Top Social Studies Tutors serving McHenry
Luke: McHenry Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in McHenry, IL
...giving specific feedback to make written ideas come to life. In addition, I have a passion for helping students improve their performance in ACT Reading, Writing, and Science. Whatever the subject, I thrive on leading students to moments of clarity and a sense of accomplishment. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy exploring nature, playing strategy...
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Hallie: McHenry Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in McHenry, IL
...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 free time, I enjoy reading, going to the theater, and baking, preferably something with...
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Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750
Isabella: McHenry Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in McHenry, IL
I am determined to teaching everyone in the way they learn best, not just one way.
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
Marshall: McHenry Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in McHenry, IL
...and Spanish. More recently, I worked in Spain as an English teacher for Catalan children ranging 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...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 720
Mackenzie: McHenry Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in McHenry, IL
...reading, traveling, learning and helping others learn! I have experience tutoring high school and elementary school students in math, science, and English and I love tutoring in each subject equally. Eventually, I see myself going to medical school and researching topics related to viral diseases which I've been interested in since a very young age....
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Jack: McHenry Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in McHenry, 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
Ben: McHenry Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in McHenry, IL
...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, LSAT and AP testing), academic and creative writing, and general academic assistance for three years. When I am not...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Minu: McHenry Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in McHenry, IL
...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 your mind to it. I have a passion to teach and see others grow better as a student! I hope that as...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
Ebin: McHenry Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in McHenry, IL
...pupil was in high school which elevates the challenge and required a more nuanced approach to deal with the complexities that often accompanies adolescence. To my surprise, I loved it. Not only was this an opportunity to review all the material I had previously learned, tutoring allows me to elucidate the concepts in a manner...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Chemical Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
Adrianne: McHenry Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in McHenry, IL
...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 Master's in Education program at Depaul is preparing me to teach students from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds at the secondary...
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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
Todd: McHenry Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in McHenry, IL
...the Math ACT. Outside of tutoring, I am the director of counseling services at an agency that serves 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...
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
Catherine: McHenry Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in McHenry, IL
I love school and learning and would love to have the opportunity to pass that onto the next generation.... My teaching philosophy focuses on visualization of concepts to promote a deeper understanding, which ultimately means a lasting understanding. Focus on how to help the student get to that point.... In a first session, I would introduce myself to my student so they feel comfortable, ask them about themselves to open the dialogue and make them feel...
Education & Certification
University of South Carolina-Columbia - Bachelors, Environmental Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
Melissa: McHenry Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in McHenry, IL
...and adults. During my undergrad program I was a writing tutor for not only fellow University 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...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Roosevelt University - Master of Arts, Secondary Education-Social Science
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Kathleen: McHenry Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in McHenry, IL
...that every student has strengths and can learn how to maximize those strengths and improve on their weaknesses. My teaching style is strengths based and highly collaborative, always beginning by identifying what the student does know and working together to set goals. I take a team approach with students so that we are both invested...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Urban Studies
University of Chicago - Current Grad Student, Social Services Administration
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Brandon: McHenry Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in McHenry, IL
...school in Flint, MI. In the summer of 2008 I was asked by the same high school to stay on for their summer school program, where I taught 6-8th grade math. I took up a graduate scholarship with the Department of History at the University of Toronto the next autumn. I passed my comprehensive exams...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Toronto - PHD, History
Ashley: McHenry Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in McHenry, IL
...Pre-Algebra, and Algebra. The skills my students learn will provide them with excellent writing and math foundations that will allow them to feel confident 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....
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Communication Studies
Yesha: McHenry Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in McHenry, IL
...students. Education is empowering, and every student deserves to feel intelligent. Outside of tutoring and college, I love to read. I'm a big fan of fantasy novels and Harry Potter, but I also like classics such as Dickens' books. I play French Horn and flute, and this summer I am teaching myself to play violin....
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Integrative Biology Honors/ Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Sahil: McHenry Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in McHenry, IL
...unique way of learning and it is my responsibility as their tutor to figure it out and prepare my lessons to fit their needs. I am generally available to tutor in the evenings during the weekdays. Weekends are a bit more flexible. I can travel to students or set up an online session. I look...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Mike: McHenry Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in McHenry, IL
I am a graduate from the University of Washington, holding a BA in mathematics. I have over 1800 hours of experience tutoring students in a variety of subjects, and have improved their grades by an average of 10 percentage points. I look forward to working with you.... There is no one method that works with every student, so adjustments need to be made on a case-by-case basis. There is one thing in common for all success...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelors, Mathematics
James: McHenry Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in McHenry, IL
...of doing the task set before them. Confidence and self-assuredness are some of the best motivators. Apart from tutoring, I am working to publish both creative and critical work, and I hope to one day become a professor. Recreationally, I enjoy reading, listening to and analyzing music, scuba diving, and playing video games with my...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
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