Award-Winning History Tutors in Eastern Michigan University, MI

...best when there is intellectual curiosity and appreciation for the subject. I try to impart to my students a sense of discovery and joy in every session because I want them to feel as empowered and inspired by learning as I do. In my spare time, I enjoy practicing yoga, reading literary and philosophical texts,...

I have over 15 years of experience tutoring in STEM-related and language courses. I use the teach back method and it has proven to be most effective over the years.... If a student is struggling with reading comprehension, we will go through the text together. If a student doesn't understand the word, I will ask them what they think a specific word means, and will use the word in examples. If the student is struggling with context, we will go through the passage together and I'll ask probing questions to get the student to a point where they can comprehend the material.

...start by saying I was never academically inclined. I had a really hard time in a high-pressure traditional school environment. That is why I decided to pursue a career in teaching. I am attending DePaul university and hope to work for CPS in the future. I had a hard time in high school and 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,...

...French to Essay Writing and Algebra to Chemistry! I want my students and tutees to see the value in themselves and know that they can accomplish anything with determination and hard work! Realizing you can do it is half the battle and working hard to bring that dream to fruition is the other half!... I've found that going over quick problems to discover where they are currently is helpful! I like to know a student's problem areas so that we have targeted sessions moving forward and that they can grasp concepts they currently might not understand.

...through their own interests. My varied background also allows tutor a wide variety of subjects, but I am most passionate about Science, History, and English/Literature. In my experience, students have the most fun and are engaged when they learn core subjects through an artistic approach. I am a firm believer in the enrichment education gives...

...originally from the Boston area (Go Pats!), lived in California for a few years, and now 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...

...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...

...that is important, although I want to help them become mentally ready for the road ahead as well. As many of you know life isnt about how people gain materialistic items, or how so and so can read and write is about the drive that separates us from one to another. The will to want...

I think that knowledge is power and the children are our future. I once dreamt of being a high school math teacher but resigned to studying economics in lieu of this dream. I like the relative certainty of mathematics and look forward to tutoring more people. "Teach a man to fish..." I believe that if I can inspire in others, even in the smallest manner, my love for knowledge with my intuitive outlook toward problem solving, I will be satisfied. I think I have some insight into the idea behind the principle and how to explain it.