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Iris J.

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Since 2015 I have mentored over 900 learners of all ages. I began as a high school peer tutor with the Boy’s and Girl’s Club. In college, I worked with Neighborhood Schools Program to provide affordable academic support to k-12 students on the South Side of Chicago and volunteered as an arts mentor for Chicago Public Schools. Most exciting, I have been a teaching assistant on archaeological field schools. I was a college varsity swimmer with 14 years in competition and taught many athletes to...

Since 2015 I have mentored over 900 learners of all ages. I began as a high school peer tutor with the Boy’s and Girl’s Club. In college, I worked with Neighborhood Schools Program to provide affordable academic support to k-12 students on the South Side of Chicago and volunteered as an arts mentor for Chicago Public Schools. Most exciting, I have been a teaching assistant on archaeological field schools. I was a college varsity swimmer with 14 years in competition and taught many athletes to swim. After 2020 I began teaching art, history, writing and social science online to students around the world! I love helping people reach their goals and find their passion for learning.

My day job is as an archaeologist, with experience in technical writing and field research. I am a Registered Professional Archaeologist with a master’s in Maritime Archaeology from Flinders University (Chancellors Commendation 6.9/7.0 GPA). Additionally, I hold bachelor’s degrees in Anthropology as well as History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Chicago (Magna Cum Laude, 3.9/4.0 GPA). I also work as a Spanish-English interpreter and visual artist. I share my interests and specialised advice on archaeology, art history, anthropology, and social science research.

I have worked with learners seeking to comprehend course material, ace tests, improve writing skills, or boost their careers. I enjoy helping people with learning disabilities, aphasia, and mental health concerns. I adapt my teaching style to the individual needs of each student.

I have a history of academic achievement and share study skills with applicants. Several PhD, Ivy League college and high school applications I edited got into their top choice programs. I gained acceptance to Oxford among other selective schools. In high school, I obtained a GPA of 4.48/4.0, an SAT Perfect Score (Writing/Verbal) and 5 on AP English Lang., AP Spanish, AP World History, AP US History, AP Environmental Science, and AP US Gov/Politics.

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Education

University of Chicago
Anthropology
Flinders University
Masters

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American History

American History

I studied History of Science and Anthropology in college. During this program, I gained strong historical research skills and learned how to write well. I am also knowledgeable about high school/ college introductory American History curricula, as I received a 5 on the APUSH test. As an American citizen, I am always learning about our history!
Anthropology

Anthropology

In college, I studied anthropology, and did two seasons of archaeological and ethnographic fieldwork in Peru. I worked in a paleoanthropology lab, and have field experience in bioarchaeology and osteoarchaeology. I currently work as an archaeological field technician in Southern California.
Archaeology

Archaeology

In college, I studied anthropology, and did two seasons of archaeological and ethnographic fieldwork in Peru. I worked in a paleoanthropology lab, and have field experience in bioarchaeology and osteoarchaeology. I currently work as an archaeological field technician in Southern California.
Art History

Art History

I studied studio art in college, and have worked as a freelance artist for 6+ years. Throughout my art practice, I have become knowledgeable about art history. I also interned in conservation at world-class art museums such as the Art Institute of Chicago.
Cooking

Cooking

I cook and bake ingenious recipes for my family every day! I have a food blog where I post about my recipes. I am also very passionate about foraging, herbology, and sustainability.
Drawing

Drawing

I studied classical oil painting and drawing at the Kline Academy of Fine Art, as well as minoring in visual art in college. I have been a freelance artist for the past 5 years, and have sold many works of art on commission. I have several years of experience as an art tutor, having taught recycled crafts classes as well as after-school arts classes in underserved communities.
English

English

I have a bachelors degree in history and am working on my masters in archaeology, which means I have a great deal of experience in English writing! And as an archaeologist I've published several papers and technical reports. As a tutor I have also helped many students improve their essays and academic writing.
Painting

Painting

I studied classical oil painting and drawing at the Kline Academy of Fine Art, as well as minoring in visual art in college. I have been a freelance artist for the past 5 years, and have sold many works of art on commission. I have several years of experience as an art tutor, having taught recycled crafts classes as well as after-school arts classes in underserved communities.
Sociology

Sociology

In college, I wrote a thesis analyzing the sociological and cultural factors that impact human remains displays in anthropology museums. In addition, I took coursework in the sociology of wealth disparity, and the sociology of mental health and addiction.
Spanish

Spanish

I previously worked as a Spanish-English interpreter in Peru. I studied Spanish immersion in Spain and Mexico, as well as in college coursework. I began learning Spanish starting in high school, so I have experience and insight in helping learners who are also learning Spanish as a second language.
Swimming

Swimming

I was a competitive swimmer for 14 years and swam varsity in college. I have taught many swim lessons to athletes of all ages. I was a part of a volunteer group that gave low-cost swim lessons to community members in college.
World History

World History

I earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology and History of Science from the University of Chicago. Back in the day, I received a 5 on the AP World History exam. I also have a passion for historical research, social science and learning about other cultures, and want to share that with students!
Writing

Writing

I have experience as an editor and technical writer. I excel at coaching students on academic paper writing, and making sure schoolwork is polished and professional. I have also written several academic papers as an archaeologist.
Art Theory
Geography
Grammar
Proofreading
Reading
Vocabulary
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Knowledgeable and patient tutor.

Miss Iris is friendly and easy to talk to. The discussion went so smoothly. I was facing difficulty in articulating my ideas and she was the best option around to connect with. She was good at discussing any topic. She was so knowledgeable on the topic.

Anonymous, 1 lesson with Iris

Very skilled and knowledgeable tutor

I had the pleasure to work with Iris. She's very meticulous, attentive and punctual. I'd definitely love to work with her again and would recommend her to anyone!

Sophia, 4 lessons with Iris

Knowledgeable Instructor

As an adult, I was a little nervous to take swim lessons, and decided that 2022 was the year to face and overcome this obstacle. I just had my first lesson with Iris, she is a true professional and very patient. Iris explained in detail the plan for my swimming lessons which includes, breathing, gear and the types of form. I am very excited that I got Iris as my tutor and I look forward to in-person swimming lessons.

Shalene, 1 lesson with Iris

Great tutor

No better tutoring than Wyzant! Thank you for helping! I just need a couple of assignments left to have my bachelors and without this tutoring I wouldn’t complete it! So thankful!

Whitney, 3 lessons with Iris
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