Award-Winning Tutors from Michigan State University

Hello! I am a freshman at Michigan State University with a major in Business and Finance. As a student, I have always liked to challenge myself intellectually and learn subjects that are beyond my comprehension. I have a wide variety of teaching experience ranging from an academic team coach for elementary school kids, a volunteer math instructor, a private guitar tutor, and so on. My joy of teaching has led me to impact so many young lives at only 18 years old and I hope to continue doing so. My teaching style isn't a cook-cutter style as I believe every student is unique and individual and deserve a comprehensive analysis before the teaching begins.

I have a BA in English from Michigan State University and a MA in Broadcast and Cinematic Arts from Central Michigan University. I also completed 4 years of doctoral studies in American Culture Studies (an inter-disciplinary field that encompasses Film, American History, Sociology, and English) at Bowling Green State University, in Ohio.I have taught courses both online and in traditional classroom settings. Those courses included Film, American Culture Studies, Speech Communication (which includes Public Speaking), and Popular Culture. Currently, I am an instructor for the Art Institutes. I have been with them for 7 years. In addition to my current teaching duties, I also give lectures in Art History.My research interests include Medical Sociology, Comparative Religion, Video Games, and Narratology.I am passionate about teaching because I think learning is important. Education is important. I like to see students learning, because I know how good it feels when you learn something for the first time, or when you finally make a breakthrough in something you have been working hard to achieve. Your mind opens. Your world expands. New horizons await. Learning does that. Education does that. Now, more than ever, you need to make opportunities for yourself, to grow, to advance, to achieve. I am honored to help students start down a path toward making those opportunities happen.I am qualified to tutor a broad range of subjects, but I most excited about helping students improve their overall abilities in all facets of English (including Literature), Art, and Social Studies. That does not mean you need to be majoring in those areas. If you are taking a course in one of those areas, whatever your major might be, I want to help you.My approach to teaching is in guiding students toward realizations. I enjoy interacting with students, creating a dialog, helping them come to their own conclusions, rather than simply giving them the conclusions. My style is informal, but focused. Learning should be engaging, not boring. Some of the best professors I had over the years were in courses outside my majors. Even though I had little interest in the subject matter, they made the material engaging, and I learned a lot.Outside of academic pursuits, I do a lot of weight-lifting, and I enjoy being outdoors. I do study popular culture, so my hobbies and research interests are the same. I am a gamer. I also collect books of all kinds (and comic books), and I do a lot of writing. Also, huge Doctor Who fan.

My passion for teaching stems from a passion for learning. As class valedictorian in high school and graduating in the top of my class at Michigan State University, I take academics to great heights. One of the most important things I have learned in my life-long pursuit of education is that you not only need to have a passion for learning, but you also need the tools to help you succeed at it. I specialize in tutoring English, Reading, Literature, Photography, Photoshop, and Art. Back when I was a graduate student, I worked as a teaching assistant, where I helped instruct the history of photography courses to undergraduates. I ran classes and graded papers, and I taught my students not only to have an appreciation for art, but how to write about it as well! With every lesson I try to keep my student challenged, but not overwhelmed. I'm great at gauging where a student is, and am able to adjust accordingly. I also try to keep lessons fun, as I have found through my experience a little fun goes a long way when trying to learn! I earned my BA in English from Michigan State University, with a concentration in creative writing. I also am the proud recipient of a MFA in Photography, which is considered to be an "academic" pursuit, which involves high prowess in reading comprehension, analysis, and writing. I look forward to learning together!

I am a graduate of Michigan State University, where I studied Mathematics and Interdisciplinary Humanities. I am currently enrolled at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, where I study Development Economics and International Monetary Policy. I have worked as a Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant, and as an Actuary, and have a particular passion for teaching Mathematics. When tutoring I try to include visualizations and real world examples whenever I can so that it does not feel like a fruitless exercise. I help students reach their goals with a two-pronged approach: reinforcing and building upon strengths while targeting weaknesses. In my free time I exercise, play the piano and volunteer with the Jewish Vocational Service.

