Top Biology Tutors serving Des Plaines

Brian: Des Plaines Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...a Bachelor's in Biology. I also completed one year of Pharmacy school at Midwestern University, and I am currently looking to expand my career doing research in biology labs. I love teaching math (algebra, geometry, calculus - you name it!) as well as science, including both biology and chemistry. These are by far my favorite subjects to teach because they are subjects that many students struggle on, and I have a strong sense of empathy...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Amy: Des Plaines Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...have a passion for tutoring! I have recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with a minor in Biology and Chemistry from Olivet Nazarene University. I graduated Magna Cum Laude, with University Honors, Family and Consumer Science Departmental Honors, and Dean's List recognition all 3 years I was an undergraduate student. I am currently pursuing a Master's in Nutrition and Dietetics combined with a Dietetic Internship. In undergrad, I was a part...
Education & Certification
Olivet Nazarene University - Bachelor of Science, Dietetics
Benedictine University - Current Grad Student, Dietetics

Kruti: Des Plaines Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...student at the University of IL College of Medicine (graduating in May 2021), and I previously received my Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Genetics and Genomics from Northwestern University. Two things I am passionate about are helping others and mentoring/teaching -- tutoring allows me to do both of these simultaneously! I have previously tutored students ages 5 to >22 in a variety of subjects ranging from different math and science...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
University of Illinois College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine

Ellen: Des Plaines Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Marquette University. I have a passion for teaching, and my plans are to continue on to graduate school and potentially become a professor. I currently have experience tutoring high school and college students, primarily in the natural sciences. In the past, I have tutored using a variety of teaching styles. I believe in listening to what has worked (or hasn't worked) for the student previously and applying that to the subject or task at hand....
Education & Certification
Marquette University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 700

Maggie : Des Plaines Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
Hello, I am Maggie! I recently graduated college in Biomedical Engineering. Throughout college I was a TA and tutor for Chemistry, Calculus, and MATLAB. I am passionate about helping others in their education. Learning is difficult yet extremely rewarding! I look forward to helping students on both content and reaching their academic goals. I am currently a PhD Student in Biomedical Engineering.
Education & Certification
Case Western Reserve University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Northwestern University - Doctor of Science, Biomedical Sciences

Lauren: Des Plaines Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...with a BS in Psychology and a BA in Latin! I was also part of their Undergraduate Honors Program and hope to become a clinical psychologist. I love tutoring because knowledge is priceless and must be shared. As a tutor, I believe it's my job to not only help students understand what they're working on, but to build enough of a knowledge base that they can confidently and independently solve similar problems in the future....
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Nana-Fatima: Des Plaines Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...in biomedical science. I have extensive teaching experience in life science with various age groups. I enjoy the field immensely and I currently work as an application scientist in a biotech company in New Jersey. I enjoy explaining biology, chemistry, and physics concepts because it feels very rewarding to share my passions. Also, I love to connect classroom concepts to real-world applications. This is extremely important in moving the field forward and engaging the interest...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Noopur: Des Plaines Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I obtained my Bachelors in Liberal Arts and Science from University of Illinois Urbana Champaign in 2017. Apart from studying, I enjoy traveling, playing tennis and dancing! I have had many years of tutoring students of all ages. In high school, I spent 3 years tutoring high school students in math, reading and science after school and during lunch periods. In college, I was part of a fraternity in which I got the opportunity to...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 31

Emily: Des Plaines Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...and volunteer experiences), my tutoring style is unique because I am able to connect with students at their level and then strategically show them how to improve through examples and practice. Admittedly, I am an empath, which allows me to connect and engage with the student's struggle in a variety of subjects. That being said, I'm also a problem-solver; it's not enough to just connect, as there needs to be solution. After meeting a student...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government

Sarah: Des Plaines Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...years. During that time I have worked with students from the age of 6 through adults. I was born and raised in France, lived 10 years in Israel where a earned my Bachelor degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences. I am working toward a Master degree in Nursing Studies. I am passionate about languages and sciences and hope to help you with these subjects. In the past I have tutored in French, Hebrew, and many science...
Education & Certification
Hadassah Academic College - Bachelors, Medical Laboratory Sciences

