Award-Winning AP Physics 1 Tutors serving Oak Park, IL

...student at Milwaukee School of Engineering working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. Throughout my years as a student, I have volunteered as a tutor for several different STEM-related subjects. I am passionate about Math and I believe that obtaining a strong foundation in core math skills such as problem solving and critical thinking is the basis for success not only in STEM disciplines, but in all areas of life.

...a previous piano teacher, I have worked with many students at many different age levels. I am a student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as a Chemical Engineering Major working towards my Bachelors in Science Chemical Engineering. I mostly tutor chemistry and math, as well as some physics. My favorite subject to tutor is chemistry because I love chemistry and know much about it. I teach in a way where I look at the...

...every student is capable of understanding physics and math in an intuitive and interesting way. I work to demonstrate this reality in sessions by never giving away the answer to a problem; I instead use leading questions to get the student to understand the problem as a whole instead of just the answer. Regarding Latin, I work to illustrate that questions in a Latin class are puzzles in and of themselves. Translations of ancient sentences...

...and I've always wanted to share that love with other people around me. While in high school, I led a Python class at a computer camp and tutored many middle school and high school students in a wide range of subjects. I believe people learn best when they are engaged, so I prefer a balanced mixture of probing questions combined with straightforward lecturing. Furthermore, having watched thousands of hours of educational Youtube (e.g. TED-Ed, Schishow,...

...philosophy (your Locke, Hobbes and Rawls, etc), philosophy of science (Bayesianism, positivism, etc). I can also tutor undergrad courses on Chinese philosophy (Ruism, Buddhism, Daoism)! I'm confident tutoring K-12 math and physics. I'm also a native Mandarin speaker; I can help you or your children study Mandarin Chinese as well! Learning makes life significant. It lets you see more of the world in finer details. Great learning eventually leads you to your own heart, your...

...students. A passion that will help them understand the material better. One of my favorite parts of tutoring is getting to know the students' learning style and how they think. The best part is that I have just recently taken all the subjects I have listed to tutor in. The information is fresh in my mind, so I can approach the content from many different angles to help the student understand the material. Outside of...

...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, but it also drives me to improve how I explain a concept. My passion for being a tutor comes from my family. I am the oldest son in a family of four children and took great pride helping my younger siblings with their homework while I was in high...

...patience, humor, and enthusiasm is the best way to overcome educational roadblocks. I strive to lessen any fears and negative associations students might have with a given subject. I want my determination to work hard to be an example for my students. I graduated from Wheaton College with a degree in Music History with a minor in Mathematics. I have a track record of excellence in academia overall, and have done well in math courses...

...SAT and tutored Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics and Computer Science on various levels. Even though my tutoring experience is very extensive, I love teaching physics and calculus. It's something I have to use in my everyday life as a research assistant and I like visualizing examples rather than memorizing formulas and theories to get my end results. I am what people call as a knowledge sponge. I love learning in general. You can find...

I discovered my passion for tutoring during my five years as a graduate student in the physics department at UIC. With my 5 years experience tutoring and teaching at UIC, I am excited to help your understanding! As a result of the ongoing pandemic, I will only be tutoring online for the time being. Thank you!

Academics and academia are my passions and it is a goal of mine to extend this passion to as many people as possible.

...I developed a passion for it. I am currently studying at Elmhurst University with a double major in Applied Math and Physics. Some of my favorite subjects to tutor are calculus and differential equations since they are the most applicable. I have been tutoring for the past 2.5 years college students, and I have developed a variety of techniques. My philosophy consists of visual learning, e.g. plots and drawings, and realistic work problems.

...understand where those confusions often lie, and--most importantly--how to best overcome those obstacles to reach the a proper understanding of the material at hand. A little bit more about me! I'm an avid reader of a plethora of genres, and my other hobbies include baking, playing tennis, writing poetry, and watching Star Trek reruns. I'm also involved in various cultural and human rights organizations at college. In any remaining spare time, I can usually be...

...currently pursuing an undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago. BioEngineering requires background in Math, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, which is a very broad range of topics that I needed to master in order to succeed at my degree. It also requires creativity and curiosity to succeed in engineering. Although I have learned many things I continue to learn about the unknown because I am also part of a research team at UIC...

PhD in Physics/Quantum Computing

...10 years of experience in tutoring and teaching, specializing in Algebra and various branches of mathematics, Physics and other science related subjects. My teaching philosophy centers on connecting mathematical concepts to real-world applications, enabling students to grasp complex ideas with clarity. I strive to create a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to ask questions and explore their curiosities. I am passionate about fostering academic success, seeing my students thrive motivates me daily. In...

...second year of a Clinical Psychology Doctoral program (PsyD), and I have a passion for tutoring! I am very passionate about Psychology, Biology, and the Life Sciences. I enjoy tutoring test prep, college level Biology and Physics, Graduate level Biology, and high school level Biology, Physics, Life Sciences, Psychology, Science, and Social Studies. Please feel free to reach out if you would like tutoring services in the said subjects! :) - Olivia F.

...their grades and helped their biological parents attending counseling sessions to provide the child a better learning environment. Some of my passions include English and a heavier preference towards Mathematics as I've found the most enjoyment in learning both of these subjects. My teaching philosophy is centered around mastery of a subject. To me, mastery in a subject means that the student can teach their peers the same subject with the same level of understanding...

...first during my freshman year, and ended in the top 10% of my graduating class. After my first year at the University of Illinois at Chicago, I received at 3.30 GPA. In addition, I have worked as a Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Intern for the past three summers, starting in the summer of 2014. Working at the lab has allowed me to connect with some of the best engineers and physicists in the world. In...