Award-Winning History Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

...am originally from the Northern suburbs of Chicago, and have lived all over the US and Europe while working in the pharmaceutical industry. I have taught business classes at the post secondary level in the UK, and have also tutored a wide variety of subjects to students at various skill levels back here in Chicago. I truly enjoy helping students reach their goals and maintain their motivation toward success, and I believe that the best...

...and have been working on helping others flourish academically ever since. I currently teach 1st/2nd grade Hebrew school on Sunday mornings and I have tutored struggling college students both in course content and in study skills. I am certified to tutor a wide variety of subjects, though I am very passionate about English, Public Speaking, and elementary level subjects (Phonics and Math). I believe that the ability to utilize the spoken and written word is...

...who were working on rhetorical analyses as well as senior psychology majors working on personal statements for grad school. The diversity of writing I worked with fostered a sense of adaptability in me that I bring to every new tutoring session. I also tutored English Language Learners, focusing more on the technical aspects of language and honing their speaking skills. I tutor any subject under the broad spectrum of English: college writing, reading comprehension, literary...

...give us enjoyment and perspective for life's ups and downs. I began teaching in earnest over a decade ago when I taught ESL in South Korea. During that time and since, I've been fortunate to tutor students of all ages and in a variety of subjects. I received a BA in International Relations and Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and more recently completed my MBA program at the University of Southern California. My business...

...had experience tutoring a broad range of subjects outside of foreign language study. I have a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois in French with a certificate in teaching. This was accompanied by a minor in Spanish language. I have a Master's degree in Media Communications from Governor's State University and continuing education studies in Education, Psychology, Sociology, and Social Studies. My experience with youth is not limited to the classroom. I am heavily...

...ways to better myself and improve my strategies when working with students. I believe that learning is something everyone is capable of- sometimes we just need a little more support in certain areas. As a tutor and a teacher, I believe in the power of fun, humor, and motivation. I love to use games, music, and technology to help students achieve their goals. I try to find what works for each particular student. Each student...

...years, I have been working as a classroom Teacher in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade classrooms, teaching students with a variety of needs. I can also tutor students through high school and college in History and Spanish as I hold degrees in both subjects from Columbia University. I am highly qualified to tutor Writing at all levels - from elementary to adult professional writing - as I have written two distinguished theses as part of...

...the 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 by the reading and writing portions of tests approach them from a different angle and overcome their anxieties about...

...to teach include: reading, writing, ACT, PSAT, social sciences, psychology, history, and elementary math. I believe that every student has strengths and can learn how to maximize those strengths and improve on their weaknesses. My teaching style is strengths based and highly collaborative, always beginning by identifying what the student does know and working together to set goals. I take a team approach with students so that we are both invested in generating problem solving...

...11th grade American History in Newark, New Jersey and 9th grade English language arts in Chicago, Illinois, over the past two summers. I love all facets of education! I have tutored Advanced Placement Government, Advanced Placement United States history, and ACT English in my spare time. During my tutoring sessions, I use a variety of reading strategies including the clarifying, predicting, questioning, and summarizing. Besides tutoring, I enjoy reading, writing, watching movies, and doing yoga.