Top Social Studies Tutors serving Oak Lawn
Olivia: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...Honors in anthropology with a minor in chemistry. While my focus was in genetic anthropology, my liberal arts major has allowed me to explore a wide variety of subjects during my college experience. I began tutoring as a middle school student back in California and have continued to tutor every year since. So many years of practice has allowed me to become versed in tutoring individuals of all ages in a wide variety of subjects....
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 770
Eli: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...from the University of Oregon, where I was a member of the Robert D. Clark Honors College and double majored in Political Science and Environmental Studies. During my time there, I developed a strong interest in environmental policy and wrote my undergraduate thesis on dam deconstruction, focusing on the historic removal of dams on the Klamath River, the largest project of its kind in U.S. history. After graduating, I joined Teach for America and moved...
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University of Oregon - Bachelor's, Environmental Studies and Political Science
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John: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...where they are at in their learning process and help them grow. I am a current programming teacher and am especially skilled in Scratch and Python. I believe all students can be successful and achieve their goals. I have over 17 years classroom teaching experience and over 10 of those years have been teaching computer science. I have two masters degrees with one in Educational Technology, and the other in K-12 Online Teaching. I am...
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Illinois State University - Bachelor of Science, Business Teacher Education
Arnie: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...helping them develop their own voice on the page. It's exciting to assist others as they discover new things about themselves through writing, opening creative vistas to their future potential. Writing is the basis for all education: it develops critical thinking skills, encourages "big picture" thinking, and preps students for life in "the real world." Every student has something to offer through their inherent abilities to tell stories. My job is to help a student...
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Bachelor in Arts, Film Studies
Columbia College-Chicago - Master of Arts, Creative Writing
Rushi: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...at Northwestern University in Evanston, and teaching has always been a passion of mine. From my younger brother to my years of informal tutoring experience, I have developed the skills necessary to help others become successful. I enjoy the genuine process of developing a relationship with someone and cultivating that relationship, whether it be academic, personal, or professional. I enjoy working with others towards a common goal and helping all parties be mutually successful.
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Industrial Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Caleb: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...areas of greatest expertise are anything related to architecture, maths through trigonometry, writing and reading comprehension, and music (trumpet for more-advanced musicians, all brass for beginner/intermediate musicians). With any subject, I believe the most effective way to make meaningful progress is by continually making connections to other areas of knowledge and interest. This approach broadens the ways a student understands a concept, allowing for analysis and questioning that is more authentic and effective for that...
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Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelor in Architecture, Architecture
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 32
Savannah: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
Hello! My name is Savannah Marshall. I'm currently an Art teacher working with students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. In the past, I've taught Spanish to Preschool through 8th grade, as well as ESL to high schoolers. I have also taught Math (Algebra and Geometry), Language Arts, Science, Art, and Social Studies in Spanish. I love working with students and learners of all ages and backgrounds!
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Concordia University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Visual and Performing Arts, General
Caleb: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...Language Arts, and Creative and Analytical Writing. My degree taught me invaluable skills and strategies that I look forward to putting to good use with my students! I like to take a highly personalized approach to teaching, and I design my curricula with my students' skills, interests, and difficulties in the forefront of my mind. I'm a firm believer in reading and writing to learn, and I am deeply committed to social justice, literary arts,...
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DePaul University - Bachelors, Education and English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
Lauren: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...BS in Psychology and Neuroscience and am working towards getting my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northwestern University. I have had a lot of experience throughout college and AP classes in high school writing essays spanning a variety of subjects from literature, psychology, poetry, and neuroscience. I am very excited to help anyone (regardless of education level/skill) with writing/literature or psychology. I look forward to meeting and helping you!
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DePaul University - Bachelor of Science, Clinical Psychology
Margot: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...academic record, haven taken 14 AP courses throughout high school, and have preformed well on many standardized exams. I strive to help other students to do the same! I have three years of experience tutoring peers at high school, college, and privately, primarily in English, Math, and SAT prep. Though I tutor a range of subjects, I am most passionate about helping students conquer Standardized Tests (specifically the reading and writing sections) and English. I...
