The Best Social Studies Tutors in Chicago, IL

As a child I lived in several different countries and went to both public and private schools. Wherever I went, I earned straight As and excelled at standardized tests. In 9th grade I aced my honors history final in the first week of class and then became the first freshman at the school to take AP World History. In 10th...See Samuel's full profile

I can help you come to grips with challenges in physics, chemistry, math and related subjects (see list of subjects). I am available to tutor students at all levels, up to and including grad. school. I have experience tutoring elementary and high school, ACT, SAT, college, MCAT, and graduate school. Whether you are...See Richard's full profile

...classroom. I have provided individual lessons to students ages 5-14 in all the core subjects, including reading, spelling, vocabulary, writing, math, science, social studies, and Spanish. I have taught English to ELL students from many countries in Europe and South America. My tutoring approach is based on the individual ...See BJ's full profile

I'm Susan! I've been teaching and tutoring high school, college, and grad students to improve their writing for 15+ years. I have the experience and enthusiasm to help make writing papers less daunting, and to clarify class readings and key concepts across a wide range of Humanities and Social Sciences courses. I find...See Susan's full profile

Hey there, I'm Claire! I have over 10 years of classroom teaching experience and I specialize in AP US History, US History, AP European History, AP Government and Politics, World History, and Sociology. I hold an Illinois Professional Educator License with certifications to teach middle & high school history. I...See Claire's full profile

Hi! My name is Camila and I am currently a graduate student at Northwestern University, getting my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have recently graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology with a minor in Linguistics. I am originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil and...See Camila's full profile

Hi, I’m Elijah! I graduated from the University of Chicago with a triple major in sociology, music, and media arts. I enjoy explaining the nuances of a text based question, whether it involves reading or math, and I am excited to share this passion with others. Throughout my studies, I achieved the status of National...See Elijah's full profile

Via tutoring centers, public schools, and Wyzant, I have been tutoring for almost 10 years. I am a Northwestern Univ. Grad with a degree in English/Essay Writing. I also possess a Teaching Certification/Degree from Northeastern. I am an experienced math and writing tutor who will teach basic math concepts and/or...See Peter's full profile

Hello, I am a 2021 graduate of Arizona State University's School of Politics and Global Studies, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies. I am extremely knowledgeable about governance, politics and history and will do everything I can to help students of all ages succeed in their...See Nicholas's full profile

Hi, I’m Grey—a PhD tutor who helps students and professionals turn complex ideas into clear, compelling work. In addition to live sessions, I also provide asynchronous reviews of application essays and personal statements, giving you detailed written feedback to strengthen your drafts before we meet. I bring a...See Grey's full profile

In High School, my strongest subjects were Political Science, Economics, History, and English. Since Social Studies is the study of Society- cultures, countries, different societies, history, etc., I have wide experience in tutoring Social Studies as a subject. My Liberal Arts background and tutoring...See Chhavi's full profile

I am in my third year of teaching as a certified high school studies teacher in the state of Illinois.See Sebastian's full profile

I have taught AP US History for 10 years and have a passing average of 90% and my students have tested higher than 37% of the international average. I have taught AP Human Geography for one year and have a passing average of 75% and my students tested higher than 25% of the international average. I have also taught US...See Matthew's full profile

I have a B.A. Degree in Political Science from Kenyon College, a M.A. Degree in the Social Sciences from the University of Chicago, and a M.A. in Politics from Brandeis University. At Brandeis I served as a Graduate Teaching Fellow for undergraduate courses in politics and history, work that included teaching discussion...See Eric's full profile

Hello! I'm Lincoln Ross. I'm currently a first-year student at McGill University studying secondary English education. I've been a tutor now for a year and a half, specializing in AP tests but also general math, history, and English classes. During 2024-2025, I tutored both online and in the south side of Chicago at an...See Lincoln's full profile

Social studies is my favorite core subject, the grasp of which opened up the doors to criminal justice, law, criminology, and sociology. I enjoy the interplay between history, law, and society; the knowledge of which is essential to being an engaged citizen. I also believe that reading comprehension and essay...See Michael's full profile

I’m currently an undergraduate at the University of Illinois, majoring in Statistics and Global Studies. I have been tutoring for over three years, and I’ve had the privilege of helping students of all grade levels and backgrounds improve in math and social studies. I’m positive that together we can build...See Mihir's full profile

I am a substitute teacher in two different school districts and always enjoy teaching Social Studies in whatever grade it is. I enjoy reading about the past and the interesting things that happened and thoroughly learned a large number of things while discussing the past with my students. I have learned a large...See Robert'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

Hi, I’m Em! I hold a Master's in Clinical Counseling with a focus on research, two Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Clinical/Community Psychology and in Political Science with a minor in LGBTQ+ Studies. During my undergraduate education, I was able to greatly advance my...See Em's full profile

I hold a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Anthropology, which includes; Archaeology, Women Studies, and upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in Sociology. Additionally, I completed an independent study in Philosophy. My academic research is published along with several articles and an e-textbook. I offer 18...See Sharon's full profile

Hi, I'm Melissa! I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Loyola University before I began my career as a high school teacher. I have 17 years of experience in a high school classroom, 14 of which I have taught AP Psychology. I love to help students earn college credit while learning amazing information about their own lives...See Melissa's full profile

When I was in school, I minored in Social Studies. I enjoy Social Studies, especially Greek Mythology. I got good really good grades in my courses. After I finish student teaching for my Masters, I am able to teach in Social Studies, especially for special education. See Carrie's full profile

I have taught social studies for a few years. I have taught a geography class for freshman that helped expand their worldview and taught them about other countries. I have fun assignments that can help with learning geography while also making it more relatable to studentsSee Tim's full profile

Quickly increase your ACT or SAT scores with my unique and proven tutoring methods. I’m a natural top scorer on standardized tests (34 ACT composite), and I help top students get as close to perfect as possible. I also help students see significant point increases, even if their scores are lower to start. Check out...See Eve's full profile