Award-Winning AP Physics 2 Tutors serving Des Plaines, IL

...thing as being smart; I firmly believe that any student can excel in their academic pursuits, and I am incredibly motivated to help my clients achieve their highest potential. As a young adult and student myself, I remember and can understand the places where difficulty arises in the learning process, and I can offer my own strategies for overcoming these obstacles. And as a college student, I am able to connect with my clients as...

...and help students grow as independent thinkers. Outside of tutoring, I am a student at the University of Chicago majoring in mathematics & comparative human development. I sing in an acapella group, play violin, and on weekends I love to go for bike rides or long runs, see local theater and music performances, and explore the city of Chicago. Through my studies and bike rides and runs, I enjoy working hard and building personalized, step-by-step...

I believe students have trouble learning material when they haven't had the opportunity to connect it to their lives personally. I focus on enabling students to develop effective study habits and working out problems on their own, with guidance as necessary.

I look forward to see my students get from the point of being lost to the uh-huh moment. I specialize in math based subjects where I enjoy to see how simple math and in some cases - a little complex :) can solve world problems from economics to engineering , etc. I believe that once students realize the application of math in real life, they will strive to become excellent in the subject.

...I enjoy seeing people learn and improve in different academic areas. My goal is to use my God given gifts and abilities to instruct leaders of tomorrow and preparing them for their future while helping them fulfill their destiny. My work experience is in tutoring, teaching, and public health doing HIV counseling. In the next two years I hope to reapply to residency and be offered a spot as a resident in the field of...

I am committing to teaching students of all ages, so that they may have a better appreciation for the beauty of mathematics and physics. Whether you're struggling with a tricky subject or prepping for a standardized test, I'm here to show you that you CAN do math.

My name is Sparsh Gupta and I am an incoming medical student at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. I graduated cum laude from Vanderbilt University majoring in Biomedical Engineering. I'm passionate about teaching STEM topics and making sure my students truly understand the material. I have 4 years experience teaching and tutoring elementary, middle, high school, and college students in STEM topics through a program called VSVS. Looking forward to meeting you!

...degrees in Chemical Engineering and Computer Science, and I am currently working for a global company named Mars as an IT business analyst. I am passionate about teaching maths, physics and computer science. I have extensive experiences in web development work (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, .NET, PHP, and SQL). Language-wise, I am fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese as I was originally from Hong Kong but came to America when I was 15 years old.

...understand what problem you are trying to solve and why you are trying to solve it, and once you can grasp the big picture, you can then focus on solving problems by focusing on the more technical aspects of it. In college we had science outreach days where we presented and explained demonstrations to students and I was a very busy tutor throughout high school and early college years. I believe in teaching students not...

...May from Swarthmore College with a B.A. in psychology and a minor in physics. I am a passionate learner, especially when it comes to math and physics. I love to share my knowledge and experience with others. I hope I can help with a difficult class, exam, or learning for the sake of learning. After overcoming many academic challenges I have accumulated a lot of knowledge to share and have learned how to communicate difficult...

I am currently a physics student at DePaul University. I've been tutoring for upwards of 4 years in Middle School English and Math, which progresses to BC Calculus for high school students.

Recent PhD graduate in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University with extensive tutoring and engineering experience

...subjects, but I also enjoy working with kids, teenagers, and college students. I helped students through my college and graduate school careers in physics, math, and earth sciences. I had a tutoring experience when I taught physics to high school students. My expertise is in teaching physics at any level, math from middle school to college levels, and earth sciences. There is no one teaching style that fits all learners, but every student needs a...

...Electrical Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology. I thoroughly enjoy studying and teaching all things STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and music, and find that I am especially good at guiding students through some of the tougher conceptual work that goes into understanding topics in these fields. If you feel like you don't understand what the point of studying a certain subject is, why it matters, or just can't seem to grasp the concepts,...

I'm a grad student at DePaul University, finishing my Masters in Physics. I did my undergrad at Loyola University Chicago where I received a degree in biophysics. I'm working towards applying to medical school. I love science and math, and have been tutoring for the past 7 years in math, science and English writing. I'm always excited to help and pass along the knowledge I've gained throughout my schooling to those in need of tutoring.

...apply in the real world. Academic skills are imperative for students as they transition from high school to college, so in addition to an understanding of the material, I teach students soft skills such as time management, self-teaching, and discipline. I first became interested in tutoring during study sessions with my fellow peers. The coursework of a premedical student can be very challenging and I found I had a particular aptitude for breaking down complex...

...volunteering opportunities to students at Brandeis, as well as providing services to underserved countries internationally. In addition, I am also a part of General Tutoring in which I voluntarily tutor a high school sophomore every week in mathematics. Although I am comfortable in tutoring a variety of subjects, I am most interested in Mathematics and Science. From my experience in teaching, I have found that the most successful method for a student's success is additional...

Hi, nice to meet you. I graduated with a bioengineering degree at U of I, but my passion was always in instruction. So switched my career path, I'm currently working as a science teacher. I can assist you in biology, chemistry, physics, and in some areas of math. I can help you with your homework, studying for quizzes/ tests, or even preparing for high stakes exams like an AP test or SAT/ACT.

I am currently a student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, working towards a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.

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...