The Best American History Tutors in Oak Park, IL

Hello! I am excited to teach and guide you through subjects that are challenging, exciting, and fun! I attended Harvard University for history and literature (A.B.), The University of Chicago for social science (M.A.), and Stanford University (Ph.D.) for anthropology. My science background is in pre-medical and medical... See Jennifer's full profile

Hi! I am a licensed and experienced high school teacher. I’ve taught social studies for ten years and am currently on maternity leave looking to still support students through tutoring. I’ve taught AP Government, AP Comparative Government, Honors Government, Government, Honors U.S. History, and World History. While... See Georgette's full profile

I've worked as a full-time, professional tutor for the last eighteen years. In the field of test prep, my areas of specialty include GRE, GMAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams in history, human geography, and language. I have helped between two to three thousand students improve their scores on these tests. I direct SAT summer... See Jason's full profile

* HOW TO WORK WITH ME * Please message me with 1-2 suggestions for ... - location (options in FAQ section). - day/time. Meeting in-person has a 1-hour minimum. I'm amenable to a free, 10-minute introductory talk by phone/Zoom for any questions; provide your phone number, not email. * FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS... See Stephanie's full profile

I'm Eric! I graduated from New York University in 2019 with a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science. In college I realized my favorite classes were the ones taught by engaging and compassionate professors, professors who explained topics clearly, brought new ideas and interpretations, and made students laugh... See Eric's full profile

I am new to tutoring and have a passion for all things social studies! I did a brief stint in the legal field after my undergrad before realizing that my passion lies in education. I now work in a high school as an academic support coordinator where I work with, tutor, and advocate for some of the most at-risk students,... See Sebastian's full profile

I have taught American History for 9 years! See Amanda's full profile

Hi Everyone! I am Miss Vanessa C. and am excited about the opportunity to help you improve your tests scores, your college admission exams, or simply improve your reading and writing abilities! With my background in Social Science education, I am also available for History or Social Studies tutoring for grades 1 and... See Vanessa'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, World History, and Sociology. I hold an Illinois Professional Educator License with certifications to teach middle & high school history. I graduated from Loyola University Chicago, with a B.A. in... See Claire's full profile

Is your student needing additional help in English class with writing, analysis, discussion or test-taking? I have taught English since 1997 and currently teach at a college preparatory academy. I have helped adults learning or improving English, returning college students, and students in k-12 education improve their... See Carey'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

Hi there! I'm Dylan, a Columbia University graduate with a B.A. Magna Cum Laude in East Asian Languages and Cultures. In high school, I worked as a school-employed tutor for the Math, Science and English Language departments, and received excellent feedback from the students I taught. My favorite part of tutoring is... See Dylan's full profile

I have been tutoring full-time since 2015. I mostly work with high school students, though I also see middle school and college students. Prior to 2015, I was a criminal defense attorney for 25 years. My legal work helped me develop qualities that make me a more effective tutor: strong communication skills, an ability... See Steve's full profile

...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

I am a PhD with extensive professional and teaching experience across many areas: 1) tutoring high school/middle school students in English/writing, Government, language, and other subjects; 2) community college/undergraduate in critical thinking/writing, General Education courses, Communication & Media,... See Jon's full profile

Hi there! I'm Kim, a grad student at UIUC on medical leave. I've been tutoring my friends and peers, helping them with homework, test prep, and essay writing for as long as I can remember. I truly love helping people understand difficult and confusing topics; seeing that spark of recognition in a student's face when we... See Kimberly's full profile

Hi! 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 course readings and key concepts. I find it enormously rewarding to watch students grow in their... See Susan's full profile

English/Reading/Writing Expert I tutor composition and grammar for students of all ages, and I also teach high school entrance exams as well as the SAT and ACT. My background is in the Humanities, but I have considerable experience tutoring math, grades 1-8. I am qualified to teach English at the middle school and high... See Janet's full profile

Have decades of experience tutoring all subjects, including history, social science, etc. Minored in American history and government in college. See Robert's full profile

Hi! My name is Matthew, and I'm a Ph.D. student at the University of Chicago. I graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Columbia (B.A. in computer science) and I now study American literature. Much of my background is in journalism: I've worked with major journalists at the New York Times, Bloomberg, and elsewhere. As a tutor,... See Matthew's full profile

I am pursuing a BA in history from Yale, one of the strongest departments in the country. That program has, of course, included rigorous study of American History, and I also have experience working in the US Senate and on Political Campaigns. See Philip's full profile

MAXIMIZE your chances of admission to the most highly selective colleges in the country by getting my expert support for your college essays and applications. Working with me guarantees that admissions officers at your dream schools take your application seriously and ADVOCATE for your acceptance. As a proud alumna... See Eve's full profile

My named is Carrie. I currently work at a special needs school. I enjoy working with students to make learning fun for them. I like to have fun while teaching, especially math since it can be boring. I'm currently getting my master's in special education as well as math. Math has always been my favorite subject.... See Carrie's full profile

American history was one of my main areas of study in college where I did research in the history of U.S. foreign policy. See Donald's full profile

I have experience with: Economics, Finance, Derivatives, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Equity Markets, Capital Markets, and Trading, Corporate Finance, Business Finance, US History, World History, AP US History, AP World History, IB US History, IB World History, American History, European History, Political... See Jamie's full profile