Award-Winning Astrophysics Tutors serving Prospect Heights, IL

I love working with students who want to learn! I aim to explain concepts using real-world examples, and I cater my examples to my students' interests. I'm excited to meet you and get started!

I am a german-born physicist. After my PhD at the University of Pittsburgh I spent almost 4 years doing cutting edge research at Argonne National Lab in Chicago, IL in theoretical particle physics. I love teaching, passing on knowledge and inspiring people to find their footing in math and physics!

...a tool to enable students to learn how to reason through a problem - a vital skill, not only in math and science, but in life in general. I hold a deep love for physics, math, and astronomy, and also enjoy inorganic chemistry. In my spare time I enjoy reading and writing speculative fiction, as...

...of philosophy (ancient, medieval, enlightenment, modern), political 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...

...in the USA and globally. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Environmental Science, Public Health, Mathematics, Engineering and History. In my experience helping struggling students who are afraid of science, math and engineering has been very rewarding. I am a firm proponent of accessible STEM (science, technology, environment,...

...on helping students navigate conceptual challenges through example problems, which consistently leads to rewarding sessions for both the students and myself. I firmly believe that education is essential for enhancing one's quality of life, and I strive to instill this appreciation in every student I work with. In my free time, I enjoy exploring film...

...is to help students fall in love with the process of learning. Feedback from successful students has allowed me to recognize how effective the approaches toward tutoring mine have been for all learning types in various academic subjects. While my tutoring students gain much from their experiences from me, I equally gain so much insight...

...taught both my niece and nephew arithmetic and tutored my older sister on the Math and Science sections of the GED Test. I also have formal experience tutoring Geometry and as a Teaching Assistant for an introductory Computer Science course at the University of Chicago. I tutor a variety of quantitative and technical subjects, but...

...Although I believe that learning should be taken seriously, I cultivate a low stress environment in my tutoring sessions so that my students feel at ease and can work at their own pace; I often pepper my lessons with silly jokes and trivia. When I am not teaching or studying, I enjoy playing stringed instruments...

...like to bake, read, watch Netflix, and go hiking (especially with my dog). My specific teaching approach depends on the subject, but I like to really engage my students in that subject. When it comes to languages, that could mean watching or listening to media in that language or finding a fun book to read....

...15 years. In 2016, I taught chemical foundations at the junior college level when I decided to pursue a teaching degree and in 2021 I graduated from University of Phoenix with a master's degree in Secondary Education teacher in Physics and have worked as a teacher for 7 years with children in the elementary, middle...

...standardized test scores at the 99+ percentile. My test scores include a 35 on the ACT (36 in Math and 35 in English, Reading, and Science) and a 800 on SAT Math Level II. I am very experienced and prepared as a tutor. I've worked with students from numerous educational backgrounds and helped them reach...

...science double major. I have a passion for learning and working to help students achieve their goals. I believe education and knowledge to be paramount for one's success in life. Only through a supportive and focused tutoring environment can this be achieved. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about...

...excel in physics, computer science, and math. My goal is to make challenging concepts accessible and engaging, tailoring my approach to suit each student's unique learning style. Whether you're struggling with complex algorithms, physics principles, or math problems, I am here to provide the guidance and support you need to succeed. Let's work together to...

...in Chicago Public Schools. I love to see students go from describing themselves as "not a math person" to feeling like they meet exciting challenges in math and other parts of their lives. Even though I love working in the classroom, I feel like tutoring allows me to make more of an impact and connect...

...(to determine if these compounds came from interstellar space or were synthesized "locally.") Late in life, however, I was blessed with the birth of twins, James and Margaret, and I decided to leave the University to raise my children. In sum, I would say that I love to teach people what I know, and I...

...with a concept, since this is conducive to the student's learning. I am currently in the process of obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in pure mathematics at Rice University in Houston, Texas. I tutor a wide range of subjects including U.S. History, algebra, calculus, chemistry, comparative politics, economics, and test preparation. Although I enjoy...

...class. I spent the summer in a summer camp in Turkey where I help teenagers and kids with their everyday life and activities in English. While I love Physics and Math, I am tutoring several Math topics, such as, Algebra, Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Pre-Calculus and also Spanish and English. I must say my favorite topic to...

...method, but everyone is different. Outside of school and work I spend most of my time doing computational and observational astronomy research with my former professors, hanging out with friends and family, traveling, going to the beach, reading, and using my telescope. Astronomy is a big part of both my work and personal life.

I have 20+ years of teaching and tutoring experience at the high school and college level. I love helping students realize and smash their goals!