Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Plainfield, IL

...about sciences, foreign languages, and how to positively impact society. In terms of hobbies, I love anything active or artsy as I am always on the go! I love rock climbing, kayaking, running, playing softball, swimming, hiking, skydiving and fishing. I also go to a lot of art museums, festivals, poetry jams, jazz kitchens, and...

...ability at a podium. Changes in my personal and professional life over the past decade have lead me back to a love of education, teaching, reading, writing and sharing a passion for the academic enrichment of young persons through knowledge, education and opportunity. Opening the minds of elementary, middle and high school students, "tweenagers" is...

...expertise in math, science, and art. I'm passionate about helping young students build their skills and confidence so they can succeed. Today's students are faced with ever-increasing expectations and sometimes need extra help to stay on track. I strive to make learning a pleasure by presenting fun, hands-on activities. And I support students by teaching...

I'm a Microbiologist with a family. My degree is in biology, with a focus on microbiology. Additionally. I have a minor in chemistry. I tutor microbiology, general science, general chemistry, geometry, and algebra 1. Outside of academia, I am an avid reader, obstacle course race enthusiast, and bowler.

...Midwestern University in Downers Grove. I have always been fascinated with biology and chemistry and how microscopic interactions lead to the world we see around us. I love learning about all areas of science and this passion drives my excitement for tutoring. As someone who was able to go to his dream school, I am...

...career to study food science. Suddenly back in undergraduate classes again, I had to brush up on my test taking and study skills. The program was so interesting I decided to pursue a graduate degree. Based on my undergrad performance and my GRE scores I obtained a full scholarship for my Master of Science. I...

...students, but I have since taught for seven years at traditional schools in the Chicago area. I have taught Biology, Forensics, Anatomy and Physiology, and English. All along, I have continued to tutor test prep, as I enjoy helping students make huge gains on high-stakes exams. Education is an essential part of life in a...

...in Genetic Counseling at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine. As a genetic counselor, I try to take genetic information and explain it to patients in a easy to understand, digestible way. I do the same thing in my tutoring, trying to make sure that every student gets the tailored, detailed help that they need to...

...in helping students improve their English. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about teaching English as a language and improving language speaking and conversation skills. I am also skilled in teaching students how to study. Learning is a lifelong process. Everyone learns differently. Once a student's learning style is...

...Assistant after I complete my undergrad at Loyola University with a major in Neuroscience. I'm looking forward to helping as many students as I can during my time with Varsity Tutors! I aim to help other students just like me in areas that they struggle with since tutoring has helped me out so much in...

...recent graduate from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I studied molecular and cellular biology. I have always had a passion for teaching, and for the longest time, I dreamed of being a teacher. While I recently decided to pursue a career in the medical field, I still want to give back and teach. I took...

...school, where I established an unshakable foundation in math and science, studied Spanish for 3 years in an immersion setting, began dreaming in Spanish after one semester (and continue to do so), and volunteered at an orphanage in Guatemala. Attending the #2 public high school in America (ranked by Niche) allowed me to develop creative,...

...favorite subjects to teach students are math and science. I've been working with kids as a swim instructor and music teacher for the past six years now. As I've begun developing experience tutoring students, my favorite part about helping students learn math and science concepts is teaching them how these different concepts interconnect and later...

...experience, I have had the privilege of working with students from diverse backgrounds and levels of academic ability. Throughout my career, I have developed particular expertise in standardized test preparation, working with students to achieve their best possible scores on tests such as the SAT, ACT, Selective Enrollment Exam, etc. Over the past 4 years,...

...with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. Although I have the expertise to teach most STEM courses, my favorite subjects to tutor students in are reading and English. Over the past four years, I helped middle schoolers hone their literacy skills within the Atlanta Public School system. In addition, I was a teacher's assistant to...

My goal is to make sure the student will understand the material and to be successful in the classroom while being an independent thinker.

...much professional experience with tutoring in the sciences, I am looking forward to these opportunities because I love discussing biology and medicine. Cooperating with others to help each other understanding difficult concepts is an important part of school and life in general. My classmates and I always study together, share helpful videos, and talk out...

...learn and excel in math. During tutoring sessions, I do my best to break down the math problems into simpler ones, allowing the student to figure out the solution for the problem by him/herself. That way, I ensure that the student will be able to retrieve their math skills during the exams and score well.

...worked as a conference assistant because I wanted to improve my communication and leadership skills as I was able to communicate professionally with other staff through emails, write reports, patrol other residential buildings, and check guests into the buildings. I am now applying my communication skills and scientific knowledge as a tutor.

...I had such a great time earning my BA in English Literature from Butler University, as well as attaining my M.Ed. in Elementary Education from the University of Illinois at Chicago. All of this was due to committed and memorable teachers! As a result, I was inspired to become an educator. As a teacher, my...