Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Addison, IL

...of hours helping students through various STEM subjects. I enjoy helping make topics fun and breaking down complex problems into simpler more minor problems. I believe this makes me a good instructor. I have plenty of experience in one-to-one tutoring, class lecturing, and informal group settings. I can tutor all math sections up to differential...

...the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana and graduated with a 3.8/4.0 GPA. I was also apart of the James Scholar honors program and graduated Cum Laude. I attended Adlai E. Stevenson High school where I received a 5 for AP credit in AP European History, AP US History, AP Psychology, AP Government and Politics, AP...

...with their homework, particularly in English. Upon moving to Chicago five years ago, my passion for tutoring expanded to teaching Italian. I found joy in guiding adults preparing for their trips and assisting students in their Italian classes. Tutoring is not just a job; it's a delightful journey of sharing my knowledge and fostering a...

...psychology and exploration into the political sciences, primarily international law and human rights. During my time at Wesleyan I was the Psychology Department's teaching assistant and also worked more intimately with the department's head in research, class instruction and course creation. The social sciences are amongst my favorite to tutor with psychology (surprise surprise) holding...

...journey. Beyond the content, I take great joy in sharing study tools and strategies that have helped me succeed in challenging college courses. I also enjoy providing insight and advice to students who are preparing for college and eventually planning to attend PT, PA, or Medical school. The application process for these competitive programs can...

...learn as they continue to gain more knowledge and it gives me joy to see them succeed with my help along the way. I am a great communicator and listener, and I can put myself in my student's shoes and understand their lives. It is my goal that any student that I have will fully...

...chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry courses throughout my undergrad. I am passionate about tutoring students in science (biology, chemistry, and physics) and math (algebra). I am also keen on helping students master the math section on the ACT/SAT. I like to make sure that my students have completely understood any given concept to the point...

I have a passion for learning and for helping others to learn! Started teaching undergrad courses in 1991...began tutoring in 1999 and received a tutoring award from the University of Pennsylvania. I like to make hard subjects clear and easy to handle!... Usually it's part "get to know you." But then I ask them what is bothering them the most, and we start there. If we have to back up to review things, no problem; I...

...class. I have also been an unofficial tutor for many of my friends, fellow classmates, and siblings over the years. I can tutor a wide range of ages and subjects, but I am most passionate about reading, math, and ASL (American Sign Language). I have already taken multiple courses on how to teach elementary/middle school...

...am on the pre-medical track. I have two years of experience working as a math instructor for students from ages 5 to 15, teaching concepts that ranged from simple shape recognition to complex algebra. In addition, I spent a semester volunteering as a virtual English and Phonics tutor for young elementary school kids in Chinatown,...

...I have 1.5 years of classroom teaching experience in Chicago Public Schools, having taught regular biology, honors biology, and International Baccalaureate biology to students in an urban setting. My unique mix of rigorous academics, extensive tutoring experience, and solo classroom teaching experience make me a great fit to help your child in anything from biology...

...from my teaching experiences that students learn best from active participation in the learning process, and are often encouraged with material that is practical and meaningful. My main goal in working with students who are having problems with a particular subject matter is to simplify the material as much as needed so that a student...

...I have extensively taken an active role in a broad range of research projects including public health and biochemistry. Given my background, I am passionate about science and public health. In my experience helping students struggling with science courses, I have learned that a lot of times constructing the basics about a given topic makes...

...matter in a functional way that focuses on developing a strong understanding of the core concepts, you can make even the most complicated material accessible and applicable without the need for hours spent on rote memorization. This method has proven to instill a deep working knowledge of the material in students of all ages that...

...discovery leads not only to greater understanding, but greater knowledge 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,...

...personal progress. I maintain that listening to the student in order to asses problem areas within a subject is the best way to establish a working partnership in the effort to support scholarly achievement. I strongly encourage my students to set goals so that they can personally measure their academic progress and improvement.

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!

...tutor. I have been tutoring math and science subjects for the past three and a half years, and I still find that I learn new intricacies of the material in conversations with my clients. I tutor because I am passionate about math and science literacy, fostering interpersonal relationships, and bolstering student independence.

...worksheets, notes, or documents prior to sessions so I can prepare to best help you during our lesson. Whether you're interested in preparing for your next test or would like to talk about how to approach your medical school application, I'm excited to support you and look forward to working with you!

...felt myself the anxiety surrounding standardized testing, especially before and during the ACT, SAT, and 10 AP exams I took as a high school student. It was through these less-than-pleasant experiences, though, that I sought out mentors and adopted strategies over the years that have not only led me to success on standardized tests, but...