I am a first year law student studying international law. I graduated last year from Michigan State University with a bachelor's degree in international relations, with a minor in anthropology. I well-versed and incredibly interested in all topics relating to history and English!

Hi! My name is Sanjana. I graduated from Michigan State University in 2023 with a degree in Human Biology. I have been tutoring students in my neighborhood and through the Varsity Tutors platform for the past 4 years, covering a range of subjects from elementary to high school, with a focus on math. I also have experience tutoring for standardized tests like the SAT and ACT, and I specialize in STEM subjects such as chemistry and biology. I love teaching and strive to be creative in my methods to ensure that each student understands the concepts in the best way possible. One approach I often use is incorporating real-world examples, which helps students see how the material applies to everyday life. When it comes to elementary reading and writing, I aim to make the content engaging and tailored to each student's interests, helping them become more motivated to read and write.

Matthew is a recent graduate form Michigan State University with a degree in Biological Engineering. He currently works as an operations manager in the food production industry. Matthew has always had a passion for science, engineering and math and hopes to pass that on to future generations.

I have a PhD from Michigan State University in English with a special focus on African American Literature and History and Philosophy of Science. I have taught extensively at large research universities and small liberal arts colleges, covering wide ranges of subjects in writing, literary studies, critical theory, and philosophy of science. I am most proud of my work with STEM students, guiding them through writing classes and humanities and helping them make the most of their studies and develop transferable skills in qualitative analysis and written communication. Finding middle ground between different disciplines and skillsets has not only helped me work with a wide variety of students, but help them thrive in many different environments, as they enter industry, graduate school, medical school, or any future goals. Similarly I have a great deal of experience with GRE prep and applications more broadly, synthesizing the work students do in many disciplines into presentations of their skills and aptitudes.

Hi, I'm Sara! I am the owner of a mental health counseling center and I provide teletherapy for clients ages 6+. I am also a full-time writer, and I've been in media arts for two decades. I have tutored private clients as well as through Sylvan Learning Center. I have also taught in the children's ministry at my church and was an English Language tutor for an ESL student while at MSU. I am a mother of four and love to work with kids, helping them reach their fullest potential. I also enjoy working with adult learners and feel confident sharing my knowledge of the mental health field and media arts to anyone!

Since graduating from the University of Michigan my career has focused on working with students to help them achieve academic success. After completing my undergraduate degree, I spent two years working as a teacher for the Teach for America Americorps program. When my teaching commitment was complete I went on to graduate school and earned an MA from the College of Education at Michigan State University. I now work as an academic advisor for college students. My goal is to ensure every student I work with feels empowered to move towards new academic milestones.

I discovered the joy of teaching and helping others when I was in school and working with classmates on the same material. I've found that the material is only part of the learning process. Attending the same classes allowed me to understand the classroom context and help classmates navigate confusing lessons as well as homework and exams. I have successfully taken on this role from elementary to graduate school. Most of the time I did not have an official position as a tutor, but I greatly enjoyed being in an optimal position to set up others for success.I most enjoy math, probability, and statistics because they give you tools that allow you to solve technical problems all by yourself. For example, I build a tool in Excel to give me the odds that I would get a desired card from a card pool in the online card game called Hearthstone. I graduated Michigan State with a bachelor's in statistics and a Master's in Business Analytics to learn how to apply statistics to real world problems.I have had almost all A's throughout my entire academic career. I attribute my success to more than natural ability. I've found that being willing to ask questions to classmates and teachers, putting more time and effort into subjects and lessons that are most challenging, treating each class/teacher as a separate challenge, and breaking down processes are all incredibly important. I think of a new class as a separate game that needs to be understood and respected. Having this flexibility will enable you to take the key steps that will optimize your performance.When I consider artistic performance such as my piano playing and dancing, I see how breaking it down is helpful in a similar way. I have to spend most of the time working on the hard parts and then integrating them into the rest of the piece. In school, the performance could be solving an algebraic equation. There could be an element like factoring that is hard and open ended. Putting the most time and effort into factoring and then successfully working through the whole problem is just like perfect practice leading to a flawless performance.

