Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Highland, IN

...university. I am thrilled by the opportunity to help students of various age groups gain essential skills and deeper understanding of subjects that they wish to improve upon in their academic or personal endeavors. In doing so, I'm dedicated to fostering the love for learning that I've found over the years in others in an...

...that taught me to enjoy and succeed in subjects that I never liked, and plan on using similar methods to help other students. I know that traditional educational methods are not the best for everyone, so I would love to be able to help struggling students as much as I possibly can, since I have...

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...

...when I scaffold to make the abstract more concrete. I have incorporated tactile boards, sky writing, active movement, as well as many anchoring visuals. Such student success has also come through a gradual release method that I use as a framework for my lessons. This includes modeling, guided practice, independent practice and a wrap-up closure....

...early algebra concepts. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Sociology from Boston College, I bring a creative and engaging approach to my sessions. I believe in tailoring my lessons to fit each student's interests and learning style, which helps them connect with the material more effectively. My goal is to build a strong...

...In high school, I was a math tutor at my school's resource center. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for tests and quizzes or understanding their homework, they always seem to have fun and gain more confidence in their ability to handle the subject. I am also a recipient of the Illinois Seal of...

...and I love my work as a reading specialist/interventionist. I taught for 41 years, and I also worked as the school principal for 16 years. I have taught all of the grades from preschool through grade eight. I also provided literacy themed professional development with teachers with Concordia University. I am currently teaching literacy classes...

...A crucial component of my educational experience has included international travel, sparked by experience as a foreign exchange student both to France and Germany. In college, I minored in German. Subsequently, I also enjoy tutoring in German. As an academic, my scholarship has taken me to over seventeen countries, including Austria, Brazil, Denmark, Holland, South...

...Ohio State University where I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Since graduating I have presented at many conferences, including the Society of Psychophysiological Research annual meeting in Florence, Italy. Before moving to Chicago I also volunteered on a suicide prevention hotline. Since moving to Chicago I have been working as a guest teacher...

...specializing in English, literature, social sciences, and Spanish. Currently, I work for Chicago Public Schools and I also provide ESL instruction in my spare time. I am most passionate about teaching Spanish, English, and social sciences. I believe in strong communication between tutors and students and try and gear any instruction based on student interest....

...students develop 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...

...rising junior at the University of Chicago. I'm planning on double majoring in Statistics and Economics with a specialization in Business. I have tutored since my freshman year of high school and have lots of experience helping others with schoolwork. Don't hesitate to reach out, I love helping others to reach their goals, especially in...

...the University of Chicago majoring in linguistics. In my free time I enjoy politics, writing, and traveling. After college, I plan on attending graduate school and eventually teaching abroad. I have a deep passion for learning and have worked with students from all over the United States and the world. For me, studying has been a...

...show don't tell, supporting details, seamless transitions, sourcing and citing and genuinely, conversationally piecing all the points together for an interesting, compelling and enjoyable experience for the reader . I offer many styles of writing such as expository, persuasive, technical, analysis, research, comparative, creative, essay, thesis , and more. I teach from elementary to the...

...with a degree in History and Psychology. At the U of I, I graduated Summa Cum Laude with Highest Distinction in History. After graduation, I joined Teach For America where I worked for 2 years as a High School English Teacher in inner-city St. Louis. I have experience teaching a variety of reading and writing...

...classroom, I have had a desire to help students learn and grow through supplemental tutoring. Education, particularly in math and science, is incredibly important and I hope to inspire students to not only excel in the classroom, but also take what they're learning into the world at large. In my spare time, I enjoy reading,...

...in class, thus they only present one method of solving a problem. Not every student can solve a problem using the same method; I have become aware of this as many of classmates and I will receive the same answer to a problem, but would have arrived by different methods. Because of this, I believe...

I'm currently a student studying chemistry at Princeton University.

...attended high school at Providence St. Mel High School on the west side of Chicago. While attending I took AP U.S. History, AP English Literature and Composition, and AP Calculus. My advanced background in math, English, and history will enable me to tutor a vast array of subjects and reach a wide variety of students....

...work and school, I love to play hockey (go Maroons!), tend to my many plants, and knit stuffed animals! I tutor and am knowledgeable in various subjects, and I'd love to converse in anything related to Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, and English! I believe it is the most rewarding to help students with courses they are...