Top Rated English Tutoring in Bloomfield, Orion & St. Clair Shores

We start with a free consultation to learn about your child’s goals, school requirements, and learning style. Then we match your student with a tutor who fits their needs and personality. Tutoring is one-to-one, in your home or online, and built around a customized plan that targets reading, writing, grammar, and comprehension skills. After each session, you receive a progress report so you always know what was covered and what is next.

Yes. Our English support follows the Michigan Academic Standards for ELA and aligns to local district pacing and teacher expectations in communities like Bloomfield Hills, Lake Orion, St. Clair Shores, Grosse Pointe, Rochester, and West Bloomfield. We can reinforce classroom units, help with current assignments, and prepare for state assessments such as M-STEP so students stay on track with their schools.

We tailor instruction by grade level and goals, including: – Early literacy and phonics, sight words, and fluency – Reading comprehension strategies and annotation – Vocabulary development and context clues – Grammar, mechanics, and sentence structure – Paragraphs, essays, and research papers – Literary analysis and text-based evidence – Speaking, listening, and presentation skills We also support AP English Language and AP English Literature, as well as college application essays.

We set clear goals and measure growth often. For reading, we track fluency rates, accuracy, and comprehension. For writing, we use rubrics to monitor thesis clarity, organization, evidence, and conventions. You receive session reports after every meeting and regular check-ins to review progress and adjust goals. One local example: a student increased from 41 words to 135 words read in 4 minutes at 85% accuracy over time with focused fluency practice. Results vary by student, but consistent sessions and targeted strategies make a real difference.

Yes. We work with students who have a range of learning differences and needs. Owner and Education Consultant Carolyn Graham holds a Specialist in Special Education and guides individualized plans. Tutors use multisensory reading strategies, scaffolded writing supports, and accommodations that align with IEP or 504 goals. We focus on building confidence and independence while reinforcing school standards.

Tutors are carefully vetted through interviews and background checks and have strong subject knowledge and teaching or tutoring experience. We select tutors who communicate clearly, adapt to different learning styles, and know how to build rapport with students. The right match matters, and our Tutor Fit Guarantee means we will adjust if the fit is not right.

Yes. We prepare students for: – M-STEP ELA skills and question types – SAT Reading and Writing – ACT English and ACT Reading – AP English Language and AP English Literature We focus on close reading, grammar and usage, analysis, timing strategies, and practice with real-style passages and prompts. We also help students build test-day confidence and study routines.

Common signs include slow or inaccurate reading, trouble explaining what they read, weak vocabulary, disorganized or incomplete essays, frequent teacher notes about comprehension or writing, and low confidence. State results show that only 38.9% of Michigan third graders reached ELA proficiency on the 2025 M-STEP, which highlights the need for targeted support. A free consultation can clarify needs and outline a plan.

Yes. We provide in-home tutoring across Bloomfield, Orion, St. Clair Shores, and nearby communities, and we offer online tutoring as well. Online sessions are recorded so students can review before quizzes, papers, and exams. Scheduling is flexible, including after school and weekends, and we work to fit your family’s routine.

– One-to-one tutoring matched to your child’s learning style and goals – Local insight from an experienced education consultant and tutors who know area schools – Regular session reports and open communication with families – Support for executive functioning through our X-Skills program, which helps with planning, organization, and time management for reading and writing tasks – In-home or online options with flexible scheduling Our focus is confidence first, then consistent skill growth.

Start with a free consultation. We will learn about your child’s needs, review current assignments or test results if available, and recommend a customized plan. We then match your child with a tutor and set a convenient schedule in your home or online. Contact Tutor Doctor Bloomfield, Orion & St. Clair Shores to book your consultation and begin.