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Online Tutor – ELA, Math, Science & Test Prep
Michael S.

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I’m an online tutor who works with elementary through adult learners in reading and writing, math through Algebra 1 and Geometry, high school biology and chemistry, GED preparation, executive functioning, and standardized test prep. I hold a B.S. in Psychology and Neuroscience with a minor in Philosophy, so I bring a strong understanding of how attention, memory, and motivation affect learning. That background shapes how I support students in everything from phonics and middle school essays...

I’m an online tutor who works with elementary through adult learners in reading and writing, math through Algebra 1 and Geometry, high school biology and chemistry, GED preparation, executive functioning, and standardized test prep. I hold a B.S. in Psychology and Neuroscience with a minor in Philosophy, so I bring a strong understanding of how attention, memory, and motivation affect learning. That background shapes how I support students in everything from phonics and middle school essays to GED Reasoning Through Language Arts, math, science, and social studies, as well as exams like the ISEE and ACT Writing.

I have several years of experience tutoring one-on-one online, as well as supporting small groups and families looking for long term academic coaching. I’ve worked with students who were catching up, pushing into honors classes, returning to school after a gap, or preparing for high school equivalency tests such as the GED. My approach is structured and interactive: I model skills on a virtual whiteboard, then guide students as they talk through each step until they can apply the strategy independently.

In our sessions I balance content, strategy, and organization. For ELA and writing, that means clear models for reading comprehension, paragraph and essay structure, and revision. For math and science, I focus on concrete step-by-step methods and error analysis. For executive functioning and study skills, I help students plan their week, break assignments into smaller tasks, set up systems for email and online platforms, and reduce test anxiety with predictable routines. My goal is to make school feel more manageable and give students tools they can keep using long after tutoring ends.


Education

Western Washington University
Psychology

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Creative Writing

Creative Writing

I help writers turn ideas into finished drafts by teaching the underlying structure of creative writing—clear beginnings, purposeful middles, and satisfying endings—paired with strong character motivation, authentic dialogue, and vivid sensory detail. I’ve built a system that makes creativity easier to control: we outline fast, draft intentionally, and revise using step-by-step checklists that work for both artistic writers and analytical thinkers (including programmers learning storytelling). My background in Psychology/Neuroscience and Philosophy strengthens everything we do—helping you create believable characters, meaningful themes, and logical narrative flow. Whether you’re writing fiction, memoir, or creative essays, you’ll leave each session with sharper sentences, stronger imagery, and a concrete next step toward a polished draft.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I bring experience working both in classroom settings and in 1-on-1 virtual tutoring environments, helping elementary students build strong number sense, confidence, and problem-solving skills. In the classroom, I supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction, visual modeling, and scaffolded practice to ensure concepts were accessible to all students. As a virtual tutor, I use interactive whiteboards, live modeling, and step-by-step coaching to make math engaging and easy to follow in an online setting. I regularly incorporate high-quality resources such as Education.com and other standards-aligned practice tools to reinforce skills, provide targeted practice, and support independent learning between sessions. My instruction emphasizes conceptual understanding (not just procedures), clear strategies for long division, place value, and fluency, and helping students develop confidence and persistence when approaching challenging problems. My goal is to create a structured, supportive learning environment where students feel successful and motivated to keep improving.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I specialize in helping both creative writers and analytical thinkers produce clear, organized, and compelling essays. My system combines strong structural tools—thesis support, paragraph architecture, and logical flow—with sentence-level strategies that improve fluency, clarity, and voice. Creative students learn how to structure their ideas more effectively, while STEM-minded or analytical writers learn how to sound more natural, fluid, and expressive. With a background in Psychology/Neuroscience and Philosophy, I help students communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively, whether they’re writing school essays, research papers, or admissions essays.
Fiction Writing

Fiction Writing

I bring 10+ years supporting students and coach fiction writing from idea to polished draft using clear structure and practical revision systems. I help with schoolwork—creative writing assignments, short stories, narratives, and workshop revisions—by breaking prompts into actionable steps and meeting rubric requirements. Students learn plot structure, character motivation, dialogue technique, and vivid description, then revise using checklists so progress is visible each session. I maintain academic integrity boundaries: coaching and feedback, not writing the story for the student.
Neuroscience

Neuroscience

I hold a B.S. in Behavioral Neuroscience and Psychology, and bring 10+ years of educational support experience. I help students with course support—lecture concepts, readings, problem sets, lab reports, and exam review—using diagrams and structured notes. Sessions emphasize mechanism-based understanding, data interpretation, and clear scientific writing. Instruction is individualized using diagnostics to target gaps efficiently.
ACT English
Elementary Science
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