I am an experienced math, physics, and computer programming tutor. I have my Masters in Astrophysics with Bachelors in both Physics and Computer Science. I am passionate about helping students master these complex subjects by emphasizing real-world applications. If you've ever asked why you needed to learn math, I'm the guy to ask! Additionally I can offer guidance for standardized testing at the graduate level. When I'm not tutoring, I am either playing music (guitar and drums) or taking my cats outside to smell the plants.

I have dedicated my professional life to education. It gives me great satisfaction to see ideas and concepts suddenly click for students. I am passionate about education as a pathway to new opportunities and economic success.I attended the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in sociology, minoring in psychology. I then attended Michigan State University, where I received the master's and doctoral degrees in sociology. My areas of interest included Latin American societies and so I learned Spanish as well. I have three times had teaching assignments in Central America. I worked for many years as a full-time professor and academic administrator; I have since retired but continue to teach social sciences courses on a part-time basis. I have worked extensively with students on individual projects and have served as a mentor to many students. I enjoy working with students at the high school and college levels and have had considerable experience working with adult students.In my leisure time I like to watch movies, to read, garden and visit friends and family members.

I am passionate about empowering students through education. My enthusiasm for learning and teaching drives me to create a supportive and engaging environment where students feel confident to explore their interests. I am committed to helping students develop critical thinking skills and achieve their academic goals.

I am a licensed high school math teacher with 10 years of classroom experience teaching students who struggle, or dislike math, how to succeed at Algebra and Geometry. In 2003, I completed my Ph.D. in Mathematics Education at Michigan State University. I wrote my dissertation about the math-learning experiences of high school students who were unsuccessful in math as middle-schoolers; the goal of my study was to understand what would make these students' math-learning experiences successful -- which is my goal, when teaching and tutoring! I take great satisfaction in helping make seemingly complex concepts easy for students to grasp. I want my students to truly *understand* what they're doing, rather than just going through the motions. I enjoy working one-on-one with students and helping them realize that they *can* succeed at math! My teaching philosophy in a nutshell: Math is not a spectator sport; the only way to learn math is to do math!

Software engineer at Ally Financial. Passionate lifelong learner with a heart of a teacher.

I am a recent graduate from Michigan State University. I majored in chemistry and chemical engineering. I have tutored subjects from general chemistry to physical chemistry, and I have a really strong background in math. I want to pass on my love for chemistry, biology, math, and engineering to students! I have been tutoring these subjects for the past three years. My tutoring style is friendly, and encouraging! I am a visual learner, and I like to teach my students concepts by pictures. Furthermore, my tutoring style is fun and hands on.

As a graduate with a Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Biotechnology from Michigan State University, I have over 5 years of tutoring experience in high school science, particularly in organic chemistry, biochemistry, and general chemistry. My passion for teaching stems from a desire to help students grasp complex concepts by connecting them to real-world applications. I believe in a tailored approach, assessing each student's understanding through their notes and homework, and fostering critical thinking by encouraging them to work through problems independently. I strive to create a supportive learning environment where students can visualize and understand intricate biological and chemical pathways. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy exploring scientific literature and engaging in collaborative study sessions, which enhance my own understanding and that of my peers.

I am a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese. I went to Shanghai International Studies University in Shanghai, China, and majored in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language. After graduation, I came to the United States and got my Master's degree in Education from Michigan State University. I have three years' teaching experience in public schools in the US and have been successfully tutoring a wide range of age groups and proficiency levels. I am patient, easygoing and flexible. I love teaching authentic Mandarin and share Chinese culture with more people!

I am a passionate EFL Teacher with hands on international experience in facilitating English language acquisition and designing EFL curriculum. I am looking for students who are eager to excel and pursue their goals.

