Social Studies Tutors in Summit, IL
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Chika M.
Private Social Studies tutor in Evanston, IL
Education
Northeastern Illinois University - BA, Spanish
Experience
I'm a believer of the Total Physical Response and Storytelling teaching technique, and I employ it in my work . I also find it important to integrate fun/entertainment into teaching a language to make it more relatable and accessible . I'm familiar with International...
Thomas P.
Private Social Studies tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
DePaul University - Bachelors, Computer Science
Experience
I believe that anyone can learn material they find difficult when they are in a good learning environment . When I tutor, I always strive to maintain?an open, helpful environment where my students are not afraid to let me know what their challenges are and are never afraid to...
Veronica C.
Private Social Studies tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Oberlin College - Bachelors, Computer Science / Latin Language
Experience
As an undergraduate at Oberlin, I assisted in a third grade classroom, tutored algebra for high schoolers, and mentored high school students in application essays and grade improvement . I graduated from Oberlin in 2012 having studied computer science and Latin, and then I...
Hayat M.
Private Social Studies tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Loyola University Chicago - BA, History , University of Illinois at Chicago - MEd, Instructional Leadership
Experience
Not only do I have an undergraduate degree in history from Loyola, I also love reading about this subject and learning more about all kinds of history . It is like learning a new and fascinating story with every historical event . I hope my students learn to see history the...
Jasmine A.
Private Social Studies tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
The University of Chicago - A.M. (Equivalent of M.S.W.), Social Work
Experience
Some of my best moments during my teaching career include having the privilege to tutor world-class high school athletes through a special private company . I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Legal Studies from Northwestern University, and upon graduation I was...
Hector V.
Private Social Studies tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Claremont McKenna College - Bachelors, Government and Legal Studies
Experience
I have worked with multiple students who achieved scores of 10 or above on the ACT writing section, and pupils who have raised their overall scores by learning to eliminate answers based on context and to rely on comprehension, instead of memorization . I've had students...
Laura R.
Private Social Studies tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Saint Mary's College - Bachelors, Political Science & Economics , Loyola University-Chicago - PHD, Law
Experience
My own experience helps me understand others who struggle to grasp difficult concepts . This gives me a different perspective when I tutor students . I have tutored students who are in?elementary school, along with?students in high school and college . I have a lot...
Zachary P.
Private Social Studies tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Framingham State University - Bachelors, Biology with concentration in Wildlife and Environmental Biology
Experience
This experience inspired me to earn my PhD. My academic background is strong in life sciences, US history, biology, ecology, and public speaking . I'm enthusiastic and energetic, and I'm driven to help others achieve success . I'm very flexible as a tutor, and I will work...
Rebekah W.
Private Social Studies tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Michigan State University - BA, Elementary Education , Michigan State University - Teaching Certificate, Education:Curriculum
Experience
I taught fifth through eighth grade, focusing on the sciences . While I enjoyed classroom teaching, I prefer tutoring, because I am able to work with each student individually?to?give them the undivided attention students don't get in classroom settings . I believe students...
Melissa P.
Private Social Studies tutor in River Grove, IL
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago - BA , Political Science , Roosevelt University - MA, Secondary Education-Social Science
Experience
I learned lots in the corps and enjoy sharing stories that relate to lesson plans . ? In my undergraduate program I was a writing tutor . ? I have been a tutor for over 10 years . In my tutoring sessions I like to create a focus on the student and their goal . I believe it...
Brian R.
Private Social Studies tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
North Carolina State University at Raleigh - Bachelor in Arts, English , Kaplan University - Master of Science, Education
Experience
In addition, I attended Kaplan University and now live in Chicago, Illinois. Algebra, History, College English, College Essays, College Level American History, Comparative Literature, English, English Grammar and Syntax, Essay Editing, High School English, High School Level...
Georgia G.
Private Social Studies tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Northeastern Illinois University - BA, Elementary Education , Northeastern Illinois University - MA, Reading Specialist
Experience
Additionally, I allow my students to actively participate in their own learning by encouraging them to speak out about topics that they want to learn . Despite my emphasis on creativity, I am also very good at keeping to the curriculum . In the past, my teaching methods were...
Andrew C.
Private Social Studies tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
University of Chicago - BA, Theater and Performance Studies / English Language and Literature (double major)
Experience
I enjoy teaching my students critical thinking?through reading?and writing . It is my belief that these skills are essential for success, not just in school, but in life . I have been very lucky to have been a student at fine schools and I push my students to seize every...
Andrew S.
Private Social Studies tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Dartmouth College - BA, Psychology , Northwestern University School of Law - JD, Law
Experience
I've worked with all sorts of students from special education to gifted.Although I tutor a few AP and IB subjects, I can help you successfully?prepare for the PSAT, LSAT, and SAT as well.Now a public interest attorney living in Chicago, I spend my free time reading, writing,...