Award-Winning History Tutors serving Western Springs, IL

...Development. Through these positions I have worked with students ages 12-18 as a tutor, counselor, and mentor. I am most passionate about tutoring in the humanities and literature, as I believe these subjects touch all facets of our daily lives. I believe that a key to a student's success is the belief that they are...

...of the academic journey. Every person is unique; even an individual is not static. People change (and grow) over time due to life dynamics. I studied Social Sciences as an undergrad while minoring in Computer Science. After graduation, I found myself working in the technology sector. I love history, sociology and at one time considered...

...AP Human Geography and AP World History, and I would love to impart the passion I have for those topics onto others. I believe that an essential part of learning is fostering a strong feeling of curiosity, something that can only happen in an environment in which a student truly enjoys their studies. My teachers...

...spent the past two years working as a lead teacher in an early pre-k classroom, first as a lead in a ten 24-36 month olds at a private family-owned center and now as a co-lead in a classroom of ten 15-36 month olds at a local community center. I believe we should be lifelong learners...

...later for a children's hospital. This fall, I began a master's program in Cultural Foundations of Education. I teach ESL as part of my practicum in a local community center, and have also taught English in El Salvador. I am proficient in Spanish, including four months of intensive study at a Spanish language school, and...

...medical outreach organizations, and research training programs. Additionally, my work as an undergraduate researcher and clinical interviewer has strengthened my ability to communicate complex concepts in an engaging and accessible manner. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but I am especially passionate about science, writing, and standardized test preparation. I believe that learning should...

...at the great late medieval/early modern South Indian imperial capital of Vijayanagara in its 16th-century heyday one of the largest cities in the world. Despite the anthropological emphasis of my academic training, however, I have spent much of the past 11 years teaching as an instructor in the History Department at the University of Arkansas,...

...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,...

...during my college experience. I began tutoring as a middle school student back in California and have continued to tutor every year since. So many years of practice has allowed me to become versed in tutoring individuals of all ages in a wide variety of subjects. For the last two years I have focused on...

...to the States in late 2015, and now recruit public school teachers for one of the largest urban, public school districts in the country, Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky. I specialize in standardized test prep, English grammar and essay structure, and all levels of EFL instruction. It's a pleasure to meet you, and...

...learned the significance of building a classroom community in which I model my all of my expectations clearly and concretely. I know the essentialism of clarity and structure for all students, including adolescents, who all have unique learning styles. My experience in the Learning Center has fostered greater ability to develop clearer directions, clearer expectations,...

...policy, linguistics, literature, film, art history, and languages. I worked as a literacy tutor for 4 years with preschool students. I loved being in the classroom, building a relationship with all of my students based on mutual respect and a love of having fun. While I have a lot of fun learning with younger students,...

...relationships is essential in engaging a student in academic work. Math can be a tough subject to master, I like helping students see that arithmetic is not so scary. In fact, they can love it like Cady from Mean Girls, because it's the same in every language. When it comes to language arts, I know...

...and inferential statistics to more advanced methods such as predictive modeling, machine learning, segmentation, structural equation modeling, and text analytics. I have also personally used SPSS software in my own research for over 40 years. For my Ph.D. dissertation, I used SPSS to analyze public opinion polls to identify the key drivers of why Americans...

...perceptions of sexual misconduct on college campuses. I have a long history of tutoring and mentoring children and teens. As a teen myself, I mentored children on the autistic spectrum. To this day, I still work with special needs children, teens, and young adults. I also have experience mentoring low-income undergrads at Loyola to help...

...are bright in their own ways. I received my B.A. from Skidmore College, with a double major in Political Science and Spanish, and a double minor in Intergroup Relations and Honors Forum. I have been teaching for over 8 years, and love helping students see themselves as bright, creative, and intelligent individuals that deserve specialized...

...is interactive and engaging, encouraging students to ask questions, think critically, and develop a genuine interest in the subject matter. Outside of academia, I enjoy volunteering and community service. My volunteer work at the Mayflower Community, University of Iowa Mobile Clinic, and UnityPoint Health has allowed me to provide companionship and support to older residents,...

...the Social Sciences. I can teach pretty much anything except English, grammar and writing are just not for me. I like to focus on helping students to understand the concepts and then learn how to apply them not just to homework problems, but to real-world examples. Education is always a means to an end, and...

...interned for the Department of State, the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and two members of the United States Congress. I also had the opportunity to study at the University of Deusto in Bilbao, Spain, investigating international financial systems during the 2007-08 Financial Crisis. I had my first taste of teaching as an ESL volunteer...

...until one day in college, I stepped onto the Basilica Aemilia in Rome and was - like in some movie - stunned to physically feel that I was putting MY foot somewhere Julius Caesar had once put HIS foot. It wasn't just possible - it was a fact. I have never recovered! It is this...