Top Social Studies Tutors serving Fox Lake

Yesha: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...subjects such as literature, math, science, and ACT prep. I have tutored kids of all ages and am familiar with different tutoring methods for each age group. More than that, what qualifies me for this job is that I am passionate about education. I have had a very successful school career, and I want to...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Integrative Biology Honors/ Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Samantha: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...I tutored a wide range of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Marshall: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...in Hebrew. I also worked at a summer camp for three years during high school, teaching kids anything from how to swim to how to shoot a bow and arrow. I was a babysitter for four years, usually with the stipulation that I go through homework after school with kids I babysat. At school, I've...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 720

Benjamin: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...former and the real-world potential of the latter. During classes in middle and high school, I developed a reputation of being a good source of help within my classes in a non-tutor capacity, and grew that into a peer tutor role a couple times a week during lunch my senior year of high school. What...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Finance
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Luke: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...especially proud of the improvements my students made towards clear self-expression in speaking and writing (which was reflected in high TOEFL scores). I've got a knack for identifying an essay's strengths and weaknesses, and for giving specific feedback to make written ideas come to life. In addition, I have a passion for helping students improve...
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36

Jack: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...finding connections to the material allows students to develop a personal investment in their work that will always result in greater success. I encourage students to actively participate in a tutoring session, making sure that their needs drive a session rather than my pre-planned agenda. Every student learns differently, and I have found that the...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 700

Kate: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...my favorite sources of analysis and pleasure comes from the story-telling of the nouveau Golden Era of television (Mad Men, Deadwood, Better Call Saul, et cetera), and also the story-telling of professional wrestling. I find these multimedia examples especially useful in trying to crack difficult concepts and craft choices in print literature and writing. I...
Education & Certification
Knox College - Bachelor in Arts, English-Creative Writing
UW-Milwaukee - Master of Arts, English

Jack: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, 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

Rade: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...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 who seek it...
Education & Certification
Nova Southeastern University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Michael: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...a degree in World History. I spent two years tutoring with the university while I was in undergrad, and I helped students with history and intro level science. I worked with many students who were very far behind in their course work, and I helped them engage with material while figuring out the learning strategy...
Education & Certification
University of Memphis - Bachelor in Arts, World History
University of Memphis - Current Grad, World History

Todd: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...to the real world. Learning is a lot easier and fun if students see the relevance to 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...
Education & Certification
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: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...their critical thinking abilities and to encourage them to utilize these abilities in interpreting and interacting with 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...
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

Maribel: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...and secondary school level students. I am currently working on my second Graduate level degree in Accounting and Taxation. I love learning and helping student reach their academic and life goals. My coursework in the field of literacy, reading, and writing pedagogy has uniquely prepared me to teach primary and secondary level literary criticism and...
Education & Certification
Northern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Northern Illinois University - Master of Arts, English

Michael: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...taken courses in classical mechanics, electrodynamics, and quantum mechanics. Regarding math, while I have studied multivariable calculus and theoretical linear algebra in structured class environments, I have also learned to apply this math through my physics courses. As for Latin, I have taken four years of language classes in high school and have continued my...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 750

Miriam: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...as my teaching style developed. Because of this, I have experience teaching students from all ages and backgrounds. With my youngest learner ever being 4 years old and my oldest in her 50's, I wholeheartedly believe anyone can learn. I have the experience and desire adapt to each student's unique style of learning in any...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770

Ebadur: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
My goal is to make sure the student will understand the material and to be successful in the classroom while being an independent thinker.
Education & Certification
Elmhurst College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Pacific College - Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences

Brian: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...Second Language), Linguistics, Psychology, Sociology, Music, etc. I have an immense amount of foreign language and ESL tutoring and over 13 years of rich one-on-one and group delivery tutoring/teaching experience having worked with a diverse range of clientele. I am flexible and ready to assist you with all of your linguistic skills and needs! Thanks...
Education & Certification
College of DuPage - Current Undergrad, Spanish and Italian

Umar: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...degree in Biology. My expertise lies in the field of sciences, however I have vast amount of knowledge in wide array of subjects including elementary math, pre-algebra, algebra and American History, with a particular emphasis in the American Revolution time period. I have worked with many different types of students ranging from middle schoolers, high...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
Midwestern University-Glendale - Master of Arts, Biomedical Sciences

Shannon: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...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...
Education & Certification
Miami University-Oxford - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 31

Pete: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...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.... The strongest teachers I have had always taught more than just the material. Their presence brightened the classroom and united students on a personal...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Honors English Literature and Mathematics Minor
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