Award-Winning History Tutors serving Blue Island, IL

...to write my BA on James Joyce's Ulysses. I'm extremely versatile with expertise in a range of subjects and really enjoy helping students learn. I also excel at standardized testing and am excited to share the strategies that made me successful. In my free time, some of my favorite things to do are act, play...

...focuses on reframing academic struggles as hurdles with simple and practical solutions rather than insurmountable hurdles. While I tutor in many subject areas, my passion and joy is in the sciences and mathematics. I have always seen education and learning as some of the most exciting and important opportunities in life, and I try to...

...advocate of learning how to write well. Two guideposts on writing for me have been 1) George Orwell's "Politics and the English Language", an essay he wrote in 1948 that speaks to the repercussions of fuzzy writing, and 2) Strunk and White, "The Elements of Style". Both of these are not only entertaining, but timeless...

...and how they think. The best part is that I have just recently taken all the subjects I have listed to tutor in. The information is fresh in my mind, so I can approach the content from many different angles to help the student understand the material. Outside of school, I spend a lot of...

...the last 6 years, I have taught students art, social studies, math, writing, reading and music in Chicago Public Grade Schools. My approach to learning is all inclusive to the world around us and fun. I have also taught Adults in Real Estate and Painting workshops. My outside interests include Art exhibiting, Music, Writing plays,...

...to learning, and will act as a guide for the student to learn, explore and wonder. Lecturing does not engage the student in learning, and will hinder their progress, so I make it a point to provide discussion-based instruction, where the student has an active role in his/her own learning. I have an eclectic taste...

...wonderful thing. That's why I like tutoring so much. When I'm not tutoring, teaching, or reading (a huge hobby of mine), I try to be outdoors. I love mountains and hiking. Since Illinois lacks mountains, I try to make the most of the hiking. I also like to explore city neighborhoods. Chicago has no shortage...

...in an even broader range of subject areas. I have worked with students in subjects ranging from History and Government to Reading, Writing, and Grammar. I am passionate about helping others to realize their academic potentials, and I believe that my most important responsibility as a tutor is helping my students to develop the reading,...

...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 complex as how McDonalds became a fast...

...moving quickly, and solving problems without friction. That's the kind of experience I try to create for students. My teaching style is hands-on and flexible. I like to figure out where you're starting from, what you're trying to do, and build a path from there. I earned a B.A. in Political Science from the University...

...younger generation, as they are the future. My favorite subjects to tutor is English and Writing, Chemistry, and ACT prep. I have always been passionate about helping others more than myself, and I have proven that through the years and will never give up until my students understand the concept. I am a firm believer...

...graduate with a degree in History and Psychology. At the U of I, I graduated Summa Cum Laude with Highest Distinction in History. After graduation, I joined Teach For America where I worked for 2 years as a High School English Teacher in inner-city St. Louis. I have experience teaching a variety of reading and...

...hit the set learning target. This model works at every level, from a 3rd grader building reading skills or improving computation skills to a graduate student planning to write a review of the literature for a dissertation. I tutor children of all ages, high school students, undergraduate, and graduate students. My preferred subjects are essay...

...their school experiences always work for them. Practically, this means anything from devising effective study habits for a student with a packed schedule to learning how to organize an essay with color-coded note-cards for an extremely visual learner. Finally, I love the collaborative, communal nature of successful private tutoring, as parents, tutors, regular teachers, and...

...focus on the middle age range but I can help with any high school math and even into college level math. When tutoring, I find it important to really get to know the person's experiences so I can relate the material to them. Outside of academics, I love movies and TV shows. I am a...

...of teaching experience. I have taught both Spanish and Italian for children from ages toddler to 8th grade. I use the TPRS (Total Physical Response and Story Telling) method, which introduces 3 structures and focuses on repetition. I also like to intertwine some games and writing using both English and Spanish. My hobbies are traveling...

...also served as an editor for author Mary Pat Kelly. My tutoring experience has ranged from ages 6-19, specifically working on reading, writing and editing all forms of the English subject. I have taught English in Spain to high school students, edited essays in college and tutored elementary school students in Chicago.

...a rising junior at the University of Chicago. I'm planning on double majoring in Statistics and Economics with a specialization in Business. I have tutored since my freshman year of high school and have lots of experience helping others with schoolwork. Don't hesitate to reach out, I love helping others to reach their goals, especially...

...Tutoring and academic enrichment fills me with a sense of purpose. I've tutored in philosophy, literature, phonics, ESL, reading comprehension, and English essay writing. I've assisted underserved secondary students prepare for college at university summer programs. I've designed and facilitated sociopolitical, poetry, international culture, and self-expression workshops in beleaguered communities across Ireland, Northern Ireland, Bosnia,...

I am a college student looking to get more experience in the teaching field. I am a highly motivated individual who truly enjoys working with children in different topics. I love the feeling of getting the correct answer on math problems and I would love to help students feel that as well.