Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Fox Lake, IL

...as a Second Language. I moved to the US in 2011 and shortly afterwards taught Western Civilization to 1500 to undergraduates at the University of Notre Dame as a teaching assistant. I worked one-on-one with many students to help them succeed in the class. Since then, I have worked in various positions in higher education...

Having been a tutor and teacher for almost 20 years, I enjoy working with all age groups and backgrounds. I focus on sciences and arts subjects as well as test prep. I am a medical doctor with MBA and MPH and enjoy tutoring as a second career.

...a major in Engineering Science and a minor in Engineering Management. Over the past few years, I've worked with students from Kindergarten through 8th grade on STEM courses. I have additionally worked as a TA for a junior/senior high school physics class. I have always been very passionate about STEM courses and would love to...

Following a 30 year career in business and technology, I am now assisting students through academic tutoring. My academic background includes high performance at New Trier High School and University of Illinois - UC. I am flexible on timing and approach based on student needs, and I welcome the opportunity to coordinate with teachers.

I'm passionate about helping others succeed in the classroom and in life. Learning quickly and effectively is not only a skill that is useful in school, but is directly applicable to any path you choose to pursue.

...7th grade math, 7th/8th grade Pre-Algebra, 8th grade Algebra, and 9th/10th Geometry. I also have experiencing teaching sixth grade math and 9th grade English. I received a Bachelor of Science in Education (2010) and a Master of Science in Education (2015) from Eastern Illinois University. In addition to my teaching certificate, I am a certified...

...firm foundation of success to build upon. To reiterate - I teach because I love academics and I care about them! As for me personally, I attended Michigan State University on a National Merit Scholarship, where I studied Astronomy and Geology. After MSU, I joined the Air Force, where I served as a Fighter Pilot...

...at Yale University studying Cognitive Science and Global Affairs. In my free time I am the business manager and assistant musical director of Yale's oldest all-gender a cappella group Redhot and Blue. I also love theatre and write my own music. I am a huge fan of behavioral economics and everything social science, but I...

...as Metro, where we worked with seventh and eighth graders on any subject area they struggled with and the Champions program, where we mostly worked on college prep. This is where my passion to help others understand material and to be of use towards their paths to success only grew. It is extremely rewarding to...

...my fellow classmates. I tutor for a wide variety math classes such as geometry, trigonometry, algebra, precalculus, and calculus. One of the reasons I chose to study civil engineering was because I am so comfortable learning math and would like to continue that part of my education past high school. Although I am very dedicated...

...Notre Dame, graduating magna cum laude with dual majors in political science and in theology. From there, I went on to Duke University, where I attended both law school and seminary, earning a JD and an MTS. After that I practiced law, taught philosophy and world religions at community college, ran for local office (I...

...plans to graduate May 2019. I am currently a tutor for the Duke Athletic Department, and I also have experience as a tutor in a volunteer capacity for kids in the Durham area. Upon graduation, I will be enrolling in law school, though I have not yet decided which school to attend. I got a...

...how much help it can be. My favorite subjects are math and the social sciences such as psychology and sociology though I love learning so I'm good for anything. I believe that person-centric learning is the best approach to tutoring so I make sure to tailor my ways to what you need. Other than that...

...to graduate school. And I went to high school at Loyola Academy in Wilmette, IL. I try not to lecture! Instead, I give a quick overview of a topic, work on specific material, and teach as we encounter new things! I always stop for a question. And I ask a lot of leading questions myself,...

...I have a Bachelor's Degree in History. I am enthusiastic about education and have been teaching for several years. I have high scores on the math and science parts of the ACT and AP tests. In addition, I have strong reading comprehension and writing skills. Thank you for the opportunity to work with Varsity Tutors....

...education. I have worked as a freshman English co-teacher in Chicago Public Schools, and I have taught English as a foreign language overseas for several years, as well and am TEFL certified. I taught English in Spain for two years, and, most recently, was an English Language Teacher Trainer with the United States Peace Corps...

...science, plus my experience with theater and entrepreneurial projects makes me an excellent presenter. I helped raise my four younger siblings and have worked as a counselor multiple times. Plus, some of my friends at college needed a bit of help, and I was happy to if they asked. I want to help your child...

...2023, I will be attending allopathic medical school location to be determined. Currently, I have 9 offers. As for my tutoring career, I've been with VT for 5+ years now and tutor the stem disciplines. Chemistry, organic chem, biochem, and MCAT chemistry are my strengths. I also tutor calc 1,2, and 3, algebra, pre calc,...

...graduated from Lake Forest College with a BA in Sociology and Anthropology, with minors in Art History and Legal Studies. I graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. Although I eventually plan on obtaining my PhD in Anthropology/Archaeology, I am having a great time tutoring students and helping them reach their full potential in...

...the student. In general, I provide examples of how to complete a certain task before asking the student to work out a problem on their own. Repetition of this practice is key! Now I am working towards a Computer Science degree at Lake Forest College. I speak English, Russian, and Spanish. Previously, I tutored my...