Top Social Studies Tutors serving Chicago
Marsha: Chicago Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Chicago, IL
As an educator/historian and broadcast journalist, I love teaching and believe if we learn something everyday, we will always be a success.
Education & Certification
Roosevelt University - Master of Arts, Organizational Leadership
State Certified Teacher
Zahra: Chicago Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am currently a sophomore in UIC's GPPA Medical Scholars program. I am majoring in math and am dedicated to helping others get the valuable education they deserve. I love meeting new people and am excited to start tutoring some of my favorite subjects through Varsity Tutors and help my students achieve their academic and personal goals.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Michael: Chicago Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Chicago, IL
...I have had experience tutoring/teaching my colleagues in both group and one-on-one settings. What I have learned is no student learns material the same way. It takes dialogue between tutor, students, and parents to determine the best plan of action for the student to attain their academic goals. I believe in an active learning environment that includes discussion-based learning, supplemented with hands on learning activities within my sessions that is specifically tailored to each student's...
Education & Certification
Carthage College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Science, Microbiology and Immunology
Lauren: Chicago Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Chicago, IL
...is priceless and must be shared. As a tutor, I believe it's my job to not only help students understand what they're working on, but to build enough of a knowledge base that they can confidently and independently solve similar problems in the future. I am currently an adult ESL tutor at the Loyola Literacy Center. I have a lot of experience working with children as well. I volunteered at the summer camps at the...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Jayla: Chicago Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Chicago, IL
Hi! My name is Jayla! My mission is to help students like yourself achieve academic success. I look forward to our session!
Education & Certification
Rasmussen university - Bachelor of Science, Health Services Administration
Rasmussen university - Master of Science, Business Administration and Management
Morgan: Chicago Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Chicago, IL
...ESL teacher at New Mexico State University. As a test prep instructor, I taught SAT, SSAT, TOEFL, and GRE. Test Prep, as I have come to experience it does not mean the memorizing of 10,000 things. It is understanding that standardized tests are logic games, that they test nothing outside what you have already learned in school. The rub comes from the presentation, that standardized tests are designed as puzzles. There are rules and operating...
Education & Certification
New Mexico State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, History
New Mexico State University - Master of Arts, History
GRE Verbal: 167
Zahra: Chicago Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Chicago, IL
I recognize the significance of interaction and dialogue within teaching; something I learned from working at Kumon. I tutored students during the summer and the holidays. By doing this, I received a passion for teaching. Currently, I am receiving my BA in Secondary Education for Teaching of History. Through this, I aim to give students as many learning opportunities and experiences as possible in order to help them engage in their studies.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Education, Education
Grace: Chicago Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am a junior at the University of Notre Dame majoring in American Studies and minoring in Digital Marketing. I am very passionate about helping students, and I have been tutoring since my freshman year of high school. I use a high energy, personalized approach to tutoring in order to help students gain confidence in their abilities!
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
Jennifer: Chicago Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Chicago, IL
...of resources available today to expose students to real uses of foreign language. I strive to incorporate authentic French materials into my classes in the form of Francophone literature, poetry, films, podcasts, video clips, infographics, ePals and communication via Skype, to name a few. When I am not teaching, I enjoy reading, knitting, walking my dog, spending time with my husband, trying new restaurants, binge-watching new shows, and spending time with my good friends.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language
DePaul University - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Catherine: Chicago Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Chicago, IL
...privilege to work with dozens of bright and talented students over the years, ranging from fifth grade to university level. I especially enjoy helping students with test prep and am qualified to teach all sections of the SAT and GRE, including math. I would also love to tutor in history, literature, and writing. Currently, I am earning my PhD in early modern European History from Stanford University. I am also a graduate of Princeton University...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Stanford University - PHD, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
Janina: Chicago Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Personal Trainer. It is important to me to pick up students where they stand, spark passion and feed their curiosity. My approach to teaching is to help students help themselves and provide them with the scaffold they need to reach their educational goals. I understand that every student is different and this is one of the things that I most value about being a tutor having the opportunity to meet young people and get to...
