Find Portage, MI Social Studies Tutors For Lessons, Instruction or Help

Jo-Ann S.

• Portage, MI 49002 ( 1.3 mi )
• Social Studies Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 02/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $10 to $40 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: World History, Political Science, Government, Geography, American History

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I am committed to your success

I have a unique educational background in wanting to be educated but obtaining a degree along the way. My classroom experience is board covering many disciplines and how they connect and overlap. Hence the desire to be educated, to be able to think, reason, wonder, explore ongoingly through out my life drives me still after all these years. My appetite for learning only seems to increase as I age. I also have a broad range of work experience that is integrated into my academic experience.
My teaching style is adapted to your needs, the topic, and how you learn, so that you can integrate what you are learning at least long enough to pass the class

Madeline G.

• Kalamazoo, MI 49008 ( 4.2 mi )
• Experienced Social Studies Tutor

• Female Age 27
• Member Since: 08/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $30.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: World History, Government, American History

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A Little Bit About Me...

My experience with tutoring began in high school, when I started assisting elementary students with homework through one of my clubs. Throughout the two years I was involved, I regularly helped 6 students, along with 6 students that I met with irregularly. I have experience tutoring children with behavioral issues, learning disabilities (dyslexia, ADHD, ADD), as well as students on the Autism Spectrum. I'm willing to assist in almost any subject, including elementary school Spanish, up to French 2, and ACT/SAT prep (my scores are available upon request). I'm currently a student at Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development, from which I'm expected to graduate with honors in 2019, my transcript is available upon request.
At our first session, I ask that each student complete a short quiz to determine their learning style (visual, auditory, kinest ... read more

cassandra t.

• Kalamazoo, MI 49006 ( 6.3 mi )
• Social Studies Tutor

• Female Age 30
• Member Since: 01/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $10.00 to $20.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: World History, Government, Geography, American History

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Tutoring and Mentoring are what i do best.

I love teaching with different games, visuals, and activities that make learning fun.
I am a very good student at the high school I attend. am a very proficient in English, grammar, spelling,vocabulary, writing skills. science which includes reproductive health, biology, chemistry, earth science. social studies, world history, and u.s history. I have been attending Loy Norrix high school for going on three years the school has taught me to go above and beyond expectations.

Veronica P.

• Paw Paw, MI 49079 ( 15.4 mi )
• Social Studies Tutor

• Female Age 41
• Member Since: 12/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $40.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: World History, Government, Geography, American History

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I believe that students do not learn the same way. My teaching style incorporates all learning styles. When teaching a lesson I believe in using secondary reading sources, technology, video clip and other creative outlets. I believe that you must motivate the student to learn not thrust curriculum at them hoping it will sink in. I have five years of experience working with troubled youth and students with disabilities.
I have been teaching English and History education for three years. I have experience on the 7th, 8th 9th and 10th grade levels. For the last three years my high school English courses have been centered on ACT prep. for the ACT/MME students take their junior year. My eighth grade curriculum focuses on strengthening testing scores, reading comprehension and writing ability (formal and creative). I also have taught Shakespeare and core minored in Shakespearean Lit whi ... read more

Laurie H.

• Portage, MI 49002 ( 1.9 mi )
• Social Studies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Political Science, Government, Geography

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In groups, I like to have many examples and participation from the audience. As a manager and mentor, I also prefer to teach a concept and return to it when the student has an opportunity to use it in their work. It is important to be able to adjust your teaching style to the needs of the student, and I love the challenge of being able to do this.
I have always loved to learn new things, and as a teenager wanted to be a teacher. I have a B.S. in Dietetics with a chemistry minor, as well as an M.B.A. My role as a dietitian requires the ability to teach all ages groups, with diverse backgrounds and educational levels. After completion of my MBA, I moved into a senior leadership role. In this position, I facilitated strategic planning sessions and tutored staff who were completing BS or MS degrees in English, sciences, quality, writing, and business classes.

Jacob M.

• Portage, MI 49024 ( 3.2 mi )
• Social Studies Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Geography, American History

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A Little Bit About Me...

As a degree holder in both writing and literature, and having worked with children in a professional capacity for several years, I have extensive knowledge of both writing, reading and editing techniques, but my ability to teach does not end with them. I've always had a passion for the arts, and teaching them is my favorite way of enjoying them. Over the years of my education and in my professional experiences, I've written all kinds of essays, research papers, research projects, grant proposals, short stories, poetry, plays, and even whole books. My tutoring experience is mostly limited to the collegiate level, however my experience with children gives me the tools to work with them as well.
Most people learn best when they're having an enjoyable time doing it. By employing a fun, learn-at-your-own-pace style of teaching, I'm able to pull better results out of my students, and als ... read more

Barroni T.

• Kalamazoo, MI 49009 ( 3.5 mi )
• Social Studies Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Geography

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A Little Bit About Me...

I enjoy teaching children and preparing those who will be the future of our society. Each student learns differently and it is imperative that one’s teaching style must be adapted to the way a student learns. It is the job of the tutor to fully understand the student and the most effective ways for that student to learn so that he may function at his or her full potential.
As a graduate of Andrews University, I was confronted with the task of completing a degree in the field of Engineering. With diligent efforts and a drive to overcome the academic challenges once faces as a student, I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. With much exposure to technical papers and lab reports, I have acquired exceptional grammatical skills. As a student, I have always indirectly tutored, helping fellow classmates in various subjects.

Marvin R.

• Kalamazoo, MI 49009 ( 3.7 mi )
• Social Studies Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Government, Geography, American History

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A Little Bit About Me...

