Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Darien, IL

...with Honors and a minor in Bioethics, graduating Magna Cum Laude, in the Interdisciplinary Honors Program. I am extremely passionate about all things science, human anatomy and processes, and writing/reading! I have been tutoring since I was a sophomore in high school and have worked with many students in a plethora of subjects, including but...

...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,...

My goal is to make sure the student will understand the material and to be successful in the classroom while being an independent thinker.

I find teaching and tutoring to be incredibly rewarding. Seeing somebody else understand a concept through my framing of that concept is the highest form of communication for which I strive. I look forward to working with Varsity Tutors and students everywhere.

I have been a student for the majority of my life and I don't believe I will ever stop learning. I hope I can be a great tutor to someone once in my shoes!

...emergency services throughout various events in Illinois. My education and experiences over the years have motivated me to pursue a career as a physician. Currently, I am a 3rd year medical student completing my clinical rotations. I am most passionate about teaching concepts relating to medicine such as Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Terminology, Pathology, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology....

...numerous years of experience helping students excel in coursework, prepare for standardized tests, and compose comprehensive academic applications. I truly believe every student is capable of high levels of academic achievement and given the right framework students will propel themselves to new heights. I am proficient in many subjects but have a true passion for...

Knowledge is a power that everyone should have access to. It is my goal to help empower as many as I can.

...I can apply math to the real world. All of these activities are part of what I like to bring to tutoring sessions because they all incorporate learning and especially how it can be fun. Be it a hobby, assignment, personal interest or goal you might have we do as humans want to learn new...

...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 where they can explain it to me clearly. I am always motivated about creating study plans and discussing techniques that are personalized for each of my...

...me an excellent candidate for tutoring! I also have two younger siblings that I continue to help with their studies and have always taken pride in being able to provide guidance. I have tutored students in the past for Spanish, study skills, organization habits, and reading comprehension. Although I have not had much professional experience...

...I got a chance to work with students from ages five to high school. This opportunity also encouraged me to take on other private tutoring options. I tutored a 6th grade student on math and other skills. I have further developed this skills by tutoring many of my friends in college in math, exam prep,...

...a variety of topics, I especially enjoy teaching science and math. My teaching philosophy is all about engaging interest in the topic the student is learning by tailoring each lesson specific to each students' needs. I believe in supporting students while also simultaneously challenging them are key to their success. In order to for a...

...the fact that understanding the culture is just as important as the language itself. Also, practice really does make perfect! Everyone learns differently, so my goal is to help you figure out how you learn best so that we can use it! I also have a strong science background which includes chemistry, biology, and math.

...Chicago to be near family. My cat, Ingrid, and I took a long, fun 4-day road trip! My experience and training are primarily focused on biology and chemistry. I have extensive knowledge in dissecting biological research papers and data, having been published myself (Kelly et al., 2023). Additionally, I have a strong background in teaching...

...have taken AP Chem(4), AP Bio(4), organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Genetics, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacokinetics, and many other courses that helped solidify my scientific knowledge. I am currently enrolled in the UIC PharmD program, and am going into my P2 year. During my time at UIC, I was also a TA in the...

...all ages and backgrounds. With my youngest learner ever being 4 years old and my oldest in her 50's, I wholeheartedly believe anyone can learn. I have the experience and desire adapt to each student's unique style of learning in any subject they need; from learning ABCs to multi-variable calculus, I have experience in it...

...and my Master's Degree in Applied Data Science at the University of Michigan. Helping others is something I have always enjoyed, and one of the ways I like to do so is through tutoring. I strongly believe in creating visual and sequential learning patterns that enable students to understand and remember their coursework more easily.

...societies. When I tutor English or Math, I emulate his passion. I can't help myself! In fact, I earned an English Degree in addition to my Psychology BA because I enjoy reading and writing so much. I'm not just a book worm though. I'm a huge sports fan (especially for my Buckeye Football National Champs!),...

...Wisconsin-Madison in May of 2017 with a Master of Science degree in Environment and Resources. Before attending graduate school I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin. During graduate school I worked as a teaching assistant where I taught undergraduates biology with an emphasis on ecology, genetics and...