Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Steger, IL

...Disabilities from Simmons College. I have worked extensively with students with a range of abilities, including students with specific learning disabilities, emotional impairments, dyslexia, and ADHD. My teaching experience has given me a deep understanding of the knowledge and habits essential to academic success and has given me the opportunity to hone a variety of...

...objectives. I do this by connecting with students individually and understanding what learning styles work for them and what might not. I can then fine-tune the lesson to ensure the student gets the best possible learning experience. I have taught previously in the classroom, as a teaching intern, and as a camp counselor. In my...

...curiosity and engagement. Cooking is probably my biggest hobby, and while it may seem unrelated to traditional academics, the topic has helped me teach about chemistry, biology, botany, ethics, sustainability, history, language, and more. It is this sort of approach that I find is most effective, highly adaptable, and enjoyable for my students and myself....

...kids with speech disorders. In my free time I enjoy playing basketball, writing, listening/telling stories, and playing board games. I enjoy seeing students suddenly "get it," particularly in the areas of math, writing, and reading (for school and/or standardized tests). I believe learning and teaching should be done in a way that makes the subject...

To anyone who reads this, I hope that your educational path is as smooth as possible. For most of us it isn't, and if you need someone to walk alongside you, and try to smooth the way, I'm more than happy to be there. So long as you're willing to listen, I'm happy to teach.

...a theater workshop facilitator. Ever since graduating Kentucky State University with me degree in Education, I have worked with students to enrich their development. Even after graduation from Second City's conservatory program, and their graduate level training program through the Bob Curry Fellowship that focus has remained the same. To that end I tutor a...

...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...

...explore new passions! I offer tutoring in American Sign Language (8 years) for beginners. Additionally, my 10 years of experience in Career Planning (including guidance on college admissions papers), Self-Reflection, and Mindfulness can provide valuable guidance for students thinking about their future or wanting to develop greater self-awareness during this time. Let's discuss how we...

...best part about my approach to tutoring is that "we" get to decide what personal practices will create the greatest learning experience for you. Of course, the final product of any assignment that you are given needs to be exactly as your school teacher wants it. But the roads, the turns, and the pace that...

...Honors Society named me as "Faculty of the Year" in 2000. Even before "experiential learning" became a clich, I was providing "hands-on," sensory-based activities for my students; before "diversity training" became a mandate, I exposed my students to texts which focused on racism, sexism, homophobia, colonialism and anti-Semitism; years before the English speaking world caught...

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 .

...English and History, and I have previous writing experience with three newspapers including the AJC and NPR. I'm also qualified to tutor Latin and History, with which I have a high level of experience. I have plenty of experience working with students of all ages and experience levels, mostly high school to college level. I'm...

...most knowledgeable in: Ecology, Biology, Public Speaking, U.S. History, and Life Sciences. I am a very enthusiastic person and I strive to help others succeed. My teaching style is very flexible, but personally I like to use visuals when I teach. I believe that the best way for a student to learn a new subject...

...Most of my experience with students comes from helping my own children and some of their friends with their work . I try to make learning fun, and have learned to adjust work according to skill level as well as learning to work with children with different types of learning disabilities. I do not believe...

...is what I like to call "lightbulb moments", which are moments when a student finally understands something they've been struggling with, and it's as though a little lightbulb goes off in their minds. These moments are what motivate me to do my job and put a smile on my face every day.... I believe in using constructivist methods in my teaching, which means that students are actively involved in what they're learning. Through my teaching, I've...

...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 students are smart...

...and helping students learn in the way that is most effective for them. I am a patient, positive, and tutor, and I am capable of working with students from varied academic backgrounds. My specialties are academic writing and college essay preparation, critical reading skills, study skills and organization, and middle and high school level math....

...History as a way to inspire our future solutions. It is in part due to this that seeing all the inequalities in the world and knowing something can be done inspires me to work to alleviate these inequities and work to better our communities. I know many people have an ignored voice and I want...

...Illinois, Chicago where I taught courses on Latino literature, history, and culture. I believe that education, and knowledge broadly, allows us to expand our understanding of the world in hopes of creating a better tomorrow. I work toward empowering my students, giving them the necessary tools to elevate their work, particularly their writing and analytical...

...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 to help you reach...