Top Social Studies Tutors serving Fox Lake

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

Jack: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...their needs drive a session rather than my pre-planned agenda. Every student learns differently, and I have found that the greatest success is a result of playing to these strengths rather than fighting against them. I am excited to be a part of Varisty Tutors, and to help students thrive in their academic lives.... Students learn best when they are motivated to do so. Finding a personal connection to the material makes learning more interesting, and...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 700

Isabella: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
I am determined to teaching everyone in the way they learn best, not just one way.
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Ilana: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...to make the most of our time together. While I am not being a tutor, I am a musician. In addition to singing, I play the violin and viola and dabble in everything from Bach to bluegrass to covers of pop songs. As an opera singer, I have studied Spanish, Italian, French and German and...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Pete: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...from The University of Wisconsin in 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...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Honors English Literature and Mathematics Minor

Yesha: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...job is that I am passionate about education. I have had a very successful school career, and I want to share that with all students. Education is empowering, and every student deserves to feel intelligent. Outside of tutoring and college, I love to read. I'm a big fan of fantasy novels and Harry Potter, but...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Integrative Biology Honors/ Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Debra: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
My name is Debra and I have an MA in Anthropology from the University of Chicago. I really like engaging with the humanities and hope to help students improve their understanding of history, the social science, writing, and grammar. ... I like to be as conversational as possible, because I think that's the best way to communicate ideas. I try to be pretty informal, because I find that formality can turn students. Overcomplicating the subject matter...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Anthropology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 34

Mike: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...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 they learn to...
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

Karlyn: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...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...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology, International Studies
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Master of Arts, Cultural Foundations of Education

Luke: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...giving specific feedback to make written ideas come to life. In addition, I have a passion for helping students improve their performance in ACT Reading, Writing, and Science. Whatever the subject, I thrive on leading students to moments of clarity and a sense of accomplishment. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy exploring nature, playing strategy...
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36

Kate: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...power has never ceased to amaze me. As my scholarship continued, I came to admire and respect the mechanical and stylistic elements of not only creative writing, but also expository/persuasive writing. The latter was much more difficult for me. Upon finding my voice and my strength to make an engaging case in essay-writing. I discovered...
Education & Certification
Knox College - Bachelor in Arts, English-Creative Writing
UW-Milwaukee - Master of Arts, English

Benjamin: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...peer tutor role a couple times a week during lunch my senior year of high school. What I hope to accomplish with my tutoring is ensure that you not only achieve your desired grade/score, but see how the different concepts relate to each other in the bigger picture. The more important part is to critically...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Finance
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Ashley: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...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 the donut shop...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Communication Studies

Ben: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...what makes the light bulb go on for individual students. I view my job as helping you achieve your goals in a way that's informed by how you grapple with facts, concepts and tests. I am a 2009 graduate of the University of Chicago in Statistics and Political Science. I have been a tutor for...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Political Science and Government

Roberto: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...moved to New York to work for a youth organization called Serving Teens through Arts Resources, where I combined both my theatre and writing education to act, write and teach. Now in Chicago, I work as professional actor, producer, writer, and freelance tutor, upholding my values of effective communication and inspiration at the helm of...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Parkside - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts

Jessica: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...I (or special education teacher pre-k through age 21). I currently teach at a local high school working with students in an alternative learning program. I work with students at risk of academic failure one-on-one and in small groups to maximize growth in ALL required courses they need to obtain their high school diploma. Prior...
Education & Certification
Eastern Illinois University - Bachelor of Education, Special Education

Gabriella: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...they take. I also am a health coach for other Boston College students on campus. Education and personal growth are my two main passions, so as a tutor I aim to have students enjoy and fully understand what they are learning to the point that they could teach it back to me. In addition to...
Education & Certification
Boston College - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
SAT Math: 700

Miten: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
I am a college student looking to get more experience in the teaching field. I am a highly motivated individual who truly enjoys working with children in different topics. I love the feeling of getting the correct answer on math problems and I would love to help students feel that as well.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad Student, Finance

Lauren: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...working towards getting my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northwestern University. I have had a lot of experience throughout college and AP classes in high school writing essays spanning a variety of subjects from literature, psychology, poetry, and neuroscience. I am very excited to help anyone (regardless of education level/skill) with writing/literature...
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelor of Science, Clinical Psychology

Farren: Fox Lake Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...the past year, I have worked with dozens of students on the following platforms: Tutor.com, TutorMe and Smarthinking. I helped clients with brainstorming writing ideas, providing sources, improving writing quality, and developing argumentation skills. I firmly believe that learning should be fun. Nothing motivates learners as much as fun does because it comes from genuine...
Education & Certification
Roosevelt University - Bachelor in Arts, English
DePaul University - Master of Arts, Publishing
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