Top Social Studies Tutors serving Detroit
Will: Detroit Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Detroit, MI
...Chicago native who is studying for the bar after graduating cum laude from Northwestern University Law School this May. I studied at St. Ignatius College Prep and graduated summa cum laude from Villanova University (including a two-term stint at Cambridge University). Between Villanova and Northwestern I worked at an academic non-profit organization and evaluated hundreds of fellowship candidates' writing and academic work. I will work with each student to craft a personalized plan of study...
Education & Certification
Villanova University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities & Political Science
Northwestern University - Juris Doctor, Law
LSAT: 172
Samuel: Detroit Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Detroit, MI
I think that access to education is deeply important to every student and part of that access is having lessons personalized to each student. To teach well, a tutor has to find different ways to communicate concepts to different people.
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation
LSAT: 178
Nikki: Detroit Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Detroit, MI
I am a senior in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Eastern Michigan University, and I have been tutoring for about five years, from middle school to early college age students. My hobbies are painting/drawing, playing piano and guitar, and playing with my pet rats and my cat! ... I strive to work with every one of my students to build on their knowledge of topics, so that they have a full understanding of whatever subject we...
Education & Certification
Eastern Michigan University - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 36
ACT Reading: 32
Ju An: Detroit Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Detroit, MI
...undergraduate freshman of the University of Michigan, studying business at the Ross School of Business. Working together with students and having a good time while seeing steady improvements has proven to provide me great joy. I believe that communication and relationship building is crucial for students to open up about their struggles and also for me to identify problems they don't realize they can improve on, so this is a key aspect of all of...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 730
Angela: Detroit Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Detroit, MI
I believe that every child is capable of great things and deserves an individualized educational experience. I will do my best to ensure that my students will feel adequate in every subject and have confidence that they can achieve anything they put their mind to.... My philosophy is the idea that every child can achieve academic mastery when their needs are identified and met. It is my responsibility to pinpoint areas of opportunity and tailor lessons...
Education & Certification
Oakland University - Bachelors, Secondary Education- History
University of Michigan-Dearborn - Masters, Special Education- LD
James: Detroit Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Detroit, MI
...alum, bachelor and master's degree, 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...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Master in Public Health, Health Management and Policy
Anjali: Detroit Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Detroit, MI
...to compete in international Model UN conferences, and I feel this has contributed greatly to who I am today. My French is conversational (and I do love to converse). I have tutored both native and non-native English speakers in a multitude of subjects, and my favorites are economics, English, or psychology related, but simple math is fun too, because math is fun when you're right. Most of my tutoring experience comes from high school, where...
Education & Certification
Dual Degree Sciences Po - University of British Columbia - Current Undergrad, Economics & Marketing
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Reading: 36
ACT Science: 31
Anthony: Detroit Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Detroit, MI
...the University of Detroit Jesuit High School, a highly regarded college prep high school in Detroit, and Wayne State University, where I graduated in 2012 with a degree in Film Production. I am a filmmaker with an interest in teaching and interacting with youth. I am very friendly but expect high effort and a positive attitude. In my eyes, every student has the ability to accomplish whatever goals they set their minds to as long...
Education & Certification
Wayne State University - Bachelors, Film Production
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 35
Balbir: Detroit Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Detroit, MI
Hi, My name is Balbir and I would be honored to tutor you. I hold a B.S. and have worked for three years. I would be happy to help with organization, planning, and concept building. My specialities are the math and sciences, as I graduated with a Psychology major and a math minor. Hope to work with you soon! Balbir Singh ... When we start, it is important for the tutor and the student to be...
Education & Certification
Oglethorpe University - Bachelors, Psychology
GRE Verbal: 163
Mary: Detroit Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Detroit, MI
...while taking courses in a rigorous liberal arts curriculum. I've been an editor of the NYUAD student creative publication, Airport Road, and I maintain a career as an independent singer/songwriter, often creating music for theater projects both on and off campus. In addition to my sessions through Varsity Tutors, I am currently a peer tutor at the NYUAD writing center, where I work with students from a range of academic disciplines and participate in weekly...
