Award-Winning History Tutors in Ann Arbor, MI

...including working as the manager of my college’s theater box office, serving as the editor of the Arts and Entertainment section of the college’s weekly newspaper, and working as an in-class tutor for middle school children. While I have skills and interest in tutoring a range of subjects, including German, Spanish, reading, writing, and English, I am most passionate about teaching essay writing skills, especially literary analysis. My teaching philosophy is based on the belief...

...they need to absorb new information and thrive. I was lucky enough to have teachers who understood the goals of teaching, such as teaching skills before facts, and presenting students with a variety of methods to succeed. Due to the hard work of my teachers and professors, I gained a Masters in History and graduated undergrad with two majors in three and a half years. I was on the dean’s list every quarter and then...

...science, especially biology, for many years. My academic journey has given me an immense amount of experience with a wide range of subjects and tests. I know very intimately what it is like to be under pressure to perform well in school and on tests and therefore can relate to students under similar circumstances. I have had the opportunity to tutor many people in a wide range of ages and academic abilities in the past....

...students of all ages and find working with each age group to present its own challenges and joys. The last three summers, I worked through Rochester Community Schools Summer Music Theatre, teaching students all about acting—from stage directions, to thinking about how to study and memorize lines in a script, to creating believable, psychologically round characters. One of my favorite parts about being a tutor is helping a student find confidence and realize that they...

...issues related to child care, nutrition, social justice, and gender empowerment. Prior to that, I worked as a postgraduate fellow for the U.S. government, where I focused on children's environmental health issues. I received my Masters of Public Health (MPH) at the University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health in 2013. Before that, I spent a year in AmeriCorps Community HealthCorps of Northern California, designing and conducting health and science education and career mentoring...

...my overall knowledge within the classroom. Through Varsity Tutors, as a tutor, I will not only continue to improve my aspiration to help people but also improve clients’ satisfaction. While attending Michigan State University, I have taken the initiative to become involved in many health related research opportunities as well as tutoring and mentoring programs which have allowed me to grow in many skills such as leadership, communication, time-management, computer proficiency, and research data entry....

...ACT. In the past, I have greatly enjoyed being a Judaic Studies teacher for kids ages 8-16 at my summer camp and tutored 6th and 7th graders in elementary computer programming. I am passionate about teaching because I realize how important it is to get individualized attention, and I remember the stressful period of junior-senior year with college applications. Outside of school, I like to read, listen to music, watch sports, and watch movies and...

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I believe that any concept can be learned no matter how difficult it may seem. With over a decade of experience in education I am confident that I could help you learn anything. I have taught almost everything, including English Language Arts, US and World History, Government, and an ACT Preparation Course. Humor, patience, real-life experiences, and visual aids are all key to how I help students understand new knowledge and achieve success!

...Bowling Green State University, in Ohio. I have taught courses both online and in traditional classroom settings. Those courses included Film, American Culture Studies, Speech Communication (which includes Public Speaking), and Popular Culture. Currently, I am an instructor for the Art Institutes. I have been with them for 7 years. In addition to my current teaching duties, I also give lectures in Art History. My research interests include Medical Sociology, Comparative Religion, Video Games, and...