Top Social Studies Tutors serving Oak Lawn

Marijke: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
I am a very passionate learner. I recently graduated from the doctoral program in Anthropology at the University of Arizona. I love what I do and I love to learn. I believe its important to be well-educated on a variety of subjects, to always be learning and open to new experiences, and to speak as many languages as you can!... To have fun learning, and be engaged with the subjects at hand.... Talk with a student...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Anthropology
University of Arizona - Current Grad Student, Anthropology

Braden: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...can help no matter what part of the process they're in. I can help with ideation, setting up structure and organization, but I also have a copy-editing background and can help you with micro-level improvements to your writing. I have a particular eye for syntax, word choice, etc. As a tutor, I value patience and unraveling the root of confusion. No question is too basic, no pace is too slow. Understanding why you're doing what...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor's, Media Arts and Design

Lucy: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...After graduating I ran an after school program that provided career mentorship opportunities for 7th graders. There, I tutored my students in Common Core subjects. I understand that middle school students are well on their way to becoming independent adults, and I'm passionate about developing creative strategies to fit that unique period of development. Aside from this, I love writing and editing others' written works. In High School I was the Managing Editor of my...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Zsanai: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...history teaching different ages from high school to elementary, even college students that were my peers at the time. Of course with my Bachelors in History and Psychology, I have a strong writing and social science background. I recently graduated from UIC Law with my JD. Overall, my writing, grammar, research, and Math skills have been well polished by the best educators and years of Lead Teaching my own classroom. My teaching style focuses on...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Master of Laws, Legal Studies

Sam: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...the most difficult subject for many students. My goal as a teacher is to first learn which subjects and hobbies that my student enjoys. And, then show how almost every topic within math is utilized by that student. Once I motivate that student to want to learn more about the subject matter, it is a matter of time before my student masters that topic and want to learn about another topic. It is a great...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of Rhode Island - Master of Science, Accounting

Julia: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...minored in Dance. I love studying US history, culture and politics from an interdisciplinary lens, and am most passionate about tutoring in English, Reading, and History. I have experience as a writing tutor, dance teacher, and policy researcher. I firmly believe in the power of education and love to help students reach their potential as confident and critical thinkers. Apart from tutoring, I love to dance, make sourdough bread, and read contemporary fiction.
Education & Certification
Scripps College - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies

Hannah: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...of subjects, since I strongly believe in the virtues of a well-rounded, versatile education. However, I prefer tutoring math and standardized test prep because I love helping students to be confident and successful in these areas. I love learning and I hold myself to the highest standards, and I hope to inspire students to push themselves and be the best that they can be. Outside of academics, I enjoy reading, running, Netflix, and food.... In a...
Education & Certification
American University - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies

Eric: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...a Teaching Fellow at Brandeis University, where I taught discussion sections, advised and graded student research and exams, and assisted with course design for undergraduate political science classes. I have also worked in positions ranging from political advocacy to statistical research for professional and collegiate sports teams. Most recently, I led research projects on constitutional design and judicial independence for the current dean of the law school at the University of Washington in St. Louis....
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Master of Public Policy, United States Government and Politics
Arizona State University - Doctor of Laws, Law Enforcement Administration

Allison: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
I just love helping students gain a fuller understanding of math and become successful in their math classes. I'm a certified math teacher for middle school and high school. I have 16 years of teaching and tutoring experience. I can explain math concepts in various different ways in order to help each unique student succeed.
Education & Certification
Asbury University - Bachelor of Education, Mathematics Teacher Education

Noah: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...University wherein I completed my Theatre major and Jewish Studies minor, with a concentration in Playwriting. While I strive to forge a career as a writer, I am looking, not only to break out of the solitary confines of the process, but to assist others along the way. One of my favorite parts of my writing sequence that I completed last year was the opportunity to cultivate and grow the ideas of my fellow classmates....
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts

Mike: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...individuals. You can see growth up close, and the success of your students is a wonderful thing. That's why I like tutoring so much. When I'm not tutoring, teaching, or reading (a huge hobby of mine), I try to be outdoors. I love mountains and hiking. Since Illinois lacks mountains, I try to make the most of the hiking. I also like to explore city neighborhoods. Chicago has no shortage of things to do!
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
University of Chicago - Masters, Political Theory

Renee: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...students to a novel and showing them how much they can learn from it. I have also spent my last three summers tutoring for a company that specializes in building decoding and comprehension skills for struggling students. Working with this company allowed me to teach kids from kindergarten through high school. Before teaching I worked in advertising sales. I enjoyed the social aspect of this job; basically my success was rooted in how well I...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelors, Art History
Roosevelt University - Current Grad Student, Secondary Education, English

Anna: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...building strong connections with my students, allowing me to tailor lessons to their interests and needs. I believe that fostering a supportive learning environment is essential for academic success. My passion for education was solidified while working as an educational assistant at the Chicago Botanic Garden for two summers, where I worked with students ages 4-14. I am also fluent in Russian, which enhances my ability to connect with diverse learners. In my spare time,...
Education & Certification
McGill University - Bachelor's (in progress), English

Karlyn: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...I began a master's program in Cultural Foundations of Education. I teach ESL as part of my practicum in a local community center, and have also taught English in El Salvador. I am proficient in Spanish, including four months of intensive study at a Spanish language school, and am very familiar with how Spanish is taught in a classroom. Additionally, I have several months of experience tutoring in classrooms (especially middle school reading), and also...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology, International Studies
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Master of Arts, Cultural Foundations of Education

Wasim: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...classrooms that are all about putting students first and celebrating our unique differences. My teaching style is all about fostering a growth mindset, making connections to the real world, and using technology to make learning fun and relevant. I believe in building a classroom where positivity and teamwork reign supreme, where we not only learn academic subjects but also life lessons that will carry us far. As someone who loves learning new things every day,...
Education & Certification
Aligarh Muslim University - Master's/Graduate, Biochemistry
Aligarh Muslim University - Doctorate (PhD), Biochemistry

Lauren: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...Essay Editing, Writing, Pre-Algrebra, and Public Speaking During three years of undergrad, I was a Teacher's Assistant for a class called Aesthetics 1 for the Department of Theatre and Dance. It is a course that every student has to take in the beginning of their freshman year and the class specializes in script analysis, theatre history, and presenting information in ways that will be understood by groups of people. I spent every semester helping my...
Education & Certification
Ball State University - Bachelor in Arts, Directing and Theatrical Production
Ball State University - Master of Arts, Education

Prahith: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
I am a 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...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 36

Christopher: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...work that they are doing. I love tutoring and teaching students because being able to share information and guide others is very exciting and important to me. I am happy to tutor US History, AP Government, Civics, Low level Political Science courses, Applied Statistics, and AP Psychology. I am happy to teach these subjects to students and help them give them the best tools to succeed and retain the information. In the past I have...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Springfield - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
University of Illinois at Springfield - Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Sam: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...from Barnard College with a degree in Political Science and Human Rights Studies. During college, I worked for the Junior Statesmen Summer School at Stanford University, where I helped students studying government, debate, international relations, and other topics. As a tutor, I believe there are no stupid questions, and that with enough hard work any student can succeed. In my free time, I'm an amateur photographer and an alumnae admissions interviewer for Barnard.
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Bachelors, Political Science and Human Rights Studied

Quinn: Oak Lawn Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
My main areas of speciality 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 experience. ... I believe strongly in assessing strengths, and using these areas of strength and confidence...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Performance Studies, French minor
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
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