Award-Winning History Tutors serving Dolton, IL

...Studies from the University of Illinois, Chicago where I taught courses on Latino literature, history, and culture. I believe that education, and knowledge broadly, allows us to expand our understanding of the world in hopes of creating a better tomorrow. I work toward empowering my students, giving them the necessary tools to elevate their work,...

...University and published author on legal and political theory. I teach history, philosophy, political science and test prep, generally in the form of a socratic, question-based, student-led dialogue. I have about a year's worth of experience tutoring and enjoy working with students who are motivated to learn the material we'll cover, but who might be...

As an educator/historian and broadcast journalist, I love teaching and believe if we learn something everyday, we will always be a success.

Bachelors, International Politics and Economics, 2014 Graduate: Calumet College of Saint Joseph: Current Grad Student, Masters of Arts in Teaching, 2017

...from the country's #1 MA program at the University of Chicago. As a University tutor, I've worked with every one from first graders to PhD students. I'm an expert in the humanities and anything that involves reading or writing -- including history, literature, philosophy, and more! I also have several years of experience working with...

...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 Swim Team. Also I love to travel in Latin America. During the summer of 2014 and 2017, I traveled in Costa Rica and got many chances to use...

...major and Math and Spanish minors. I study History because I think understanding the problems and decisions of the past can help inform our decisions to shape the future. I love problem-solving and I see the study of History as a way to inspire our future solutions. It is in part due to this that...

...secondary students prepare for college at university summer programs. I've designed and facilitated sociopolitical, poetry, international culture, and self-expression workshops in beleaguered communities across Ireland, Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Croatia, and the United States. These took place in venues as far-flung as private institutions, elementary and secondary schools, community centers and libraries, to outdoor summer festivals....

...a classroom teacher who has spent the last ten years tutoring/educating students with a variety of learning needs. I specialize in figuring out what specific learning strategies work for different students. I can help you go from good to great as I have consistently scored in the 99th percentile for several graduate school tests.... It is more important that students learn how to solve problems rather than just memorizing facts or formulas. All students are smart...

...even on standardized tests. In most circumstances, students are not excited about taking standardized tests, and many are intimidated. Instead of reinforcing that fear, I aim to help students understand standardized tests as the puzzles that they are. By emphasizing connections between the contents of the tests and students' interests, I am able to highlight...

...her own logic to the problem, thus, when I tutor, I adapt to the method and logic that the student is using and guide them to the correct answer. I will, also, suggest other methods and demonstrate my method of solving the same problem to provide the student with a variety of methods, in which...

...to help you with writing, reading, history, philosophy and more! I completed post-graduate studies at the University of Chicago, where I received my Master's degree in the History of Philosophy. I've spent several years as a university writing tutor and I love helping students take their papers to the next level! Finally, I have several...

...I was a young boy I have been absolutely enthralled by the events of the past. During college, this developed further with an interest in fields such as psychology and sociology. In short, my main interest is centered around people and their past. In terms of my personal life, I do try to maintain a...

...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 me joy to see them succeed with my help along the way. I am a great communicator and listener, and I can put myself in my...

...been teaching a wide range of subjects for 8 years and have had the pleasure of working with students that come from very diverse backgrounds. My teaching philosophy is centered around creating a positive and engaging learning environment, where students feel comfortable asking questions and challenging themselves to learn new things. In my classes, I...

...world of resources available today to expose students to real uses of foreign language. I strive to incorporate authentic French materials into my classes in the form of Francophone literature, poetry, films, podcasts, video clips, infographics, ePals and communication via Skype, to name a few. When I am not teaching, I enjoy reading, knitting, walking...

...graduate from the University of Chicago. I have a wide variety of academic 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...

...they have a specific way to tackle dense passages with maximum retention. My methodology for test taking centers on context dependent process of elimination and the utilization of comprehension rather than memorization. I graduated from Claremont McKenna College on a full-ride scholarship with a B.A. in Government and Legal Studies and have familiarity with the...

I'm a recent college graduate who specializes in writing and editing papers. Outside of writing and the humanities, I love math and science. When I'm not researching, reading books, or writing, I am hanging out with my dog and creating music somewhere.

...have been a teacher for the past 15 years with experience in both special education and general education. I have expertise across the content areas but have degrees in English and History. I am also very adept at making modifications and accommodations for students of various learning styles. I'd love to work with your student!