Top Social Studies Tutors serving Hyde Park

Jack: Hyde Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Hyde Park, 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

Yesha: Hyde Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Hyde Park, IL
...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 share that with all students. Education is empowering, and every student deserves...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Integrative Biology Honors/ Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Marvin: Hyde Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Hyde Park, IL
...too! 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...
Education & Certification
The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 710

Karishma: Hyde Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Hyde Park, IL
...English, 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Mark: Hyde Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Hyde Park, IL
...like it or not, even if the student is not interested in learning, I want to convey that in life we often are forced into tasks that are not always enjoyable. Whats important is to persevere and understand that there is no other option but to complete the task or learn the material and we...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Bioengineering
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Grad Student, Bioengineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36

Andrea: Hyde Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Hyde Park, IL
I currently attend the University of Chicago, where I major in Political Science and Biology. When I'm not spending hours reading Nietzsche, I'm doing improv comedy and graphic design. I'm currently pursuing a career in advertising/consulting, and in my spare time I eat mini tacos and watch Louis CK stand-up comedy. ... Teaching is about taking something complex and making it easy to understand. I like to focus a lot on students' questions, as they give...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Political Science/Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 760

Molly: Hyde Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Hyde Park, IL
...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 ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall thinking needed to fully understand how and why we can come to certain answers. My goal...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780

Rade: Hyde Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Hyde Park, IL
...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 in the most interactive way :) Let's get started and crush this!
Education & Certification
Nova Southeastern University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Debra: Hyde Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Hyde Park, 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

Minu: Hyde Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Hyde Park, IL
...to 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...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32

Andrew: Hyde Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Hyde Park, IL
...all of my students to make the most out of every educational opportunity. When I'm not tutoring, I can usually be found at the theater, either as an audience member or on the stage. I am an avid Chicago Bulls fan, and enjoy catching a game whenever I can. I also love to camp--it can...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Theater and Performance Studies / English Language and Literature (double major)
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 33

Rushi: Hyde Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Hyde Park, IL
...younger brother to my years of informal tutoring experience, I have developed the skills necessary to help others become successful. I enjoy the genuine process of developing a relationship with someone and cultivating that relationship, whether it be academic, personal, or professional. I enjoy working with others towards a common goal and helping all parties...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Industrial Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Ilana: Hyde Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Hyde Park, IL
...takes to understand a difficult concept is to explain it in a few different ways. We all learn differently, so I aim to develop an individualized approach for each student in order to make the most of our time together. While I am not being a tutor, I am a musician. In addition to singing,...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Oliver : Hyde Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Hyde Park, IL
...as a volunteer tutor to local high school students, helping my tutees fine-tune essays, read critically, and digest core historical and political concepts. After identifying gaps in learning, I guide my students in a patient and individualized manner so that they can achieve their academic and intellectual goals, utilizing positive reinforcement to maintain and build...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Journalism, International Relations
SAT Verbal: 720
SAT Writing: 710

Brandon: Hyde Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Hyde Park, IL
...and writing to the basics of footnoting and compiling bibliographies . These teaching opportunities have provided me with considerable experience in planning, organizing and presenting educational programming. They have also given me the opportunity to guide, and to work closely with young scholars and learners from a variety of backgrounds. I firmly believe that the...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Toronto - PHD, History

Jack: Hyde Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Hyde Park, IL
...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 greatest success is a result of playing to these strengths rather than...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 700

Adrianne: Hyde Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Hyde Park, IL
...with disabilities. I have tutored math up to Calculus AP; English Writing, Reading Comprehension and College Essay instruction; Science through AP Physics; and test preparation for GRE, ACT, SAT as well as state-mandated tests in Illinois and Michigan. Finally, I majored in and am pursuing a Master's Degree in the field of social science. The...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Bachelors, Social Science, Latin American Studies
DePaul University - Masters in Education, Bilingual Education/Secondary Education
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Katherine: Hyde Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Hyde Park, IL
I am a multi-level, multi-subject educator offering 8+ years experience in instruction; consistent performance record and excellent reviews; and innovative instructional methods to maximize student understanding and performance across various learning styles, abilities, and interests. It is my pleasure to educate through Varsity Tutors.... My philosophy in education is that all students are smart. It is my job as an educator to meet each student where they are and to guide them in the achievement of...
Education & Certification
University of St. Thomas - Bachelor in Arts, English
Loyola Marymount University - Master of Arts, Secondary Education

Laura: Hyde Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Hyde Park, IL
...to work hard to master the subject material. I understand the position of being a student working to understand a difficult concept and I think that helps me when tutoring students. I tutored high school and elementary students in high school and college. Outside of law school and tutoring I enjoy exploring our beautiful city,...
Education & Certification
Saint Mary's College - Bachelors, Political Science & Economics
Loyola University-Chicago - PHD, Law

Parag: Hyde Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Hyde Park, IL
...students do the same as a tutor. My teaching philosophy is simple: work with students to get them to connect the concepts together to solve a problem or understand an idea. If you can visualize each fundamental point and connect the dots in your head, you're well on your way to finding the solution. I...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science and International Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 34
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