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Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

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

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University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Biological Sciences

Kyle: River Forest Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in River Forest, IL
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Polytechnic Institute of New York University - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Master of Science, Chemical Engineering

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

Smith: River Forest Biology tutor
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Illinois Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Theatre Arts

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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies

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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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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

Ilana: River Forest Biology tutor
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...I completed a BA in Cognitive Science (Neuroscience concentration) as well as a BMus and Masters degree in Voice and Opera Performance. I tutor test prep for the SATs and ACTs, as well as math for all ages. I excel particularly in writing and editing and love tutoring in the humanities. My teaching philosophy is...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science

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University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Chemical Engineering

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Yale University - Bachelors, Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry

Jonathan: River Forest Biology tutor
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Macalester College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Thomas: River Forest Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in River Forest, IL
...of Kentucky, and I graduated high school from Lockport Township High School in IL. I am working toward my bachelor's degrees in Neuroscience and Mathematics, while on Pre-medicine coursework. I hope to go to medical school and become a pediatric doctor in the future. I have experience tutoring kids in middle and elementary school, and...
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University of Kentucky - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

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Certified Biology Tutor in River Forest, IL
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Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Neuroscience and Behavior

Jared: River Forest Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in River Forest, IL
I am very passionate about tutoring and look forward to meeting new students with a desire to learn!... To not focus as much on the grade, but rather to focus on learning and mastery of the content for the student.... After introductions I would immediately give practice problems. That way I can visualize what the student's thought process is, and correct errors wherever they may be.
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Loyola University-Chicago - Current Undergrad, Molecular Biology

Matt: River Forest Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in River Forest, IL
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Biology, Spanish

Chika: River Forest Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in River Forest, IL
...sense that a one size fits all approach to teaching is problematic. People can fall behind or may not preform to their full potential if they do not have access to individual attention, and programs tailored to their needs and talents. That is the service that I aim to provide. I enjoy working with students,...
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St Marys University - Bachelors, Biology, General
International American University - Doctor of Medicine, Medical Doctor

Emily: River Forest Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in River Forest, IL
...thinking. Practice questions reinforce and refresh material, build test taking skills, and promote confidence. Above all, this is about your academic success- so we can (and will) adjust to what fits your needs. About Me: I am a medical student at Rush Medical College in Chicago, IL. I am originally from the Washington, DC area....
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Bucknell University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Rush University - Current Grad Student, Medical Doctor

Jaya: River Forest Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in River Forest, IL
...of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and I am double majoring in Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development and French. I am pre-med, so I do hope to go to medical school next year and am currently in the process of applying. I graduated from Hinsdale Central High School in 2012, and there I was a member of...
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University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Bachelors, Genetics & French
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