The Best American History Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

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It's all about knowing your history and geography

I am a retired reserve military officer, having served in 2 branches of the armed forces, and also just recently retired from a civilian technology career with a well known silicon valley company. My wife and I are recent empty nesters. In the military I was an intelligence officer and logistician, and in my... See Timothy's full profile

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EXTROVERTED Ivy League AP, SAT, WRITING teacher

My name is Ms. Emma, and I graduated from Cornell University in 2020 with a degree in Environmental Science, earning Cum Laude honors. Balancing academics, a social life, maintaining physical fitness, and working as a research assistant in a lab while at Cornell taught me discipline and time management. This ability to... See Emma's full profile

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Qualified Russian, Arabic and Hebrew Tutor

I've tutored American history in the past to high school and college students. See Ilya's full profile

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PhD in Social Sciences | Personal Statements Business Writing Research

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

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Experienced English, Reading, Writing, & ESL Tutor | MA from UChicago

In addition to my academic studies, I have several years of experience tutoring middle school, high school, and college students in history, reading, and writing. I help students strengthen their understanding of major themes in American history, prepare for exams, and develop effective essay-writing skills. My... See Maya's full profile

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MIT + UChicago grad with a background in econ, math, & stats!

I’m a recent MBA graduate from MIT Sloan in Boston! Before grad school, I spent the past five years in economic consulting at Bates White in DC, where I built data-driven models to quantify damages in litigation. I graduated from the University of Chicago with a degree in economics. I have experience teaching high... See Rutvik's full profile

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Amateur Historian with focus in American Wartime History

...APUSH exam in 2016. Maintained interest in American History learning as a hobby over past 6 years. Knowledge about a variety specific and general. topics across entirety of American history. Specialized knowledge in Civil War, WW1, WW2 and Cold War knowledge of American History.... See Nicholas's full profile

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Sam, Ivy League Tutor

I have four years' experience on the faculty of Brown University and Phillips Academy, Andover. I am expert in the teaching of Math, science, Latin, French, Greek, History, English, as well as GMAT, SAT, GRE, and ACT. Also, I was a tutor for a large wealthy family in California for five years. I am all but... See Samuel's full profile

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A decade of engaging, creative, and globally informed content

Hi! I am Vanessa: A seasoned educator who graduated from Illinois State University with my degree in Social Science Secondary Education. In addition to that, I also earned my masters degree in International Education through Framingham State University. Throughout the last decade, my experiences have plotted me... See Vanessa's full profile

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Passionate about APUSH, History, Writing |10+ Yrs Teaching Experience

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

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Experienced Tutor Specializing in SAT Prep, Statistics, and Government

Hello! My name is Mihir, and I’d love to be your tutor. 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... See Mihir's full profile

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a passionate tutor who helps you understand content, not just memorize

I’m currently a third-year medical student and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts. My academic journey has been grounded in a strong math foundation. In high school, I graduated with a 4.9 GPA while taking all accelerated and honors-level courses. I earned 5’s on the majority of my AP exams, including a 5 on... See Shannon's full profile

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J.D. and M.A. with GRE tutoring and 1-on-1 teaching experience

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

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10 yr vet. Math/English/Writing/Vocab Tutor for 2nd - 10th students

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

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Writer, Philosopher, Mathematician, Data Scientist, Polyglot

I love to help people unlock their potential. Over the years, I've tutored many students and many subjects, from high school math and geometry to college writing and literature. My experience is broad, and while my personal strength lies in the writing and reading borne out of an undergraduate double major in English... See Sean's full profile

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Professional Tutor in Math up to Calc AB and High School English

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

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Amherst Grad Specializing in ACT, SAT Prep, College Essays

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

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Certified Orton Gillingham Tutor for reading, writing, and math

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

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Incredibly Expert Tutor with 20 Years of Experience

I've worked as a full-time, professional tutor for the last 20 years. In the field of test prep, my areas of specialty include GRE, GMAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams in U.S. History, European History, World History, Human Geography, and Language. I have helped nearly 3000 students improve their scores on these exams. I... See Jason's full profile

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SPSS & Statistics Tutor | U.S. History (High School, AP & College)

I am an experienced educator with two primary areas of expertise: statistical analysis (SPSS, research methods, predictive modeling) and United States history. For over 25 years, I worked at SPSS (later IBM) as a technical support specialist, curriculum developer, and trainer, teaching statistical methods ranging from... See James's full profile

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Exhibiting 3D artist, published writer on art.

MFA. Unuversity of Illinois I have published several articles on the history of ceramics. I have toutered several students in american history See Mary's full profile

Proven Writing & Academic Success Coach | Study Skills & Exam Prep

I’m a tutor, coach, and academic mentor with a passion for helping students stay motivated, focused, and confident in their academic journey. Whether you need structured subject tutoring, writing guidance, or an accountability partner (“body... See Wes's full profile

National Merit Scholar Tutoring ACT/SAT Prep, Math, Biology, & English

Hi, I'm Mitchell! I am a junior studying Finance and Education at the University of Iowa. I scored a 35 on the ACT and was awarded the National Merit Scholar distinction on the PSAT. I have 4 years of experience in ACT/SAT prep and 3 years of... See Mitchell's full profile

Experienced American, European, and Global History Tutor

I am currently applying to PhD programs with the career goal of becoming a history professor. I received a score of "5" on my AP American and European history exams as a high school student. See Lauren's full profile

AP US History Teacher specializing in AP history

I have professionally taught and tutored American History for over 15 years both at the high school and college level. See Preston's full profile