Award-Winning AP Chemistry Tutors in Villa Park, IL

...earned a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (SMU) and a Master's Degree in Biochemistry (CCNY), I specialize in the various math and science subjects. In addition to complete mastery of the respective subject at hand, my tutoring experiences also show that listening, patience, and good communication are key for good tutoring sessions.

...will begin my PhD in the fall. I love fieldwork and I have studied in the rainforests of Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, and the Peruvian Amazon. While I was at Harvard I worked as a peer tutor for biology, chemistry, physics, and Spanish courses; I also taught health education workshop to Boston area high school...

...Physics, Biology, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Inorganic Chemistry. Since graduating, I have worked as a Laboratory Assistant for the Chemistry Department at UC Davis. Aside from my education, I have several years of tutoring/teaching experience. I have been tutoring since sophomore year in high school (2005) with a focus in Mathematics and Chemistry. While in...

...understanding in our clients. I believe that once a student understands something at the conceptual level, he or she will be much better prepared for the topic, not only in the specific test we are preparing for, but anywhere else it may come up. Memorizing words or equations might help somebody in the short term,...

...retention as well. Additionally, as someone who played Division III basketball in college, I have also been doing private basketball lessons where many of the same concepts, albeit in a different context, of tutoring school subjects apply. In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball, researching genealogy, and studying improvisation through Second City.... My teaching philosophy is based on the Socratic method: namely, I try to help the student discover the subject for themselves versus me simply giving them the answers. I like to ask leading questions that allow the student to critically think about topics and come to the correct answer in a more natural fashion than simply "being told" how to do a problem.

...since then, I have been involved in tutoring students of high school, college and university level. While I have helped students in variety of subjects, but I am most passionate about Maths, Science, and Physiology. In my opinion, an ideal tutor needs to have a lot of patience, be able to boost his/her student's confidence...

...from Vanderbilt University. Throughout my years of schooling, I have continued to tutor an array of students ranging from college to high school focusing on the Sciences and Math specifically Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, and Calculus. Hard work and learning is easier with interest and engagement. I make the...

...these experiences have taught me that teaching revolves around mentoring and friendship. I hope to learn from all of you as much as you will learn from me. I firmly believe that success in any field lies in first understanding the concepts fully and then applying them to different problems. Hence, in my tutoring sessions,...

...writing skills and editing essays. Personally, I've studied for and taken multiple AP exams and the ACT so I can give advice and and aid in preparation for other to do so. I also have experience tutoring elementary school students and adapting my tutoring style to fit the needs of the pupil.

...with graduate students, collegiate students, and school students. Tutoring is one of the most satisfying ways I spend my time. I value and enjoy building a rapport with each student so I can challenge him or her to think critically about a given problem. On the flip side, I continually remind my students to critique...