Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Darien, IL

...applying. I graduated from Hinsdale Central High School in 2012, and there I was a member of the National Honors Society which was my first experience with tutoring. I am currently a volunteer at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, and I help patients and siblings with homework and reading there, as well. I...

...find that a large portion of students struggle with feeling that they aren't very skilled at writing. I firmly believe that is untrue, and that everyone has their own unique style and skillset to bring to the table. My goal is to discover that style, and make sure they have fun doing it.

...class. I enjoyed working with the students and seeing them master the material over the course of the semester. Professionally, I have worked both as a programmer and as a marketer. I believe my greatest strengths are in teaching math and helping students prepare for standardized tests, including the GMAT. In my spare time, I...

...are so many ways to be a smart, bright, developed individual, and there are so many different ways to learn. The only way to accommodate each bright mind is to believe in the potential for something great and something beautiful, which I believe every person has--the same way we believe in dirt.

...teaching executive functions, like soft skills, organization, communication, note-taking,, advocating for oneself - along with the academic skills necessary to provide students with a structured way to work independently outside the classroom. My abilities include English Language Arts, Music Theory, U.S. History, Algebra I and Consumer Business. I am results driven with a commitment to...

...or redundant, their personal understanding is more valuable than the thoughts of their peers around them. I have a personal disability and despite it, I can help encourage others to advance to new levels. Having a disability is just like having a different kind of motivational spark. I have a teaching style that empowers individuals...

...In high school, I worked at Kumon, tutoring Calculus 1 and 2. I also helped students with English and Reading comprehension. In addition, I created my own personal tutoring business for students in and around my area. I tutored introductory levels of biology, chemistry, and physics while focusing on Algebra, Geometry, and Pre-Calculus. The combination...

I am a Computer Science student at UIUC who loves to help others. I have experience from being the oldest out of four and often helping my younger siblings with their school work.

...major corporations on both digital and traditional global campaigns. I have been a tutor for students ranging from elementary to college age for the past 10 years. I have helped individuals successfully prepare for exams, complete homework and master complex concepts, garner literacy with software like the Google Suite of apps and Office, and strengthen...

To anyone who reads this, I hope that your educational path is as smooth as possible. For most of us it isn't, and if you need someone to walk alongside you, and try to smooth the way, I'm more than happy to be there. So long as you're willing to listen, I'm happy to teach.

...Floor Theater, a Chicago storefront theater company that is in its third season. I've tutored for several private clients in the past, of a variety of age ranges and backgrounds. I've tutored a variety of subjects, ranging from Science to Spanish. Additionally, I teach acting classes at a studio in Chicago at night. While I...

...learn, and when we mastered a subject, it was time to learn something new. These results didn't stem from rigorous rote learning. Too often, educators focus on raising test scores with tips and tricks, forgetting to acknowledge that the students taking those tests are individuals. How can you expect a student to do well on...

...confines of the process, but to assist others along the way. One of my favorite parts of my writing sequence that I completed last year was the opportunity to cultivate and grow the ideas of my fellow classmates. I love assisting others in the development of their own work which, naturally, lead me to tutoring...

...begun to love writing like I do if it hadn't been for my love of books. I'm an avid reader. I will not travel anywhere without a book in my backpack or my Kindle. Generally I enjoy the science fiction, military & historical thrillers, along with horror genres. It should also be no surprise I...

My name is Brit Howard. I've been a teacher now for 10 years. I've taught elementary school from Kindergarten to 6th grade. I graduated with my Bachelors of Science in English and have a Masters in Education. I love helping students become engaged with the materials and find their passions.

...interests and passion in the work that they are doing. I love tutoring and teaching students because being able to share information and guide others is very exciting and important to me. I am happy to tutor US History, AP Government, Civics, Low level Political Science courses, Applied Statistics, and AP Psychology. I am happy...

I recently graduated from Northwestern University, where I studied Theatre and Pre-Speech Pathology. I work with students on music theory and writing, two subjects which can be daunting but become much simpler when broken down. I want to help you break these subjects down, and even learn to love the process along the way!

...at Pitzer College where I study political science. I know how important a personable and encouraging tutor can be, and I am excited to provide that kind of support to any student! I'm very flexible and am able to offer structured lessons or create more of an informal learning setting. In college, I give writing...

I currently attend the University of Chicago, where I major in Political Science and Biology. When I'm not spending hours reading Nietzsche, I'm doing improv comedy and graphic design. I'm currently pursuing a career in advertising/consulting, and in my spare time I eat mini tacos and watch Louis CK stand-up comedy. ... Teaching is about taking something complex and making it easy to understand. I like to focus a lot on students' questions, as they give...

...investment banking after graduation. Outside of my academic and professional pursuits, I have a deep-seated love for teaching and mentoring. As the oldest of four siblings, I've dedicated a significant portion of my life to tutoring and guiding my younger brothers and sisters. Beyond my family, I've also shared my expertise by tutoring in a...