Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Lyons, IL

...from tutoring to focus on school. During the previous semester, my roommate had introduced me to Varsity Tutors. I was curious but I had to wait until a point in my life where I could handle the commitment. Starting this new year, I will be working in Fermi National Laboratory in a Co-op position and...

...my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with minors in Biology and History. As a classroom teacher, I taught grades 5-8 with an emphasis in the Sciences. As a tutor, I love that I have the chance to give a student the undivided attention that they are often unable to receive in a busy classroom....

...Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree with a focus in Biology. While at Loyola, I tutored high school students in an after school program at a local private school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about biology and math because of my Pre-Health background. I am a firm advocate...

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.

...Joyce's Ulysses. I'm extremely versatile with expertise in a range of subjects and really enjoy helping students learn. I also excel at standardized testing and am excited to share the strategies that made me successful. In my free time, some of my favorite things to do are act, play guitar, and bike along the river.

...tutor! I have my BS from Loyola University Chicago in Biochemistry 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...

...collegiate level. My class sizes have been small at 10-13 students, so my personal teaching style caters towards meeting a student's individual needs. I have ample experience tutoring and teaching one-on-one between peers and teaching ESL online. I am a recent college graduate, so I remember very well the process of learning new material. My...

...am passionate in tutoring in any concept that I am familiar with because I truly believe that every student has the potential to fully accomplish their goals, regardless of the obstacles in place. I love working with students because at every of my previous encounters we established a rapport that assisted in achieving remarkable advancements....

...become more confident learners, and I love watching students find what works best for them and grow beyond anyone's expectations! You can expect me to take a compassionate, curious, non directive approach to tutoring. I recognize and appreciate individuality and take special care to tailor programs specially for each client. Outside of the classroom you...

...B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology. During my undergraduate years I was able to take honors courses designated to my major, where I gained a deeper understanding of concepts behind biological processes. I am currently in the process of applying to medical school. The subjects in which I am most proficient are biology, chemistry, and...

...also help younger kids with Mathematics. I believe tutoring is always a two way process, wherein the teachers learn from their students. The thing I like most about teaching is my students. I love interacting with them, helping them understand the content of the course. In the time left after tutoring, I enjoy doing yoga,...

...led multiple booths explaining science concepts to families and all age ranges. I believe this variety of experiences gives me the ability to adjust my teaching style so that I can make the information understandable to all ages and experience levels. I believe that communication is most important in holding someone's attention and helping them...

...in economics or applied mathematics. I've tutored many students, and I love helping kids of all ages learn. I took 12 AP classes in high school and have tutored in a number of those subjects including US history, trigonometry, economics, and physics. Teaching is one of my favorite activities, and i hope to be a...

I have a passion for learning and for helping others to learn! Started teaching undergrad courses in 1991...began tutoring in 1999 and received a tutoring award from the University of Pennsylvania. I like to make hard subjects clear and easy to handle!... Usually it's part "get to know you." But then I ask them what is bothering them the most, and we start there. If we have to back up to review things, no problem; I...

...Evolutionary Biology at The University of Chicago. My focus is conservation genomics, speciation, molecular evolution, zoology, captive population management, & illegal wildlife trafficking policy. I obtained my BA in Environmental Biology from Columbia University and MS in Environmental Science & Policy from Johns Hopkins University. I have a year old Dusky-headed conure, named Vega and...

...a great fit to help your child in anything from biology to physical sciences to the SAT. While teaching IB Biology for the last year at Hansberry College Prep on Chicago's Southside, I was able to hone my skills in unpacking difficult scientific topics in an approachable and relevant manner for students. I was central...

...based on student ratings and working habits. Outside of that I have helped students in Genetics, General Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics and a list of other classes. I like to engage students in the learning process and give them multiple perspectives on a given topic. I often ask tricky questions to test what confuses the...

...teacher with PhD Environmental Chemistry. I specialize in Earth Sciences, Chemistry and Biology. I am passionate about teaching science and helping my students gain a better understanding of the fundamentals of science. With my years working in the classroom, I understand the student's needs and strive to find the best approach to boosting their grades...

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!

...the material being taught. Not everyone learns the same way, which is why some students search for tutors or classmates to explain things differently than presented by their teacher. I can offer a different lens on the subjects I would like to offer help. I believe not every tutor is a great fit for every...