I have been teaching writing and literature courses in English since 1997. I have met many types of students in the classroom--some who love writing, some who hate it, some pursuing degrees in humanities, and others pursuing degrees in the sciences or social sciences. The best way to assist students with English skills, I have found, is to meet with them independently and learn how they think, what interests them, the academic subjects the enjoy, and those with which they struggle.My background also includes tutoring at a college writing center. The most rewarding aspect of the job was meeting with students who arrived feeling uneasy about a particular writing assignment and left feeling confident and prepared to tackle it.

Hello! I just graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.S. in Astronomy. I have been a teaching assistant at my university for the past 2 years, and I enjoy teaching and meeting new people. I also have experience tutoring one-on-one. I am very patient and encouraging. I think it is possible to make physics, math, and astronomy engaging to you even if you find it hard or tedious. I can't wait to meet you!

I am currently a senior at Michigan State University majoring in Child Development. I am passionate about working with both children and adults and have been doing so for about eight years, working with children of various age groups. I enjoy both expanding and sharing my knowledge with others, a factor that was very important in helping me to decide to tutor. Subjects that I tutor include Pre-Algebra, Elementary School Math and Reading, Middle School Reading and Writing and English as a Second Language. I am passionate about all of these subjects, although Pre-Algebra and Elementary School Math are my favorite to teach. My teaching philosophy include the beliefs that students should be allowed to learn at their own pace and in the ways that allow them to be confident and motivated in what they are learning. Additionally, engaging materials should be provided to increase understanding of the content that is being taught, and having discussions is a way to assess what the student has learned. My hobbies include traveling and trying new foods, painting and making various crafts, calligraphy, cooking and watching sports.

I love learning new stuff! Although this is a simplistic statement this idea is at the heart of why I chose to become an educator. Every time I have the privilege of leading instruction either virtually or on-ground, I learn something new. The opportunity to pass that feeling on to students is why I am excited to have the opportunity to work with Varsity Tutors. My experience teaching college and high school students from various age groups, backgrounds, and different skill levels has perfectly prepared me to be help students further their understanding in the area of English literature and composition.Since moving to Las Vegas from Michigan I have been teaching for Clark County School District and the College of Southern Nevada. I look forward to tutoring and helping all students fulfill their educational endeavors. Thanks

Hello. I attended Michigan State University and received a BS with Honors in Chemical Engineering. While doing so, I worked for MSU as a math tutor. It was at this time I realized how much I enjoyed helping others learn what seemed to come so easy to me. After graduating, I worked for a year to pay off my student loans and then enrolled at Wayne State University in Detroit to get my secondary certification.After moving to Texas where a brother of mine lives, I got certified to teach math, chemistry, and physics. After teaching chemistry for six years, I moved to the Austin area and have been teaching math since. Having taught all three subjects, math is by far my favorite because it is so essential and fun, as well as applying to so many areas including chemistry and physics.When working with people to help learn and understand new concepts, I feel it's important to review background knowledge and show how it applies to the new material at hand, relating to the adage that if you don't use it, you lose it.Like I mentioned, learning math can actually be fun, especially the feel of success.Of course, my whole life isn't all math. Personal interests, outside of family life, include collecting. From things like old toys, lunch boxes, cartoon character cookie jars, comics, collector cards, and more, I've probably have or had a collection of sorts. Many things have even spilled over to my classroom, particularly PEZ dispensers.To sum it up, I believe one can have fun in whatever they are doing, even learning math. I like to tell people that there came a point in my life where I had to either grow up or teach, and I haven't regretted my decision since!

My mission in life is to inspire, motivate, and prepare our future generations to live a live of purpose, power, and passion!

Hello my name is Lauren. I received my BA in English Literature and Creative Writing with high honors from Michigan State University and have extensive experience tutoring in my school's writing center. I am passionate about English and the written word and would be absolutely delighted to help any student in a variety of subject areas including literature, writing, forensics, as well as any other creative project.

