Award-Winning History Tutors serving Chicago, IL

...minor in Accounting. I graduated in 2019 from San Francisco State University with an M.F.A. in Creative Writing. Presently, I am a doctoral student at Indiana University-Bloomington. I have extensive writing and editing experience with 100+ published articles, seven years of writing experience, and four years of editorial work. I have experience tutoring students from grades K-12 as well as college. I am passionate about helping students achieve their full potential while making the subject...

I am a historian, currently working on my PhD at Loyola University Chicago. I have over six years experience as a tutor or instructor, and have helped hundreds of students improve their writing and score higher on essays and exams. I am engaging, encouraging, and skilled at individualizing instruction.

...During the day, I work as a web developer for a San Francisco-based software company. My main technical skills include 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.

I've always enjoyed tutoring as a way to express my love of writing and math. I'm excited to help and meet some families in my neighborhood!

...Public Policy with a focus in Journalism. I have tutored students previously, especially in college essay writing. Students that have been under my wing of guidance have gone to prestigious universities such as Harvard, Stanford, UChicago, MIT, Columbia, and more. Though I am most passionate about fortifying my clients' writing abilities by providing constructive feedback on their college essays, I also enjoy helping students with AICE AS Level/AP Language and History related subjects. In my...

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...to assist others as they discover new things about themselves through writing, opening creative vistas to their future potential. Writing is the basis for all education: it develops critical thinking skills, encourages "big picture" thinking, and preps students for life in "the real world." Every student has something to offer through their inherent abilities to tell stories. My job is to help a student to be their best self, using writing as that conduit to...

...set. The use of both Data Driven Instruction and Data Driven Decision Making for planning and evaluation bring goal setting and actualization together in my teaching. I believe my use of effective verbal and non- verbal communication of goals and expectations positively as well as consistently has enhanced over time creating a nurturing/safe environment where learning can thrive. Education: Undergrad - Ohio University Graduate - DePaul University (Chicago) Reading & Gifted Endorsements - University of...

...can you expect a student to do well on a standardized test when that student feels like they're "no good" at that subject, and no one has shown them otherwise? And the number of hard-working parents who know what their children are capable of find themselves having the same converstion over and over again. "If you just applied yourself..." Students who apply themselves are students who have been shown that they are worth investing in....

...school. I love to teach and find different ways to explain 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 also tackle complex and challenging questions with confidence. As...

...and teaching in the classroom through being a student intern for a sophomore honors English class. I love working with students who are preparing for tests or college admissions because it gives me an opportunity to impart my knowledge of the college application process to others and empathize with them on all their concerns. I believe that education and critical thinking are key to expanding your horizons and achieving your goals in life.

...and organization/study skills. During my time at my school I have discovered my passion for making mathematics accessible and appropriately challenging for all students. Every student is different, and I pride myself in my ability to tailor my lessons and methods of instruction to meet each student's individual strengths and needs. It is my personal goal to make kids see that math is interesting, not scary, and that it is OK to struggle with it...

...my students used their work as part of the entrance requirements to colleges and universities in the United States. My philosophy is to do what will meet my student's needs the best. For example, one of my students is studying for a placement test in Spanish. All of his lessons are based on the requirements of the test. In my spare time, I love to swim and am a member of the Evanston Wildcat Masters...

My goal as a tutor is to help give student context for the material they're working on. I believe that if a student understands the importance of a given subject and why they need to learn it, then learning will feel more relevant and students will become more engaged. Most importantly though, I never want my students to be afraid to ask questions!

...best possible learning experience. I have taught previously in the classroom, as a teaching intern, and as a camp counselor. In my senior year of high school, I interned as a teaching intern at a middle school, with sixth through eighth graders. After my time there, I was awarded the Student Teacher of the Year award for my teaching approach with students. As a camp counselor, I worked diligently each day to ensure campers could...

...nearly a decade. I have composed and arranged music for clients 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 of Illinois College of Law at Champaign-Urbana. I have...

My background is in International Business and Finance. Professionally I have spent time in the Corporate Banking, Non Profit, and Fundraising industries. I tutor in English, All Business classes, and any class that requires writing assignments. I also have helped students apply for internships and work on resumes. I have a passion to work with students with learning differences.

...but who was born and raised in Switzerland. I love to help people especially teaching them, as I am conviced we would live in a better world with a higher education level. In my opinion education has a huge effect on the social behaviour of each one of us. More educated people means less crime and more social values. I am blessed and very happy, if I can contribute something in this matter.... Treat every student...

...history, I have strong expertise in writing and editing and can help students improve their writing skills across various subjects. My teaching philosophy is rooted in a problem-posing, student-centered model that encourages students to ask their own questions, explore real-world issues, and develop critical thinking skills. I view students as co-creators in their education, providing them with agency over the materials they engage with and how they learn. My adaptable teaching style caters to students'...

...my M.Ed. in Elementary Education from the University of Illinois at Chicago. All of this was due to committed and memorable teachers! As a result, I was inspired to become an educator. As a teacher, my job is to help students tap into their incredibly unique potential. This means that I will work to help students complete their assigned material with their previously gained knowledge and current, relevant interests. Who wants to learn something that...