Top Social Studies Tutors serving New Lenox
Prahith: New Lenox Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Lenox, IL
...classroom teacher who has spent the last ten years tutoring/educating students with a variety of learning needs. I specialize in figuring out what specific learning strategies work for different students. I can help you go from good to great as I have consistently scored in the 99th percentile for several graduate school tests.... It is more important that students learn how to solve problems rather than just memorizing facts or formulas. All students are smart in...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 36
Karina: New Lenox Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Lenox, IL
...Social Studies. My experience with youth is not limited to the classroom. I am heavily involved with the Lions Club at the local, district, and state levels. My involvement includes many service projects but my main focus is with youth: the Leo Club (a younger version of the Lions) and Lions Quest ( an instructional...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois - Unknown, French
Governors State University - Master of Arts, Mass Communications
Stephen: New Lenox Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Lenox, IL
...conversational skills to ESL students in Chicago, Ecuador, and Colombia. While I tutor a number of subjects, I particularly enjoy helping students with standardized test strategy and following their scores as they increase towards their goal. When I tutor, I aim to lead students to an answer by example so that they can see the...
Education & Certification
Grinnell College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 34
Ellie: New Lenox Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Lenox, IL
...be in the classroom, on the playing field, or in their community. My time as a youth soccer coach and tutor of my little brother and his friends has further bolstered my love of teaching. Given my extensive experience and longtime passion for math and applied math subjects, I feel I can best help students...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 700
Sonjanita: New Lenox Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Lenox, IL
...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 opportunities for...
Education & Certification
University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
State Certified Teacher
Elizabeth: New Lenox Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Lenox, IL
...Freire, I insisted on student-centered learning, creating a safe environment in which my students could explore their deepest thoughts, sharing what was appropriate with their peers. My students are motivated and engaged with their studies; together we form a circle of learning in which all are expert critical thinkers. My task, as I see it,...
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelors, English & Linguistics
DePaul University - Masters, English & Linguistics/ Also hold TESOL credentials from College of Teachers, U.K.
University of Malta - PHD, Theology
Amol: New Lenox Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Lenox, IL
In high school and college I've joined clubs that emphasize tutoring and helping kids gain interest in science and math topics, ranging from elementary to high schoolers. It's been an experience I really enjoy and look to continue with going forward.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT Math: 35
ACT Science: 36
Brandon: New Lenox Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Lenox, IL
...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 on schedule in May of 2010, and began the long, arduous, but rewarding process of researching for my...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Toronto - PHD, History
Minu: New Lenox Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Lenox, IL
...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 like to work...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
Katherine: New Lenox Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Lenox, IL
I am a multi-level, multi-subject educator offering 8+ years experience in instruction; consistent performance record and excellent reviews; and innovative instructional methods to maximize student understanding and performance across various learning styles, abilities, and interests. It is my pleasure to educate through Varsity Tutors.... My philosophy in education is that all students are smart. It is my job as an educator to meet each student where they are and to guide them in the achievement of...
Education & Certification
University of St. Thomas - Bachelor in Arts, English
Loyola Marymount University - Master of Arts, Secondary Education
Barnetta: New Lenox Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Lenox, IL
...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, reading skill...
Education & Certification
Chicago State University - Bachelors, Education
Northeastern Illinois University - Masters, Education
Rade: New Lenox Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Lenox, IL
...from my sophomore year of college and I love it! I find it beautiful how the student and I both grow from learning. Learning should be a fun and interactive experience. I hope to help all those who seek it in the most interactive way :) Let's get started and crush this!
Education & Certification
Nova Southeastern University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Kunwal: New Lenox Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Lenox, IL
...Biology and Boston University School of Medicine with my MD. I am passionate about empowering all students to feel confident in their ability to learn and conquer tests using test prep strategies and insights. I have years of experience teaching test prep (SHSAT, PSAT, SAT, MCAT, USMLEs) and specialize in learning disorders, ADHD, and graduate...
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Boston University School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Kris: New Lenox Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Lenox, IL
...as a Teaching Assistant at a public school in Chicago through the University of Chicago's Neighborhood School Program. I also volunteer with Maroon Tutor Match, a UChicago organization that matches low-income middle and high students with college tutors. Before starting college, I led SAT groups at The Learning Lodge in East Lyme, Connecticut.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800
Amanda: New Lenox Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Lenox, IL
I am a passionate educator who has worked with students for over 10 years. When I am able to work with a student and see growth not only in what they are capable of, but their own confidence as a learner, I feel like the work I have done means something.
Education & Certification
North Central College - Bachelors, Communications, Education
National Louis University - Masters, Reading Specialist
Gauri: New Lenox Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Lenox, IL
...assistant in Madrid, Spain, which allowed me to pursue my interests in languages, traveling, and tapas! I have a great deal of experience working with children of all ages. I have worked as a babysitter, camp counselor, tutor and teacher. I enjoy tutoring all subjects -I like trying to explain subjects in a new way...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology & Spanish
University of Illinois at Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
ACT Composite: 32
Catherine: New Lenox Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Lenox, 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
Jodi: New Lenox Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Lenox, IL
...make a personal connection with each student; then use that connection to build the groundwork for a successful student/teacher relationship. I customize each lesson to fit the student's personal needs and learning goals. I welcome adult English learners as well. I specialize in conversational & written English skills. I am a native of Chicago and...
Education & Certification
Trinity Christian College - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Hannah: New Lenox Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Lenox, IL
...which makes sense to students. I love students of all ages, I enjoy watching the "lightbulbs" go one when they understand a difficult concept, or when they are elated because they remember a fact they couldn't before. I am young and I am still learning, and I can't wait to become an even better tutor!
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point - Bachelors, Biology and Art
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Current Grad Student, Teaching
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 34
GRE Quantitative: 159
Nathaniel: New Lenox Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Lenox, IL
...and passionate about the humanities primarily; my main areas of expertise are writing, political science, and literature. I am also a strong math tutor, scoring highly on exams like AP Calculus. In high school, I tutored in my school's writing center for years and continued proofreading college essays for public school students across Chicago since...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Public Policy Analysis
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
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