Top History Tutors serving Des Plaines

Brian: Des Plaines History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Spanish and Italian Clubs and Alpha Mu Gamma Honor Society, and the Vice President of UIC's Linguistics Club. I am a Professional Tutor/Academic/Teacher's Assistant at the College of DuPage and have been working there for over eight years. I have fortunately been nominated and featured for a staff spotlight story for COD outlining my experiences and endeavors throughout my 8-year career. If you would like to read or know more, please let me know. I...
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College of DuPage - Current Undergrad, Spanish and Italian

Michael : Des Plaines History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...of Illinois, which has allowed me to obtain transferable skills and knowledge to the students in which I instruct and tutor. I have classroom teaching experience as well as tutoring experience. I began tutoring students while I was an undergraduate, focusing on english, ESL, reading comprehension, writing skills, organizational skills, time management skills, and research skills. Also, while I was completing my Masters degree, I taught sections of written and oral communications courses, which allowed...
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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Masters in Education, Education Policy Analysis

Grant: Des Plaines History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...on obtaining my mechanical engineering degree at Georgia Institute of Technology. During my time in high school I was in many academic clubs including robotics and science olympiad. During this time I also mentored a younger robotics team. My engineering track gives me a lot of experience working in both math and science courses, and since I am actively working in this area I have constant practice with the fundamentals of math and physics.
Education & Certification
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Current Undergrad Student, Mechanical Engineering
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490

Jessica: Des Plaines History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Art History. I am fluent in Spanish and English, respectively. I am also a current Research Assistant at the Department of Psychiatry at UIC aiming to improve mental health awareness and services in BIPOC communities. I have experience working with children in after school programs. I am passionate about helping the younger generation and learn more about their interests and education. I am looking forward to meeting students and assist with any questions!
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Stuart: Des Plaines History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor's degree in Communications, but have shown an aptitude for math and science throughout my academic career. There are so many resources available online that one could get lost in the breadth of information. I'm here to hone in on what makes you want to learn so that we can work together to help accomplish your goals.
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
ACT Math: 32

Steven: Des Plaines History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...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 writing skills, and I specialize in ACT Prep for Reading and English. I currently work in non-profit and I'm looking to continue working with students who want to improve their...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, History
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 36

Dorothy: Des Plaines History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...in African and African American Studies. As a student, I worked on projects related to maternal health in underrepresented populations, and traveled to Ghana to study under doctors of various disciplines. Since graduating, I have worked in the pharmaceutical industry as a chemist and more recently as a specialist in regulatory affairs, while teaching piano at the primer and intermediate levels to students aged 5-35. While I hope to tutor a wide range of subjects,...
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Earlham College - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Cliodhna: Des Plaines History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Chicago, IL and Dublin, Ireland. I received my BA from Bradley University in Peoria, IL in Journalism. Before entering law school, I worked for the Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter as a Content Production Specialist. Additionally my writings have been published in Irish America Magazine (New York), Blending Magazine (Florence, Italy), and The Weekly Post (Peoria). I also served as an editor for author Mary Pat Kelly. My tutoring experience has ranged from ages 6-19, specifically...
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Bradley University - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
Dublin City University - Master of Laws, International Relations

Ingrid: Des Plaines History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...particularly interested in include biomaterials, pharmaceuticals, and drug delivery systems. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy learning on my own and sharing my experience and knowledge with my peers and other students. I hope to make use of my experiences with academics and learning in high school and so far in my undergraduate career in order to effectively tutor students who may be experiencing the same struggles in learning that I also experienced.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Ameer: Des Plaines History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...in order to ace standardized exams. It can be fun, too. Trust me, I received a perfect writing score on the ACT by writing about SpongeBob SquarePants. Back when I was 16, that cemented my legendary status with my friends. Now, my goal is to help my students unearth their knack for all things English and writing so they too can excel and enjoy the process at the same time. I'm a recent graduate of...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Oxford - Master of Philosophy, Humanities
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 31

