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Michael S.

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Hi, I'm Michael! I have eight years of teaching and tutoring experience in Social Studies, from middle school all the way to graduate school. I have tutored students one-on-one, and taught classes of 120 students. I have a strong background in all Social Studies subjects, and I specialize in History and Geography, as well as Geographic Information Systems (GIS). I am also an excellent writer who can help you improve your writing skills, whether you are writing an essay for your high school...

Hi, I'm Michael! I have eight years of teaching and tutoring experience in Social Studies, from middle school all the way to graduate school. I have tutored students one-on-one, and taught classes of 120 students. I have a strong background in all Social Studies subjects, and I specialize in History and Geography, as well as Geographic Information Systems (GIS). I am also an excellent writer who can help you improve your writing skills, whether you are writing an essay for your high school class or a graduate student trying to get published professionally.

For my undergraduate education at Louisiana State University (LSU), I earned B.A. degrees in both Geography and History, graduating summa cum laude in 2018. I continued my education at LSU, earning a M.S. degree in Geography in 2021. I am returning to school at LSU part-time to complete a PhD in Geography. I have also had my work published in two professional scientific journals so far, with a book chapter for an anthology being published soon.

As part of my B.A. degree in History, I had a concentration in Secondary Education. I became a certified Social Studies teacher for Grades 6-12 in the state of Louisiana through completing LSU's GeauxTeach program. As part of this training, I completed hundreds of hours of student teaching at local high schools and middle schools. I also worked as a supplemental instructor at LSU in 2017, and then worked as a graduate teaching assistant for two years while completing my Master's degree. I have had the wonderful opportunity to teach part-time at LSU as an adjunct instructor starting in 2023. I have taught two 1000-level geography courses, and 4000-level and 7000-level GIS courses.

As my full-time career, I work for the City-Parish of Baton Rouge as a GIS analyst. Teaching has always been a passion of mine. Nothing brings me more joy than seeing my students learn and improve their skills! I would love to help you achieve your goals. Reach out to me for a free consultation to see if I am the right tutor for you!

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Louisiana State University (LSU)
History, Geography
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ACT English

ACT English

I scored a perfect 36 on the ACT English section.
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

I scored a perfect 36 on the ACT Reading section, as a student.
African American Studies

African American Studies

I graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. degree in History from Louisiana State University (LSU) in 2018, with a concentration in Secondary Education. I took several elective courses about African American History as part of my coursework. I have hundreds of hours of experience teaching high school US History courses while completing my teaching certification. US History is one of my strongest subjects, as I received my high school's Woodmen of the World Award in 2014 for being the best in my class at American History. I also got a 5 score on the AP US History exam.
American History

American History

I graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. degree in History from Louisiana State University (LSU) in 2018, with a concentration in Secondary Education. I have hundreds of hours of experience teaching high school US History courses while completing my teaching certification. US History is one of my strongest subjects, as I received my high school's Woodmen of the World Award in 2014 for being the best in my class at American History. I also got a 5 score on the AP US History exam.
Classics

Classics

Although I am an all-around history buff, the Classical World is my favorite area of history to study, and has been since I was young. A significant portion of my coursework for my B.A. degree in History was focused on the Classical World. I also took 6 years of Latin between high school and college, and I even took a summer course for 3 weeks in Greece in 2016, which was an incredible experience! There are few things I enjoy teaching more than Greco-Roman history and culture.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

Writing has always been one of my strong suits, and I take pride in helping others become better writers, too. I have written and successfully defended two thesis papers at the university level, and I have also published my work to multiple professional scientific journals. Being a history major before pivoting to GIS has given me experience writing dozens of essays covering a wide variety of topics, and this has made me a versatile writer.
European History

European History

I graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. degree in History from Louisiana State University (LSU) in 2018, with a concentration in Secondary Education. I have hundreds of hours of experience teaching high school World History courses while completing my teaching certification. European History is one of my strongest subjects, and I competed at the state contest my senior year of high school . I also got a 4 score on the AP European History exam.
Geography

