11 Private Literature Tutoring, Teachers and Test Help in Colfax.

I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, and I designed courses and conducted training in related subjects at the U.S. Census Bureau in Washington, DC, for 9 years. Courses included Data Processing Concepts, Scientific Computer Programming, and specific programming languages, such as the SAS (statistical) System. I also designed workshops for specific technical applications, such as importing data, storing data in appropriate formats, performing calculations, and report design. ... More

My name is Mirissa and I studied secondary English education at Ferris State University. I am knowledgeable in English, literature, psychology, sociology, and health. I have worked with adolescents from many different backgrounds; as well as preschool aged children. I enjoy coming along side youth and watching them understand rather than just memorize. I have a BSA in secondary English education with a minor in communications. I have worked with Middle school aged children and High school ag... ... More

I have a Master's Degree in Special Education: Learning Disabilities with courses that covered ADD/ADHD teaching and management techniques. I have a certification from Michigan for Behavior Disorders as well. I taught in self contained classroom for special needs children for 13 years and many of my students had this diagnosis. In addition, I have a 14 year old son who has been diagnosed with ADHD. ... More

The usual response to my chosen major, English, is: "Oh. Really? I hate English. How can you stand it? There are too many rules!" Even as a person who is enamored with punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure, I am sympathetic. Reading, writing,vocabulary, literature,and other English related subjects can be difficult and frustrating to master. I have dedicated my life to this pursuit, and I am passionate about helping others to feel comfortable and confident with English. I have had ... ... More

I recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Secondary Teaching Certificate. My major is English Literature and my minor is History. I run my tutoring sessions the way I would run my classroom. I expect my students to be on time and prepared. I often ask questions and let the student think about an answer before I offer assistance. I believe that students can think critically and sometime just need a few helpful hints or a different explanation in order to grasp a concept. I... ... More