521 Corktown Science Tutors

...I have taught ecology as part of middle school and high school classes for nine years. I also am certified by the state of Michigan to teach ecology and earned a master's degree in Environmental Science from the University of Michigan. I have experience as a former 5th grade teacher for reading, tutoring middle and upper elementary students in reading,... read more

I am a recently retired engineer. I spent last summer working in a City of Detroit grade school as a tutor. About ten years ago I taught Environmental Science classes at Wayne State as an adjunct faculty. This is the only official experience I have had teaching/tutoring; however during my academic career I frequently explained course material to... read more

...I also teach study skills while tutoring, which enables the student to succeed without depending on me or anyone else's help. I have been working with elementary school aged students for 10 years. I have aided in math, reading, dance, and writing. I believe in teaching concepts instead of giving answers or shortcuts.... read more

...First of all, the material- the subject matter of the Sciences is seriously the most incredible and interesting stuff you (or your child) might ever study. So teaching to the tests, and not going the extra yard to work towards understanding is a terrible waste, and besides, a decent understanding of something, as opposed to memorization, leads to... read more

...When tutoring I work with students to help them come up with solutions on their own. I don't give the answers and require my students to come up with a solution to problems on their own. I find that example problems are the best way to teach Math and Science. Once the students can determine the solutions to the basic problems, I will create a more... read more