The Best American History Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

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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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EXTROVERTED Ivy League AP, SAT, WRITING teacher

I taught AP US history at an academy for a year. See Emma's full profile

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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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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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Experienced Tutor Specializing in SAT Prep, Statistics, and Government

5 on APUSH Exam See Mihir's full profile

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Current APUSH teacher

I have been teaching US History for 3 years and this year I am a AP US History teacher. I consider myself an expert on all US history subjects, including historical writing and analysis. See Vanessa'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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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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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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a passionate tutor who helps you understand content, not just memorize

5 on APUSH Exam See Shannon'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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PhD in U.S. History Specializing in 20th Century America

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 within their... See James'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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Passionate about APUSH, History, Writing |10+ Yrs Teaching Experience

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 help you conquer the AP US... See Claire's full profile

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JD with professional experience in US socio-political development

Most recently, I led research projects on American constitutional development and judicial independence for the director of the Center for Constitutional Design at Arizona State University. Also at ASU, I studied American constitutional law, equal protection and due process under the 14th Amendment, and property rights... See Eric's full profile

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Elementary, Middle, and High School Tutor - Math, Science and Sat Prep

Hi, I'm Trey! I am a Northwestern Undergraduate majoring in Biology and Psychology. In my time here, I have developed a strong academic foundation, particularly in mathematics. My coursework and independent studying have prepared me to confidently tutor in math subjects up through single-variable calculus. In addition to... See Trey'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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History nerd excelling in analytic writing

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 content... 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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Leading College Application Coach & SAT/SSAT Test Expert

Hi! I'm Anna. For the past 10 years, I've coached some of America's brightest students on SAT prep, SSAT prep, college essays, and prep school applications, working with families in Chicago and across the country. As a Phillips Exeter Academy graduate and Northwestern University summa cum laude alum, I'm the tutor of... See Anna's full profile

American history expert. 4400+ hours on Wyzant. AP US History.

I help students with history from the beginnings of the American Revolution to the present day. On Wyzant, I’ve worked with middle school, high school, undergraduate, and graduate students in American history. In particular, AP US history... See Ben's full profile

UCLA PhD Specializing in College Essays, PIQs, and Supplements

My name is Adam D. and I received a PhD in Archaeology at UCLA. Prior to graduate school, I completed my BA from Boston University (Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa). I have helped a diverse group of students with common application essays,... See Adam's full profile

American History Tutor and Researcher Since 2008

When I'm not tutoring history, I work as a historical research assistant. My clients include the New York Historical Society (for their "Lincoln in New York" exhibit) and a professor at Harvard Business School. See Avi's full profile