Award-Winning AP Chemistry Tutors serving Des Plaines, IL

...extremely important to be able to work with and learn from others. I hope to use my platform as a tutor to both strengthen my own understanding of key subjects and more importantly, encourage others to see the vast importance of learning them. In high school, I played varsity soccer for three years and spent a lot of time playing sports with friends. In contrast, I have also always had a deeply rooted interest in...

As a student who is truly passionate about Math and Science, I seek to help others understand Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, etc, so that their foundation in the sciences is strong enough to take on more complex topics. I believe in letting my teaching style be dynamic in order to teach different students successfully.... My philosophy is that I should teach my students how to reason, not how to use a formula. Truly understanding a concept better...

...of the class, little focus was placed on my education after the second grade. As a result I had to teach myself. Through trial and error in my own self-education, I learned how to approach study through many facets. In the sixth grade I became the de facto instructor for several of my subjects, and by my tenure in college I was an instructor to my peers in title. I would be happy to share...

...also completed my Master's Degree in Geochemistry, from MSU. When I left the Air Force, I went to Boston College Law School, graduating magna cum laude. I spent most of my law time as a chemical and biochemical patent attorney, and I learned a lot in that capacity. Practicing law was OK, but I yearned to get into teaching, so I entered a Geochemistry PhD program at The University of Chicago. I passed my oral...

...my international student friends with their scientific writing. More recently I was a volunteer Chemistry tutor at one local college while teaching Chemistry at a second college. I enjoyed teaching at the college level, so I earned my teaching license and have been teaching middle school and high school Chemistry and Biology for the last several years. I have taught all levels from AP to basic in both subjects. I also have taught classes such...

...on any subject area they struggled with and the Champions program, where we mostly worked on college prep. This is where my passion to help others understand material and to be of use towards their paths to success only grew. It is extremely rewarding to see someone finally understand a concept, which can be very empowering and can increase one's passion for learning. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing, and drawing stick figures.

Hi my name is Dustin, and I am going to be a Junior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I am studying chemistry with plans to go to graduate school to study chemical engineering. I am very excited to tutor math and science this summer!

I have been a Math/Science Tutor for over 25 years with remarkable success. My students all receive an "A" on their next Test. I enjoy learning myself since I have 3 Masters : Molecular/Cell Biology, Education and Business and try to infuse that passion in my students.

My name is Ruchi and I am currently a sophomore at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I am majoring in Biochemistry with a Pre-Dental track. I hope to inspire children to be curious about subjects they have interests for and never lose that passion for education.

I am a motivated, eager, curious individual with a passion for helping others learn. I bring a diverse range of experiences with over 4 years of tutoring experience, including ACT, SAT, PSAT tutoring, college essay editing. I have also worked for 2 years with America Read America Counts, and spent summer of 2016 tutoring 12-18 year old girls in Cusco, Peru.

...at the end helps knowledge "stick," better too. I did well in school and I want you to do well, too! When I tutor I ask: what needs to be learned, how can it be taught, and have they learned it. I like to show students how this process can occur through class, homework, and review so they can become independent learners. I'm so excited to start our tutoring sessions! Until then, Joe S

Hello there! My name is Grant Whitmer, and I'm a current medical student with an interest in entering into academic medicine (infectious diseases). I received my B.S. in Biochemistry (minors in Chemistry, Economics), summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Case Western Reserve University, where I was also a founding father of my fraternity and performed research at the interface of physical chemistry and microbiology. I'm passionate about teaching others the chemical basis of life!

I look forward to helping students at all levels. I am a former University Engineering professor.

...University in Cleveland, Ohio! I was raised in Lake Forest, Illinois, and I want to help people. My major is Biomedical Engineering with a Sports Medicine Minor. I excel at math and science, plus my experience with theater and entrepreneurial projects makes me an excellent presenter. I helped raise my four younger siblings and have worked as a counselor multiple times. Plus, some of my friends at college needed a bit of help, and I...

...Valedictorian and have received my Associate's in Science at Illinois Central College completing the Pre-Medicine program there. Now I am pursuing my Bachelor's at Trinity International University in Biblical Studies. That being said my most comfortable subject to tutor is math. I am a licensed EMT in Illinois and have worked in an Emergency Department with a Level 1 Trauma Center for a year. I have counseled Jr. high and high school students at summer...

...Loyola University Chicago with my BS in biochemistry (Magna Cum Laude). Since graduating, I've been at the forefront of medicine by performing cancer research at Luire Childrens Hospital. In the fall of 2023, I will be attending allopathic medical school location to be determined. Currently, I have 9 offers. As for my tutoring career, I've been with VT for 5+ years now and tutor the stem disciplines. Chemistry, organic chem, biochem, and MCAT chemistry are...

...increasing automation, it is critical students are versatile and can adapt to new situations on the fly. To that end, I will teach them how to solve a problem rather than state the solution to the problem. Often times, students use my guidance to arrive at the solution themselves. This gives students confidence and sharpens their understanding. I will also motivate my students whenever necessary to keep them excited about learning Chemistry or Calculus. Some...

...believe that comprehensive tutoring, working towards full understanding in the material and practice is key. A little about me... I am a college student at the University of Illinois at Chicago double majoring in biology and political science. As someone who went to large high school, I understand that it falling behind and dropping from where you want to be can happen in an instant. That is why I chose tutoring; it is fulfilling opportunity...

Whether you are looking for some extra help for your current math and science course (6-12 or college!) or preparing to take a standardized test, I am ready to help you meet your goals. I have 5 years of teaching experience and 10+ years of tutoring experience! I have degrees in Biochemistry and Math Education, love to play frisbee, bike, run, and be outdoors.

...Developmental Biology from the University of Michigan. In addition to being a 4.0 student and a finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship, I have extensive experience in scientific research and teaching at the middle school, high school, and university levels. After taking coursework in educational pedagogy in STEM, I am excited to help you maximize your potential in biology and beyond! I specialize in tutoring STEM disciplines as well as standardized test prep, essay revisions, and...