Ayyan: Des Plaines Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...experience, I have had the privilege of working with students from diverse backgrounds and levels of academic ability. Throughout my career, I have developed particular expertise in standardized test preparation, working with students to achieve their best possible scores on tests such as the SAT, ACT, Selective Enrollment Exam, etc. Over the past 4 years, I have worked with students of all ages and backgrounds, from middle school students looking for additional assistance in math...
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelor of Science, Public Health

Samara: Des Plaines Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...received my Bachelor of Sciences in Secondary Education with a focus on Mathematics. Since graduation, I have worked at two very well known schools in Chicago, Illinois, as a Mathematics teacher. I have taught Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II with Trigonometry. During college, I also tutored English as a Second Language to adult learners. I am fluent in Spanish and learned a bit of French. I am passionate in tutoring in any concept that...
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelors, Secondary Education Mathematics

Zola: Des Plaines Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Biology at the University of Virginia. My French experience began in high school, when I spent six months immersed in a French high school in Ploumilliau, France. At the Alliance Franaise of Chicago, I continued to take C1 courses, a level recognized as fulfilling French language requirements for students wishing to study at French universities. Currently, my French study continues at UVA with my most recent endeavor in 19th century literature. I am passionate about...
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, French
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36

Mia: Des Plaines Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...in and I would love to help. Outside of my studies and tutoring, I love to run both competitively and for recreation. I also enjoy spending time with family and friends and traveling. Overall, I look forward to working with Varsity tutors to give students the extra help they need to succeed. I believe that every student is different and there is no one-style-fits-all when it comes to learning. I would love to help you/your...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Todd: Des Plaines Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...myself to provide a constructive and fulfilling educational experience for my student. I've worked for over four years with students from the USA, China, Taiwan, Japan, Russia, Argentina, Mexico, Colombia and Canada. My background includes to professional credentials in English as a Second Language and STEM. I have the Foundational and Advanced TESOL certifications as the TEFL certificate. Additionally, I'm in my final year of a Master's of Science in Chemistry (Infochemistry) degree. My teaching...
Education & Certification
Minnesota State University Moorhead - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
ITMO University - Master of Science, Chemistry
GMAT: 730

Christian: Des Plaines Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...courses to prepare myself for dental school. Now, I want to take some time and share my knowledge with other uprising scholars! One thing my profile does NOT let me show for some reason is that I'm also fluent in Greek and have taken the DAT (required for dental medicine / to become a dentist). I received a 20 on the test, putting me around 85% higher than all other test takers! I find that...
Education & Certification
Marquette University - Bachelors, English BA, and informal post-bac in biology/chemistry
Midwestern University-Glendale - Current Grad Student, Dental Medicine

Elizabeth: Des Plaines Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...(Biology and Music) and two bachelor's degrees (Biology and Journalism) from Northern Illinois University. I am particularly understanding and helpful to students with learning difficulties such as ADHD and those struggling in the math and sciences. I emphasize study skills, organization and time management. I welcome questions and am extremely patient with repeated questioning and empathetic with those who hate or are forced to learn. Likewise, I am very creative using fun ways to learn...
Education & Certification
Northern Illinois University - Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences

Krishna: Des Plaines Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Illinois at Chicago where I received my Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience with a minor in History with Honors. I am currently in my last year of medical school at Midwestern University. I started tutoring students in high school and continued during college. While I tutor 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...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Neuroscience

Jeremy: Des Plaines Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Illinois @Urbana-Champaign. Since helping my peers in both high school and college I learned that I have both a passion 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...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Molecular and Cellular Biology

Olivia: Des Plaines Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...December receiving a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in anthropology with a minor in chemistry. While my focus was in genetic anthropology, my liberal arts major has allowed me to explore a wide variety of subjects during my college experience. I began tutoring as a middle school student back in California and have continued to tutor every year since. So many years of practice has allowed me to become versed in tutoring individuals of all...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 770
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