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...drug education. I will also be serving as the Treasurer of the Honors College Advisory Board which is essentially the student government of the Honors College at UIC. Outside of academics, I am an avid golfer and volleyball player. I played each of the sports for all four years throughout high school, and I also...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Biological Sciences

Ruthie: Lyons Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Lyons, IL
...is important to me that my students are engaged because from that engagement, we can build investment in the material and skills they need to learn. I like to incorporate labs, hands-on experience, competitions, games, videos, and compelling activities (for example, writing letters to the government about harmful algal blooms to a graphing project on...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior

Christopher: Lyons Biology tutor
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...from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. While studying, I was employed as a laboratory technician at the Rhodes Laboratory of Behavioral Neuroscience, where the bulk of my work, including my senior honors thesis, concerned the adverse of effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on the developing hippocampal region of the brain. After graduating, I served...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology

Erica: Lyons Biology tutor
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...who initially struggled to meet and exceed expectations! Outside of my direct work with students, I have coordinated a math tutoring program that placed K-12 math tutors into local public schools. I have also served as a Crisis Services Supervisor at the National Runaway Safeline (NRS). At NRS, I was able to support volunteers in...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature

Minu: Lyons Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Lyons, IL
...and a minor in Public Health. I am from Bolingbrook, IL and graduated from Neuqua Valley High School. I have lived in 7 different cities in 18 years and love to go on road trips! I love dark chocolate and Thai food anytime, any day. My favorite subject to teach is Math, because I like...
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Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biology, General

Jack: Lyons Biology tutor
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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.
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre

Todd: Lyons Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Lyons, IL
...University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in my undergraduate education. I try to relate whatever subject I am tutoring to the real world. Learning is a lot easier and fun if students see the relevance to their lives. I am a very patient person, and I believe that making mistakes is often when the most learning...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work

Pal: Lyons Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Lyons, IL
...a member of UIC's Speech/ Forensics Team, a writer for Journal for Pre-Med Affiliated Students, and a research assistant in the neurobiology department at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. I tutor all sections of the ACT, high school Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, English/Reading, Literature, essay/college application editing, and middle school/elementary school tutoring. I...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Neuroscience (GPPA Medicine)

Adam: Lyons Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Lyons, IL
...to map the epigenetics involved in schizophrenia onset. The application of Dr. William Walsh's research, using nutrients like zinc, SAMe, or vitamins to improve mental illnesses is inspiring. I enjoy being able to improve the lives of people, and I like medical research because it enables me to help more people. I like what my...
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University of Nebraska at Lincoln - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Medical college - PHD, Medicine

Kyle: Lyons Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Lyons, IL
...my pupils to generate the solutions that work best for them, rather than dogmatically imposing my ideas. My hobbies are naturalistic in nature. I like cooking and gardening, and exploring natural solutions to technological problems. I also like meditation and yoga, and exploring the science of happiness and compassion. I like running and playing tennis...
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Polytechnic Institute of New York University - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Master of Science, Chemical Engineering

Annie: Lyons Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Lyons, IL
...to school to complete the prerequisites for medical school. I completed chemistry, physics, and biology at Northwestern and organic chemistry at Harvard. Following these courses I took a job as a medical editor for a pediatric surgical practice. This job involves extensive research on complex medical subjects, compiling and analyzing research results, and writing papers...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology minor Global Health Studies
Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Arts, Medical Sciences

Ian: Lyons Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Lyons, IL
...a Bachelor's of Science in Biological Sciences and a Bachelor's of Art in Psychology. As a first generation college student, adjusting to university life was at times challenging. Doing well in school was just important to me as spending time with family, having a social life, and working to support myself. Thankfully, I was able...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & Psychology

Masooma: Lyons Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Lyons, IL
...In any remaining spare time, I can usually be found reading the news on actual physical newspapers. Regarding my tutoring philosophy: as a tutor, I believe that the most important way to help my students understand their material better is by simply being there for them every step of the way. This way, students can...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Tyler: Lyons Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Lyons, IL
...macro and micro-biology labs, the latter of which I have a published paper for my work. While at Marquette I also tutored. I think it is extremely important for tutors to be able to help their students learn in what ever way best allows for them to understand the material. Every student has a different...
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Marquette University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences

Andrea: Lyons Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Lyons, IL
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...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Political Science/Biology

Sresht: Lyons Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Lyons, IL
...in Biological Sciences. I have also obtained a perfect score on the Psychology/Sociology section of the MCAT with a 97th percentile score overall. I am currently obtaining my MBA before going to medical school. I have been tutoring since high school and enjoy helping students by giving them a unique perspective on how to master...
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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

Richesh: Lyons Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Lyons, IL
Hello, My name is Richesh Guragain. I completed my undergraduate from George Mason University in Biology and currently teaching biology and science classes. I am currently enrolled in medical school and finishing my fourth year.
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George Mason University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Ross University SOM - Masters, MD

Jaya: Lyons Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Lyons, IL
...learning, and I hope to bring that love to others, also! I spent the fall of 2014 in Montpellier, France, and there I worked on mastering the French language. When I am not studying, you can find me doing a puzzle, baking, reading, going for a walk, or watching the Blackhawks and the White Sox.
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University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Bachelors, Genetics & French

Lisa: Lyons Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Lyons, IL
...received a Bachelor of Science in Biology on the pre-medical track. Throughout my undergraduate career, I served as a Peer Mentor which included providing formal tutoring services and academic advice to peers. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Biology and Writing. Also, I have helped prepare many students...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences

Catherine: Lyons Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Lyons, 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
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