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University of Nebraska at Lincoln - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Medical college - PHD, Medicine

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Oberlin College - Bachelors, Biology, Chemistry Minor

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Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biology, General

Christopher: Gurnee Biology tutor
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology

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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science

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University Puget Sound - Current Undergrad, Molecular Cellular Biology

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Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology minor Global Health Studies
Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Arts, Medical Sciences

Arun: Gurnee Biology tutor
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...while I apply to medical school. I completed my B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology at the UIUC in 2013. I completed a M.S. in Biomedical Sciences at RFUMS in 2017. I have decided to tutor because I have had my own struggles in certain classes over the years and I think I have learned...
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University of Illinois - Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology

Yesha: Gurnee Biology tutor
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Integrative Biology Honors/ Psychology

Meriam: Gurnee Biology tutor
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...Honors BS in Biology and an Honors BA in French, and have been a tutor for years. Having worked in countries all over the world, I am comfortable working with a diverse range of people, regardless of their language fluency and subject expertise. Since graduating, I have been attending a post-bac program at the University...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Biology and French

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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature

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University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology

Pete: Gurnee Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Gurnee, IL
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Honors English Literature and Mathematics Minor

Daniel: Gurnee Biology tutor
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Lake Forest College - Bachelor in Arts, Education and History

Philip: Gurnee Biology tutor
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North Park University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology and History

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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Jonathan: Gurnee Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Gurnee, IL
...student discover the subject for themselves versus me simply giving them the answers. I believe that (guided) personal 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,...
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Macalester College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Catherine: Gurnee Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Gurnee, IL
I love school and learning and would love to have the opportunity to pass that onto the next generation.... My teaching philosophy focuses on visualization of concepts to promote a deeper understanding, which ultimately means a lasting understanding. Focus on how to help the student get to that point.... In a first session, I would introduce myself to my student so they feel comfortable, ask them about themselves to open the dialogue and make them feel...
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University of South Carolina-Columbia - Bachelors, Environmental Sciences

Benjamin: Gurnee Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Gurnee, IL
...podcast where I interview all kinds of people about all kinds of things and call it, "A Little Bit of Everything." I haven't done that yet, but maybe you could be my first guest! I value teaching because it helps me continue to learn and sharpen my mind. I also enjoy being able to pass...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre with a minor in Business Institutions
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