Award-Winning AP World History Tutors serving Western Springs, IL

I am a teacher and researcher with 9 years of experience teaching students from around the world. I've tutored and mentored high school students, taught college courses, and helped students prepare for standardized tests and apply to college. I cover a range...

...and GRE) for Summit Tutors and Kaplan. I took a break from school and moved to Europe (Germany). I loved it so much that I decided to continue my education on that side of the Atlantic.In fact, I completed my PhD in history from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland in 2015. As you can...

...they key to success in academics is true understanding. When a student understands why something works, memorization becomes a tool that is only rarely needed. Students who understand concepts can also tackle complex and challenging questions with confidence. As a tutor, I work to ensure that my students fully understand the material with which they...

...college preparation curriculum that combined standardized test preparation with the college application process. History and logic are huge passions of mine and are my favorite subjects to teach. I am able to offer tutoring in a wide variety of History classes and standardized tests because I have spent the last two years as a high...

My name is Debra and I have an MA in Anthropology from the University of Chicago. I really like engaging with the humanities and hope to help students improve their understanding of history, the social science, writing, and grammar. ... I like to be as conversational as possible, because I think that's the best way to communicate ideas. I try to be pretty informal, because I find that formality can turn students. Overcomplicating the subject matter...

...including literature, history, writing, Spanish, and Algebra. I am particularly passionate about preparations for standardized testing, including the SATs and AP exams, and helping students through the college application process. My hope is that the support I provide to struggling students will empower them to expand their academic curiosity and appreciate learning. In my free...

...very patient person, and I believe that making mistakes is often when the most learning occurs. Specific to ACT tutoring, I use a variety of books, including The Complete Guide to ACT Reading and the Ultimate Guide to the Math ACT. Outside of tutoring, I am the director of counseling services at an agency that...

...English writing, reading, and grammar. In addition to scoring perfectly on the SAT Writing and Verbal sections, I have completed graduate-level coursework and an honors thesis at Northwestern University. Having lived and worked in Paris, France, I am capable of teaching French comprehension and structure with confidence and a great deal of experience.... I believe strongly in assessing strengths, and using these areas of strength and confidence in a subject to master trickier concepts. Overall, mine...

...style. My philosophy is that students learn best when they can connect the subject they're learning about with real-world experiences and applications. I believe in getting to know my students in order to understand their goals, strengths, needs, and learning styles. When I'm not teaching, I love listening to records (I was a radio DJ...

...the key to a successful academic career is the ability to learn 'how to learn'. In other words, rather than simply memorizing and demonstrating content, I believe that recognizing and mastering one's own unique process(es) of learning is the most important outcome of learning. For this reason, I try not only to present learning as...

...in Anthropology as well as History and Philosophy of Science. I love to teach about these subjects, and am also eager to tutor writing and study skills! I have experience tutoring students from early childhood to college-age in history, math, English and Spanish. I also have experience copyediting and giving content and structure feedback on...

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...Since I was a little kid, I've always had a fascination with history. I enjoy seeing everything the past, present and future holds. I believe it is important to understand history as it is involved in pretty much everything we can think of, whether it's understanding how the United States was founded or something as...

...subject matter. Outside of academia, I enjoy volunteering and community service. My volunteer work at the Mayflower Community, University of Iowa Mobile Clinic, and UnityPoint Health has allowed me to provide companionship and support to older residents, perform vital sign assessments for patients, and gain firsthand exposure to medical careers. These experiences have enriched my...

...math and standardized test prep because I love helping students to be confident and successful in these areas. I love learning and I hold myself to the highest standards, and I hope to inspire students to push themselves and be the best that they can be. Outside of academics, I enjoy reading, running, Netflix, and...

...proficiency, so I find fulfillment in advancing comprehension of the English language. Reality is simply complex, so as a part of it we simply need to sometimes convey complex things. It's a skill you can develop for a lifetime and still not perfect, but I'd like to help you along a little if I can.

...small group or one-on-one interactions. It is a thoroughly rewarding experience to be able to develop rapport with a student and then see them succeed through their hard work. Helping students push themselves to succeed, is what drives me to succeed. My time at Olivet Nazarene University was spent pursuing a degree in secondary education...

...way our natural world works (another reason I know I'm meant to be a teacher). I believe it all begins with a love of dirt--this will sprout into a love of everything else that comes from dirt. There are so many ways to be a smart, bright, developed individual, and there are so many different...

...I can help with ideation, setting up structure and organization, but I also have a copy-editing background and can help you with micro-level improvements to your writing. I have a particular eye for syntax, word choice, etc. As a tutor, I value patience and unraveling the root of confusion. No question is too basic, no...

...there, together. I know the study skills that tend to work best, but I always tailor them to the individual. Also, whenever possible I give students opportunities to apply their skills to what is most interesting to them and help them search for new things to learn. I want students to actually enjoy reading and...