Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Bloomington, IL

I am a retired school teacher having taught Spanish and Social Studies. I have worked as a tutor and know the value of helping students on a one to one basis. I would be glad to assist you in your academic pursuits and will work hard to help you achieve your goals.

...and turning challenges into opportunities for growth. I am deeply motivated by a genuine love for teaching and an enthusiasm for international relations, which I incorporate into my lessons to inspire curiosity about the world. My patient and approachable nature allows me to build strong relationships with students, fostering their academic success while encouraging a...

...taught grades K-3 and 5-6. I have my bachelors and masters degree in elementary education with curriculum support. I am very passionate about reading and finding new books. I believe using picture books can open a world of new possibilities. I use novels and picture books in all subjects to help enhance the lesson.

...can likely see. I really enjoy helping people, which is why I tutor, as I can apply my knowledge to benefit others. I feel that my best characteristic as a tutor is that I ensure that my student truly understands the concepts and information, which is helped by making many strong connections in the brain.

...come. Also, as a tutor, I have grown to love the experience of teaching students new strategies to help them reach their goals. From my perspective, all students have the ability to learn, but they just need to be given the appropriate tools to further their knowledge base and understanding of the material.

...also relate the work to real-life experiences. I try my best to make education fun and interactive. I like to play educational games with students, and sometimes we may play some games that are more focused on getting to know one another better. I also firmly believe that students need to be free to express...

...lawyer to presidential campaign staffer. I graduated at the top of my college and law school class and passed the California Bar on the first try. Reflecting upon my varied jobs, I realize that inherent in each one is a responsibility to train and teach others. That responsibility, simultaneously humbling and exhilarating, is where my...

...minored in theatre and am certified to teach speech and theatre, in addition to general education classes. I have three years of classroom teaching experience and have been teaching English as a Second Language online for one year. I love to connect with each of my students and adjust my teaching to their interests and...

...students realize their potential - namely in Math, Science, and English. I want to be a catalyst for students to complete and exceed their tasks. Patience is a virtue - I realize all students learn a little differently. The key is to personalize the material and explain it in a clear way!

...earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of California at Davis, and am a licensed engineer in New York, California, and Illinois. I specialize in Civil FE, ASVAB, contractors, GED, GRE, CSP, CLEP, and PMP exam preparation. Each session is tailored to each student's needs. INTERESTS: I enjoy different cultures, advocating for...

I believe that each student has unique learning needs, and that educators must do their best to meet the needs of each student in the best way possible.

...I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose to study! In the future, I seek to pursue clinical and pedagogical medicine and enjoy biking, skateboarding, dancing, and philosophizing in my spare time.

...rehabilitated refugee children in Arizona. After graduating, I instructed reading programs for the Institute of Reading Development, where I saw that, as my students' reading skills improved, their overall confidence skyrocketed. They became better students because they stopped feeling incapable and inept. This experience is the foundation of my tutoring philosophy. I believe education increases...

...Florida, I worked not only as a tutor, but also as an EMT-Paramedic, a lifeguard, a martial arts instructor, and a swim instructor. I have been fortunate enough to travel to several different countries in Central America, South America, Africa, and the Caribbean. I have done medical aid work in both Nicaragua and Haiti. My...

...noticed that I really enjoyed helping people understand something they were struggling with. Thats why I hope to tutor as many students as I can handle. The thing I enjoy most about teaching is the opportunity to help students learn. I enjoy knowledge, both the receiving and the giving thereof, and Im looking forward to...

...problems, but providing them with the resources and strategies to arrive at the correct answer themselves. Not only does this empower students, but it also gives them a framework to understand and tackle more complex problems outside of tutoring. Additionally, I see no value in simply telling a student that they are wrong, or that...

...Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.

...supports students need to be successful. I strongly believe in helping students develop a growth mindset, which they can take into any educational experience. I have been teaching in the DC area for 3 years, and understand the demands of the Common Core Standards, PARCC, SAT and other exams. I am familiar with ELA and...

...science, the rules of grammar, and the events of history are the way they are, and by lifting the curtain on the intricacies of the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own sake. Math and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks...