The Best History Tutors in Chicago, IL

Presidents, the American Revolution, the Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, American involvement in both World Wars and in the Cold War when I received a near-perfect score on the AP U.S. History exam at age 17. After graduating college with a degree in Global Studies with a focus on geopolitics and American...See Nicholas's full profile

My background as an academic, fit with conference presentations and internships at prestigious publications, ensures my deep control over argumentative writing. Likewise, my mastery of AP English and History courses translates to a strong aptitude for essay construction.See Tyler's full profile

I hold a PhD in United States History with a specialization in 20th century America and presidential elections. My academic background includes extensive research and writing in political history, elections, public opinion, and modern American society. I enjoy helping students understand historical events...See James's full profile

Aside from tutoring the AP World History subject for years, I've also contributed to the Princeton Review AP World History: Modern Premium Prep title. I have spent several years living abroad in Europe, the UK, the Caribbean, and Latin America. I am fluent in Spanish and have authored several books...See Jason's full profile

I have received years of instruction in Catholic catechism and pursued undergraduate, as well as personal enrichment, coursework in biblical history and theology. My studies have included extensive engagement with the "Word Study Greek-English New Testament with Complete Concordance," and a sustained...See Ann's full profile

During my undergraduate studies, I wrote theses on Sun Yat-sen as well as the Six-Day War, requiring extensive research, analysis, and evaluation of historical sources. My academic work has also included deep research into constitutional law, particularly the development of American constitutional principles and their...See Brandon's full profile

I have taken a variety of film classes, written about many films in graduate school, and teach acting and animation history which inescapably intersects the world of film theory and practice. Additionally, as a 3D compositor, I deal with issues of color-correction, lighting, staging, and editing as I attempt to...See Jason's full profile

Contact me for more information on rates and availability! I also tutor IB test prep and content tutoring. In high school, I received a total score of 45, including 7s in Literature HL, History HL, Biology HL, French SL, Math Studies SL, and Global Politics SL. I find that success in the IB program largely...See Eva's full profile

I have a strong foundation in global history through coursework and independent reading. I have nearly nine years of experience tutoring K–12 students and am comfortable supporting regular, honors, and AP-level world history. I help students understand overarching themes, historical connections, and...See Allison's full profile

I am a former civic engagement educator for the University of Illinois Extension, and I hold a law degree from DePaul University College of Law. I am a very strong Constitutional scholar, and I can break American History down into understandable pieces.See Michael's full profile

Throughout my teaching career, I have taught French at the middle school and high school levels, working with students in grades 6–12. I taught French I, II, III, IV, and Advanced Placement (AP) French. Additionally, I have experience in teaching ELL, American History, English, and English Composition. My...See Miller's full profile

I'm also trained and experienced in graduate school applications and advising across disciplines. Writing: I leverage my studies in international relations, political science, history, linguistics, religion, and anthropology to guide students' critical thinking skills and refine their research...See Jessica's full profile

I took APUSH recently earning a 5 on the AP test and earning an A in both semesters. One of my strongest subject! I enjoy teaching content by talking about it and even by making jokes to remember content. History is just gossip at the end of the day and it’s helped anyone I’ve helped with learn and remember...See Lincoln's full profile

I'm a fiction writer and English teacher in the Chicago area, with an M.F.A. in Fiction from the University of Oregon and a B.F.A. from Baylor. I've taught Freshman Composition and Intro to Fiction at the university level, high school English and Drama in public schools, and I've built lesson plans for every grade in...See Robin's full profile

Hello, my name is Michael! I am a seasoned instructor who has worked at my school's tutoring program, Kumon, Mathnasium, Well's Academic Solutions, and was a teaching assistant at my Georgia Tech. Following my bachelors, I am now a first-year medical student in Chicago! But most importantly, I am also a student like...See Michael's full profile

About me: I achieved the status of National Merit Scholar via my PSAT score, and went on to receive an SAT score of 1580/1600 (a perfect 800 in math). I have also received a perfect score of 5 in classes such as AP Calculus AB, AP US History, and AP Biology. As a result, I went on to graduate from the...See Elijah's full profile

Hi, my name is Daniel. I have a master's degree in education and have been a certified special education teacher working in the Chicagoland area for 13 years. As a distinguished special education teacher, I have worked with a wide range of students in various settings. I am a certified Orton Gillingham tutor and am...See Daniel's full profile

Working with me guarantees that admissions officers at your dream schools take your application seriously and advocate for your acceptance. As a proud alumna of Amherst College (regular decision acceptance rate: 11%), I know exactly what schools of this caliber are looking for in their future students. Send over your...See Eve's full profile

I received my MA in Classics from the University of Maryland and graduated with a 4.0 GPA. While there, I pursued coursework in Greek and Latin literature, and taught classes in mythology and history. As a tutor, I am passionate about bringing the past alive for students. Classics can be overcomplicated in the...See Lilia's full profile

Hello! I'm a graduate student getting my Masters in Public Affairs with a specialization in public policy. Back when I went to college at the University of Notre Dame (Go Irish!), I knew I wanted to focus on theories of gendered and sexual violence, so I triple-majored in Gender Studies, Peace Studies, and Philosophy....See Molly's full profile

I scored a 5 in AP U.S. History, and took courses on constitutional theory, political theory, and economics in college. I'm a geography buff and student of history who excels at Jeopardy and other trivia contests.See Stephanie's full profile

Since 2014, I have been privately tutoring students of all ages in subjects including reading, writing (including college applications), ACT and SAT preparation, ancient languages, and history. During the 2017-2018 school year, I also constructed and taught weekly private vocal music lessons to an elementary...See Alexis's full profile

As a scholar of the History of Religions, I have been in engaged in learning about civilizations around the world and the relationship between history, culture, and tradition. I am also skilled at analyzing primary sources from a variety of time periods and culturesSee Susan's full profile

US History has grown to be my favorite subject to teach. I have taught all levels of US History, including Remedial, Special Education, Co-Taught, General Education, Honors, and AP US History. I bring sincere enthusiasm for the subject, and practical resources, exercises, feedback & advice to...See Claire's full profile

I have received three degrees in higher education (BA in Religion and Classics summa cum laude, M.Div., and MTS) and am currently pursuing my doctorate. My work revolves around my love of ancient history, religious studies, and languages. Teaching and sharing exciting ideas with others have always supplied the...See Andrew's full profile