Philosophy Tutors in Ferndale, MI
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Southern University and A & M College - BA, Spanish , Wayne State University - MA, Teaching Foreign Language
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I have over twenty years of experience teaching in the Detroit Public School system . I struggled with Spanish all throughout high school, but I decided to try it again in college . This was a great decision because I was finally able to learn the language in college . This...
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University of Detroit-Mercy - BA, Communications/secondary education
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Moreover, I have further experience in tutoring language arts to students between grades six and nine, where I worked hard to help improve the students' grammar skills, reading comprehension, and standardized testing.Along with teaching and tutoring, I helped facilitate...
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Grand Valley State University - Bachelors, Secondary Education English
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The contrast between the sciences and arts helped me gain an appreciation for the fact that there are different ways to learn . I had to make adjustments in how I studied and learned throughout my college career, which has provided me with insight into how I can adjust lesson...
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Albion College - BA, Philosophy , Duke University - PhD, Philosophy
Experience
I'd like to release the inner-analyst in every person I encounter . Empowering students and showing them how to be positive contributors to society is a reward to me. 12th Grade Writing, College Essays, English, Ethics, Expository Writing, Graduate Test Prep, Law, LSAT, LSAT...
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Eastern Michigan University - BS, English , The University of Phoenix - MAEd, Masters of Arts in Education
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I love?helping people, and the area I have found most rewarding is working with urban teenagers . I believe these youth are placed in situations where they have limits and disadvantages beyond their control, and I am dedicated to supporting them while they surmount the...
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Oakland University - Bachelors, 1. Spanish Language & Literature, 2. Women & Gender Studies
Experience
In addition to my educational background, I have worked with pupils as a peer mentor . I have also tutored friends and family . I currently work as a teaching artist. My job consists of doing residencies with teachers . Lastly, I have experience living and working abroad in...
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Western Michigan University - BA, Communications
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Additionally, I attended?an international criminal law seminar in Eastern Europe, and?I shared the knowledge I gained with the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, and the DEA . Also,?I've assisted in teaching?several educational programs designed to teach the general...
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Middlebury College - BA, German/linguistics/independent study
Experience
Since then, I have been tutoring, attending school at Walsh College for a degree in international business, and starting a language school for the Detroit area . I am capable of teaching a number of languages, including?German I-IV, French and Spanish I,II, and III, Mandarin...
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Wayne State University - Bachelors, Journalism , Wayne State University - Masters, English
Experience
I enjoy working with students individually and helping them make progress towards their eventual success . I started out teaching test prep courses for the SAT and ACT, but eventually began tutoring on my own . I've continued to tutor through my bachelor's degree in...
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University of Michigan-Dearborn - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy , University of Michigan-Dearborn - Master of Science, Teaching with major...
Experience
Before spending time to adapt my teaching style to the student, the first?step I take is to make sure that the learning environment is one of trust. I create a place where the student feels comfortable and is not afraid to ask questions . So many students these days are...
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Ferris State University - BS, Mathematics , Eastern Michigan University - MS equivalent, Education
Experience
One of my proudest achievements was becoming the head basketball and golf coach for over 20 years . Outside of school, I like bird watching and working outside in my garden. ACT Math, Algebra, Algebra 2, Algebra 3/4, Geometry, Middle School Math, Pre-Algebra, Pre-Calculus,...
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University of Michigan-Dearborn - BA, Philosophy , University of Michigan-Dearborn - MS, Teaching with major in Chemistry and minor in...
Experience
Before spending time to adapt my teaching style to the student, the first?step I take is to make sure that the learning environment is one of trust. I create a place where the student feels comfortable and is not afraid to ask questions . So many students these days are...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Sports Management & Communications , National Louis University - Masters, Human Services...
Experience
This kind of approach helps students to develop their own individual voice that is refined by assignments, discussion, and their own personal experience . I also equate scholarly growth with critical thinking maturation.I have taught in the classroom and online . Some of my...
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Eastern Michigan University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
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Active and adventurous, I use my traits to capture photos you can only get once in your?lifetime . Sometimes I consider myself first an adventurer, then a photographer, but they're symbiotic passions . My photographic talents inspire me to pursue various exotic locations but...