I am a graduate of Michigan State University (BA: History, International Relations, Social Relations, and Political Theory), The University of Strathclyde (MSc: Historical Studies), and Central Michigan University (MA and ABD: History). I have taught college (history and honors writing) and test prep for the past fourteen years. I have also worked as a tutor, book editor, author (on test prep), game-based-learning instructor, and standardized test designer and scorer during these years. While I teach a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about History, Writing, and Test Prep. While I do not have formal training in teaching either non-traditional or alternative learners, I have been successful in helping students of all backgrounds achieve academic success.

I am a former university professor with a passion for teaching and mentoring students. I have a Ph.D. in Mass Communication from Michigan State University. After teaching graduate and undergraduate students full-time at 3 different universities in Florida and Texas for 18 years, I returned to the corporate world, and worked in the market research industry for more than 12 years. This provides me with a unique combination of academic research and extensive real-world experience. Based on my background and experience, I am well qualified to teach Research Methods, SPSS, Microsoft Office, Communication Theory, Consumer Behavior, Advertising, Marketing, and Market Research.

I am a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in International Studies and a minor in mathematics. I also completed the Education Program while at Michigan State. I was a math teacher for about 10 years before getting into club management. I still love to help kids grow and prosper whenever I get the chance. Though I have been out of teaching for about 14 years, I continue to tutor math and coach youth wrestling. Tutoring is a great opportunity to work one on one or in small settings with students to help them understand a topic they might be struggling with. My approach to student success is to first make the environment as comfortable as possible. I'm a positive and outgoing person, and I think that helps students feel relaxed. My favorite subject to tutor is math, which seems to be a tough topic for many kids. I believe that for those struggling with math, once they are in a comfortable setting and are able to have some success in winning a few math battles, we can eventually get them to win the math war.

Hello, and welcome to my tutoring profile!I am currently a student attending MSU.I have been a tutor throughout my academic career, and have the skills necessary to help you succeed.I'm friendly, outgoing and dedicated to helping you develop the skills you need to rise above and beyond your expectations.

Hi! My name is Jasmin Patel and I'm.a sophomore at Michigan State University. I am currently studying accounting and planning to minor in real estate. I love helping elementary students learn, grow, and gain confidence in their abilities. I bring energy, patience, and creativity to each lesson, adapting to every student's learning style to keep learning fun and engaging. I strive to create a positive environment where students feel encouraged, supported, and excited to learn.

I am an education policy professional with a passion for mentoring and tutoring young scholars. I have a J.D. from Howard University School of Law and a B.A. in Political Science from Michigan State University. Since high school, I have been involved with several mentoring, tutoring, and youth development groups, programs, and initiatives. My experience with students ranges from preschool to professional school. My favorite subjects are literacy, reading comprehension, and writing. I believe that every person has the capacity to learn and improve in every subject area if they embrace their unique learning style and approach new material with determination and an overall zest for learning, personal growth, and education. I have a calm, positive, and encouraging demeanor that reduces the anxiety some students feel about learning and test taking. My personal interests include: reading, creative writing, art, music, basketball, meditation, and comedy.

I am a Spanish teacher with over 10 years experience, with a Bachelors degree in Spanish and Language Teaching from Miami University (OH), a Masters in Language Teaching from Michigan State University. I even started a PhD program at Miami before relocating to a job in Indianapolis. I am an innovative language teacher, having presented on language learning at regional, state, and national teacher conferences. I believe everyone can learn a language, and do my best to personalize student experience so that they can learn language not just for a grade, but for the enrichment of their lives.

Hi. I am an experienced social studies teacher who loves helping students reach their goals. I also try and make the subject as relevant to your life as possible. I can teach in a variety of ways so I can customize the experience to meet your needs. I hope to hear from you!

