Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Hyde Park, IL

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...various engaging settings. My strong passion for education, inspired by my own academic journey, has also led me to participate in seminars held by highly acclaimed institutions where they have discussed and recommended the best tools and resources for English language learners. Through my background in public speaking and participation in cross-cultural communication, I understand...

...questions and suggestions. Since the appearance of COVID-19 and the stress it has caused on the average American 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,...

Academics and academia are my passions and it is a goal of mine to extend this passion to as many people as possible.

...lot more than studying, tests, and knowledge. I believe the interpersonal relationship involved with teaching greatly benefits both parties. Learning is fundamental to life- and turning otherwise cumbersome and difficult tasks like passing a hard class into a lightbulb moment is where I find my satisfaction. Turning such a familiar struggle into newfound realization and...

...of humanity that history allows us and it will be my favorite subject to tutor. The other branches of social science such as government and psychology also interest me. Thanks to my time at Wheaton North I also have experience with Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Basic Geometry, and Biology. Having a background in social science, I am...

...working with struggling and at-risk students at a nearby alternative school. These divergent experiences paired with the extensive traveling that a life in music has afforded me has helped shape an understanding that people learn, appreciate, and develop their skills differently. There are fewer experiences more rewarding than recognizing one's learning style and working with...

...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...

...a teacher for the past 15 years with experience in both special education and general education. I have expertise across the content areas but have degrees in English and History. I am also very adept at making modifications and accommodations for students of various learning styles. I'd love to work with your student!

As a teacher, my primary objective is to create a safe and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and supported. I believe that every student has unique strengths and challenges, and it is my responsibility as a teacher to identify and address these individual needs.

...and Spanish, but also love to assist students with ACT, SAT, LSAT and GMAT test prep. One of the greatest investments you can make is in improving your college/grad school aptitude testing skills, as just a couple hours of study per week can yield enormous results in admittances and scholarships. On the weekend you might...

...Mentor and Dissertation Chairperson. I enjoy the opportunity to be a mentor. In fact, I relish the experience and have realized that I learn as much from my students as they do from me. I am currently on a sabbatical from my university where I serve as a law professor. I am in the middle...

...guess I am an avid reader. I am on a trivia team that has won several contests. I also play guitar and chess, the latter of which I teach children to play in an after-school program. More than anything, I love to share information and ideas, find new ways to approach problems, and seek to...

...year medical student at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. I am an alumnus of Northwestern University where I was part of the Honors Program in Medical Education (HPME) and majored in Molecular Biology and Genetics. I graduated in 2016 Magna Cum Laude with Honors in Biological Sciences. I have had a number of teaching...

...be studying economics and international studies. I have lots of experience in mentoring students individually and teaching in the classroom through being a student intern for a sophomore honors English class. I love working with students who are preparing for tests or college admissions because it gives me an opportunity to impart my knowledge of...

...have been teaching for 10 years. Before becoming a teacher, I worked as a behavior analyst throughout Chicagoland. I have worked with students as young as 3 years old up to 19 years old. I became a teacher after I realized how much I enjoyed teaching people new skills and seeing them make improvements. My...

...problem-posing, student-centered model that encourages students to ask their own questions, explore real-world issues, and develop critical thinking skills. I view students as co-creators in their education, providing them with agency over the materials they engage with and how they learn. My adaptable teaching style caters to students' individual interests and learning styles, ensuring that...

...everything in the world can be broken down into something smaller, both literally and figuratively. There is no such thing as a concept that is too complex to understand. Any concept can be broken down into things that people understand quite easily. Outside of the classroom, I dedicate most of my time to coaching lacrosse...

I work both professionally and personally to stimulate curiosity and creativity in the hearts and minds of young people who are able to see that spark and run with it.

My name is Brit Howard. I've been a teacher now for 10 years. I've taught elementary school from Kindergarten to 6th grade. I graduated with my Bachelors of Science in English and have a Masters in Education. I love helping students become engaged with the materials and find their passions.