Education & Certification
New York University Abu Dhabi - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 720
SAT Writing: 760
Brooke: Detroit Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Detroit, MI
...Bachelors in Arts with a focus on Theatre. During and after college, I worked in children's theatre, bringing Shakespeare to the schools in New Orleans. I then moved to Texas and began teaching 5th grade science. Doing this allowed me 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...
Education & Certification
Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelors, Theatre
ACT Composite: 31
Jessica: Detroit Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Detroit, MI
...the undergraduate level. By day, I work at a large health care insurance corporation in the information technology communications department, where I have been accused of being ruthless about grammar and mechanics. I'm frequently sought out by my coworkers to assist with writing and editing. Since I do work in information technology, I'm also asked to train and teach coworkers throughout the company on the various technologies that we use. I'm a proud mother of...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Dearborn - Bachelors, English
Morehead State University - Current Grad Student, English, Educational Technology
Mark: Detroit Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Detroit, MI
...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 way to make these subjects as interesting and fun as possible.
Education & Certification
University of Detroit Mercy - Bachelor in Arts, History and English
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 36
Christian: Detroit Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Detroit, MI
...their organizational and study skills. In addition to the volunteer tutoring I've done in youth centers, I have worked for tutoring companies for the past 4 years, specializing in middle and high school math, reading comprehension, writing, and ACT and SAT Test Prep. I continue to volunteer my services outside of those positions as well, in order to provide my expertise to families who cannot otherwise afford lessons. My latest student went from an overall...
Education & Certification
Grinnell College - Bachelors, history and sociology
northeastern university school of law - Current Grad Student, law
Timothy: Detroit Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Detroit, MI
...me, the most important aspects of helping students to learn are to be flexible and adaptable to each individual. It is also important to be communicative and expressive for each concept, and to add in a little humor or personality to every lesson to keep boredom from taking control. Though my passion is education, I am trained and experienced as an attorney with emphasis on persuasive writing, research skills, and public speaking in various subject...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, Honors Anthropology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 31
ACT Science: 31
Zuzanna: Detroit Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Detroit, MI
...it can be trying to not only understand a foreign language, but also convert one's thoughts from their native language to another. I can help students find similarities between English, German, and even Polish to help learning the new language much easier. Due to the fact that both Polish and English are my native language (I was exposed to both since birth), I've grown to not only understand, but also appreciate the fine details in...
Education & Certification
Oakland University - Bachelors, German Language & Literature; International Relations
Lamar: Detroit Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Detroit, MI
...I can use with students. During my graduate studies, I worked as a long term substitute teacher. This is where I developed my passion for teaching and educating. I also have experience tutoring private clients in the Metro Detroit area. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, Writing, and Social Studies. In my experience helping struggling students, students need a tutor who is very patient and willing to...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Oakland University - Master of Arts, Public Administration
Lawrence: Detroit Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Detroit, MI
...group discussions that are a hallmark of the UCSF curriculum. With my background, I enjoy teaching the biological sciences the most but also consider myself a student of chemistry, history, and geography. Currently, I am a resident in general surgery at the University of California, Irvine and I am taking time off clinical duties to complete a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Michigan. Throughout my studies and my experience, I have learned that...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
University of California-San Francisco - Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences
Audrey: Detroit Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Detroit, MI
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.
Education & Certification
Evan: Detroit Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Detroit, MI
...what interests the student and work from there to help the student improve at whatever they are having trouble with. I like to try and find a way to connect what they're learning to what they love. My hobbies include reading, writing, cooking, playing video games, and watching nerdy tv shows. Everyone I know would say that I am friendly and personable and easy to get to know and get along with.... Through positive reinforcement, and...
Education & Certification
Walla Walla University - Bachelors, Communications
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