Award-Winning History Tutors serving Ann Arbor, MI

...as an entrepreneur in assisting my family, running their retail business that has been in our family for over 70 years. I am a graduate of The University of Detroit Mercy with my undergraduate degree in accounting. In addition, I am also a graduate of the Stephen M Ross School Of Business at the University of Michigan with my masters in accounting. Although I have concluded my academic studies, I always consider myself a student...

...with my volunteers, tutored and mentored hundreds of students in underserved areas. My passion for tutoring was supplemented ten-fold. I now primarily focus on helping individuals through educational enrichment. Though I have tutored a plethora of subjects, I am most passionate about teaching Mathematics, History, and English. I now look to provide myself as a resource to students that need help through Varsity Tutors, and to assist them along their track of education.

...at Oakland Community College, I studied general studies and earned an Associate of General Studies degree. It has been just over a year since I started working for the school system. Upon graduating from college, I plan to pursue my Bachelor's degree in computer engineering with a minor in Early Childhood Development. In education, I am committed to helping young people develop their learning skills. The subjects I specialize in are Art, Computers, Math, Reading,...

...I could pass along to a student is the ability to become your own tutor by learning strategies to make complicated things seem simpler. I have to do this all the time as a college student and I would love to pass this on to others. I plan on going to graduate school after I am done with undergrad and getting a master's degree in molecular biology and hope to one day be a professor...

...begin to work with me can expect to enjoy their courses of study and to develop a love of learning. Whether working with students in elementary school or with college undergraduates, I always strive to make learning dynamic, vibrant and welcoming. My aim is to ensure that all students develop a confident mastery and an appreciation of their subject. Students will become eager to learn and they will carry this value with them throughout their...

...joy helping students along the same academic journey I set off on years ago. My teaching philosophy is that students learn best when the tutor acts as a guide rather than an additional teacher by allowing the student to consider the idea on their own, and stepping in when the student becomes stumped. When consulting a tutor, a student should consider the tutor as a means of making their study time more effective.

I am excited by the prospect of inspiring young minds. As an experienced instructor of more than 25 years, I have enjoyed the journey of teaching students in the content areas of social studies and language arts. I would be honored to serve as your tutor. Together, we can explore the former exciting content areas.

...teacher, I am a lifelong student...always embracing new ways to step out of my comfort zone and learn something new. I like to bring this attitude to the classroom and tutoring session as well...encouraging my students that it is not only okay to make mistakes, it is actually ideal, since it is in our mistakes that we can dig in and work out problems in order to achieve a greater understanding of the material at...

...helping any inquiring mind that I can to better understand graphic design. While I will occasionally utilize books to reference information and explain the history, I am an advocate for hands on learning. I am so passionate about my field such that I operate a small graphic design program from home. I create designs used on mediums such as shirts, wine glasses, labels, invitations, and more. In addition to art, I enjoy reading, yoga and...

Hello! My name is Charlotte Hoppen, and I am a current junior at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. I have a total of 7 years of tutoring and teaching experience with students ages toddler through college sophomores. My tutoring philosophy is that the only difference between easy and hard is understanding, and I plan to give my students the ability to independently understand content information while developing life skills.

...network of thirty four families to seventy two children. I teach with a singular focus on the best interests of my students and will often advocate for my students -- particularly my special needs students who are not neurotypical -- beyond my classroom though writing recommendation letters and encouraging my students to apply for university programs or other educational opportunities for which they may not otherwise think they qualify. Looking forward to our intellectual journeys...

The original meaning of the word "Doctor" was teacher. As a psychiatrist, I have learned to first listen to my patients and then teach them how to find the solutions to their problems. I bring this art of listening and teaching to my non-clinical work.... In order to learn a subject, the student must find something interesting or relevant in it. He does not need to like the subject or enjoy it. He only needs to...

I have been an educator most of my life. My goal as a teacher is to assess what the student's learning goals are and to cater curriculum to help achieve those specific goals. I am most passionate about teaching German and English composition. I have helped many students test out of college level German.

...strategies that are efficient but comprehensive. For almost a year, I worked at Kumon, an after-school tutoring center. I worked with children K-12 in math and reading. I would do anything from helping kindergartners learn to spell, to describing the calculus integration process to 12th graders. As a team, we monitored students' growth and rewarded them along the way. My teaching philosophy lies in personal development and discovery. I meet my students where they are...

As a California native, I believe anyone can achieve everything they set their mind to. My teaching and tutoring philosophies mirror this.

...writing. Through this I have always maintained a logical methodical style of thinking required to understand and guide through math and science. Working as a tutor allows me to continue to share my passion for learning. I still vividly remember the experience of studying for standardized tests, applying to college or simply working through weekly problem sets. Though it may seem tough at times, I hope to always maintain the larger picture and demonstrate where...

I am a recent graduate from Northwestern University in Anthropology and History. I enjoy sports, music, and (strangely) school!

...Italy: from culture (high and pop) to history and art history. Even if you are planning a trip to Italy and want to learn more about the language, customs, and interesting places, we can prepare together. And if you're interested in a deeper focus on Rome, its history and its contemporary aspects, I am at your disposal. If you are a student and want to strengthen your skills or prepare for exams in Modern and...

...minoring in the History of Medicine. Outside of Varsity Tutors, I volunteer as a tutor for the Detroit Educational Society, in which I help underprivileged students in Detroit study for the ACT and SAT. When it comes to the student-tutor relationship, I believe that a tutor's job is to provide a safe place for the student to ask questions and to make mistakes, while the role of the student is to come prepared and be...

As a public school educator in Michigan, my mission is to provide equitable education to all students! I strive to introduce lessons curated to the learners style!