Award-Winning History Tutors serving Ypsilanti charter Township, MI

...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 and...

...from a range of academic disciplines and participate in weekly pedagogical training. Through this work, I have developed a passion for helping students identify and improve their communication 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...

...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...

...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 explain that to students. Access to resources is also extremely important, and I hope to provide many to my students, which will enrich their knowledge not only of the subject at hand but...

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,...

...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 my...

...and make progress. I like to think that learning anything can be fun. It all depends on the approach you take. During my time in Japan, I continued to study Japanese myself, passing the highest level of the Japanese Language Proficiency test. Preparing for the different levels of the test constantly reminded me of challenges people can come across trying to obtain a goal. When I have free time, I like to catch a new...

...law student at Northeastern University School of Law. I graduated from college with a B.A. in History and Sociology and have worked hard to keep my reading and college-level writing skills sharp. In my previous position as a community engagement director of a youth non-profit, I hosted college and job preparedness workshops as well as implemented a tutoring program to help youth with their organizational and study skills. In addition to the volunteer tutoring I've...

...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.... To understand...

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...

...Tulane University with 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...

...have had remarkable success with my students over the years (My students' test scores have afforded me the opportunity to earn the honorable title, "Master Math" teacher.) I am most proud of the title, "Mom." I have three children.One of my children was diagnosed with a learning disability. It brought me so much joy to create songs and rhymes to help him learn Math in his own classroom. My special needs son has since graduated(C/O...

...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 to...

...student at the University of Michigan, pursuing a major in Psychology with a minor in Spanish and Business. I am committed to helping instill the element of curiosity into students and giving them the tools to ensure success. I have eight years of tutoring experience starting at elementary school mathematics, science, and language arts. Along with that, I have tutored students primarily in middle and high school level mathematics, PSAT & SAT math and language...

Hello! My name is Everett. I've just graduated with my Associate's degree from Great Basin College in Pahrump, Nevada. I have diverse interests, but am focusing on computers at the moment. When I'm not working as tech support or studying, I work on my boat, which I will live on once it's completed. I hope to work with you!

...I received my Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and a certificate in writing. While studying at my university, I held a position as a writing consultant, helping students write and edit their schoolwork. I worked extensively on research essays, narratives, personal statements, descriptive papers, and several dissertations. In addition to working with Varsity Tutors, I now work as a private writing and reading coach and freelance journalist, as well as in Oakland Community College's Academic...

...of Michigan State University, where I received my Bachelor's in English with a Specialization in Creative Writing. From there, I furthered my academic career at Schoolcraft College where I received an Associate's in Culinary Arts and obtained my Certified Sous Chef designation. At Schoolcraft, I became a teacher's aide/sous chef and was able to teach students from different backgrounds and age groups, and was able to develop and adjust teaching styles based on the needs...

...biology and ecology double major at the University of Michigan. I love genetics, cell biology, and anything to do with how living organisms interact with the world. I love taking observations that I make in the real world and trying to apply them to biological concepts that I've learned in class! I have tutored lots of people throughout my academic career, including students in grades below me, my own grade, but most importantly, myself. I...

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Hi, I'm Austin. I'm currently a senior at the University of Michigan studying math and German with a minor in computer science. I'm passionate about mentorship, and in my free time I like to read, play guitar, and watch baseball.