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Detail-Oriented Educator Specializing in Social Studies and Special Ed
Michelle S.

4.7 (25 ratings)

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Hello! My name is Michelle, and I am currently a certified teacher for grades 6-12 for both Special Education and Social Studies. I received my B.S in Secondary Education and B.A in History from Loyola University Chicago, my masters degree in history (with distinction) from DePaul University, and have completed graduate coursework in Special Education at DePaul University's Graduate School of Education.

Outside of tutoring, l teach AP World History at a college prep school, and teach...

Hello! My name is Michelle, and I am currently a certified teacher for grades 6-12 for both Special Education and Social Studies. I received my B.S in Secondary Education and B.A in History from Loyola University Chicago, my masters degree in history (with distinction) from DePaul University, and have completed graduate coursework in Special Education at DePaul University's Graduate School of Education.

Outside of tutoring, l teach AP World History at a college prep school, and teach academically gifted students through Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development (CTD) on Saturdays.

Practical study skills, patience, and hard work are essential life skills and building blocks to success. If you have any questions, please feel free to send me a message. :)

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Education

Loyola University Chicago
Education, History
DePaul University
Masters
DePaul University
Other
  • Licensed teacher

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $55
  • Rate details: Group Pricing: for one extra student per session, I add $5 to the flat rate. For example: 2 students = (Flat Rate + $5) X hours tutored per session
  • Lesson cancellation: 4 hours notice required

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  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

American History

American History

I've taught American history before, and have my history masters degree in American historiography.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

I completed my teaching endorsement for special education at the graduate school of education at DePaul University in June 2014. Part of that endorsement includes identifying and assisting students on the autism spectrum. My undergraduate degree in education also provided some exposure with educating students with disabilities.
Creative Writing

Creative Writing

I am a current enrichment instructor with Northwestern’s center for talent development, and through that program I have taught creative writing, argumentative and opinion essay writing, fanfiction workshop, and journalism. I’ve also written creative fiction and poetry since I was a child.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I currently teach elementary age students (pre-K through 6) a variety of topics for Northwestern University's Saturday Enrichment Program (SEP). These classes range from math, art, science, and social studies courses. Aside from the course content, the classes also address basic skills such as technological fluency, computation, writing, and reading.
Fiction Writing

Fiction Writing

I am a current enrichment instructor with Northwestern’s center for talent development, and through that program I have taught creative writing, argumentative and opinion essay writing, fanfiction workshop, and journalism. I’ve also written creative fiction and poetry since I was a child.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

Through Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development (CTD), I taught Speech and Debate for several years; I also taught various offshoots including Persuasion and Journalism courses. These courses included topics including articulation activities, rhetoric and logic, anxiety-fighting tactics, and debate styles (such as Lincoln-Douglas). The classes spanned different age groups, and were modified accordingly; I specifically taught versions of public speaking courses to youth ages 8-16.
Social Studies

Social Studies

I am a currently certified teacher with a B.S. in secondary education (with a focus on social studies education) and a B.A. in history. I student taught in a high school and taught four social studies classes. I also tutored my younger brother in regards to his social studies classes.
Sociology

Sociology

I am a currently certified teacher with a B.S. in secondary education (with a focus on social studies education) and a B.A. in history. One of the endorsements on my teaching license is in Sociology. I also took a few sociology courses in my undergraduate career.
Special Needs

Special Needs

I received my teaching endorsement at the graduate school of education at DePaul University in June 2014. Part of that endorsement includes identifying and assisting students with special needs. I have also completed more than fifty clinical hours in special needs classrooms (self-contained and inclusion classes), as well as substitute teaching in special and general education classes.
Study Skills

Study Skills

As a student, my grades have never fallen below a 3.4 cumulative GPA- my graduate school GPA is currently 4.0, which would not have been possible without adequate study skills. I am organized and can easily explain structured note-taking to students. I also am well-educated in how to instill good study skills in students, as I am a licensed teacher.
United States History

United States History

I have my masters degree in history, and have previously taught high school United States history. I currently teach AP World History.
ACT English
English
European History
General Computer
Government & Politics
Literature
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Proofreading
Reading
Spanish
Vocabulary
World History
Writing

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Great teacher!!

She was one of the BEST tutors I have EVER had on Wyzant!! She made me feel comfortable and clearly explained topics. She provided a guide prior to the lesson which made what she was explaining even more clearly and has been helping me write my paper. She is a joy to talk to and makes difficult concepts easy to understand. Just talking to her for 1 hour, I felt like I have know her my whole life. She is really there to help you succeed and wants you to do your best. I recommend her!!

Arianna , 1 lesson with Michelle

Michelle S. is great ACT tutor

Michelle has been working with my daughter for only 2 sessions and has already recognized her strengths and weaknesses quickly. She's very helpful, insightful and provides positive encouragement. I think the one on one tutoring sessions with Michelle are going to help my daughter tremendously. We are both very happy with her.

Laura, 2 lessons with Michelle

Thoughtful and patient

Michelle is doing an excellent job working with our daughter. She has great insight into the books and writing they are reviewing together.

Cayge, 8 lessons with Michelle

Great tutor- very thorough- my child likes working with her

This tutor goes way out of her way, to help my son. She plans lessons thoroughly, offers instruction, and offers ideas to not only my son but to me as the parent. She of course charges for the time she is with my son tutoring him, but the lesson planning with instruction and listed optional resources she puts together for our convenience is done on her own time. My child is easily distracted which has led to all kinds of problems trying to get homework done and to focus long enough to get the extra help that he needs. This tutor has a knack of getting his full attention and keeping him thoroughly involved in his work. This tutor is interactive with my child, she engages him verbally throughout, encouraging him and helping him to express his own ideas as well as forming different perspectives for other ideas. Am very happy with this tutor.

Peggy, 6 lessons with Michelle
Hourly Rate: $55
Response time: 39 minutes
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