Award-Winning History Tutors serving Ypsilanti charter Township, MI

I have more than 20 years experience as an secondary science and math educator and Students have often told me they didn't like math or think they were good at it until they took my class. I look forward to helping you achieve your goals.

...form of puzzles and riddles, especially geometry-related ones. My students voted me for the Teacher Recognition Award in 2011. Students describe me as patient, kind, easy-going, and hardworking. When I work this students, my first priority is to support their math teacher. This often involves going over homework and skills practice until mastery is achieved. Then I like to apply what was learned to solve real-world application problems. I also help students prepare for their...

...studying Ethics, Politics, and Economics. I currently work at a venture capital fund investing in early-stage climate technology, and have a background in political advocacy and social enterprise. Though I teach a range of subjects, I have a soft spot for U.S./European history and writing tutoring. I take the time to get to know my students personally; understanding learning styles and connecting content to their interests is my first priority. I hope to work with...

My name is Holly Sirka and I am an English and theatre teacher to middle school and high school students. I love reading, writing, hanging with my husband, playing with my puppy Pippa, shopping with my sister, going to museums, seeing plays through local theaters, and trying new restaurants.... My teaching philosophy is that learning requires 200% effort; 100% effort from the teacher, 100% effort from the student. Everyone can learn- we just have to understand...

...bring a "whole" approach to my teaching style, letting me create different frameworks for students so they could learn 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 everyone...

...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 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...

I want to teach life through academics to make you a successful person in the classroom and a positive change in society. I trust what Eastern Michigan taught me in my undergraduate program of Communications media and theater arts along with what Ferris State University's Master's of ED subject area curriculum program true key tools for a successful academic experience. Give me the opportunity to broaden your perspective as a student and as a person.

...my patience and ability to guide both children and adults through difficult subjects. I believe in guiding a student to the answer so that they are able to understand how they got there, rather than just providing the answer. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, spending time outside, collecting teapots, swimming, knitting, and cooking. I'm also a technology fan, so I'm always interested in the latest gadget.... A student should...

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.

I am a recent University of Michigan graduate with a Bachelor's in Industrial and Operations Engineering. I enjoy teaching people of all ages, and am particularly strong within SAT/ACT test prep, algebra/geometry/pre-calc, calculus 1, and reading/writing.

...Director in Silicon Valley, California (CA) and enjoy coding in Javascript and Python with artistic elements from Adobe products like Photoshop, Illustrator, and others. I work as a lawyer and a legal advocate from my home office while schooling my son online in academics with extracurriculars through a local adventure club I run with five other families for weekly recreational outdoor adventures alongside socializing with a local network of thirty four families to seventy two...

...and to help students be able to answer questions by themselves. I have a similar approach in English subjects, where it is very important to develop a thought process when thinking analytically about a piece of writing. Students will learn to recognize grammatical structure and parts of speech, as well as to recognize important literary terms and techniques in writing, and how it contributes to the work as a whole. Outside of the academic realm,...

...students prepare for the ACT and the AP World History exams, and have a great deal of experience in helping students improve their writing and reading ability. I am also able to tutor students for the SAT as well as history and English courses. I am planning to return to school to earn my M.A. in Education. I have proven success in preparing students for standardized examinations and believe that all students are capable of...

...well. Outside of teaching I like to coach. I have coached Football, Men's and Women's Basketball, Softball, and Baseball, although currently I am only coaching Football. My major hobby is Reading. I enjoy reading almost anything, but I particularly like Historical novels and Biographical novels. My reason for tutoring is to provide support for students who are currently experiencing difficulty in a subject area where I may be able to help. My background in Special...

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...of the University of Michigan. I primarily tutor math for middle and high school students as I have a passion for the subject being a former high school math team member. As a teacher, I try to make math understandable by using real world examples that the student can relate to. I believe that is is my job to teach the material in a variety of different ways in order to help the student to...

...University. By 2023, I will have a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Film and History. My studies revolve around film production, film propaganda and the history of wars! I am very passionate about Old English and military history! I spent a lot of my childhood being tutored and mentored. Those experiences filled with hope, struggle, and compassion, inspired my love for helping others! It has always been important to me to be able to...

...communication in neurons. I graduated with a 4.0 GPA and will be starting a postdoctoral research position at the University of Michigan soon. Graduate of the University of Michigan-Dearborn with a Bachelor's of Science in Biology and a minor in Art History (GPA of 3.96). Conducted research in analytical chemistry under faculty supervision. Published article in exhibit catalogue for Art History Capstone experience. Worked as a supplemental instructor (a tutor-like position) for the university in...

...the German department, where I've taught German language, literature and philosophy since 2008 and regularly received the highest 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...

...students, with a focus on history, anthropology, writing, and sociology. Five years ago I became a middle school classroom teacher in San Francisco, CA, specializing in English and history. I spent the last two years teaching overseas in Lisbon, Portugal, working with diverse students from around the world. My teaching credentials in both elementary education, and secondary English and Social Sciences, coupled with my enthusiasm and dedication for working with young people, make me a...