Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Oak Lawn, IL

Doctor of Medicine with international certification and wide knowledge and long experience in teaching various subjects to wide diversity of students.

...genetics to ecology. Related topics I can explain due to my biology background are general, introductory chemistry and physics. I have also researched Joro spiders for population biology, and my current research is focused on immunology and cancer. I have used PCR, southern blot, western blot, and flow cytometry. In terms of German proficiency, I have been studying German for 9 years and have continued in college, so I can teach many levels of German.

...and Fundamentals of Neuroscience). Through STEM outreach experiences, I have taught lessons to age groups ranging from K-12 to adults. Through the STEM Initiative group, I prepared and presented lessons and interactive demos to middle school students that highlighted topics in STEM fields. With the Northwestern University Brain Awareness Outreach (NUBAO) group, I have presented seminars covering topics of the brain to high school students. I have led Teacher Training Workshops, where we cover a...

...bioinformatics. I am well versed in R, python and java and how to apply these coding languages to obtain meaningful results from large datasets. It is my goal to make science not only fun and interesting, but also accessible. I will adapt my teaching style to meet the individual needs of each student, and provide interesting and relevant real world examples of biological concepts to illustrate how biology can affect one's everyday life. I spend...

...in Cellular and Molecular Biology by the University of South Florida and subsequently pursued and received a Master of Arts degree in Biomedical Sciences at Midwestern University. Currently I am awaiting word from various medical schools to hopefully begin pursuing a professional degree in Osteopathic Medicine. Because of my background in the various sciences, I am most comfortable tutoring students in those subjects with both Biology and Nutrition being my personal favorites. Outside of academia,...

...and Kobuk Valley completing field work and reports for the park service. I tutor a wide variety of subjects and am most passionate about natural sciences, math, and ArcGIS. I've always enjoyed prepping for standardized tests (ACT, GRE) and hope to help all my students reach score beyond their targets. I believe there is no single correct way to go about learning and I strive to uncover the methods that work best for each student....

...years, I helped middle schoolers hone their literacy skills within the Atlanta Public School system. In addition, I was a teacher's assistant to provide more opportunity for one-on-one learning. Even during COVID, I was able to use the BookNook platform to tutor young children remotely, and the lessons I learned from my tutees are as valuable to me as the subjects they mastered. I believe that the relationships between tutors and students are two-way streets,...

...for an Algebra 2 digital teaching platform. I believe that the skills I have developed over the years would be most helpful in tutoring students in math and life sciences. I would love to use my passion for those subjects to help students achieve their academic goals. Hopefully, along the way, I can help them discover their own appreciation for math and science. I believe that, with the right help, everyone can excel in these...

"True teachers are those who use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross; then, having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create their own." Nikos Kazantzakis ... Utilize more than one learning approach. Utilize online services. Get feedback from the students themselves.... After introductions, I would like to hear from the student: how do they feel about the courses they are taking? Do they know where they want to begin?...

...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 lesson specific to each students' needs. I believe in supporting students while also simultaneously challenging them are key to their success. In order to for a student to demonstrate improvement and growth, I find it is important to...

...provided me with the requisite skills to assist students as they grow as academics and researchers. I tutor for mathematics and graduate level statistics. I have worked with students of all ability levels, including those with specific learning needs and gifted learners. My philosophy on education and tutoring is student-centered; my goal is to support students in not only learning and understanding, but in developing work ethic, studying and note-taking skills, and self-advocacy. I have...

...was leading a summer programming poetry class at a Chicago based nonprofit that served HIV, homeless, and/or refugee youth and families. I still recall the lessons learned - both in the classroom and beyond the page. Collectively we transformed our understanding of spoken word and improved our overall comprehension through poetry. Since graduation, I have continued to seek opportunities in nonprofits (specifically in the Chicago area). I currently work in the Endowments and Foundations section...

...college in math, exam prep, chemistry, biology, psychology and other subjects. All these experiences have allowed me to think of concept in new ways and create creative ways to understand them. As a tutor I hope to share some of my strategies for learning and help the student master each topic. Outside of academia, I love dancing and I am classically trained in a dance form called bharatnatyam. I also enjoy singing, traveling and reading.

...counselor for children with congenital heart conditions. I tutor biology, physics, english, and standardized test preparation. My tutoring style involves student-directed and collaborative learning. I am flexible to students' needs and goals, and prefer to teach in a way that encourages students to think independently. I also enjoy visual learning, mnemonics, and other active ways to remember complicated concepts. Part of what attracted me to the medicine was the collaborative, team-oriented nature of the field,...

...Chicago. My sessions encompass a diverse group of students, guiding them through many concepts of the basic science courses. Through this process, I not only build meaningful relationships with my peers, but promote an environment of healthy learning. With this and many other tutoring experiences before college, I have been able to craft my communication skills, gather perspective on diverse populations, and even fortify my work-ethic to keep the scientific information relevant. These skills have...

...believe this makes me a good instructor. I have plenty of experience in one-to-one tutoring, class lecturing, and informal group settings. I can tutor all math sections up to differential equations. Many chemistry and physics topics and almost all biology subjects. I can also tutor for the Phys/Chem, Bio/Biochem and Psych/Soc sections of the MCAT. (scored 130/129/129) I am excited to help you understand science and math subjects well and look forward to aiding in...

...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 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...

...the hospital, and also have my own independent clinics. I absolutely love connecting with patients, understanding and applying human anatomy and physiology to my patients. I was the first PA to join the evolving neurosurgery practice at my hospital. As the practice grows, it has become my responsibility to take the leadership role and train the other new Advance Practice Providers that have joined our team. This opportunity has allowed me to combine my love...

...Institute of Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern and was an undergraduate researcher in the John Rogers Lab. As I look forward with aspirations of applying to graduate school, areas of research in biomedical engineering and biotechnology that I am particularly interested in include biomaterials, pharmaceuticals, and drug delivery systems. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy learning on my own and sharing my experience and knowledge with my peers and other students. I hope to make...

...have worked with many different types of students, from elementary to college graduates, from students with learning disabilities to those who make straight A's. Having earned a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (SMU) and a Master's Degree in Biochemistry (CCNY), I specialize in the various math and science subjects. In addition to complete mastery of the respective subject at hand, my tutoring experiences also show that listening, patience, and good communication are key for good...