Micah Ferguson
Meet Micah Ferguson - Expert Public Health, Anthropology & Reading Tutor
Micah brings a dedicated, service-oriented approach and deep academic expertise to help students succeed. A Master of Public Health graduate with a 3.9 GPA, Micah combines subject mastery in health and social sciences with practical experience supporting students. Micah specializes in reading and grammar for elementary students and advanced research, writing, and policy analysis for college-level coursework.
Areas of Expertise:
Public Health & Policy: Health Policy Analysis, Behavioral and Community Health
Social Sciences: Anthropology, Qualitative Research, Thematic Analysis
Elementary Education: Reading and Grammar (2nd & 5th Grade)
Writing & Research: Policy Memos, Literature Reviews, Research Papers, Survey Design
College Prep: Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (Grading, Student Support)
Teaching Philosophy:
"I am dedicated to providing high-quality tutoring sessions, ensuring that every student—from elementary school to the undergraduate level—receives the mentorship and evaluation necessary to succeed academically."
What Makes Micah Special:
Subject Mastery: Holds a Master of Public Health and dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Behavioral/Community Health and Anthropology with a 3.9 GPA.
Proven Tutoring Experience: Held weekly tutoring sessions for underserved families, specifically teaching 2nd and 5th graders in reading and grammar.
Research Expertise: Experienced Principal Investigator who has conducted qualitative interviews, focus groups, and thematic analysis.
Instructional Leadership: Served as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, responding to student questions, grading papers/exams, and leading expert panels.
Active Leadership: President of the Health Policy and Management Student Association and Phi Alpha Epsilon Honors Society.
Education & Achievements:
Master of Public Health (Health Policy Analysis and Evaluation), University of Maryland (GPA: 3.9, Class of 2025)
Bachelor of Science, Behavioral and Community Health & Anthropology, University of Maryland (Magna Cum Laude, GPA: 3.9)
Winston Family Award for Outstanding Honors Thesis
Outstanding Service Award, Health Policy and Management Department