Award-Winning Biology Tutors in Elgin, IL

...While memorization is important for certain things, I always appreciated understanding the "why" and "how" in school and 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...

...subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students and helping them realize their full academic potential. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, exploring Chicago, reading, and cooking.

...and playing tennis in my spare time. I truly value every tutoring experience I have, because I often learn as much as the student! Getting a different perspective on a topic, and looking at problems from a fresh angle enhances both our lives, and has a wider impact than the obvious immediate knowledge gained.... I believe in letting the student guide the learning as much as possible. I like to ask questions more than tell answers,...

...and for giving specific feedback to make written ideas come to life. In addition, I have a passion for helping students improve their performance in ACT Reading, Writing, and Science. Whatever the subject, I thrive on leading students to moments of clarity and a sense of accomplishment. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy exploring nature,...

I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.

...power of education to create positive change in our communities and in the world. To this end, I work daily to improve my craft and am always learning new strategies to support students. In addition to my seven years of tutoring experience, I have worked with young people of all ages as a mentor, classroom...

...the methods that work for them and help them succeed. I am very interested in sports. I watch football, basketball, hockey, soccer, and baseball. I played soccer and volleyball for many years. I know everyone is capable of doing well at something if they try, so I am here to help people do well.

...school, and I also played competitive golf during the summers. While I do not play these sports competitively in college, I enjoy participating in them for leisure as well as exercising regularly and lifting weights. I am very excited to be a tutor, and I look forward to constantly meeting new students to help them...

...weaknesses in order to adjust and adapt my teaching methods on the fly. I know from personal experience how frustrating it can be to hit roadblocks in one's education due to mismatched teaching/learning styles, so I make it my first priority to make sure my students feel listened to and appreciated yet sufficiently challenged.... I believe that an excellent teacher is one who is able to bring personal relevance to each and every student, adjusting his...

...a 2009 graduate of the University of Chicago in Statistics and Political Science. I have been a tutor for test prep (including ACT, SAT, LSAT and AP testing), academic and creative writing, and general academic assistance for three years. When I am not tutoring, I am doing data science for a start-up, playing basketball, or...

...style that prioritizes establishing a sound conceptual foundation that a student can later extend into more advanced content and novel applications. I also believe that challenging students to think beyond the content presented is crucial for the development of critical thinking skills and curiosity. Beyond all else, however, I believe that one learns best when...

...of tutoring and college, I love to read. I'm a big fan of fantasy novels and Harry Potter, but I also like classics such as Dickens' books. I play French Horn and flute, and this summer I am teaching myself to play violin. I also dabble in photography, specifically landscapes. I don't play any sport...

I currently attend the University of Chicago, where I major in Political Science and Biology. When I'm not spending hours reading Nietzsche, I'm doing improv comedy and graphic design. I'm currently pursuing a career in advertising/consulting, and in my spare time I eat mini tacos and watch Louis CK stand-up comedy. ... Teaching is about taking something complex and making it easy to understand. I like to focus a lot on students' questions, as they give...

...North America, and, more recently, I worked closely with WashU students as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the Management Communication and Managerial Accounting classes. In my experience teaching, the most memorable lessons are those that connect the material to real-life scenarios. I strive to help my students apply their knowledge to relevant, tangible, and impactful...

...services at an agency that serves the homeless, where I spend most of my time training and teaching staff and clients. I believe service to others is one of the highest callings, and want to pay my success forward. For fun, I like to read, play soccer, chill out with a good movie or Netflix,...

...and chess, the latter of which I teach children to play in an after-school program. More than anything, I love to share information and ideas, find new ways to approach problems, and seek to understand the different ways people think about the world. My students describe me as patient, kind, and knowledgeable. I believe that...

...subject to tutor because it requires the development of strategies as well as knowledge. It allows students to improve critical thinking skills that will not only be useful for exams, but in their future academic, professional, and personal ventures. As a tutor, my aim is to provide students with the assistance they need in the...

...alcohol exposure on the developing hippocampal region of the brain. After graduating, I served a year, full time, as an Americorps member with City Year, tutoring and mentoring 7th and 8th grade students in the Englewood Community of Chicago in 1-on-1 and small group settings. I am currently working toward a TEFL certification that would...

...understand topics by explaining each step, as necessary, to demonstrate how to go about solving a problem. My education has provided me with expertise in the biological sciences, medicine, math, statistics, english, writing, and test preparation, among other subjects. I have experience teaching and tutoring people from elementary school through medical school and graduate school....

...such as Zumba and Turbo Kick, and I never miss a chance to go to a symphony concert! During my undergraduate studies I tutored children grade 3 through 12 in various subject areas: math, science, English, writing. I worked both with students who needed additional help to comprehend a subject area, and with children who...