Top Social Studies Tutors serving Des Plaines
William: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...map. I am happy to guide students at any level and tailor lessons to their needs. Although I enjoy writing and mathematics the most, I have a passion for physics, earth sciences, reading comprehension French and Japanese. I encourage students to find freedom in these subjects rather than trauma. In each lies a means of expression and an opportunity for dialogue. Physics, for example, offers us a completely new vocabulary for describing our natural world....
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 730
Prahith: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I 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. ... It is more important that students learn how to solve problems rather than just memorizing facts or formulas. All...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 36
Melissa: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...not only fellow University Of Illinois at Chicago students, but also for students at Jones College Prep. During my graduate program I also tutored at Jones, and at Whitney M. Young Magnet School. I enjoy tutoring because I like helping students make sense of difficult topics. I also enjoy meeting new students, and forming a strong rapport. In order to create a successful tutoring session I believe the session must be student centered. During my...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Roosevelt University - Master of Arts, Secondary Education-Social Science
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Meriam: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...fluency and subject expertise. Since graduating, I have been attending a post-bac program at the University of Toronto in intensive Spanish and Arabic, before continuing on to medical school. I have also been tutoring numerous subjects for over 10 years, including Math, French, and Biology. I truly believe that it is with individual attention helps maximize one's full potential. Tutoring has shown me that everyone has the ability to succeed with hard work and the...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Biology and French
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Alex: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and more recently completed my MBA program at the University of Southern California. My business school classmates and I took pride in offering group tutoring in subjects such as stats, economics, finance, etc., and I still feel ardently that the best way to fully understand a subject is to teach it! I have years of experience teaching algebra I & II, economics and Spanish, but also love to assist...
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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
Alex: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...in Champaign-Urbana and graduated with a 3.8/4.0 GPA. I was also apart of the James Scholar honors program and graduated Cum Laude. I attended Adlai E. Stevenson High school where I received a 5 for AP credit in AP European History, AP US History, AP Psychology, AP Government and Politics, AP Calculus BC, and AP Microeconomics. I am a very relaxed and laid back person who enjoys hanging out with friends, sports, and watching movies...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Biology, Economics
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 33
Jaya: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...love helping others foster a deeper understanding in these two particular subjects! I also genuinely enjoy algebra and statistics and am quite the grammarian. From preschool to college, I actually loved going to school every day and learning, and I hope to bring that love to others, also! I spent the fall of 2014 in Montpellier, France, and there I worked on mastering the French language. When I am not studying, you can find me...
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University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Bachelors, Genetics & French
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Isabella: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am determined to teaching everyone in the way they learn best, not just one way.
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Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
Pete: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Madison, I understand the gap that can form between teachers and students first hand. Combining a relational teaching style, and 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
Parag: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...University majoring in Political Science and International Studies. After I graduate, I will be pursuing work in the public sector, working specifically in foreign affairs. I have thoroughly enjoyed my college experience, and have developed tremendously as a writer and critical thinker. I hope to help students do the same as a tutor. My teaching philosophy is simple: work with students to get them to connect the concepts together to solve a problem or understand...
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science and International Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 34
Oliver : Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Northwestern University with a BS in Journalism and International Studies. My journalistic work has appeared in the Boston Globe and other respected publications, though at the moment I'm focusing on teaching the intricacies of the written word, among other subjects. I discovered the joys of teaching as a volunteer tutor to local high school students, helping my tutees fine-tune essays, read critically, and digest core historical and political concepts. After identifying gaps in learning, I...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Journalism, International Relations
SAT Verbal: 720
SAT Writing: 710
Karlyn: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...months of experience tutoring in classrooms (especially middle school reading), and also have some experience tutoring the US naturalization test. I hope to complete my TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification by June. I am passionate about many subjects, including Spanish, ESL, English, History, and Political Science. I attempt to ground my teaching and tutoring in the daily experiences, motivations, and goals of the student, customizing the materials to meet their needs and...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology, International Studies
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Master of Arts, Cultural Foundations of Education
Marvin: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...St. Joseph. My undergraduate degree is in Economics from the University of Chicago, and I did a lot of statistics, too! I like having kids 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...
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The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 710
Casey: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...and language arts subjects, I am most passionate about teaching English and reading comprehension. I believe students' advancements in these subjects positively impact all other academic areas. Every student can build confidence in reading and writing, and have fun doing it. I see education as a collaborative effort and I work to bring my students' personal perspectives into our lessons. Watching a student learn new things is exciting, but seeing them recognize the power of...
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Butler University - Bachelor in Arts, Music History and Literature
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Masters, Musicology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Ashley: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...English, essay editing, writing, math, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra. The skills my students learn will provide them with excellent writing and math foundations that will allow them to feel confident in their ability to solve forthcoming academic challenges. I absolutely love helping students grasp writing mechanics. Being a confident writer can definitely help with one's confidence in their public speaking skills. In my spare time I enjoy playing basketball, learning about user experience and design, exploring...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Communication Studies
Sarah: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a student at the University of Chicago, majoring in marketing and minoring in Business Analytics. I love tutoring and helping others. My specialties are in Business, Economics and test prep. I look forward to helping you reach your goals.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Marketing
ACT English: 31
ACT Science: 34
Paige: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...fun! I am here to help you out by making things a bit easier. I am here to back you up! I am currently working on my bachelor degree at Chicago State University; My major is Psychology and my minor is CMAT. I have experience in working with children who have Asperger's Syndrome and Autism. My subjects that I tutor are Psychology, College Level American History, High School Level American History, possibly English and Learning...
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Chicago State University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Eric: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...basis can prevent the largest pitfall of all; boredom. By adjusting one's teaching style to match a student's learning style, the information can flow smoothly, as can a passion for the subject. Achieve this, and learning becomes not only empowering but fun! My past experiences include a recent semester as a student teacher at the middle school age level. I also have many years as a leader in the Boy Scouts Program. Currently I serve...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
National Louis University - Master of Arts, Elementary Education
Krish: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...tutoring career. I am most passionate about Math and Science, specifically focusing on Calculus 1 and 2 (AB and BC) as well as Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus. In terms of the sciences, I have had significant success in high school and advanced placement level Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. My tutoring style is very unique and personalized for each student I work with. Considering the fact that I have worked with a plethora of...
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 790
SAT Writing: 790
Kelly: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I have my Masters of Fine Arts from the University of Hawaii. I teach college classes in photography, digital art, and general art topics. I am a photographer myself with experience in the visual and fine arts for several years.
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Saint Xavier University - Bachelor in Arts, Arts, General
University of Hawaii at Manoa - Master of Fine Arts, Photography
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