of experience writing reports of a highly technical nature.

Emily Z.

• Kalamazoo, MI 49007 ( 10.3 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $51.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Life Science, Earth Science

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I am certified by the state of Michigan to teach elementary all subjects, as well as middle school Language Arts and Social Studies. Over the past 10 years I have worked with students of all ages in a variety of settings including after school programs, child care facilities, and classrooms. I am currently a substitute teacher and in the past 2 years have taught a wide range of ages and subject areas, mainly in Kalamazoo County and Ann Arbor. I recently completed a long-term subbing position for KPS teaching Read-180 at the alternative middle school.
I truly believe that there is no greater joy than making a difference in the life of a child, therefor I take pride in my job as a teacher and strive to do my best 100% of the time. I expect the same attitude and effort from my students. I believe that setting high standards for students leads to successful learning – if you tell a st ... read more

Janet S.

• Kalamazoo, MI 49007 ( 10.3 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Psychology, Life Science, Earth Science, Biology, Anatomy

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I am an Ivy League Graduate with Doctoral level graduate Studies from Indiana University. My minor for each of my study areas is Psychology. I have taught multiple subjects in academic, corporate, public service, K-12, and Emergency Medical Services and have been in training and education all of my professional career, currently tutoring in the Kalamazoo Public School systems. My academic work has been published and I have been a newsletter editor and free lance writer.
Opening doors and creating joy in learning is what I genuinely enjoy about teaching. Leading my students to see the world and themselves in new ways is one of the most satisfying aspects of the task. I teach with humor and compassion, but encourage self discipline and striving for personal best in each of my students. I believe that every person has the capacity to learn and teach critical and analytical skills ... read more