Top Social Studies Tutors serving Des Plaines

Melissa: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...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 student teaching experience at Whitney M. Young...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Roosevelt University - Master of Arts, Secondary Education-Social Science
State Certified Teacher

Matthew: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...love tutoring students in English and Math and I reserve a special spot in my heart for History, including preparation for AP tests. My teaching philosophy is one that focuses on understanding and perceiving the individual needs of a student and understanding how to reach them in an effective and impactful way. I believe that my experience working with a variety of students and abilities has allowed me to reach students and inspire them to...
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, International Affairs

Michael: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a member of the Teach For America Corps and will be teaching Spanish in the Baltimore City Public Schools this fall. I am passionate about and love teaching/tutoring anything related to Spanish, Reading, Writing, English and Marketing! Lets conquer this together and get some work done, learn and have and enjoyable fun experience!
Education & Certification
University of Mississippi - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
ACT Reading: 31

Kevin: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...math and reading, and have personally succeeded in a large variety of standardized tests, including the ACT, the SAT, and various AP tests. I am especially passionate about teaching students optimal test-taking strategies for conquering standardized tests and honing their critical thinking skills. I believe that education is not only necessary for being successful academically and professionally, but also capable of enriching one’s life experiences. In my spare time, I enjoy playing guitar, skateboarding, and...
Education & Certification
Univeristy of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Graham: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a freshman at the University of Colorado Boulder majoring in astrophysics and chemistry with a 4.00 GPA. I have been passionate about science and STEM topics my whole life, focusing on them in both high school and college classes. In my free time, you can usually find me exploring forest preserves by day and surveying the skies with my telescope by night.
Education & Certification
University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelor of Science, Astronomy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 36

Lisa: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...and love working one on one with students of varying abilities. I am able to tutor math from elementary math to Calculus. I earned my Bachelors of Arts in Economics at the University of Illinois in Champaign. I earned my Masters in Education at North Park University. My teaching philosophy centers on a student centered approach. My tutoring style is laid back, allowing the students to show me what they know already and then to...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
North Park University - Master of Arts, Education

Maribel: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...and research, and essay composition. As a native Spanish speaker, I also have extensive knowledge in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish and have seen great results when teaching young and adult learners. My teaching philosophy is to help learners become knowledgeable in various disciplines and I take a multi-disciplinary approach to help long-term memorization of valuable skills. I strive to create engaging learning opportunities for students in language arts while focusing on textual analysis and...
Education & Certification
Northern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Northern Illinois University - Master of Arts, English

Jessica: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...graduate from University of Illinois at Chicago and minored in Art History. I am fluent in Spanish and English, respectively. I am also a current Research Assistant at the Department of Psychiatry at UIC aiming to improve mental health awareness and services in BIPOC communities. I have experience working with children in after school programs. I am passionate about helping the younger generation and learn more about their interests and education. I am looking forward...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Katherine: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a multi-level, multi-subject educator offering 8+ years experience in instruction; consistent performance record and excellent reviews; and innovative instructional methods to maximize student understanding and performance across various learning styles, abilities, and interests. It is my pleasure to educate through Varsity Tutors.... My philosophy in education is that all students are smart. It is my job as an educator to meet each student where they are and to guide them in the achievement of...
Education & Certification
University of St. Thomas - Bachelor in Arts, English
Loyola Marymount University - Master of Arts, Secondary Education

Vinny: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...work with you. To me, all academics are a type of performance and I hope to help you craft your ideas into a more manageable structure that showcases exactly what you want to say. Your work should be the stage on which your ideas are performedId love to help you create and explore those thoughts and theories. Theres no one way to do it. There is only your way! I look forward to meeting you!
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Drama

Alison: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
After many years in the accounting profession (I'm a CPA), I became an accounting and business math TEACHER. Recently, I've tutored middle school students in all academic subjects. With 20+ years of teaching (and hundreds of students), I look forward to helping you gain skills and gain confidence!
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Paige: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...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 psychology is my special niche interest, and I don't mind all of the reading along with writing/typing that it involves. I have a specific focus on executive functioning, English, geography,...
Education & Certification
Chicago State University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Lisa: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...on writing for me have been 1) George Orwell's "Politics and the English Language", an essay he wrote in 1948 that speaks to the repercussions of fuzzy writing, and 2) Strunk and White, "The Elements of Style". Both of these are not only entertaining, but timeless and worth reading and rereading. Both speak to the importance of making every word count. Becoming a strong editor of your own work is something I will teach you!...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelors, English
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Masters, English

Caleb: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...the moment and more likely to stick around after the immediate need for that knowledge. For me, I am always relating a new concept or topic back to what I know about architecture, structures, materials, and urban design because of my everyday work; but, also thinking about how they might play into music composition and production, film writing and creation, cooking and nutrition (gave me a whole new frame for chemistry and biology), and sports...
Education & Certification
Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelor in Architecture, Architecture
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 32

Shannon: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Spanish. Additionally, I minored in Business. I am working toward my Juris Doctor at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. I love sharing my love for learning by helping others reach their academic potential. As a tutor, I believe teaching should be tailored to suit each student's needs. Students learn best from different teaching styles. I am devoted to helping my students in a personalized fashion that allows them to achieve their academic goals. I tutor...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Loyola University-Chicago - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Haider: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...in active learningusing recall-based strategies, real-world applications, and critical thinking exercises to reinforce understanding. My goal is to help students build confidence in their abilities, not just memorize information. Outside of academia, I enjoy working on research projects, exploring cognitive science, and developing platforms that enhance learning and accessibility. In my free time, I love reading, writing, and brainstorming creative projects. Whether a student is preparing for an exam or strengthening foundational knowledge, I am...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Da Hwi: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a chemistry graduate from an R1 university happy to help you or your child with: Chemistry Biology Algebra 2 Geometry Biostatistics Statistics I offer assistance with completing assignments, preparation for exams, and motivating students to achieve their future dream careers. I love science, and I'm so excited to help you on your journey. :)
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Nisha: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
Hi everyone! I am currently a third year dental student at the University of Michigan. I was a tutor all throughout my undergraduate career and enjoyed every part of helping another student to help his/her excel!
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of Michigan School of Dentistry - Doctor of Medical Dentistry, Predentistry

Aurora: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
Bachelors, International Politics and Economics, 2014 Graduate: Calumet College of Saint Joseph: Current Grad Student, Masters of Arts in Teaching, 2017
Education & Certification
Allegheny College - Bachelors, International Politics and Economics
Calumet College of Saint Joseph - Current Grad Student, Masters of Arts in Teaching
LSAT: 153

Sarah: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
Hi, I'm Sarah Sinner. I have been a 1st grade teacher for three years. I also have experience teaching preschool and kindergarten. I am certified to teach prek-third grade. I can work with students on reading, phonics, social studies, science, math, etc.
Education & Certification
Illinois State University - Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
State Certified Teacher
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