Experienced tutor specializing in history, writing, and French

Keanu H.

I am a Ph.D. candidate in History at the University of Michigan, where I am currently writing a dissertation on “Iranian Student Radicalism in France, 1945 to 1979.” My academic background includes a B.A. in History from UCLA, where I graduated cum laude with a minor in French, and advanced Persian studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. I have published articles and translations in French, which deepens my understanding of cultural and linguistic contexts, skills that I bring to my tutoring in writing, history, and French.

With seven years of experience tutoring high school and college students, I emphasize an approach shaped by the latest research in pedagogy and active learning. As the instructor of record for “The Writing of History—Student Activism & Resistance: Global Historical Perspectives” at Michigan, I focus on real-world applications of history, encouraging students to view themselves as active interpreters of historical narratives. My work as a graduate student instructor across various history courses, such as “The Origins of Nazism” and “Modern Middle East History,” has allowed me to use techniques like project-based learning and Socratic questioning to support diverse learning styles and promote critical thinking.

My approach fosters an engaging, interactive environment where students connect historical study to contemporary issues. Whether through guest lectures on subjects like “The European Union and its Current Geopolitical Challenges” or one-on-one tutoring, I aim for students to leave our sessions not only with a deeper understanding of history but also with strengthened skills in research, writing, and analysis that they can apply across disciplines and in real-world contexts.