Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Ann Arbor, MI

I approach each tutoring job with the question, “What needs to happen for this particular student to understand this material.” Having taught undergraduates at U.C. Berkeley and middle- and high-school students at the Treasure Island Boys and Girls Club in San Francisco, I have experience working with students from a variety of backgrounds and I know that every one is unique. Further, my goal as a tutor is not merely to impart information, but to...

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.

...am flexible with schedules and platforms (online vs in-person) and am available Monday-Friday afternoon/ evenings and possibly some weekend times upon request*. Furthermore, I am also flexible with content/styles of sessions and can change the focus or style (ie: content review, homework help, general conceptual lectures, etc) accordingly to meet individual needs. Outside of academia I enjoy camping, hiking, reading (books and science papers), playing video games, and watching sports (basketball and football). I also...

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 am a recent graduate of the University of Michigan where I studied Public Policy and Sociology. I am also pre-law and will be attending either UCLA or Georgetown in the fall. I am a strong test taker and also a former journalist! I am ready to help you tackle essays, improve test-taking, and make schoolwork seem less daunting. As someone who received tutoring myself, I know what kind of help students desire hopefully I...

...in environments with a range of Spanish accents and linguistic differences, and I am comfortable tailoring my speaking and educational materials to match the learning desires of students. I dual majored in English at Michigan State University, and can work with beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels from kindergarten to undergrad. This includes grammar, vocabulary, phonics, styntax, standardized test preparation (ACT, GRE), essay writing, and more. Guess which Spanish-speaking country I took my profile picture in!

Hello, I'm a 25-year educator and I'm excited to join Varsity Tutors! I have been a second grade teacher, fourth grade teacher and middle school counselor. I have a Bilingual-Bicultural endorsement and I love working with English Language Learners. I can truly say that I don't have a favorite grade level; every student is unique and fun in their own way. Please let me know if I can support you in your academic goals!

I am a student at the University of Michigan, pursuing a major in Psychology with a minor in Spanish and Business. I am committed to helping instill the element of curiosity into students and giving them the tools to ensure success. I have eight years of tutoring experience starting at elementary school mathematics, science, and language arts. Along with that, I have tutored students primarily in middle and high school level mathematics, PSAT &...

I graduated from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with a degree in Honors Anthropology. I have been a college and high school instructor and tutor for over five years. I specialize in areas of transition from high school to college, such as math, research, and writing, as well as college test prep (ACT/SAT and Application Essays), but I also have experience in more specific areas as well. To me, the most important aspects of helping...

Hello! My name is Ellie, and I am currently a first year student at the University of Michigan Honors College studying Political Science and the Environment! I am passionate about helping students because I know how challenging new topics can be, as I am experiencing student life as well! I tutor Japanese, K-8th grade mathematics, K-12th grade reading/writing, college essay editing, and more! Education is incredibly important for our fostering our own growth to one...

While earning my high school diploma and IB diploma, I found some of my best resources were upperclassmen. Having just finished my freshman year in college studying biology at Trinity College Dublin, I still look to my peers for help. Often times, it is easier to ask questions to another student than to a teacher; I am looking to be that person for someone else. While chemistry and biology are my all-time favorite subjects, I...

I am a sophomore at the University of South Florida. I am an experienced nanny, working with kids from 6 months old until middle school. I am passionate about writing, reading and helping young students achieve their full academic potential.

Teaching students is my passion. I have been teaching and coaching for 20 years. I have taught General Education, Special Education, High School, Middle School, and Elementary students. I received my Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Eastern Michigan University, and am currently a Doctoral student there as 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...

I have been teaching Spanish language for the past 20 years and I cannot think of a more fulfilling vocation! It is a joy to work with students at all levels of Spanish and to watch them progress and acquire the necessary skills to communicate effectively. I strongly believe in personalized instruction as every learner is different, and I always bring enthusiasm and patience to every lesson. Tutoring gives me the opportunity to work one-on-one...

...innovative approaches to integrating machine learning with cybersecurity practices. With a strong background in privacy law, regulatory compliance, and systems architecture, my unique combination of legal and technical expertise allows me to address cybersecurity challenges from multiple perspectives. I am also fluent in Portuguese, proficient in Spanish, and comfortable teaching in multicultural and multilingual environments. As someone with both teaching and real-world experience, I am passionate about breaking down complex cybersecurity concepts into understandable lessons....

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'm a PhD student at University of Michigan in political science, where I teach political science of all kinds! I got my bachelor of arts with honors from the University of California, Riverside in political science with a minor in statistics. I'm looking forward to helping you out with whatever academic endeavor that you're facing! Together we can take you to the next level. I can help with a lot of subjects, and together, we'll...

Straight out of HS into the USAF. Served 4 years and then got out. Enrolled at WSU and completed my BS in 3 years. Enrolled at EMU and received a MPA in 1993. I graduated with honors with a 3.74 GPA. I spent almost 35 years in IT and then semi retired due to COVID. I have been teaching since 2019.

I am a junior from Pittsburgh at the University of Michigan! I am studying Data Science in the College of Engineering. Math and science are certainly my favorite subjects, but I also scored very well on the reading and writing sections on the SAT and 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...

...Island School of Design) and Stanford University. I have worked as a university lecturer for foundational undergraduate courses in Biological Sciences and as a university research scientist in Molecular Biology as well as a university hospital Genetics Counselor. I have worked as a Web Engineer and Creative 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...