Top Social Studies Tutors serving Lake Zurich

Hallie: Lake Zurich Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...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 their academic curiosity and appreciate learning. In my...
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750

Laura: Lake Zurich Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...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, picking up interesting books at book fairs and used...
Education & Certification
Saint Mary's College - Bachelors, Political Science & Economics
Loyola University-Chicago - PHD, Law

Melissa: Lake Zurich Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...Of Illinois at Chicago students, but also for students at Jones College Prep. During my graduate program I also tutored at Jones, and at Whitney M. Young Magnet School. I enjoy tutoring because I like helping students make sense of difficult topics. I also enjoy meeting new students, and forming a strong rapport. In order...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Roosevelt University - Master of Arts, Secondary Education-Social Science
State Certified Teacher

Sonjanita: Lake Zurich Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...love traveling, creative writing, and historical research. In particular, the study of ancient civilizations of the Americas and Africa. Being privileged to study these and other cultures through personal and academic research through the use of primary texts and travel explorations has heightened my interest in these subjects. While I emphasize student-centered instruction (with ample...
Education & Certification
University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
State Certified Teacher

James: Lake Zurich Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...that finished product is entirely up to you! If your assignment was to create a painting, I will bring the paint and the brushes - but you will paint the masterpiece with your own ideas. I promise to do my very best to help you get the job done and learn some new critical thinking...
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelor in Arts, English and History
John Marshall Law School - Juris Doctor, Tory Law - Trial Advocacy

Anna: Lake Zurich Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...that they key to success in academics is true understanding. When a student understands why something works, memorization becomes a tool that is only rarely needed. Students who understand concepts can also tackle complex and challenging questions with confidence. As a tutor, I work to ensure that my students fully understand the material with which...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Current Undergrad, Music Performance
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36

Todd: Lake Zurich Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...the homeless, where I spend most of my time training and teaching staff and clients. I believe service to others is one of the highest callings, and want to pay my success forward. For fun, I like to read, play soccer, chill out with a good movie or Netflix, and spend time with my son.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 33

Benjamin: Lake Zurich Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...concepts relate to each other in the bigger picture. The more important part is to critically think about the subject matter in other, more unfamiliar contexts. Also, in my math subjects, I seek to provide personal secrets in realms including quicker computation strategies, unique acronyms for certain rules, and other intuitive shortcuts.
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Finance
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Gabriel: Lake Zurich Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...at NYU's Center for Neural Science and preparing to write my BA on James Joyce's Ulysses. I'm extremely versatile with expertise in a range of subjects and really enjoy helping students learn. I also excel at standardized testing and am excited to share the strategies that made me successful. In my free time, some of...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Fundamentals & Computational Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Michael: Lake Zurich Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...tutored students from a broad range of backgrounds in an even broader range of subject areas. I have worked with students in subjects ranging from History and Government to Reading, Writing, and Grammar. I am passionate about helping others to realize their academic potentials, and I believe that my most important responsibility as a tutor...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, English and History
University of Sussex - Master of Arts, Modern and Contemporary LIterature, Culture and Thought

Andrea: Lake Zurich Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Lake Zurich, 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

Andrew: Lake Zurich Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...In the past, I've had the most fun teaching students how to think critically about their reading assignments and how to write. I believe that both of these skills are invaluable to any student, and eventually, to any adult. I also believe very strongly in the value of education--I am very fortunate to have studied...
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

Alex: Lake Zurich Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...Laude. I attended Adlai E. Stevenson High school where I received a 5 for AP credit in AP European History, AP US History, AP Psychology, AP Government and Politics, AP Calculus BC, and AP Microeconomics. I am a very relaxed and laid back person who enjoys hanging out with friends, sports, and watching movies and...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Biology, Economics
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 33

Parag: Lake Zurich Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...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 teach a variety of subjects, from ACT English, Reading,...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science and International Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 34

Barnetta: Lake Zurich Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...model works at every level, from a 3rd grader building reading skills or improving computation skills to a graduate student planning to write a review of the literature for a dissertation. I tutor children of all ages, high school students, undergraduate, and graduate students. My preferred subjects are essay writing, research writing, editing, composition writing,...
Education & Certification
Chicago State University - Bachelors, Education
Northeastern Illinois University - Masters, Education

Arun: Lake Zurich Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...think I have learned some good strategies to help overcome learning difficult material. Moreover, I am very passionate about science and truly enjoy discussing the topics I teach. I am comfortable tutoring any level of biology through the college level, most college level Chemistry and Physics classes and any high school courses. Additionally, I scored...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois - Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology

Emily: Lake Zurich Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...one-on-one teaching, especially working with children and teaching languages. My experience includes living, working, and traveling abroad, and I rely on this intercultural perspective when presenting language and social studies lessons. I am particularly adept at grammar, editing, and writing and can help students in the early phases of learning reading and self-expression. I look...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, 1) Spanish 2) History
The New School - Masters, 1) International Affairs 2) Environmental Policy

LaShonda: Lake Zurich Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...countries, including Austria, Brazil, Denmark, Holland, South Africa, and many, many trips to France and Germany. For the past fifteen years, I have enjoyed a plethora of teaching experiences from academic posts, to tutoring and consultant work--and even to adult courses for non-matriculating students. Beyond the college liberal arts classroom detailed below, I have also...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Bachelors, English & Linguistics
College of the College of William and Mary - PHD, American Studies

Amir: Lake Zurich Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...working in the pharmaceutical industry. I have taught business classes at the post secondary level in the UK, and have also tutored a wide variety of subjects to students at various skill levels back here in Chicago. I truly enjoy helping students reach their goals and maintain their motivation toward success, and I believe that...
Education & Certification
Southern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Hult International Business School - Masters in Business Administration, International Business
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 31

Marshall: Lake Zurich Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
...from six to fifteen years of age. Finally, I'm 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 720
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