Geography

B.A. Geography - 2018, Louisiana State University M.S. Geography - 2021, Louisiana State University 4 Years of Professional GIS Experience PhD Candidate Geography (LSU)
GIS

GIS

I have worked full-time as a GIS analyst for the City-Parish of Baton Rouge since 2021. I have B.A. and M.S. degrees in Geography, and am about to start my PhD. I have taught 4000-level and 7000-level GIS courses at Louisiana State University (LSU).
Religion

Religion

Learning about religion as an important aspect of human culture was a critical part of many courses I took as part of my B.A. degrees in both History and Geography. I have taught a human geography course at LSU about Africa and Asia, and the major world religions originating from these continents was a focus of the course. I have always been fascinated with religions, from both a theological and societal perspective.
Soccer

Soccer

I hold an E license from the US Soccer Federation. I have been an assistant coach at the high school level for the last 11 years, since my playing days have ended. I also have extensive experience planning and running tournaments. I primarily coach the high school age group, but I have coached players as young as the U7 level, all the way to U18s.
Thesis Writing

Thesis Writing

I have written and successfully defended two thesis papers at the university level. The first thesis was about 70 pages, and completed as an undergraduate to earn full college honors. The second thesis was about 150 pages for my M.S. degree in Geography. I know how to plan, research, and write an extensive thesis paper.
United States History

United States History

I graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. degree in History from Louisiana State University (LSU) in 2018, with a concentration in Secondary Education. I have hundreds of hours of experience teaching high school US History courses while completing my teaching certification. US History is one of my strongest subjects, as I received my high school's Woodmen of the World Award in 2014 for being the best in my class at American History. I also got a 5 score on the AP US History exam.
World History

World History

I graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. degree in History from Louisiana State University (LSU) in 2018, with a concentration in Secondary Education. I have hundreds of hours of experience teaching high school World History courses while completing my teaching certification. World History is one of my strongest subjects, and I competed at the state contest my junior year of high school . I also got a 3 score on the AP World History exam in the 10th grade, despite studying for it on my own, since my high school didn't offer an AP World History course at the time. I am deeply passionate about World History, and I can help make you a better student in this subject!
Writing

Writing

I have written and successfully defended two thesis papers at the university level. The first thesis was about 70 pages, and completed as an undergraduate to earn full college honors. The second thesis was about 150 pages for my M.S. degree in Geography. I know how to plan, research, and write an extensive thesis paper.
ACT Science
Government & Politics
Political Science
SAT Writing
Social Studies

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Truly helpful and supportive

Michael has been tutoring me since the beginning of my semester and has been very patient and supportive throughout this class. He always takes the time to explain concepts and makes sure I fully understand. I truly appreciate their dedication and I wouldn’t have done as well in the class without his help.

Samantha, 7 lessons with Michael

GIS Applications

Michael S. was professional and knowledgeable about the GIS field. He walked me through the application process and answered and follow up questions I had about the ArcGISPro program.

Ryan, 1 lesson with Michael

Knowledgeable and very helpful

Michael was very helpful throughout my seven-week course. He provided a great deal of support with the challenging GIS coursework. He was able to communicate complex material in ways that I could understand. I finished the course with an 88% and I could not be happier with the result. He is very nice and was a key part of my success in the class. I highly recommend him as a tutor!

D.J., 18 lessons with Michael

Outstanding tutor!

Michael is an amazing tutor who truly goes above and beyond. He's passionate about helping you succeed, even outside of your regular tutoring sessions. He's also flexible with scheduling and committed to providing the best support possible.

Adama, 14 lessons with Michael

Knowledgable, patient, and experienced

I reached out to Michael about an ArcGIS crime analysis project that was giving me a lot of trouble, and he was extremely patient while guiding me through it. By drawing from his own experience in crime analysis, I learned a lot about how I can use ArcGIS to map out my data and what tools to use. I had a lot of questions, and some aspects of my project needed trial and error, but Michael was very helpful and made sure to answer my questions with a clear explanation. I was able to successfully complete my project with his help. I would highly recommend!

Vivian, 3 lessons with Michael
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