Award-Winning History Tutors serving Vernon Hills, IL

...students in high school and college. Outside of law school and tutoring I enjoy exploring our beautiful city, picking up interesting books at book fairs and used book festivals and taste testing cider. I'm a laid back and patient tutor which I think helps when working with a student who is struggling in addition to...

...help with study habits in general. I have been a tutor with "Erie House Neighborhood House" for 5 years where I tutor students from the 6th grade to 12th grade. I have also worked after school, in a CPS school, with students from the 5-8th grade. I am a native speaker of Spanish and have...

...student learns differently, so I tailor my approach to suit their individual needs. I strive to make learning engaging by connecting concepts to real-world applications and fostering a growth mindset in my students. I look forward to helping students unlock their full potential and develop a love for learning that extends far beyond the classroom!

...curiosity to help my students learn on their own. This, I believe, is the most efficient way of teaching. My curiosity drives me towards a variety of subjects. I research, write, and teach Art History, History, and photography. I am also coming from a science background, where I dedicated my college years to physics and...

...children at high school and undergraduate levels with an emphasis on patience, focusing on their needs, and enhancing their ability to communicate in written form transparently and professionally. In other words, my goal is to teach students how to express their ideas and arguments with clarity and authority, skills that I believe will best serve...

...the opportunity to work for the city government of Chicago and a local law firm. Most of teaching, we will focus on discussing specific narratives and building complex comprehension from these examples. From my experience working with young students, I value and promote individuality and respecting one's self dedication. Some of my hobbies include making...

...Latin American and Latino 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...

My teaching philosophy is simple- Connect. Motivate. Educate. I teach English, History, and Creative Writing by connecting with students and fostering their relationship with the material. When trust is established, motivation grows organically. When a student is motivated, genuine learning flourishes.

...have a particular eye for syntax, word choice, etc. As a tutor, I value patience and unraveling the root of confusion. No question is too basic, no pace is too slow. Understanding why you're doing what you're doing is much more important than the actual doing of it. Other topics I can help with include...

...at Chicago. Professionally, I have worked in various educational institutions including Chicago Public Schools, Adler Planetarium, The Field Museum, and the Smithsonian National Museum of Air and Space, teaching everything from elementary math and reading, to astronomy and anthropology. I look forward to potentially serving you and working together to attain your educational goals.

...a great teacher is not only giving space for those types of uncomfortable moments and not only being able to address them effectively, but giving encouragement to students to both admit to and encourage those types of sensations. Without feeling confused once in a while, how is one ever to know that he or she...

...While I strive to forge a career as a writer, I am looking, not only to break out of the solitary confines of the process, but to assist others along the way. One of my favorite parts of my writing sequence that I completed last year was the opportunity to cultivate and grow the ideas...

...subject I enjoy to tutor is Math. There are many different methods in solving a math problem; however, many teachers are negligent of other possible ways of solving a problem due to the lack of time in class, thus they only present one method of solving a problem. Not every student can solve a problem...

I love to share my knowledge of the political process and my love for history and philosophy with others. Language is very important to me and I hate it when words are mispronounced and misspelled. My interests are singing, movies, history and television, as well as politics and current events.... Always make the lesson light, and inject humor when possible.

...of the math they are studying. I like to tailor my time to fit the students personal needs and find the best way to help them learn. By breaking down difficult concepts into simple to understand pieces, students will better grasp mathematics overall. I work hard to make sure that the foundation of the math...

...university student perusing two undergraduate degrees, the first in Chemistry, and the second in Chemical Engineering. Additionally, I'm enrolled in a program that will grant me a master degree in Chemical Engineering. I hope to help students find their passion for learning, aid them in understanding new topics, and further introducing them to new concepts/ways...

...cybersecurity. I tutor a wide range of subjects, since I strongly believe in the virtues of a well-rounded, versatile education. However, I prefer tutoring math and standardized test prep because I love helping students to be confident and successful in these areas. I love learning and I hold myself to the highest standards, and I...

...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 unsure how to start, or may need a boost to reach their full potential.

...arduous, but rewarding process of researching for my dissertation. I have taught at both the secondary and college levels, and I have taught a variety of subjects and skills from math to history, and from critical reading and writing to the basics of footnoting and compiling bibliographies . These teaching opportunities have provided me with...

...important to understand history as it is involved in pretty much everything we can think of, whether it's understanding how the United States was founded or something as complex as how McDonalds became a fast food giant. My new mission is to become an educator, and I believe that as teachers, not only to we...