Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Oak Lawn, IL

...Hope program, and delivering review sessions to packed college lecture halls at the University of Oklahoma as an Undergraduate Teaching Fellow. I worked as a Master Tutor for the Milwaukee YMCA's Sponsor-A-Scholar program focusing on math and indepently developing and delivering a five week ACT prep course. I currently teach classroom SAT prep courses with a local Chicago organization. While I have expertise in a variety of subject areas, I take particular pleasure in demystifying...

...and Digital Media. Currently, I work in advertising and take classes on design and the user experience. I had so much fun tutoring Evanston township middle and high school students in various subjects for three years in college that I decided to continue doing so post graduation. Whether it is just extra practice or improving the understanding of academic topics, I seek to help all students gain self-confidence both in and out of the classroom....

...I work creatively to make individual learning plans. At the center of my work is empowerment and confidence boosting, helping all students realize that they are bright in their own ways. I received my B.A. from Skidmore College, with a double major in Political Science and Spanish, and a double minor in Intergroup Relations and Honors Forum. I have been teaching for over 8 years, and love helping students see themselves as bright, creative, and...

...history. I received my Bachelor's at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and my Master's at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. Since graduation, I have worked for Cengage Learning and have substituted at both private and public schools in the Chicago area. I believe strongly in independent learning and in fostering a student's passion for knowledge. Together, we will formulate a plan that best fits the student's needs and interests. I use guided questioning to...

...as how to use these skills to answer necessary and sufficient assumption questions. For analytical reasoning (logic games), we will break down the three most common types of games and focus on maintaining accuracy while building solving speed. Finally, for reading comprehension, we will work together to come up with an approach that emphasizes your strengths (like reading quickly, remembering details, annotating effectively) to move towards a higher score. I am looking forward to meeting...

...meet the unique needs of each student. I believe in creating a collaborative learning environment where questions are encouraged, mistakes are seen as learning opportunities, and progress is celebrated. Through tutoring, I've not only honed my own communication and pedagogical skills but have also gained a deeper appreciation for the diverse ways individuals learn and grow. I am energized by the opportunity to continue supporting others in developing these essential skills, empowering them to communicate...

...allowed me to obtain transferable skills and knowledge to the students in which I instruct and tutor. I have classroom teaching experience as well as tutoring experience. I began tutoring students while I was an undergraduate, focusing on english, ESL, reading comprehension, writing skills, organizational skills, time management skills, and research skills. Also, while I was completing my Masters degree, I taught sections of written and oral communications courses, which allowed me to provide the...

...analysis, am also a trained historian with experience teaching United States history at the University level. I have a Ph.D. in 20th Century Political History, with emphasis on the New Deal Era and Quantitative Methods in History. While at the University of Illinois, Chicago, I taught survey courses on the history of the United States, as well as some specialized courses including The History of the 1960s and The History of the United States during...

...in Social Work and Masters in Public Health. I have an Bachelors of Arts from Saint Louis University in Sociology and International Studies with focuses in Community, Immigration, and Urbanization and Health and Medicine. While I would love to assist students' growth in any subject, I have a passion to guide students in Sociology, Social Sciences and Writing. When I'm not tutoring or working at my day job, I enjoy a good non-fiction book and...

...Political Economy. In addition to teaching history, I have strong expertise in writing and editing and can help students improve their writing skills across various subjects. My teaching philosophy is rooted in a problem-posing, student-centered model that encourages students to ask their own questions, explore real-world issues, and develop critical thinking skills. I view students as co-creators in their education, providing them with agency over the materials they engage with and how they learn. My...

...I mean that the instructors understanding of how well a student in understanding the concepts is as important as the student's efforts. Imagine, if you will, learning Latin as a ladder. If you are at the bottom of the ladder, the first step must be the first rung of the ladder and advance one by one not skipping or glossing over any of the 'rungs.' It is the instructor's job to track a student's progression...

I believe education is the key to success however not everybody learns the same. So that's where I come in providing my tutoring services to help meet your education and personal goals. I'm here to help you so sign up with me as first step to helping yourself .

Hi, my name is Cammy and I am a rising senior at Northwestern University, studying Theatre, History, and Leadership. I understand how stressful school can be and am interested in arming you with both the knowledge and skills to find success!

...learning, in any subject. I look forward to accompanying students through any challenges that stand in the way of that connection and leading students to their own version of success. I've worked across various sectors and have always maintained a love for one-on-one teaching, especially working with children and teaching languages. My experience includes living, working, and traveling abroad, and I rely on this intercultural perspective when presenting language and social studies lessons. I am...

...Elementary Education and Special Education. I also received a Masters in Special Education. Since graduation, I have taught at my current school for 5 years (but I have been teaching for almost 8.) I am currently my school's 5/6th grade Special Education Teacher. I also have experience in tutoring a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Reading/LA, Elementary (K-6) math, Elementary Science and Social Studies. In my experience helping struggling students prepare...

...lots of experience in mentoring students individually and teaching in the classroom through being a student intern for a sophomore honors English class. I love working with students who are preparing for tests or college admissions because it gives me an opportunity to impart my knowledge of the college application process to others and empathize with them on all their concerns. I believe that education and critical thinking are key to expanding your horizons and...

Hello! My name is Zainab and I'm a current university student perusing two undergraduate degrees, the first in Chemistry, and the second in Chemical Engineering. Additionally, I'm enrolled in a program that will grant me a master degree in Chemical Engineering. I hope to help students find their passion for learning, aid them in understanding new topics, and further introducing them to new concepts/ways of thinking.

...child with anything writing or reading related. Everything from homework, research or assignment papers, college essays, projects, reading comprehension, new skills or approaches to reading or writing, outlining, brainstorming, sentence structure and more. In each session, we'll go over topics and skills such as brainstorming, web diagraming, thesis writing, outline organization, show don't tell, supporting details, seamless transitions, sourcing and citing and genuinely, conversationally piecing all the points together for an interesting, compelling and enjoyable...

My name is Brit Howard. I've been a teacher now for 10 years. I've taught elementary school from Kindergarten to 6th grade. I graduated with my Bachelors of Science in English and have a Masters in Education. I love helping students become engaged with the materials and find their passions.

My name is Nouma Basharet. I am currently working towards getting me Bachelors of Science 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.