Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Barrington, IL

I am currently pursuing a B.S. in Biology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I've always loved helping others understand challenging concepts. From unraveling acid-base chemistry to explaining macroeconomics, witnessing students' "aha" moments brings me immense satisfaction. Throughout high school, I've tutored various subjects, with Biology holding a special place in my heart. Its intricacies...

...I was a little girl, history has been in my blood, although being a historian was never my plan (I wanted to be an actress). Growing up I was fascinated with Abraham Lincoln and the untimely passing of such a prominent public figure. I loved every trip to the Chicago Historical Society (known today as...

...am a multilingual (5 languages) person with spanish origins, but who was born and raised in Switzerland. I love to help people especially teaching them, as I am conviced we would live in a better world with a higher education level. In my opinion education has a huge effect on the social behaviour of each...

...a pleasure to be part of Varsity Tutors. I have more than 10 years of teaching experience. I have taught both Spanish and Italian for children from ages toddler to 8th grade. I use the TPRS (Total Physical Response and Story Telling) method, which introduces 3 structures and focuses on repetition. I also like to...

...currently work as an Adult Therapist and provide tutoring for Sociology, among other subjects. I have a Masters in Social Work and Masters in Public Health. I have an Bachelors of Arts from Saint Louis University in Sociology and International Studies with focuses in Community, Immigration, and Urbanization and Health and Medicine. While I would...

...name is Taylor and I am an alumna of the University of Miami. I graduated in 2015 with a B.B.A. in Legal Studies with a minor in Accounting. I graduated in 2019 from San Francisco State University with an M.F.A. in Creative Writing. Presently, I am a doctoral student at Indiana University-Bloomington. I have extensive...

...am currently a junior at Northwestern University. I am majoring in Social Policy and minoring in History and African American Studies. I am also in the accelerated masters program 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...

I am a recent graduate of Iowa State University, earning my BA in political science, focusing on voter behavior, with a minor in psychology. I have been studying voter behavior since high school with several years of hands on experience. My favorite subjects are voter behavior, US government, US history and intro level psychology.

...is about a lot more than studying, tests, and knowledge. I believe the interpersonal relationship involved with teaching greatly benefits both parties. Learning is fundamental to life- and turning otherwise cumbersome and difficult tasks like passing a hard class into a lightbulb moment is where I find my satisfaction. Turning such a familiar struggle into...

...receiving an undergraduate degree in English, I went on to get a Master's degree in Teaching English as a Second Language. This 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...

Let's make learning English, history, psychology, social studies, and executive functioning skills fun! I am here to help you out by making things a bit easier. I am here to back you up with creative solutions. I am currently working on my bachelor...

...received my Bachelor of Science in biology with a focus on psychology and theatre. Since graduation and during my time as an undergraduate, I have traveled extensively, tutoring children in underprivileged communities in my local city for a nonprofit Chicago Hopes for Kids program and also privately for students in public schools. While I tutor...

...a passionate educator with a J.D. from the University of Illinois Chicago, My teaching philosophy centers on fostering critical thinking and analytical skills, enabling students to connect historical events to contemporary issues. I strive to create a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to express their ideas and engage deeply with the material. My...

...equipped with a TEFL/TESOL certification recognized by the American Council on Education, I have been able to spend several years teaching English to students from diverse cultural backgrounds. The combined factors of extensive training, along with my 120-hour ESL certification, have provided me the opportunity and confidence to lead students in various engaging settings. My...

...am a graduate of University of Illinois in Chicago with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. My passion is helping students grow to love to learn, in whatever way I can. I began my journey by volunteering for Working in the Schools, a reading-focused non profit in Chicago. I worked with kids K-5,...

...am a graduate of St. Ignatius College Prep High School and Xavier University. While attending Xavier I received my BS in Environmental Science and also minored in Economics. I am currently pursuing my MA in Biology from Miami Universities Project Dragonfly program. With this program I am focused on the pedagogy of conservation and environmental...

...am a senior at the University of Illinois Chicago, completing my degree in Neuroscience. My passion for education is deeply rooted in my interdisciplinary background, spanning both the sciences and humanities. I have extensive experience mentoring students through my roles in student government, medical outreach organizations, and research training programs. Additionally, my work as an...

...am 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.

...a 21-year-old Political Science/International Political Economy double major with a Communications & Culture minor at Fordham University. I'm a lifelong learner eager to share the spark of knowledge with everyone. I have been a volunteer educator since high school, teaching mathematics, geography, English, and history at grade schools in Chicago. Most recently, I worked as...

...and Environmental Engineering graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a focus in transportation. I am passionate about test prep, making sure that students understand why and how the question is being asked so that they can have an idea what the answer should be before starting the problem. I also help students...