Carefully selected, highly-credentialed Social studies tutors in Downers Grove, IL
"Studying economics has lead me to build high levels of quantitative and qualitative understanding and analysis since the subject requires very strong mathematical and written skills. I love it! Studying math has given me an understanding of the relationships between quantities and how they change as well as logic and sound thinking. I moved to Chicago, IL in February 2013 leaving the heat of Arizona for the cold. In my short time here I have already tutored students in different levels of math and have made great connections with my students and their families." ...
My Education
- Arizona State University - B.M. in Jazz Studies and B.S. in Economics, Music/Jazz Performance/Upright Bass and Economics/Math Minor
Tutoring Subjects:
Elementary Math, Calculus, Geometry, Economics, Pre-Calculus, Algebra, Middle School Math
"candidate in Political Science at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I have an MA from UIC in international relations, and attained my BA at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where I majored in Political Science and History. I am highly qualified to teach writing skills, mastery of the English language, statistics, history, and of course, anything relating to the study of politics. Needless to say, I am a jack of all trades.
I have taught clients ranging from middle school up to the college undergraduate level."
My Education
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - BA, Political Science, History
- University of Illinois at Chicago - MA, Political Science
- University of Illinois at Chicago - PhD, International Relations
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
Essay Editing, Statistics, History, Grammar and Mechanics, College Essays, Writing, Geometry
"I have extensive experience in teaching roles, from working as a Leadership Advisor at the National Student Leadership Conference, to working as a Team Counselor for the YMCA, to working as a Teaching Assistant in Graduate School. My main strengths as a tutor lie in my passion for communicating complex ideas into simpler terms that my students can understand.
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My Education
- UNC Chapel Hill - BSBA; BS, Business; Economics
- Universitat Pompeu Fabra - MSc, Finance
Tutoring Subjects:
Statistics, Finance, Economics
"My positive energy, passion, enthusiasm and genuine commitment to attaining results contribute to my ability to promote learning and understanding in writing, reading, and business subjects. As an associate buyer for a Fortune 500 retailer, I am well-versed and constantly immersed in concepts vital to business, including marketing, advertising, finance, and product innovation and research. Due to the nature of my position, I am results-oriented and committed to achieving success, recognizing opportunity, and creating actionable goals and objectives. In my current position, I teach sales reporting and analytics to new ...
My Education
- Michigan State University - BA, Advertising
Tutoring Subjects:
College Essays, Essay Editing, Phonics, Algebra, Economics, Reading, Grammar and Mechanics, Writing
"I've found that this demeanor is great for teaching. By combining it with a sense of humor, my students are able to grasp what's so great about words: they're the backbone of stories. Whatever is needed, be it micro (grammar or mechanics), macro (essay editing and creative writing), or test prep, I can help students of any age become better readers, writers, and test-takers. This leads to not only short-term perks like better grades and increased test comprehension, but long-term perks such as complete confidence in an increasingly digital world. I graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with an English degree in ...
My Education
- U of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign - BA, English
Tutoring Subjects:
ACT Math, Writing, ACT Reading, ACT Science, Essay Editing, Reading, ACT, History, ACT Writing, Grammar and Mechanics, ACT English, Phonics
"I am from Manhattan but have been living in the Chicago area for almost 5 years.
Ever since I was a little girl, I've had a passion for teaching and for school. I used to line my stuffed animals up and teach them lessons on various books or history on my white board. Fifteen years later, I get to do the real thing.
My credentials:
I graduated in the top 5 of my high school class and took numerous AP classes as well as the SAT, ACT, and SATII."
My Education
- Northwestern University - BA, Political Science, International Studies
Tutoring Subjects:
SAT, SAT Verbal, ACT, ACT Writing, SAT Writing, SAT Math, ACT Science, Grammar and Mechanics, ACT English, Reading, Essay Editing, ACT Reading, French, ACT Math, History, Writing, College Essays
"I worked as a middle and high school classroom teacher for six years. I earned a Master’s of Science in Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Environmental Education, and I am currently working as the Education Coordinator for a non-profit organization. There I develop curriculum and provide professional development to educators. I very much enjoy my tutoring positions and have found them to be rewarding, both for me and for my students. The majority of my clients come to me for ACT test prep, but I have tutored many other subjects, ranging from elementary language arts and SSAT/ISEE prep to Algebra II/Trigonometry and ...
My Education
- Illinois State University - B.S. Ed, Special Education
- Northern Illinois University - M.S.Ed, Curriculum & Instruction
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
Grammar and Mechanics, Pre-Calculus, Essay Editing, Biology, ACT Science, Phonics, SAT Verbal, SAT Math, College Essays, ACT English, PSAT, SSAT, History, Reading, Writing, SAT Writing, ACT Writing, ISEE, Spanish, HSPT Prep, ACT, Algebra, ACT Math, SAT, ACT Reading
"student at the University of Chicago, and I've been living in the Chicago area for about five years. I work with students for both ACT prep and academic support. As a philosopher, I spend a lot of time breaking down complex ideas into simple, digestible parts; I'm pretty good at it, and I think it makes me a better tutor. I've worked with the whole spectrum of students, from sixth graders through college seniors, including students with disabilities. My success has in every case been due to my patience, my ability to adapt to student needs, and my ability to break down complex ideas into simple, digestible components." ...
My Education
- Wheaton College - BA, Philosophy
- University of Chicago - MA, Philosophy
Tutoring Subjects:
ACT Math, ACT English, ACT, Algebra, Chemistry, Geometry, Reading, Pre-Calculus, Essay Editing, College Essays, HSPT Prep, Physics, Trigonometry, ACT Writing, ACT Reading, Grammar and Mechanics, History, ISEE, Writing, ACT Science
"Unfortunately, we're stuck with what we've got. And we need the most out of the hours of study available to us.
I can help you use your time most wisely and to its greatest benefit in reading, writing, American or European history.
I have techniques for teasing out an easier, more artful style of writing that communicates ideas with greater clarity and concision.
I can make grammar fun and easy, believe it or not!
I also have ways of making literature and history come alive for the student."
My Education
- Berklee College of Music - B.M., Music
Tutoring Subjects:
Essay Editing, Grammar and Mechanics, College Essays, Writing
"I have been teaching for 5 years, and have taught students in Preschool through Middle School. I am certified as an Early Childhood and Elementary teacher, and as a Reading Specialist. The Humanities are my passion, and I like to share that passion with learners.
I enjoy tutoring students because of the individualized lesson plans that I can design in the one-on-one setting that tutoring provides. I try to incorporate hands-on games and activities into my tutoring whenever appropriate, as I feel it keeps motivation levels high."
My Education
- Bridgewater College - BA, Liberal Studies/Elementary Education
- Concordia University - MA, Reading Instruction
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
Phonics, Reading
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