Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving North Chicago, IL

I am currently a second grade teacher with 24 years of teaching experience in grades K-8. I've taught self contained classes, as well as ESL resource. I'm a mom of 2 sons and 4 dogs, and I can't wait to work with you!

...For the past 6 summers, I have been a camp counselor working with kids aged 4-12. I have always enjoyed working with kids and think it is something I excel at. I am currently tutoring in a number of areas, I am most passionate and knowledgable in all areas of English and in U.S. History....

Hello! My name is Dakota (She/They) and I am an Environmental Engineering and Anthropology PhD Student. I previously obtained my B.S. in Environmental Science, with minors in English and Philosophy where I started my research on flooding. I can help you with ecology, statistics, sociology, and college readiness. I hope to unearth your personal challenges...

...fall (still trying to settle on a school). I hope to use this degree to address the burgeoning mental health crisis among children. I worked as a tutor during college, where I helped students of different ages improve their reading and writing skills. I volunteered at a local elementary school helping a fourth grader improve...

...Chicagoland area. I am an Elementary Education major, and I just graduated from Knox College this summer. From a young age, I have always enjoyed helping people. After coming to college, I decided that one of the best ways to help people would be through getting a major that would teach me the necessary skills...

...with horses as healers, counseling and emergency management. I look forward to getting to know you as a curious and generative fellow Learner. As an educator who tutors adult Learners, I create the environment to empower the Learner in critical thinking to own then synthesize and apply. My role is to empower you to independent...

...to not only be a teacher, but also be a role model and mentor. My educational philosophy is centered around adapting my teaching style to better meet the learning needs of each individual. Academically, I have a bachelor's in education (teacher certified) and history from Hope College, a master's in teaching from the George Washington...

...I have decided to double major in English and Public Policy with a focus in Journalism. I have tutored students previously, especially in college essay writing. Students that have been under my wing of guidance have gone to prestigious universities such as Harvard, Stanford, UChicago, MIT, Columbia, and more. Though I am most passionate about...

After many years in the accounting profession (I'm a CPA), I became an accounting and business math TEACHER. Recently, I've tutored middle school students in all academic subjects. With 20+ years of teaching (and hundreds of students), I look forward to helping you gain skills and gain confidence!

...International Studies with a minor in Spanish. I have traveled extensively and lived abroad in Spain for a while. I volunteered as an English teaching assistant tutoring children at a bilingual school while I took intensive Spanish courses. I tutor a broad set of subjects yet I am the most passionate about Spanish, Social Studies,...

...a focus on painting. During my time there, I also studied German Language and Literature, eventually spending time studying at the Humboldt University of Berlin. I was previously involved with the group Culture Connect. This group was an after school program at local elementary schools to help ESL students with completing schoolwork and aid in...

...am also attending the School of the Art Institute to complete my minor in Visual Arts. Having this diverse educational background, I am able to assist students in multiple subject areas. I have had experience tutoring elementary aged students especially in reading and mathematics. I have also helped both high school and middle school students...

...of experience teaching math, biology, english and other subjects to K-12 and college students. I have learned that students understand the material easily when explained using pictures, flow charts and videos. I try to inculcate small activities to keep my students actively engaged during sessions. I personally create a study plan for each student depending...

...can help with History, English, Reading, and Writing, specifically with helping edit and write essays. My time in higher education has left me with a passion for furthering the educational goals of students. I believe tutoring is a great way to help students be more enthusiastic and confident about specific subject areas. Currently, during weekdays,...

...obtaining my mechanical engineering degree at Georgia Institute of Technology. During my time in high school I was in many academic clubs including robotics and science olympiad. During this time I also mentored a younger robotics team. My engineering track gives me a lot of experience working in both math and science courses, and since...

...taught English as a foreign language in South Korea for five years, and have tutored all ages and ability levels in all core academic subjects. I moved back to the States in late 2015, and now recruit public school teachers for one of the largest urban, public school districts in the country, Jefferson County Public...

...personal goal to make kids see that math is interesting, not scary, and that it is OK to struggle with it sometimes. The way that we learned math when we were in school years ago is drastically different from how I run my classroom and tutoring sessions. I encourage conversations about math, use of manipulatives...

...be incredibly satisfying once it clickswhen you're using hotkeys, moving quickly, and solving problems without friction. That's the kind of experience I try to create for students. My teaching style is hands-on and flexible. I like to figure out where you're starting from, what you're trying to do, and build a path from there. I...

...school less stressful. I take a compassionate, empathetic approach towards tutoring. It's important to me to get to know a student, so I can best support their learning style and align learning with their interests. My teaching style is collaborative; I want students to feel in charge of their own learning. I am a graduate...

...a teacher in college that, no matter what, would not let me fail. I wanted to be just like him. I began working with children from different backgrounds and cultures and grew a passion for social-emotional learning. I teach with a gentle and encouraging hand and will be with you every step of the way!