Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Washington Park, IL

...over 20 years ago with a focus on elementary education. Upon graduating, I began my teaching career at the elementary level where I worked with students from various cultures and backgrounds, including ESL students. My travels have led me to such countries as Barbados and Bahamas. As a life long educator, I believe that students...

...students is to help them understand the "why" behind what they are learning. I want to help them see how the information they're learning can be applied to life outside of the classroom. Words are my passion. Therefore, it brings me joy to help students uncover their own potential and ability to clearly communicate.

...under-performing students. In this capacity, I served as the principal of this small academy and tutored middle and high school students in English, Social Studies and Math. My passion is to see students master concepts and skills and develop into confident learners This confidence allows them to take on future challenging academic tasks with a...

...professor of History for 9 years, with a focus on modern Europe. My research is on immigration to Germany from Turkey in the postwar era. I have also worked as a writing and reading comprehension tutor, a tutor for learning German as a second language, and a tutor for the GRE. I served as an...

...try to personalize learning to suits each student's learning-style and teach to their strengths to make them more confident, alongside improving any weaknesses. I am extremely patient and confident with the subjects I have marked. I truly care about my student and want him/her to succeed not only in their current classes but in future...

...teach all Social Studies subjects. I have the most experience in the following subjects Government, U.S. History, AP Government & Politics and Economics. My favorite subject to tutor is any Social Studies course. All offer something that I truly enjoy. My tutoring and teaching philosophy centers around the idea that I believe it to be...

...unlocking one's unique path to achieving their academic goals. Both as a tutor and a student, few things are as gratifying as those light-bulb moments when everything comes together and clicks. Whether it is ACT Math or writing an essay, there is never only one correct method, and as your tutor I will help you...

...have worked extensively in Central America. I took additional course work in professional Spanish. My philosophy is to meet you where you are. I like to understand pain points and customize lessons to cater to your goals. That's why we are working one on one. I love working with people and seeing that "light bulb"...

...comprehension and language. Literacy and language are imperative to the learning process. They help us develop our thoughts and expand our knowledge of the world around us. Every student is unique in their learning styles and interests. My goal is to give students confidence in their respective subjects and have them play an active role...

...only if their motivation is energized. This is where my instructional process begins learning what motivates the student and how to maintain that energy. I also vary my approach and method to support that motivation. Regardless of the age of the student, the process I prefer is a consultative one 'between equals' - not an...

...helps you achieve your academic goals. I have been on both sides of the road. On one side is instant success. The other is where I see my classmates get ahead where I have fallen behind. I have had to struggle and work my way up. I know what it???s like to do the homework...

...ensure that all of my students can see the true value of what they're learning in school. This was something I once struggled to understand, but now I can see the value of problem-solving and critical thinking skills that come with adolescent education. Mastery and fluency with these aforementioned skills are imperative for success in...

...across the country including New York City and Chicago. I am passionate about craft, creative exploration, problem solving, and research. While visual arts are my focus, I am also very passionate about reading, and I work to instill the joy of reading in all of my students. I have tutored ESL students through VIP Kids.

...understand material that they have trouble working through on their own. Everyone learns differently and there is a way to teach everyone once you breakdown the information to its most basic concepts and build up from there. I am sure that together we can set you on the right path to understanding the subject matter...

...include: Japan, Hong Kong, Czech Republic, and Germany. I am also passionate about studying history and would love to give insight. For my Japanese students, I have taken and passed the JLPT N2. I know many useful strategies and books to help with the test. Please don't hesitate to ask questions. In my free time,...

...grow in academics and in character. Favorite subjects to tutor: 1-ACT English and Reading (I took the test 3 times as a high school student...I know); 2- Writing (college or high school papers). Taking a test or writing a paper? Cross-reference Matt Damon, at the end of "The Martian": "At some point, everything's gonna go...

...teacher. In the three years since, I have taught high school English and earned a Master's degree in the Humanities. Teaching and learning are where I belong. Since high school, I've known in my heart that I want to be a teacher. It may have taken a circuitous route to return to that passion, but now...

...and social studies teacher. I'm now studying school psychology and working as a linguistic analyst. Specialties include: high school and college-level writing, social science (psychology, sociology, etc)... I'm also an amateur horror writer and actor! I can surely teach you something interesting you didn't know before. Let's unleash your mind's full potential and conquer your...

...and I am a current undergraduate getting my BA in American Sign Language. I have my substitute teaching certificate, an ASL certificate, and I have experience volunteering as a tutor for both Community Living and St. Louis ARC. I am particularly confident in my ability to tutor reading comprehension, ASL, critical analysis, ACT test preparation,...

...quality education. I have worked with students between the ages of 3-16 years both as a tutor and as a teacher. I have been fortunate to work with people with learning differences and have loads of experience tailoring lessons and projects for individual needs, even in group sessions. My style is experiential, which brings internal...