Award-Winning History Tutors serving Ann Arbor, MI

...have the opportunity to display their best qualities. Although some students may not have the same capabilities as another, each should be give equal opportunities in the classroom and school environment. Individual as well as group planning is necessary to account for a multiple of learning strategies. Critical thinking and hands on experience are important in facilitating learning. Together with parents, community and staff I want to help students acquire the fundamental knowledge to prepare...

...my own educational background makes me uniquely sympathetic to students struggling with subjects. Despite my numerous academic successes, I suffer from a minor learning disability. I was able to pass all manner of standardized tests, receive scholarships, and eventually attain a graduate degree, because I developed different coping mechanisms to learn new information and effectively complete assignments. I am able to present different ways of learning information to students who may be struggling; and tricks...

My goal is to help you succeed by providing an individualized plan that maximizes your strengths and reflects who you are as a learner. I believe that education is an investment in ones self and that knowledge and understanding always provide an immense return on investment.

...North Canton, Ohio. One thing I like in tutoring is the opportunity to work with students individually and use personal approaches to direct them to the success in their studies, rather than teaching an "average student" standing at a whiteboard or a projector screen. I am tutoring College, University and AP Physics courses, also I am able to tutor algebra/trigonometry and calculus. Rather that just giving the students the equations to solve the desired problems,...

...produced more confident students and increased academic ability. My job as a tutor is to guide students on their learning journey using the best tools at my disposal, to develop independent thinkers, to embrace my students' uniqueness, and to encourage personal and ethical growth. The ways in which I help students accomplish academic achievements is through clear communication, constructive criticism, examples, coaching using a feedback loop, planning for rigor in the classroom, and implementing differentiation.

...styles; subjects I have tutored before include French (beginner to advanced), English for English learners, and SAT/ACT prep. I am also very passionate about helping students through the college application process. As a first-generation college student, my commitment to education stems from my personal understanding of how much a quality, supported education has improved my own life. When I'm not teaching, you'll find me painting, training for a race, or exploring France with my friends.

"Failure is not always a mistake. It may be the best one can do under the circumstances. The real mistake is to stop trying." - B.F. Skinner

...I tutor a wide range of subjects but am most passionate about Math, Science, Reading, Writing, and Test Preparation. I believe the first and most vital step in working with a student is to identify specifically where he or she is struggling. Every student is different and deserves a teaching method that is tailored to them. I believe students learn best when they are guided along through discussion and hands-on methods as opposed to when...

...Michigan-Dearborn and Oakland Community College have honored me with several awards for my writing over the past few years. I believe that for a student to achieve improvement in a tutoring session, the goal must be a collaborative effort of the student and tutor. I try my best to communicate to my students that the more we work together, the more effective their sessions will be. In my spare time, I enjoy writing, reading, scrapbooking/art...

...own way to a greater world. I get excited when I understand new topics and love being able to share that feeling with others. Be it the joy of completing a draft of writing or the satisfaction of improving in a language, I want my students to feel confident and enjoy themselves. Learning is a choice- I want my students to leave class inspired and with skills to help them get to where they want...

...for working with young people, make me a very understanding, flexible and reliable tutor. I enjoy getting to know my students interests, their strengths, and the things that are a challenge. I understand that not all students learn the same way, and I emphasize this in my teaching. Learning is amazing, difficult, and a rewarding adventure. I hope I can help you on your path to new understanding, and appreciation for your own successes.... I like...

...Michigan University (MA and ABD: History). I have taught college (history and honors writing) and test prep for the past fourteen years. I have also worked as a tutor, book editor, author (on test prep), game-based-learning instructor, and standardized test designer and scorer during these years. While I teach a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about History, Writing, and Test Prep. While I do not have formal training in teaching either non-traditional...

...appreciate the significance of social studies in their lives. My goal as a tutor is to foster critical thinking and analytical skills by helping students explore historical events, understand governmental systems, and grasp economic principles. Through engaging discussions and tailored lessons, I strive to make these subjects relatable and relevant, empowering students to become informed and active participants in their communities. Together, we will uncover the stories and systems that shape our world, encouraging a...

Ambitious 3rd Year Student at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor pursuing a dual degree in Computer Science and Business Administration.

...scores for student satisfaction on my teaching evaluations. I majored in Biology and German as an undergraduate at the University of Michigan. I believe it is a teacher or tutor's responsibility to determine a student's individual learning style and tailor her lessons accordingly. I do a brief interview with each client to ascertain whether he or she is a visual, auditory or combination learner and teach with these results in mind. I look forward to...

...excel in Math, regardless of their learning style and their zip code. I have had remarkable success with my students over the years (My students' test scores have afforded me the opportunity to earn the honorable title, "Master Math" teacher.) I am most proud of the title, "Mom." I have three children.One of my children was diagnosed with a learning disability. It brought me so much joy to create songs and rhymes to help him...

...k-12. I have taught students from kindergarten through the university level. In addition to working in public and private schools, I have taught language classes at the community college and university level as an adjunct instructor. One great part of my job is to help students who think that learning a foreign language is IMPOSSIBLE discover how easy it can be when they understand language patterns, have the right tools, and the right guidance!

...me and has taught me much about becoming a better teacher. While I am comfortable tutoring in many different subjects, my primary passion has always been for History, English, and Literature. I find the most effective tutoring style is to break down the problem into its simplest parts and then build it back up in a more easily understandable way. I have always loved both History and English, and I always try to find a...

I believe that teaching is about engaging the mind. It is about introducing students to conceptual frameworks with which they can, in profound way, understand, master, and incorporate educational concepts and strategies in productive ways. In short, for me, teaching is about challenging and inspiring students to think critically.

...love life in Detroit. I would love to team up with you to help you feel confident and excited about your academic endeavors. I earned a B.A. in Politics from Fairfield University in Connecticut, and have years of writing experience. Most recently, I helped write Requests For Proposals in the corporate world, and before that I relished writing the news for a news radio and TV show. Excited to work with you and get going!