Top Science Tutors serving McHenry
Todd: McHenry Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in McHenry, IL
...their lives. I am a very patient person, and I believe that making mistakes is often when the most learning occurs. Specific to ACT tutoring, I use a variety of books, including The Complete Guide to ACT Reading and the Ultimate Guide to the Math ACT. Outside of tutoring, I am the director of counseling...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 33
Kevin: McHenry Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in McHenry, IL
...these subjects. I would love to be a teacher later in life, but for now, I want to focus on how far I can go with chemistry. On my free time, I love playing Ultimate Frisbee, running, watching TV, and hanging out with friends. I believe that compatibility is very important between tutor and student,...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35
Evan: McHenry Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in McHenry, IL
...one of my favorites in particular, because I enjoy seeing my students realize that, while it is kind of intimidating at first, Calculus is just as easy as the math that came before it. I also enjoy helping students learn to get comfortable with standardized tests like the ACT. I keep both of us in...
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William Jewell College - Bachelor in Arts, Music
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 31
Ebin: McHenry Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in McHenry, IL
...the students didn't receive much individual attention. Eventually, I made a few connections and started tutoring privately. This was a whole new ball game in that I have never before interacted with someone for two hour stretches in an academic setting. In addition, my pupil was in high school which elevates the challenge and required...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Chemical Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
Chris: McHenry Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in McHenry, IL
...were very challenging and I had some of the best tutors helping me along with the process and in part it is why I enjoy helping students. In addition, nothing beats the feeling when you see a student grasp a concept; the whole "light bulb lighting up above the head moment". I simply love the...
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Illinois Wesleyan University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Bryson: McHenry Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in McHenry, IL
...where I received my master's degree in Urban Education. I have worked in education for the past 6 years, beginning as a 2012 Teach For America corps member in Los Angeles. I have taught nearly every subject in middle school classrooms, and I have taught both biology and algebra to high schoolers. My favorite subjects...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Loyola Marymount University - Master of Arts, Urban Education and Leadership
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700
Vesela: McHenry Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in McHenry, IL
...prepared and presented workshops on specific subject areas in organic chemistry. I also received a top tutor award based on student ratings and working habits. Outside of that I have helped students in Genetics, General Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics and a list of other classes. I like to engage students in the learning process and give...
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Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics
Najla: McHenry Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in McHenry, IL
...essays and articles appearing in Foreign Policy Magazine, the Oxford Encyclopedia, and other publications. In addition, I worked for two years as a foreign language instructor at the University of Washington, conducting my own class of undergraduate and graduate students, while completing my Masters Degree there. Most recently, I worked as a Teaching Assistant in...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
University of Washington , Columbia University - PHD, History
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 720
Nicholas: McHenry Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in McHenry, IL
...technician in Phys 406: Physics of Music Lab. In total, I have tutored for about 8 years. My favorite facet of tutoring is exploring the different ways in which students learn a topic. An explanation that resonates with 90% of students, may not clarify things for the other 10%. Part of being a good tutor...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Physics
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 33
Amber: McHenry Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in McHenry, IL
...helping to prepare students to take the science section of the ACT. I help my students make relevant and meaningful connections to help increase engagement and retention. I provide a wide variety of teaching strategies in order to accommodate different learning styles. I have worked with middle and high school students in both formal and...
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Miami University-Oxford - Bachelors, Psychology
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Masters, Secondary Science Education
Minu: McHenry Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in McHenry, IL
...I love dark chocolate and Thai food anytime, any day. My favorite subject to teach is Math, because I like to work with numbers! I strongly believe in incentives. I believe that setting small treats for each goal you reach will motivate you to do better, as long as you set your mind to it....
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Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
Jared: McHenry Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in McHenry, IL
I am very passionate about tutoring and look forward to meeting new students with a desire to learn!... To not focus as much on the grade, but rather to focus on learning and mastery of the content for the student.... After introductions I would immediately give practice problems. That way I can visualize what the student's thought process is, and correct errors wherever they may be.
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Loyola University-Chicago - Current Undergrad, Molecular Biology
Edward: McHenry Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in McHenry, IL
...do my best to have students understand concepts rather than just memorizing them, which will help problems become much easier in the long run. I try not to force students into doing something but rather, encourage them. I do appreciate a little sense of humor. I am known to be able to put a smile...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Physics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34
Ben: McHenry Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in McHenry, IL
...- through a customer service job at a big cell-phone company. I taught 5th grade in Chicago Public Schools, worked as a substitute teacher in CPS, and finally moved into a middle-school science and reading position in the northwest suburbs, where I recently began my 10th year as a classroom teacher. I love to teach,...
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John Carroll University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Philosophy
John Carroll University - Master of Arts, English
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Masters, English
Olivet Nazarene University - Master of Arts, Reading Education
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Samuel: McHenry Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in McHenry, IL
...moving to Chicago. I decided to move here because of the vast career opportunities in accounting. I became a tutor because I have always enjoyed helping my fellow classmates with their homework. My personal goal in tutoring is to not only aid students in learning material, but also teach them how to learn material on...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Accounting
Benjamin: McHenry Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in McHenry, IL
...being a good source of help within my classes in a non-tutor capacity, and grew that into a peer tutor role a couple times a week during lunch my senior year of high school. What I hope to accomplish with my tutoring is ensure that you not only achieve your desired grade/score, but see how...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Finance
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Richesh: McHenry Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in McHenry, IL
Hello, My name is Richesh Guragain. I completed my undergraduate from George Mason University in Biology and currently teaching biology and science classes. I am currently enrolled in medical school and finishing my fourth year.
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George Mason University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Ross University SOM - Masters, MD
Lauren: McHenry Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in McHenry, IL
...know a student's individual learning style. My philosophy is that students learn best when they can connect the subject they're learning about with real-world experiences and applications. I believe in getting to know my students in order to understand their goals, strengths, needs, and learning styles. When I'm not teaching, I love listening to records...
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University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelors, History
National Louis University - Masters, MAT
Igor: McHenry Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in McHenry, IL
...in straightforward and totally plain language to describe the relationships between all of the moving parts in math and science subjects. I use familiar analogies as needed to paint a picture of the models students should imagine to successfully solve problems and wrap their heads around the concepts. After learning with me, you will be...
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University of Wisconsin - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering AND Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Tim: McHenry Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in McHenry, IL
...explanation of the fundamentals with practical problem solving techniques. I also ask a lot of simpler questions to make you solve the problem on your own. I pay close attention to your learning characteristics: -Do you like to follow a set of direct instructions to get the result? Or -You like to find a quickest...
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Moscow PhysTech - Bachelor of Science, Math and Physics
University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters, Physics
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