Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Detroit, MI

...there! I'm 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 experience. Most recently, I helped write Requests For Proposals in the corporate world, and before that I relished...

...of the day, I love to learn and it brings me happiness to be able to help others have that same feeling of success in academics. Whether you need more lecturing, problem solving help, mentoring, etc. I will do my best to cater to your specific learning needs. I look forward to working with you! *Current availability is for the Fall 2021 semester and will be subject to change for the Winter 2022 semester

...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 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...

"Failure is not always a mistake. It may be the best one can do under the circumstances. The real mistake is to stop trying." - B.F. Skinner

...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 programming. I am passionate about teaching because I realize how important it is to get individualized attention, and I remember the stressful period of junior-senior year with college applications. Outside of school,...

...skills. One of my favorite parts of tutoring is when I am able to gain insight into the connections between creative and academic writing. I believe that effective storytelling is a central part of all good writing, so I try to help my students recognize both the story they are currently telling and the story they want to tell--and the steps they can take to move a piece from the former to the latter.

Hi! I'm Shubhashish, but I go by Shub. I'm an engineering student at the University of Michigan.

...a post-graduation opportunity lined up for me as a Software Development Engineer for Amazon. I've also worked on several side projects including publishing my own websites. I enjoy teaching others about my passions and have been doing so for several years in 4-H and the National Honor Society when I was in high school. I primarily tutor AP Computer Science A and other similar introductory programming courses. I am proficient in Java, Python, HTML, JavaScript,...

...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 hand.

...specifically how carbon and nitrogen ratios in from shade trees in coffee agroecosystems influence ground-dwelling ant communities. My over-arching theme is decomposition and nutrient cycling in ecosystems and I got about answering questions about this in various ways (e.g. ants). At the University of Michigan, I have served as a graduate student instructor in two courses both at the undergraduate and graduate level. Having the opportunity to teach and mentor students at those levels is...

...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 my lessons. During my free time, I enjoy playing sports or snacking on desserts while binge-watching Friends!

...France on a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship, where I remain currently as a university English teacher. I have experience tutoring students as young as 5 and as old as 40, and I strive to tailor each lesson to individual academic goals and learning styles; subjects I have tutored before include French (beginner to advanced), English for English learners, and SAT/ACT prep. I am also very passionate about helping students through the college application process. As...

I'm a Junior at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor Studying Economics and Biology in preparation for Law school. My passion lies in knowledge overall and passing knowledge on. In the past, I've tutored numerous high school students to succeed in French, Algebra, and various sciences. I look forward to setting you up for success!

...their English and/or German grammar as well! Aside from my educational background and love for languages, my passion is rooted in martial arts. I have a 3rd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and black belts in Choi Kwang Do and Hup Kwon Do. Additionally, I have trained in other styles. In my 12 years of martial arts training, I have taught students ages 3-63 and enjoy every minute of it! If anyone is...

...setting. In both my current and former positions I worked with other professionals to develop new methods of teaching, development of curriculum and training for both adults and students, and structure the content in the most effective way to deliver the information to the target audience. I am familiar, confident, and comfortable with multimedia in various forms and can apply them to most efficiently deliver educational content. My communication skills allow me to educate others...

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...

...Since graduation, I have been working as substitute teacher in the Detroit area. Subbing has been a fantastic learning opportunity for me and has taught me much about becoming a better teacher. While 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...

Hello! I am a young professional working for an automotive company in the Ann Arbor, MI area. I have an engineering degree from Michigan State University and miss being in the classroom. I hope to get my education fix being your tutor!

...a path the student can follow on their own terms to reach the correct answer choice. This isn't something that comes with forces repetition and no explanation. I try to help a student master a set of tools so they have a path to follow and aren't left to grope around in the dark. It's important for me to understand the way the student's mind works. If they are having trouble understanding a problem, I...

...experience with teaching both in the classroom and in one-on-one settings. I enjoy teaching a wide variety of subjects, but especially literature, history, and math. As a teacher, I always focus on meeting students where they're at and providing them with what the tools they, personally, need to succeed. When it comes to test preparation specifically, I like to cut to the chase very quickly to determine what students most need help with, be it...