Top Social Studies Tutors serving Burr Ridge
Alex: Burr Ridge Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...to additionally give us enjoyment and perspective for life's ups and downs. I began teaching in earnest over a decade ago when I taught ESL in South Korea. During that time and since, I've been fortunate to tutor students of all ages and in a variety of subjects. I received a BA in International Relations...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
Ben: Burr Ridge Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...theoretical concepts. I also have experience teaching musical lessons such as jazz bass, piano, and music theory to younger students. Experience in these different teaching environments has helped me cultivate a teaching style that identifies how to teach each individual student based on their learning style and personality. While working with students on topics from...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Jack: Burr Ridge Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Ellie: Burr Ridge Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...at a local high school about community engagement through the lens of philanthropy. Through this, I have the unique opportunity to empower students to become leaders in their community; to provide them a platform to change issues about which they are most passionate. This experience inspires my desire to educate young students; to provide them...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 700
Marvin: Burr Ridge Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...how to read, write, and do math. Because I loved doing those in school, and I'll be teaching that this up coming school year. To have a struggling reader all of a sudden love reading and attack hard words never before tried is the best feeling in the world. I believe education should be fun,...
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The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 710
Mark: Burr Ridge Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...is somewhat of a rarity among science and math teachers. Throughout my youth I coached a swim team and have always gained an immense satisfaction from helping others. Tutoring is a win-win situation for both parties. The student becomes fluent and develops interest in a subject they have struggled with in the past and I...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Bioengineering
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Grad Student, Bioengineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Rohan: Burr Ridge Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...to be a Varsity Tutor. I've been tutoring since I was fourteen years old, and being an older brother, I've also had countless experience tutoring my younger sister. I bring a positive and exciting attitude to my teaching style, and my main goal is always to ensure my client is learned and satisfied.... My teaching philosophy revolves around ensuring the student has made positive progress in his/her learning experience. The primary objective for my lessons and...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Psychology
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Karishma: Burr Ridge Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...to help them develop study strategies such as using flashcards or translating a sentence they had spoken aloud that day in their heads for extra language practice. I am very excited to be able to tutor again and to work with students. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a previously struggling student excel and...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Hallie: Burr Ridge Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...a wide range of subjects, including literature, history, writing, Spanish, and Algebra. I am particularly passionate about preparations for standardized testing, including the SATs and AP exams, and helping students through the college application process. My hope is that the support I provide to struggling students will empower them to expand their academic curiosity and...
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Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750
Pete: Burr Ridge Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...a strong value of education, I believe that the unique needs of every student deserve consideration and that it is the role of the tutor to find the perfect way to teach. It is my personal wish that if a student has a special need, I can fulfill it through flexibility, kindness, and optimistic determination.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Honors English Literature and Mathematics Minor
Minu: Burr Ridge Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...I love dark chocolate and Thai food anytime, any day. My favorite subject to teach is Math, because I like to work with numbers! I strongly believe in incentives. I believe that setting small treats for each goal you reach will motivate you to do better, as long as you set your mind to it....
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
Rade: Burr Ridge Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...Currently a first year medical student at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. I started to tutor from my sophomore year of college and I love it! I find it beautiful how the student and I both grow from learning. Learning should be a fun and interactive experience. I hope to help all those...
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Nova Southeastern University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Nick: Burr Ridge Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...help students prepare for and succeed in all of their scholastic endeavors. One of the reasons I majored in English was that every subject is of interest to me, and language is the primary tool with which we share knowledge and ideas about all of them. While my primary specialty is tutoring in writing and...
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Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Ohio University - Master of Arts, English
ACT English: 31
ACT Science: 32
SAT Math: 730
Rushi: Burr Ridge Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...of informal tutoring experience, I have developed the skills necessary to help others become successful. I enjoy the genuine process of developing a relationship with someone and cultivating that relationship, whether it be academic, personal, or professional. I enjoy working with others towards a common goal and helping all parties be mutually successful.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Industrial Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Kunwal: Burr Ridge Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...Pakistan and NYC. I graduated from the Macaulay Honors College with a BA in Biology and Boston University School of Medicine with my MD. I am passionate about empowering all students to feel confident in their ability to learn and conquer tests using test prep strategies and insights. I have years of experience teaching test...
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CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Boston University School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Parag: Burr Ridge Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...a tutor. My teaching philosophy is simple: work with students to get them to connect the concepts together to solve a problem or understand an idea. If you can visualize each fundamental point and connect the dots in your head, you're well on your way to finding the solution. I teach a variety of subjects,...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science and International Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 34
Gauri: Burr Ridge Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...have worked as a babysitter, camp counselor, tutor and teacher. I enjoy tutoring all subjects -I like trying to explain subjects in a new way that makes them interesting for my students. I do my best to make learning as fun and creative as possible, using whatever method works best for the student.... I believe in building confidence and using a student's strengths and interests to foster a productive learning environment.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology & Spanish
University of Illinois at Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
ACT Composite: 32
Todd: Burr Ridge Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...their lives. I am a very patient person, and I believe that making mistakes is often when the most learning occurs. Specific to ACT tutoring, I use a variety of books, including The Complete Guide to ACT Reading and the Ultimate Guide to the Math ACT. Outside of tutoring, I am the director of counseling...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 33
Mike: Burr Ridge Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve their academic goals, and appropriate what they learn to apply it to their own lives and the world around them, I will be...
Education & Certification
The University of San Francisco - Bachelors, European History
The University of Chicago - PHD, History (History of Ideas and Modern German History)
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
Angelina: Burr Ridge Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...Literature by the University of Barcelona, a BA in Drama by the University Politcnica of Barcelona and a BA in History by the University A utnoma of Barcelona. I hve taught English, French and Spanish in different language schools such as Assimil in Barcelona ad the Oxford School of English in London, where I was...
Education & Certification
University of Barcelona - PHD, ESL
University Autonoma of Barcelona - Bachelors, Drama and History
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