Award-Winning History Tutors in Burr Ridge, IL

...teaching philosophy is one of guidance rather than direct instruction, helping students to discover answers on their own. I am very patient and understand that sometimes all it takes to understand a difficult concept is to explain it in a few different ways. We all learn differently, so I aim to develop an individualized approach...

...Universidad Complutense de Madrid. While there, I discovered a passion for teaching. After graduation, I took a job at Antalya International University, where I worked as an English Instructor for two years. I tutor a number of subjects, but I am most excited about English, Literature, and Spanish. I love helping students who are frustrated...

...since 2011. Developing a relationship with each child is essential to our success. I work to establish clear expectations between myself and the parents, and I lay out a concise plan to meet those expectations. Students have a lot of fun working with me and vice versa. Parents, students and their teachers are commonly shocked...

...Even though I tutor a wide range of subjects, I enjoy teaching English and standardized test preparation the most. I love helping my students find beauty in the English language in addition to helping them achieve their college goals. I also love working with students on their college essays because that's when I feel I...

...with Honors in anthropology with a minor in chemistry. While my focus was in genetic anthropology, my liberal arts major has allowed me to explore a wide variety of subjects during my college experience. I began tutoring as a middle school student back in California and have continued to tutor every year since. So many...

...from Hope College, a master's in teaching from the George Washington University, and I am currently earning my Ph.D. in urban education policy studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Professionally, I have worked in various educational institutions including Chicago Public Schools, Adler Planetarium, The Field Museum, and the Smithsonian National Museum of Air...

...pursuing a degree in Accountancy and Finance. I have three years of experience in tutoring K-12 children in math and reading, and have personally succeeded in a large variety of standardized tests, including the ACT, the SAT, and various AP tests. I am especially passionate about teaching students optimal test-taking strategies for conquering standardized tests...

...ensure the pupil masters the subject area without compromising proficiency or practicality. I began my undergraduate career at the United States Naval Academy and completed my political science degree at Jackson State University. I am a Louisiana licensed attorney with a JD from Southern University Law Center, and am currently studying for the Illinois Bar...

...student is staying on the correct path. The most effective way to ensure success in this approach is to begin by asking questions. For example, if a student is looking at an algebra problem and is obviously hesitant to put their pencil to paper, then the most appropriate thing to do is to ask them...

...a child. I enjoyed reading about the Puritans and the Native American culture. At this point I'm comfortable classifying myself as a historian although it took me awhile to get to this point in my life. In 1999, I received my B.A. in History from Loyola University Chicago and in 2002, I received my M.A....