Award-Winning AP World History Tutors serving Woodridge, 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 of civics and social studies topics and...

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...

...I am tutoring to the real world. Learning is a lot easier and fun if students see the relevance to their lives. I am a 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...

...are French and 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...

...subjects for three years in college that I decided to continue doing so post graduation. Whether it is just extra practice or improving the understanding of academic topics, I seek to help all students gain self-confidence both in and out of the classroom. I tutor English, essay editing, writing, math, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra. The skills...

...such as Instituto Cervantes of Chicago, and many others. I have tutored people on all my subjects, and have helped student actors to create shows from scratch. My teaching philosophy is very "Socratic", in the sense that I do not think that knowledge is a commodity passed from teacher to student but rather the...

...I believe that finding connections to the material allows students to develop a personal investment in their work that will always result in greater success. I encourage students to actively participate in a tutoring session, making sure that their needs drive a session rather than my pre-planned agenda. Every student learns differently, and I have...

...help students develop their critical thinking abilities and to encourage them to utilize these abilities in interpreting and interacting with the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve their academic goals,...

...concepts to make them understandable for students. I also tend to get very enthusiastic about the subject at hand. It is my strong belief that 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...

...previous experience tutoring others for those exams. My approach to tutoring focuses on building self-confidence and connecting each student's individual strengths and experiences to the subject matter to make it easier to master. I was recently accepted into the University of Chicago Law School, where I will earn my J.D and begin a career in...

...winters. I moved to Chicago to attend college. I have a B.A. in History from The University of Chicago and a M.S. in Education from Northwestern University. I am also a former teacher. I taught 5th grade Language Arts and Social Studies at a CPS school. I am certified in elementary education and have a...

...HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I graduated from Northwestern University in 2012 with a BA in Communication Studies and a minor in English Literature. My degree allowed me to develop essential critical thinking and reasoning skills that I apply everyday. My hobbies include reading, yoga, fitness and health, music, the great outdoors, and learning new things.

...of that connection and leading students to their own version of success. I've worked across various sectors and have always maintained a love for one-on-one teaching, especially working with children and teaching languages. My experience includes living, working, and traveling abroad, and I rely on this intercultural perspective when presenting language and social studies lessons....

...a recent graduate of Loyola University-Chicago with a Master's degree in History. In addition to history, I am also very passionate about reading and writing. It is my goal to provide the highest possible quality tutoring in these subjects, and to provide students with a safe and fun environment in which to learn not just...

...communicators. Though I enjoy working with students in all subjects, I love teaching all forms of writing, literature, history, English, and art. I have found that these passions smoothly translate to their corresponding sections on standardized tests (specifically the ACT and GRE). Growing up with parents as teachers I learned early on the importance of...

...value of linguistic 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...

...and cybersecurity. I tutor a wide range of subjects, since I strongly believe in the virtues of a well-rounded, versatile education. However, I prefer tutoring 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...

...them in an effective and impactful way. I believe that my experience working with a variety of students and abilities has allowed me to reach students and inspire them to reach their potential and develop a true love for learning. When I am not working with students, I love playing and watching basketball and reading...

...Being privileged to study these and other cultures through personal and academic research through the use of primary texts and travel explorations has heightened my interest in these subjects. While I emphasize student-centered instruction (with ample opportunities for differentiation, modeling and scaffolding), I am also a firm believer in the inter-generational transmission of knowledge. Teachers/tutors/learning facilitators...

...around the globe and lived in Japan for years at a time (where I worked as a translator and interpreter for local government). Born and raised in Washington, D.C., I earned my undergraduate degree in international studies (with a focus in history and Japanese) from Middlebury College in Vermont and my J.D. from the University...