My accounting background has included developing accounting systems and policy and procedures for both "start-up" business and complete change required for "turn-around" organizations. My background also includes "big-four" experience as a CPA providing auditing, tax and consulting services for privately held and SEC organizations. Overall, I feel that I have a strong accounting background. My experience also includes extensive financial modeling experience using MS Excel for budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
I love mentoring staff / students. I find it very rewarding when the "light bulbs" start to go off with staff / students with respect to any topic. My style involves getting to know exactly where the individual is at relating to an area of study. I believe the student should be in control of the thought and learning process. I will only interject to chal ... read more

Sarah G.

• KALAMAZOO, MI 49001 ( 4 mi )
• Social Studies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: World History, Geography, American History

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have spent the better part of my life either in school or teaching in one form or another. I highly value both the process of learning and of passing on my knowledge. I have intend to make this my life's work and as such have almost always held teaching positions. I tutored fellow students while an undergraduate and after graduation I taught autistic students in math, reading, art, speech therapy and physical education for 5 years. Then, as a graduate student I taught Human Anatomy to undergraduates. Though my own education is in psychology and biology my years of education have provided me with a broad base in the arts, history and literature/writing as well.
I believe that teaching styles need to be flexible to the student. I have worked with a very wide variety of students, from the severely limited autistic youth to the highly gifted medical student. While approach and focus ... read more

Scarlett R.

• Kalamazoo, MI 49001 ( 4.6 mi )
• Social Studies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $49.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: World History, Political Science, Government, Geography, American History

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My objective as a tutor is to increase students’ confidence in their ability to discover and understand the world around them. I immediately try to identify what the student understands. I start where the student is and clarify areas of confusion. By explaining a new concept in several different ways, drawing on examples from the real world, and making connections to a student’s own life experience, I help students gain a better understanding of material. I frequently incorporate games and hands-on activities in my lessons because they engage students and foster learning. My goal is not only to help students excel in school, but also to instill in them a love of learning.
I have a year of experience working with at-risk students as a high school reading intervention teacher in an urban school. At the beginning of the year, my students were reading at anywhere from a first gra ... read more

Robert J.

• Scotts, MI 49088 ( 5.1 mi )
• Social Studies Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: World History, Political Science, Government, Geography, American History

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As a Western Michigan University graduate, I have a strong feeling that education is the foundation that we build upon. Education is of the utmost importance these days with the world forever getting smaller and business continuing to become more global. It is in our best interests to see to it that our children of today build a firm foundation to build upon for our future. With my BS in Aviation Science and Administration, I have taken many science and math courses and written many research papers. I have a great understanding of math and science and have used this knowledge to help others build a firm foundation in math and science.
I enjoy helping children learn and realize that not all children learn the same way. I try to adapt to their learning style to make it easier for them to learn. I am patient and easy-going and enjoy the thrill when a child learns something new. ... read more

James G.

• Kalamazoo, MI 49007 ( 5.2 mi )
• Social Studies Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2011
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $54.00 to $65.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Political Science, Government, Geography

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I have two children ages eight and five. We learn with each other through discovery, often turning to our dictionaries and computers for information. I think that the greatest skill for one to learn is to be able to seek information that can be synthesized into the answer that is needed. I use constructive criticism, making statements that demonstrate why an answer or line of thinking is incorrect without implying that the learner is somehow less valuable for having come to an incorrect conclusion. I think that it is very important to build a student's confidence in themselves because it is only with self-confidence that one can graduate to self-efficacy.
I am an entrepreneur with four years experience at organizing and operating a non-profit organization. My organization develops affordable, democratically controlled housing in downtown Kalamazoo. Building KCH, I gained many techn ... read more

Randi M.

• Kalamazoo, MI 49006 ( 5.3 mi )
• Social Studies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: World History, Political Science, Government, Geography

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As a recent graduate of the Comparative Religion MA program at Western Michigan University I am eager to begin a career in the field of academics. I believe that tutoring would be a great way for me to develop my teaching skills and also to share the knowledge that I have had imparted to me from important mentors in my life. I have a talent for working with youth and have involved myself as everything from a lunch-aid to a substitute teacher to a college instructor during my last several years as a an undergraduate and graduate student. I enjoy teaching students of all levels and abilities and I enjoy teaching in English or Spanish. I would use all of my available resources to make sure the individuals I tutor succeed.
I enjoy breaking difficult subjects into more easily-processed steps. I am willing and able to work with students who are disillusioned and frustrated. I stron ... read more

Ryan S.

• Kalamazoo, MI 49006 ( 5.3 mi )
• Social Studies Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Political Science, Government, Geography, American History

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As a student at Western Michigan University I was able to achieve a 3.6 Grade point average. With a BS in Exercise Science I am currently on my way to Northwestern in September to study Physical Therapy. I have alot of knowledge in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Anatomy and Physiology, and Psychology. Over the past year and a half I have volunteered my time to help fellow students improve in thier studies and achieve their goals. I have volunteered to help students in Physics, Biology, Anatomy, and Calculus.
I enjoy working with young children and high school kids. I believe that it is important to get anyone I teach to be active in the education they are recieving. I believe that by showing a kid how to do something, then having them teach it back to me will help to stimulate them and retain the information. I think that everyone has the potential to become a gre ... read more

Toby W.

• Kalamazoo, MI 49009-1801 ( 5.6 mi )
• Social Studies Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Political Science, Government, Geography, American History

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I have been a Reading Interventionist for my local school district and left that job to complete my student teaching. I have been tutoring for about 4 years and have working knowledge of helping students with special needs learn.
I believe that all students have an individualized learning style and I like to find that out first. I make a learning plan based on the student's needs and develop strategies for teaching based on the learning style assessment.