Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Ypsilanti charter Township, MI

...admittance essays and with public speaking. I teach much the way I was taught: learning to recognize my own mistakes. I will never give a student the answer, but I will help them realize where they went wrong so they can focus on their mistakes. Especially in mathematical subjects, the true knowledge is in understanding the process of answering a question, and just knowing the answer is not enough. I work with students to recognize...

...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...

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...

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.

...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 I helped younger students in a variety of subjects.My teaching philosophy is based on the fact that there is a simpler way to explain everything, and I hope to be able to...

...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 students to learn are to be flexible and adaptable to each individual. It is also...

...been a very important factor in my life. Ever since I was able to hold a job, I have given my time and energy to giving back to my community by way of working within the school system. I understand that by having a solid support system, a student is able to find ways to succeed. It is my mission to be a part of that support system for any student who may need it.

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...

...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...

I am a Senior at the University of Michigan-Dearborn currently seeking my degree in Accounting. I am an eagle scout of the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 875 of Livonia,MI. I have an associates degree in Business Administration from Henry Ford College. I enjoy playing sports, video games, driving, riding bikes,and riding motorcycles; anything that is fun I enjoy doing.

Helping is my gift. Teaching is a calling that continues to evolve. Children have a unique place in my heart that will remain forever. We should all feel compelled to help them achieve success, peace in a violent world, and positive self-images to grow to become responsible contributors to society. Helping children is beneficial for the receiver as well as the giver.

...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 I am most passionate about Science, History, and...

...the state of Michigan standards, I am "highly qualified" to teach Spanish, French and ESL k-12. I have taught students from kindergarten through the university level. In addition to working in public and private schools, I have taught language classes at the community college and university level as an adjunct instructor. One great part of my job is to help students who think that learning a foreign language is IMPOSSIBLE discover how easy it can...

...Work, I am deeply committed to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals and communities. With a background in social work and a passion for helping others, I am eager to leverage my skills and experiences to contribute meaningfully to the field. Currently employed at the Behavioral Center of Michigan, I have gained valuable firsthand experience working with diverse populations facing various mental health challenges. This role has provided me with insights into...

I am recent graduate from The University of Michigan with a bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering. My goals are to educate the next generations of Engineers, Scientists, and Mathematicians.

...University. I am currently working towards a law degree as well. Over the past few years, I have worked with a variety of non-profit and international groups, including the Red Cross, and tutored students from a rich diversity of backgrounds, including in India, France, Thailand, and the US, across multiple ages, from middle school all the way through college. I am passionate about and experienced in a broad range of topics, from Biology to English...

...student at the University of 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...

...am currently attending Brigham Young University for my undergraduate in Special Education. I loved tutoring during high school because it made me feel like I was making a difference in a student's ability to succeed in their schooling. I am passionate about helping students actually learn and understand the content of a class rather than just memorizing things for a test, just to forget it afterwards. I know from experience that putting in the effort...

...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 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...

...23-year retired insurance industry professional with experience in training and instructing licensed sales and service representatives. I am also a substitute K-6 teacher with National Heritage Academies based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I first encountered the need and concept of tutoring while being a student at the University of Michigan. The use of a tutor helped me to get through my most difficult courses. To be able to help others in this regard is truly...