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Boston College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 780
Janina: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...of Kiel with two majors: Biology and Geography. I'm passionate about my two subjects as well as Health Education, as I'm also a certified Personal Trainer. It is important to me to pick up students where they stand, spark passion and feed their curiosity. My approach to teaching is to help students help themselves and provide them with the scaffold they need to reach their educational goals. I understand that every student is different and...
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Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel - Bachelor of Science, Geography
Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel - Masters in Education, Geography Teacher Education
Andrew: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...was a Teaching Assistant at Lane Tech College Prep in Chicago and I served as a member of the Academic Committee for the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. I have experience working with both childen and adults on the autism spectrum (ASD) and I have ADHD myself. I currently have an Associate of Arts in International Studies with a concentration on cultural anthropology from Harold Washington College. I am working toward a Bachelor's in Biochemistry with...
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City Colleges of Chicago-District Office - Associate in Science, Emergency Medical Technology
City Colleges of Chicago-District Office - Associate in Science, International Relations
Hunter: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...College. In December of 2020, I graduated magna cum laude from the College of DuPage with my Associate of Arts degree in International Relations. I then transferred to North Central College where I would obtain my undergraduate and graduate degrees. In August of 2022, I left for a semester abroad in Athens, Greece. I I then returned home in December of 2022, graduating with my BA in International Relations. I am now working towards my...
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North Central College - Bachelor of Science, Global Studies
Jonathan: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...I can also help prepare and organize for tests and help with study habits in general. I have been a tutor with "Erie House Neighborhood House" for 5 years where I tutor students from the 6th grade to 12th grade. I have also worked after school, in a CPS school, with students from the 5-8th grade. I am a native speaker of Spanish and have taken college level education to have fluency and proper grammar....
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Northeastern Illinois University - Current Undergrad, French
Grant: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...on 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 I am actively working in this area I have constant practice with the fundamentals of math and physics.
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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Current Undergrad Student, Mechanical Engineering
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
Mahreen: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...for working with students is to make tutoring a fun experience that will engage them and ensure that whatever knowledge they gain will stick in their minds. I create personalized plans based on each student's learning style, and make sure that they are interested and invested in their own education. My experience with tutoring various different age groups, from elementary to high school, gives me the advantage of knowing how to cater to each age...
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North Central College - Bachelor in Arts, Social Studies Teacher Education
ACT Composite: 31
Colin: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...grad from Pepperdine University and published author on legal and political theory. I teach history, philosophy, political science and test prep, generally in the form of a socratic, question-based, student-led dialogue. I have about a year's worth of experience tutoring and enjoy working with students who are motivated to learn the material we'll cover, but who might be unsure how to start, or may need a boost to reach their full potential.
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Pepperdine - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Johnni: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...Education with a focus on Science. Since graduation, I have worked as a substitute teacher, raised a family, and taught extensively online. During this time I also tutored children of various ages in math, social studies, and science. For the past 3 years, I have focused extensively on one-on-one private ESL lessons for children ages 3 -14 years. I have also tutored, and continue to tutor, adults to help them improve their English studies and...
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Eastern Illinois University - Bachelor of Science, Education
Jared: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...the world. I've tutored and mentored high school students, taught college courses, and helped students prepare for standardized tests and apply to college. I cover a range of civics and social studies topics and specialize in comparative politics, international relations, democracy, and conflict resolution. Since 2016, I've tutored high school students on civics, history, and writing, and worked coached them on their applications to college. At Tufts University, I've taught over 180 students from around...
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Tufts University - Master's/Graduate, International Relations/Comparative Politics
Tufts University - Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.), International Relations/Comparative Politics
Kiara: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
I'm a recent college graduate who specializes in writing and editing papers. Outside of writing and the humanities, I love math and science. When I'm not researching, reading books, or writing, I am hanging out with my dog and creating music somewhere.
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, African American Studies
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 31
ACT Science: 33
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