Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Sterling Heights, MI

Hi! I'm a writer and a visual artist born in South Africa and raised around the world. For the past year, I've taught and tutored students in SAT, ACT, and reading and writing enrichment in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I love reading, learning new things, and climbing rocks, and I travel whenever possible. The most important thing to me is movement: as long as I stay active, I'm happy.... Less is more. As a teacher,...

Hi, after graduating from The University of Michigan Business School in finance, I was hired on Wall Street investment banking where I stayed until starting my own advisory firm 27 years ago, also during this time I started 9 start up companies in various industries. I love being with my family and grandchildren in my down time or traveling to major cities and reading.

...of Detroit Mercy. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English with a focus on literature and History. I also minored in Museum Studies. 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...

...I'm a proud mother of three teenagers, and oldest sister to six brothers and sisters. I have been tutoring all of them on one subject or another for as long as I can remember. Many people are astounded by 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...

As a tutor, I desire to inspire a love of learning, specifically in the subjects of History and English. Through my personal passion for education, I wish to educate others and to walk alongside students in their personal educational journey.

Jessie DiBattista attended Oakland University where she majored in Journalism. She currently works at Quicken Loans as a Copywriter intern. She previously worked for The Walt Disney Company as a Character Performer and the Detroit Zoological Society as a public relations intern. While in school she worked at The Oakland Post Newspaper and Oakland University Writing Center. She loves encouraging students to do their best and stops at nothing until the achieve their full potential.

...and a Bachelor's Degree from CMU. I have helped and tutored both family members and friends in a variety subjects. I believe that teamwork is the key to not only mastering the subject, but also to overcome any obstacles that a person may or may not have. I have worked in the direct care field for many years and my skill set from those jobs have also prepared me to be the best tutor I...

...15 years, first in outdoor education in California, teaching science through hands-on experiences like snorkeling, kayaking and hiking. In addition, I had the chance to travel as an international expedition guide in Central American and Africa with high school 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...

...learned to succeed. I specialize in writing and history at a college and high school level, but I am also very patient when it comes to basic math and science. Additionally, I have experience presenting research papers at national conferences, leading discussions on literature and history at a graduate level, and the dubious honor of writing a successful Master's thesis. Part of my training is the ability to synthesis large amounts of information and package...

I am a current college student pursuing my Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics. After receiving my degree, I will pursue my teaching certificate, in a pursuit to teach H.S. Math & Science. In my spare time, I enjoy sports and spending time with my family, which consists of my two kids, wife and dog. I also enjoy the outdoors and listening to music.

...double major at the University of Michigan, where I specialized in Japanese language and culture. As a student, I traveled all over Japan, and lived in Tokyo, Hokkaido, and the Tohoku area. I studied the language/culture through immersion in the former locations, and volunteered in the latter. Prior to my university studies, I was a professional spoken word artist, and tutored students in both poetry and public speaking. I am passionate about helping students become...

...artist, former camp counselor and working tutor. Born and raised in New York City, I studied at Pomona College in Los Angeles and spent a semester in Madrid, worked for a few years in Miami at a Latin American technology company and have recently moved to the Detroit area to pursue music more seriously. My education has always reflected my diverse and strong interest across disciplines. My liberal arts undergraduate education focused rigorously on the...

...Peace and Security Studies from Wayne State University. My studies took me to Lebanon, Greece, and Turkey. Since graduation, I have taught K-12 English in the US, and Academic English at several universities in Turkey. While I tutor several subjects, I most enjoy teaching English, Literature, and Social Studies. I have a student-centered approach to teaching. My students tend to enjoy our lessons as we truly build a rapport while covering the material according to...

...Michigan studying pre-med. I am majoring in Cognitive Science and minoring in the History of Medicine. Outside of Varsity Tutors, I volunteer as a tutor for the Detroit Educational Society, in which I help underprivileged students in Detroit study for the ACT and SAT. When it comes to the student-tutor relationship, I believe that a tutor's job is to provide a safe place for the student to ask questions and to make mistakes, while the...

...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. My goal as a tutor is to help...

...years. I graduated from Wayne State University, in 2011, with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Secondary Education, and with majors in English and Social Studies. I am now working on a Master's degree in Instructional Technology. I have had the opportunity to work with a variety of students, including students in an alternative setting, and students who spoke a language other than English at home. I am fullycommitted to creating a safe and challenging...

...a specialty in Graphic Design. I have extensive experience working with children as a teacher's assistance, substitute teacher, and as a teacher. Prior to joining this platform, I worked with children in an after school program and also an art camp, likewise helping any inquiring mind that I can to better understand graphic design. While I will occasionally utilize books to reference information and explain the history, I am an advocate for hands on learning....

...tutor students. There is no better feeling than to see the "light bulb" go on during a session. After building rapport, especially with reluctant learners, I always stay positive and compliment my students on even the smallest gain in understanding. Certainly, a little light-hearted humor goes a long way! In addition, I spend a lot of time preparing customized lessons, and being sure I present material in a variety of ways, so that a student's...

...I'm passionate about teaching. For over 30 years I've taught attorneys, paralegals and lenders, adults at a local technical school, and middle school students in a local school district. I've also been a speaker at state and national seminars and I have co-authored 2 instruction manuals on various aspects of real estate. I've never met a microphone I didn't like! My 33 years in real estate include title insurance and mortgage experience, and I've been...

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.