Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving McHenry, IL

...spend hours researching different types of events, cultural figures, plays, poems, art pieces, and history theories just to stimulate my curiosity about the past and its connections to the now. This passion led me to graduating from UIC with a degree in the Teaching of History. I now live to help others find that spark...

...AP US History and English. Although I have experience working with students in various capacities, I have recently begun my tutoring journey. My approach centers on connecting historical concepts to modern examples, making complex topics more relatable and engaging for my students. I believe that tailoring my teaching style to accommodate different learning preferences is...

...life, I have been consistently praised as adaptable and driven by my professors and peers. Whether working on academic, extracurricular, or professional projects, I apply proven analytical, critical thinking, and leadership skills, which I hope to leverage into this position. I've worked for Future Educators of America and have been a tutor for many months....

...watching with their homework. I am very passionate about education and sharing my knowledge with others which is why I enjoy tutoring. I know how frustrating it can be to not understand a concept at school, especially when it feels like everyone else understands it. For many years I struggled silently in school because I...

I believe that education is a basic human need. For that reason, educating and helping others has always been my passion. I completed a Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences with with a concentration in Psychology. Currently, I work as a Service Coordinator at a Social Services Organization.

...that sometimes all it 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....

...is universal. I also completed a degree in history and I enjoy getting to explore the past. When I tutor, I like to focus on the "how" and "why" of both math and history, not just the facts, the numbers, the answers. To apply both subjects, students need to know the "how" and "why".

...in Biology. I volunteer as a substitute teacher as well as work as a teacher aide at times. I believe that education is a means of a better way of living. That is why I believe all children should receive the best education. In my free time I like to read, workout and cook.

...University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, I am qualified to teach U.S. history, world history, world literature, geography and Spanish. I have experience tutoring students for the PSAT, SAT and ACT and my students have shown tremendous growth in test scores. I have taught language, literature and history professionally for 19 years. My strengths as an educator...

...and reading comprehension skills. My favorite subject to tutor is reading and writing because I am passionate about sharing the rich heritage and nuances of my native tongue with others. Outside of languages, I enjoy traveling, reading, swimming, dancing and attending plays or concerts. I believe that the key driver of academic success is genuine...

...more authentic and effective for that student's understanding of a concept. This is an approach to learning that I picked up while working in Austin, and have used ever since, making learning situations more enjoyable in the moment and more likely to stick around after the immediate need for that knowledge. For me, I am...

...three years of experience in tutoring K-12 children in math and reading, and have personally succeeded in a large variety of standardized tests, including the ACT, the SAT, and various AP tests. I am especially passionate about teaching students optimal test-taking strategies for conquering standardized tests and honing their critical thinking skills. I believe that...

...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 at Depaul University. I believe learning about a child, and their skills, is key...

...Bachelor's degree in Social Science which includes History, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, and Geography. While I love teaching every subject I'm certified under, History has always been my favorite due to how fascinating I find the development of our current time. My teaching philosophy is Social Reconstructionism because of how important it is to apply what...

...as be prepared for standardized exams, including the AP exams and the ACT. I think every individual learns differently, so my biggest goal is to individualize every session to the best approach for each student. Anyone I tutor, I am fully invested in their progress and growth, so I care that all the material learned...

...Organic Chemistry although I enjoy teaching all other sciences as well. In my experience helping college students with Organic Chemistry, expressing complex ideas in a couple sentences or diagrams is the most rewarding part of my work since it yields the most excited responses. I am a firm believer in the 'growth mindset,' where a...

...access and helping young people reach their full potential. It has been my privilege to work with dozens of bright and talented students over the years, ranging from fifth grade to university level. I especially enjoy helping students with test prep and am qualified to teach all sections of the SAT and GRE, including math....

...my love for tutoring when I had gotten a job as a babysitter for young kids when I moved back home. I initially majored in Accounting at the University of Missouri but have since then switched programs and am currently an undergraduate student studying Psychology and Computer Science at Northeastern Illinois University!

...just as influential through my various outreach and volunteer activities. I have a simple philosophy as a tutor. It is important to understand the student's strengths and weaknesses. I accomplish this by developing a channel of communication between me and my students. I ask what their favorite subjects are in school and why. I also...