Award-Winning History Tutors serving Des Plaines, IL

I am a graduate student studying Natural Resources and Environmental Science at the University of Illinois. My education background also includes an undergraduate degree in Political Science with a focus on US government and public policy.

...Education with a focus in the performing arts. During the past five years, I have spent my time working as a Program Aide and Counselor for the Wisconsin Southeast Girl Scout Branch in both their offices and residential summer camps, as well as spent time as an Assistant Director with the Forest Park Drama Club. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Drama. I am a...

...science (Bayesianism, positivism, etc). I can also tutor undergrad courses on Chinese philosophy (Ruism, Buddhism, Daoism)! I'm confident tutoring K-12 math and physics. I'm also a native Mandarin speaker; I can help you or your children study Mandarin Chinese as well! Learning makes life significant. It lets you see more of the world in finer details. Great learning eventually leads you to your own heart, your own unique human condition. Ponder on it; become an...

...to teach kids from kindergarten through high school. Before teaching I worked in advertising sales. I enjoyed the social aspect of this job; basically my success was rooted in how well I was able to communicate my position to my clients and together we put together advertising campaigns that communicated a certain message to their buyers. All my life I have been interested in how we as human beings communicate with each other and understand...

...a Master of Educational Leadership and have served as a teacher and academic Dean in Chicago for 22 years. I will not only help you succeed with Social Studies/ History, Writing, and Speech, but we will concentrate on the skills to be a successful and confident learner, which you can carry across all of your courses. I have been to all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums, have written three screenplays, and am completing a book...

...Psychology. I have experienced first hand how important it is to be well prepared in academia. From receiving tutoring myself, to helping my own family members and students at my former grammar school. Standardized testing, English, literature, reading, and history and political science are subjects I am most passionate about. However, I am here to help in any way. Together we can tackle subjects and begin developing ways to understand and retain materials.

...med track. I am ready to help in every way possible for my tutees to feel at ease and confident with their material. With previous tutoring experience, I believe I can cater to each individual's needs and learning habits. I have tutored high schoolers in all subjects, and have taken the SAT and ACT many times myself. I believe in learning for more than just passing the one test, but to retain the knowledge and...

Hi! My name is Jayla! My mission is to help students like yourself achieve academic success. I look forward to our session!

...Additionally, my role as a Research Assistant in the Neuroscience Department involved utilizing advanced microscopy techniques to investigate the impact of stress on neuronal connectivity. These positions have honed my analytical skills and deepened my understanding of the educational and psychological challenges students face. I have also gained valuable experience through internships and externships, such as at the Lakeside Community Committee in Chicago and Blue Shield of California. These roles have provided me with a...

...interests and academic pursuits and love to share my love and excitement for learning with others. I believe in every individual's ability to achieve academically and I always focus on meeting students where they are and helping students learn in the way that is most effective for them. I am a patient, positive, and tutor, and I am capable of working with students from varied academic backgrounds. My specialties are academic writing and college essay...

...and Sociology from Boston College, I bring a creative and engaging approach to my sessions. I believe in tailoring my lessons to fit each student's interests and learning style, which helps them connect with the material more effectively. My goal is to build a strong foundational understanding of math concepts, as I find that these building blocks are essential for future success. I enjoy using visual aids and interactive examples, making learning fun and relatable....

...with a focus in cell and tissue engineering. During high school, I worked in the literacy center, where I tutored fellow classmates and helped them with any classes that they were having trouble with. I enjoy tutoring because I acknowledge the two-way nature of it. Not only does tutoring help a tutee learn certain material, it also helps me master some old concepts. While I tutor a variety of subjects, one of my favorites is...

...opened the door to many opportunities to teach overseas in international/American schools. I've taught in Taiwan, China, Belarus, and Kyrgyzstan as well as schools in the Chicago area. I not only have a lot of experience in helping non-native English students improve their language skills, but I have also worked for over 10 years helping Middle School and High School students become more competent, clear writers and more efficient readers. I am passionate about assisting...

...in Secondary Education. My plan is to become a history teacher in grades 6-12. I have 5 years of experience as a nanny with younger children ages 10 months-8 years old and everywhere in between! As a nanny I have gathered skills to have fun with children as well as providing them with educational resources. I believe strongly in the autonomy and passion that children have and I hope to highlight that often as a...

...Bachelor's at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and my Master's at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. Since graduation, I have worked for Cengage Learning and have substituted at both private and public schools in the Chicago area. I believe strongly in independent learning and in fostering a student's passion for knowledge. Together, we will formulate a plan that best fits the student's needs and interests. I use guided questioning to find the strategies that best...

...the District Attorneys Office, where I now serve as the Deputy Director of Community Safety & Outreach. In my position at the DAs Office, I serve as a liaison between the community, various law enforcement agencies, local businesses and our office. Once or twice a week during my lunch break I tutor elementary school students and participate in our citys Read Aloud program. This Read Aloud program involves local volunters taking time to read to...

...the public sector, working specifically in foreign affairs. I have thoroughly enjoyed my college experience, and have developed tremendously as a writer and critical thinker. I hope to help students do the same as a tutor. My teaching philosophy is simple: work with students to get them to connect the concepts together to solve a problem or understand an idea. If you can visualize each fundamental point and connect the dots in your head, you're...

...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 school classmates and I took pride in offering group tutoring in subjects such as stats, economics, finance, etc., and I still feel ardently that the best way to fully understand a subject is to teach...

...Classics and the other in philosophy. I am also a certified secondary English teacher in Florida through the online TeacherReady program. I have 5 years experience teaching ESL, entry exams (including GMAT and ACT), and humanities (history, philosophy, literature, and creative writing) at the high-school and college levels. I am also interested in writing, both academically and creatively, and languages: I am fluent in French and Mandarin Chinese and can read Latin, German, and Greek....