Education & Certification
Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel - Bachelor of Science, Geography
Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel - Masters in Education, Geography Teacher Education
Paige: Chicago Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Chicago, IL
...on my bachelor degree at Chicago State University; My major is psychology, and my minor is CMAT. (Put on hold currently.) I have experience in working with students who have High Functioning Autism and Autism Type 1. The subjects that I tutor are Psychology, College Level American History, High School Level American History, English and Learning Differences. My favorite subjects to tutor are English, executive functioning, history, psychology, and social studies. I have found that...
Education & Certification
Chicago State University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Malcolm: Chicago Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Chicago, IL
...high school at Providence St. Mel High School on the west side of Chicago. While attending I took AP U.S. History, AP English Literature and Composition, and AP Calculus. My advanced background in math, English, and history will enable me to tutor a vast array of subjects and reach a wide variety of students. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Howard University. I am currently pursuing a Master of Arts in...
Education & Certification
Howard University - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
Thomas: Chicago Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Chicago, IL
...and I am a senior at DePaul University studying Computer Science and Game Development. While programming is exciting to me, one of my other passions is teaching the math and science subjects that accompany Computer Science. I learned very early on that it wasn't the material that was most essential to learning, but it is the proper learning environment that really pushes students to do their best. That is the goal of my tutoring sessions:...
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelors, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 35
ACT Science: 34
Michael : Chicago Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Chicago, IL
...teaching experience as well as tutoring experience. I began tutoring students while I was an undergraduate, focusing on english, ESL, reading comprehension, writing skills, organizational skills, time management skills, and research skills. Also, while I was completing my Masters degree, I taught sections of written and oral communications courses, which allowed me to provide the knowledge necessary for students to improve on their public speaking skills, presentation skills, and speech writing skills. Due to my...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Masters in Education, Education Policy Analysis
Donna: Chicago Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Education and English. My first experience in education was teaching swimming lessons at my community lake and then providing tutoring services in high school as a National Honor Society member. Encouraging and engaging others with kindness, compassion, and joy is my daily goal. Professionally, I have taught third, fifth, and sixth grades in public elementary schools, middle and high school English and literature in private schools, and adults in a variety of settings. Although I...
Education & Certification
William Paterson University of New Jersey - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
State Certified Teacher
Stuart: Chicago Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Chicago, IL
I graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor's degree in Communications, but have shown an aptitude for math and science throughout my academic career. There are so many resources available online that one could get lost in the breadth of information. I'm here to hone in on what makes you want to learn so that we can work together to help accomplish your goals.
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
ACT Math: 32
Alice: Chicago Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Chicago, IL
...schools in New York City. I have tutored students of all ages in subjects including but not limited to SHSAT Prep, Reading, Writing, Math, Biology, Social Studies, History, and English Language and Composition. I am also a native Russian speaker. I am excited about the opportunity to pass my love of learning on to my students. I believe that every student has the capacity to engage with even the most challenging material, as long as...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy, Politics, Law
Styles: Chicago Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Chicago, IL
...I had an intense passion for history and the language arts. I would spend hours researching different types of events, cultural figures, plays, poems, art pieces, and history theories just to stimulate my curiosity about the past and its connections to the now. This passion led me to graduating from UIC with a degree in the Teaching of History. I now live to help others find that spark and passion in history and writing like...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, History
State Certified Teacher
Shannon: Chicago Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Chicago, IL
...degree in Biochemistry. In my free time, I like to bake, read, watch Netflix, and go hiking (especially with my dog). My specific teaching approach depends on the subject, but I like to really engage my students in that subject. When it comes to languages, that could mean watching or listening to media in that language or finding a fun book to read. In science or math, that could be running examples, either real or...
Education & Certification
Miami University-Oxford - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 31
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