Yesha: Des Plaines History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...double major in integrative biology and behavioral neuroscience, and I am hoping to become a neurologist. I have four years of tutoring experience in varying subjects such as literature, math, science, and ACT prep. I have tutored kids of all ages and am familiar with different tutoring methods for each age group. More than that, what qualifies me for this job is that I am passionate about education. I have had a very successful school...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Integrative Biology Honors/ Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Marla: Des Plaines History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...help you or your child with anything writing or reading related. Everything from homework, research or assignment papers, college essays, projects, reading comprehension, new skills or approaches to reading or writing, outlining, brainstorming, sentence structure and more. In each session, we'll go over topics and skills such as brainstorming, web diagraming, thesis writing, outline organization, show don't tell, supporting details, seamless transitions, sourcing and citing and genuinely, conversationally piecing all the points together for an...
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University of Kansas - Bachelors, English

James: Des Plaines History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...SPSS software and statistical analysis, am also a trained historian with experience teaching United States history at the University level. I have a Ph.D. in 20th Century Political History, with emphasis on the New Deal Era and Quantitative Methods in History. While at the University of Illinois, Chicago, I taught survey courses on the history of the United States, as well as some specialized courses including The History of the 1960s and The History of...
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Knox College - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Illinois at Chicago - Doctor of Philosophy, History

Lucas: Des Plaines History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...with two year's experience in and a passion for education. The majority of my training has been in history, political science, college-level research and writing, as well as various other subjects. I have taught children from middle school level to the undergraduate level and enjoy helping students gain confidence toward studies and a passion for learning. As a former substitute teacher and, now, a teaching assistant at Loyola, I have broad experience working with children...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Social Sciences

Nicholas: Des Plaines History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a professional writer and media analyst who excels in finding innovative strategies to enhance learning. I am especially skilled at identifying problem areas in understanding and helping students achieve full comprehension of key material during their sessions.... My teaching philosophy is that anything can be taught to anyone, as long as it is broken down in the right way for that individual student.... In a first session, I like to get to know the...
Education & Certification
Seton Hall University - Current Undergrad, Modern Languages
Seton Hall University - Current Grad Student, Diplomacy & International Relations
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 730

Tarah: Des Plaines History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...interest in online tutoring began when I decided to change careers and become a freelance UX/curriculum designer. Working as a tutor will enable me to spend more time achieving these goals while still getting my "teaching fix". As a Chicago resident for the last two years, I have enjoyed making friends from all walks of life. What I love about Chicago is that it has the opportunity to surprise me at every turn while still...
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Butler University - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
Ball State University - Master of Arts, Drama and Dance Teacher Education

Christopher: Des Plaines History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a kind-hearted, passionate, professional and highly determined tutor who puts his student's success and safety as number one priority. I love watching my students grow and learn as they continue to gain more knowledge and it gives...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Nicholas: Des Plaines History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...orchestrator. I am based in Chicago and have been practicing law for 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....
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Middlebury College - Bachelor's, International Studies
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.), Juris Doctor

Matthew: Des Plaines History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...math, and ArcGIS. I've always enjoyed prepping for standardized tests (ACT, GRE) and hope to help all my students reach score beyond their targets. I believe there is no single correct way to go about learning and I strive to uncover the methods that work best for each student. I enjoy teaching students of all ages, and my methods are tailored to the age and level of each student. Outside of academia, I love photography,...
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Augustana College - Bachelor of Science, Geology
Tennessee State University - Master of Science, Environmental Science
ACT English: 33

Yelena: Des Plaines History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...I miss it. I miss learning. And I miss the free and open discussion with my classmates. Not everyone's experience with school is as positive as mine was, but I don't believe that learning should be a struggle. Going to school builds an academic base for your future and it sets you up for the way you will live the rest of your life. But learning doesn't have to be a chore. I believe that,...
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DePaul University - Bachelor in Arts, English
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