Top Social Studies Tutors serving Mount Prospect

Molly: Mount Prospect Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...a foundation that allows him or her to find success on their own in future units of study. In each lesson, I use a variety of methods - stories, games, worksheets, writing, manipulative activities, etc. - to ensure (1) a deep understanding of academic content and (2) an engaging, fun, authentic interaction with each subject...
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

Mark: Mount Prospect Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...to UIC I attended Augustana College and pursued degrees in physics and environmental studies. I hold excellent interpersonal and math skills and am good at explaining as well as doing math problems which in my opinion is somewhat of a rarity among science and math teachers. Throughout my youth I coached a swim team and...
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

Hallie: Mount Prospect Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...religion, neuroscience, and more. I assistant taught in college and often helped my friends with essay writing and studying. Since graduating, I’ve tutored my younger sister for many of her high school classes. I now tutor a wide range of subjects, including literature, history, writing, Spanish, and Algebra. I am particularly passionate about preparations for...
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750

Samantha: Mount Prospect Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...Legal Studies this spring. In the fall, I will begin attending law school at Northwestern Law. For many years, I tutored a wide range of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Andrea: Mount Prospect Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Mount Prospect, 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

Karishma: Mount Prospect Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...best for them and that will serve them throughout school. I previously tutored with Boys Hope Girls Hope in Evanston, IL. I tutored middle and high school students in Spanish and English, and I was able to help them develop study strategies such as using flashcards or translating a sentence they had spoken aloud that...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Ilana: Mount Prospect Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...BMus and Masters degree in Voice and Opera Performance. I tutor test prep for the SATs and ACTs, as well as math for all ages. I excel particularly in writing and editing and love tutoring in the humanities. My teaching philosophy is one of guidance rather than direct instruction, helping students to discover answers on...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Rebecca: Mount Prospect Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...lives; the ability to reason through a problem and understand the flow of an argument will help any student inside or outside the classroom. As a teacher, I aim to build confidence in my students and decrease anxiety about any difficulties that may arise with the subject matter. I do not believe there is any...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Philosophy
Illinois Institute of Technology - Masters, Applied Mathematics
LSAT: 169
GRE Verbal: 170

Ben: Mount Prospect Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...I view my job as helping you achieve your goals in a way that's 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...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Political Science and Government

Jamila: Mount Prospect Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...as well as the confidence level and understand to tackle the most difficult of questions with ease. My favorite subject to tutor is writing. I find that a large portion of students struggle with feeling that they aren't very skilled at writing. I firmly believe that is untrue, and that everyone has their own unique...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelors, Theater Studies

Debra: Mount Prospect Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Mount Prospect, 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: Mount Prospect Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...Neuroscience and a minor in Public Health. I am from Bolingbrook, IL and graduated from Neuqua Valley High School. I have lived in 7 different cities in 18 years and love to go on road trips! I love dark chocolate and Thai food anytime, any day. My favorite subject to teach is Math, because I...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32

Sarah: Mount Prospect Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
I am a student at the University of Chicago, majoring in marketing and minoring in Business Analytics. I love tutoring and helping others. My specialties are in Business, Economics and test prep. I look forward to helping you reach your goals.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Marketing
ACT English: 31
ACT Science: 34

Quinn: Mount Prospect Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...are French and English writing, reading, and grammar. In addition to scoring perfectly on the SAT Writing and Verbal sections, I have completed graduate-level coursework and an honors thesis at Northwestern University. Having lived and worked in Paris, France, I am capable of teaching French comprehension and structure with confidence and a great deal of...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Performance Studies, French minor
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Gabriel: Mount Prospect Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...8th graders in Basic Algebra and essay construction and taught undergraduates Biostatistics and the literature of Valdimir Nabokov, so I'm prepared to work with any age or skill level. When I'm not tutoring this summer, I'll be doing electrophysiological research at NYU's Center for Neural Science and preparing to write my BA on James Joyce's...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Fundamentals & Computational Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Brandon: Mount Prospect Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...to learn'. In other words, rather than simply memorizing and demonstrating content, I believe that recognizing and mastering one's own unique process(es) of learning is the most important outcome of learning. For this reason, I try not only to present learning as a challenging but fun exercise, but also as an exploration of each student's...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Toronto - PHD, History

Shelby: Mount Prospect Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
I enjoy working one on one with students to increase their understanding, learning and confidence. I like to use different methods of teaching, depending on the individual and their strengths. I am an advocate for determination, organization, and hard work in approaching learning and achieving success in school. ... In a first session, I talk with students about what they are struggling with most and any concerns they may have initially.
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Carnegie Mellon University - Master of Science, Public Policy and Management
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34

Arun: Mount Prospect Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...Molecular and Cellular Biology at the UIUC in 2013. I completed a M.S. in Biomedical Sciences at RFUMS in 2017. I have decided to tutor because I have had my own struggles in certain classes over the years and I think I have learned some good strategies to help overcome learning difficult material. Moreover, I...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois - Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology

Mike: Mount Prospect Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...interpreting and interacting with the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve their academic goals, and appropriate what they learn to apply it to their own lives and the world around...
Education & Certification
The University of San Francisco - Bachelors, European History
The University of Chicago - PHD, History (History of Ideas and Modern German History)
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460

Emily: Mount Prospect Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...as low-income clients in a myriad of housing and family law related cases. I graduated from Northwestern University with a BA in Philosophy in 2009. In May of 2014, I received my JD from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. I tutor Reading, Writing, History, Public Speaking, Standardized Test Prep, and am available to help...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Loyola University Chicago School of Law - Juris Doctor, Public Interest Law Certificate
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