Award-Winning History Tutors in Huntley, IL

...and various AP tests. I am especially passionate about teaching students optimal test-taking strategies for conquering standardized tests and honing their critical thinking skills. I believe that education is not only necessary for being successful academically and professionally, but also capable of enriching one’s life experiences. In my spare time, I enjoy playing guitar, skateboarding,...

...to be boring! Teaching requires discovering the student's strengths and passions and tailoring creative educational approaches that connect with the student's interests. My outside activities and interests include theater, improv comedy, color guard, Drum Corps International, reading new books and obsessively rereading my old favorites, video games, and exploring the local forest preserve.... My philosophy is that education is most effective when learning is presented in authentic, engaging, and student-centered ways. Students learn the most when they actually experience the learning and build the knowledge themselves rather than being lectured from the front of the room. Every child is capable of learning. The role of the teacher is to find which methods of learning best engage his or her students and to modify instruction to provide as many experiential and inquiry-based units of study as possible. Student directed learning is key.

...love of learning with my clients. Additionally, I was fortunate to study abroad in Madrid for five months and have minored in Spanish. My hobbies include writing, dance and music. My goal as a tutor is to create individualized plans to target strengths and weaknesses and foster academic success. Additionally, I want to give my...

...the larger transitions. I want students to understand how history has changed over time. I also try to convey to students that history can be fun to learn. In my personal life, I am the mother of two small children and I have been married for fifteen years. I workout regularly, but I also enjoy...

...best subject is math, and I like to take a problem solving approach to teaching it. Many students struggle with word problems, but they are the only kind of problems that we ever run across in the real world, and with a good foundation of problem solving skills, the things that you learn in math...

...towards clear self-expression in speaking and writing (which was reflected in high TOEFL scores). I've got a knack for identifying an essay's strengths and weaknesses, and for giving specific feedback to make written ideas come to life. In addition, I have a passion for helping students improve their performance in ACT Reading, Writing, and Science....

...fatigue while maximizing productivity. My teaching structure for all subjects consists of so much more than content cramming. I help my students build successful habits in addition to knowledge. This maximizes their potential to succeed long after they've completed their tutoring lessons. I feel personally invested in the success of every student I tutor. I...

...I believe tutoring is a great way to help students be more enthusiastic and confident about specific subject areas. Currently, during weekdays, I'm working in downtown Chicago as a paralegal for a major international law firm. Weekends are the only times I can commit to tutoring. In my free time, I enjoy watching sports, cooking,...

...a difference in the lives of young people. It wasn't until I started working on my masters in English that I discovered how gratifying being a private tutor is. I get to watch my students become more intelligent and grow into curious and compassionate human beings. Knowing that what I do helps these students makes...

...interest. I coach students on test-taking and admission into the schools of their choice--with numerous Ivy League placements and perfect SAT and ACT scores--as well as on a broad range of academic disciplines. I am the host of an educational podcast that airs on the CNN website and the author of more than 100 works...