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Brandon: Des Plaines AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...a teacher I give you one corner, and it is for you to find the other three.-Confucius As a tutor it is my goal to not only teach my students the material they need to learn, but to better their core understanding of a subject and their methods of learning for the future. This way, they can continue to learn at an advanced level long after they no longer require the service of a tutor.
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Ellen: Des Plaines AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...memorization is important for certain things, I always appreciated understanding the "why" and "how" in school and I try to help my students achieve that level of understanding as well. I prefer to guide students through their problems to help them learn the skills needed for their classes in the future, though I am certainly happy to explain things outright when necessary. Outside of academics I have passion for open water swimming, a penchant for...
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Oberlin College - Bachelors, Biology, Chemistry Minor
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Siva: Des Plaines AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...School of Medicine in the fall. Throughout high school and college, I have fallen in love with tutoring and seeing so many new faces in the process. I especially love to tutor in math, chemistry, MCAT, and chemical engineering topics, and have experience tutoring students of all ages - from elementary school to fellow college students. When I am not tutoring or in school, I am an avid lifter and love to bake with friends!
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Northwestern University - Doctor of Medicine, Health Sciences, General
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Ebin: Des Plaines AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...I was pulled in every direction because of a new responsibility or urgent task. The job was more administrative and 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
Rebecca: Des Plaines AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...and watching them succeed in their future endeavors. Apart from the nuts and bolts of testing, I believe that critical thinking is important both academically and in our personal lives; the ability to reason through a problem and understand the flow of an argument will help any student inside or outside the classroom. As a teacher, I aim to build confidence in my students and decrease anxiety about any difficulties that may arise with the...
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Philosophy
Illinois Institute of Technology - Masters, Applied Mathematics
LSAT: 169
GRE Verbal: 170
Brian: Des Plaines AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...I spent a summer at Northwestern University doing research in bandgap theory and kinetic energy harvesters. I moved back to my hometown of Chicago to get my Masters at Illinois Institute of Technology. I studied Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering with a focus in Thermal Science and Fluid Mechanics. I have a strong passion for the academic realm and believe only through a strong background in theory can you develop an excellent practical engineering ability. In...
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Marquette University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Illinois Institute of Technology - Master of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 33
ACT Science: 35
Meriam: Des Plaines AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...comfortable working with a diverse range of people, regardless of their language fluency and subject expertise. Since graduating, I have been attending a post-bac program at the University of Toronto in intensive Spanish and Arabic, before continuing on to medical school. I have also been tutoring numerous subjects for over 10 years, including Math, French, and Biology. I truly believe that it is with individual attention helps maximize one's full potential. Tutoring has shown me...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Biology and French
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Alice: Des Plaines AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a chemistry student at Bates college. I have experience tutoring students from ages 4 up to undergraduate student. I primarily tutor maths and sciences. I also have a lot of experience with standardized testing.
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Bates College - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
GRE: 333
Benjamin: Des Plaines AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...former and the real-world potential of the latter. During classes in middle and high school, I developed a reputation of 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
Remington: Des Plaines AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...school as a PhD Student in Condensed Matter Physics. I am currently working at an experimental physics lab at the University of Maryland, College Park. My tutoring style is pretty relaxed. In my experience, if someone knows what question to ask then they are already pretty close to the answer; they just need a push in the right direction. I like to help people talk through the problems. My job is to steer you in...
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University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Criminology
University of Chicago - PHD, Physics
Darya: Des Plaines AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...become a Physician Assistant. I will be matriculating to a P.A. program in May 2017. I am passionate about helping others and it is fulfilling to see my efforts have a positive effect on another person, whether it be in a medical or educational setting. My favorite part about being a tutor is helping students gain confidence and become excited about subjects they have struggled with in the past. I enjoy tutoring Mathematics and Science...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Biology, General
ACT Reading: 31
Victoria: Des Plaines AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...university degree of economics in Shanghai, China. I took Calculus 1 before and I got A for every quiz and test. Amazingly, I got 119 out of 120 in the final. I have four-year experience in tutoring. I totally understand how students feel when they meet with the homework difficulties and what they will experience when they try to learn a foreign language. Therefore, I am always ready to help students with great patience. I...
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College of DuPage - Current Undergrad Student, Finance
Illinois Institute of Technology - Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
Peter: Des Plaines AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...school in Virginia for a year, where I led the soccer team to an undefeated season. Before teaching and coaching professionally, I was a Teaching Assistant for the Cornell Math and Physics Departments, where I taught many subjects including calculus, mechanics, electromagnetism. Throughout my time at Cornell and as a teacher, I tutored subjects ranging from the SAT to AP Physics and Algebra II, which is where my true talents lie: in small group or...
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Cornell University - Bachelors, Chemistry
Kellogg School of Management - Masters, Strategy, Management
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT English: 34
Sergey: Des Plaines AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...math and science from elementary school through college. Teaching is my passion, not only because I enjoy doing it, but also since I see how it makes a real difference in my students' lives. I always attempt to explain difficult concepts in simple language, with real-world examples that my students can relate to. My tutoring sessions start with a discussion of the important terms and concepts, in which the student takes an active part. Subsequently,...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Bioengineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
James: Des Plaines AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...I am currently studying to become an actuary, having passed the first two exams. I am working toward the third exam, studying advanced calculus and probability theory. I began tutoring in 2013 while working on my bachelor's degree, and have been doing so ever since. I have tutored several students in a variety of subjects in math and physics, from algebra 1 up through college level calculus, including ACT test prep. Working one on one...
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Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Architectural Engineering
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34
Jeremy: Des Plaines AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...and talent for imparting knowledge upon others. I am very excited for the opportunity in helping students achieve their potential. I have found that teaching is very rewarding for myself as well as my students. It helps cement my knowledge of the material and sometimes I can learn a little something from the students as well. I teach a wide variety of subjects including Algebra, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, Biology. My hobbies include swimming, basketball and...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Mickey: Des Plaines AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...classmates and eventually decided to tutor. After spending over two and a half years tutoring in college, I went to medical school at UTMB and started tutoring first-year medical students during my second year. My passion for tutoring comes from seeing the confidence that I can help bring out in the learners I work with as I see them take a previously confusing or challenging topic and make sense of it. I particularly enjoy the...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Biology: Neurobiology
The University of Texas Medical Branch - PHD, Medicine
Steve: Des Plaines AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...English Literacy tutor for grammar school students, an SAT Math instructor, and a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) tutor for college students. I believe my strongest subject to tutor is Standardized Test Prep (SAT, ACT, and GRE). Performing well on these tests can truly bolster a student???s application for undergraduate or graduate education, and I truly enjoy helping him or her achieve their best. I am also passionate about tutoring Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular
Tim: Des Plaines AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...have MS in Physics from UIC and BS in Physics and Math from Moscow Fiztekh. My teaching approach combines the 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
Deven: Des Plaines AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...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 and to question what I am presenting, especially if a point is unclear. This not only helps my students to gain a complete understanding,...
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University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Bioengineering
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