
Samantha: Highland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Highland, IN
...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 Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students and...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies

Jack: Highland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Highland, IN
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

Mark: Highland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Highland, IN
...strive to make the information relatable to my students. This way we can become excited about the subjects which makes learning that much easier. Mostly I am interested in tutoring math and math-related subjects including economics. Throughout sessions I will always try to convey exactly how important it is to learn the information, because like...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Bioengineering
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Grad Student, Bioengineering

Katie: Highland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Highland, IN
...advisor, and teaching first year experience courses to new college students, focusing on topics like time management and study skills. I understand firsthand the importance of standardized tests as students make goals for their next level of education; I am happy to help students prepare for these exams. I enjoy students of all ages and...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris

Hallie: Highland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Highland, IN
...classes. I now tutor a wide range of subjects, including literature, history, writing, Spanish, and Algebra. I am particularly passionate about preparations for standardized testing, including the SATs and AP exams, and helping students through the college application process. My hope is that the support I provide to struggling students will empower them to expand...
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Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater

Alex: Highland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Highland, IN
...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...
Education & Certification
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, Real Estate
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Finance

Karishma: Highland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Highland, IN
...and I was able to help them develop study strategies such as using flashcards or translating a sentence they had spoken aloud that day in their heads for extra language practice. I am very excited to be able to tutor again and to work with students. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a previously...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology

Minu: Highland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Highland, IN
...go on road trips! I love dark chocolate and Thai food anytime, any day. My favorite subject to teach is Math, because I like to work with numbers! I strongly believe in incentives. I believe that setting small treats for each goal you reach will motivate you to do better, as long as you set...
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Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biology, General

Marvin: Highland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Highland, IN
...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 believe...
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The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Rebecca: Highland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Highland, IN
...in my students and decrease anxiety about any difficulties that may arise with the subject matter. I do not believe there is any such thing as a bad question, and strive to make sure my students understand the "why" behind a solution so they can apply those principles in the future. I'm experienced in teaching...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Philosophy
Illinois Institute of Technology - Masters, Applied Mathematics

Ben: Highland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Highland, IN
...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 test prep (including ACT, SAT,...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Political Science and Government

Habib: Highland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Highland, IN
...as simply a caring friend for the duration of the last 3 years. I effectively tutor all students from elementary school all the way up to all the AP Math and Science subjects offered in High School. I prepare my students for both the SAT and ACT that are required for college admission along with...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Stephen: Highland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Highland, IN
...Ecuador, and Colombia. While I tutor a number of subjects, I particularly enjoy helping students with standardized test strategy and following their scores as they increase towards their goal. When I tutor, I aim to lead students to an answer by example so that they can see the reasoning involved themselves, rather than me just...
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Grinnell College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science

Debra: Highland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Highland, IN
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

Jennifer: Highland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Highland, IN
...also include algebra, geometry, trigonometry. I'm refreshing calculus and will update this profile when I do. Finally, other strengths include: Anthropology (cultural, medical, and archaeology), social science, social studies, and geography. But all these degrees and topics aside, I am a laid back person and enjoy meeting students. We will make our sessions fun and...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Stanford University - Doctor of Philosophy, Anthropology

Molly: Highland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Highland, IN
...gaps and then fill in gaps to bolster a strong subject area foundation. 3. Impart test-taking skills and strategies necessary for school success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education

Ashley: Highland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Highland, 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 scene, and watching the latest TV show...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Communication Studies

Angelina: Highland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Highland, IN
...a commodity passed from teacher to student but rather the ability of the teacher to act a s a facilitator of the self-questioning of the student and vice-versa, for indeed the questions the student comes up with resonate and develop further questions for him-herself and the teacher that helps him-her discover his-her learning process about...
Education & Certification
University of Barcelona - PHD, ESL
University Autonoma of Barcelona - Bachelors, Drama and History

Hayat: Highland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Highland, IN
...wonder. Lecturing does not engage the student in learning, and will hinder their progress, so I make it a point to provide discussion-based instruction, where the student has an active role in his/her own learning. I have an eclectic taste in music, enjoy reading and swimming, and will never say no to a friendly board...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters in Education, Instructional Leadership

Marshall: Highland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Highland, IN
...an older brother. I taught my little brother everything I know, whether it be how to ride a bike or how to solve differential equations in calculus (he's better than me now). More than experience, what makes me a great tutor is that I love to teach others. Teaching is a fundamental part of who...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
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