Hi! I'm a recent grad with a B.S. in Genetics, an upcoming PhD student, and have around 2 years of teaching experience in the classroom. Sessions with me will be specialized to what YOU need to learn for the scope of YOUR class. By utilizing application based questions and active recall, I help you succeed in mainly biology-related courses. I am always open to improving my tutoring skillsets, so I am very open-minded and flexible if you want to try a new strategy I haven't used before, too :)

I have always had a passion for knowledge which has lead me to graduate with honor from the Michigan State University's Honors College with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and spend the past two years working on a Master of Science degree in Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology at the Ohio State University. In addition to this lust for learning, I have always had a enjoyed sharing my knowledge with others which has lead me from informal tutoring in high school, to working as both an undergraduate and graduate teaching associate, as well as participating in and even leading a number of biological outreach events for the public. I love teaching and find it immensely satisfying to work one on one with students to help them understand and excel at subjects I am passionate about.I am a patient and enthusiastic tutor as well as a friendly and outgoing person that has no problem engaging with students in a fun manner. I recognize that each person has different ways of learning that work best for them and believe that each student has the potential to excel at any subject they put their mind to when taught in a style that works for them. I aim to be the tutor that will take the time to figure out how best to teach each of my students so that they will not only understand the material enough to do well in their classes now, but retain the subject matter for future studies.In my free time I enjoy cooking, going for walks in parks or playing board games with friends, reading comic books or watching tv shows on Netflix.I look forward to getting to know new students and help them build the confidence and knowledge they need to succeed in their future endeavors!

Last year I graduated with honors from Michigan State University. My bachelor's degree is in Communication, and I have a minor in Spanish.I have found myself in a lot of teaching positions over the years, between yoga, school of rock, and most recently teaching English in Spain! It is something that comes naturally to me and I love to form relationships and help someone grow to reach their goal. It brings me great joy to watch people succeed!The subjects that I teach are as follows:Conversational SpanishESL/ELLElementary School ReadingElementary School WritingEnglishGuitarLanguagesMiddle School WritingMusicSpanishSpanish 1Spanish 2Spanish 3Spanish 4WritingMy favorite subject to tutor is ESL because I have learned another language. I know first hand how it feels to be in the position of the student and how difficult it can be. I also enjoyed teaching English to my students in Spain!Outside of academia, my biggest passion is yoga. It keeps me sane and healthy! I like to play guitar and spend lots of time with my friends, as well as keeping up with my Spanish skills.

Hello! I am a current sophomore studying Spanish Education at Michigan State University. I am driven to create learning environments that spark growth, confidence, and positive change in students and their communities. I'm from Mexico, so being from Mexico fuels my passion for teaching others about my language and the rich culture behind it.

I am an English Educator. In May 2019, I received my Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University in English. More recently, I have received my teaching certification in grades 6-12. My philosophy of teaching English Language Arts is centered around culturally responsive teaching. I am passionate about helping students because I believe that youth should be empowered to explore, experiment, and discover in ways that meet their needs.My teaching experience ranges across a diverse group of learners. Most of my experience is in Middle and High School as I engaged in service learning and practicums through my university in those placements. However, I have also worked with Elementary School learners in after-school and extracurricular programs. My work extends to adults in the community as well as I have worked in an educative role in an intentional housing organization. I also have traveled to various countries in Europe, South America, and Africa studying education. For five years, I participated in a Global Educator's Cohort Program that prepared me to work with diverse learners and create multicultural academic environments. Most recently, I spent the past school year student-teaching 10th grade Pre-AP English and 12th grade Creative Writing. Currently I teach 11th Grade British & World Literature and 10-12th Grade Creative Writing.I am currently available to tutor in English Language Arts related content at all age levels including but not limited to reading, reading comprehension, writing, essay writing, grammar and syntax, American and/or comparative literature, as well as ACT/SAT reading and writing prep.When it comes to one-on-one tutoring, my teaching philosophy is directed by an individualized approach. Using the resources from the course and/or exam that the student is preparing for, I work with the student to create meaningful scaffolds, practice work, and generative assessment. Building rapport with students is important to me so that I can best understand their learning preferences, styles, and needs.