Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Washington Park, IL

...passion in other students. I don't believe in just teaching individuals the facts, but I enjoy helping them to also develop their innate learning abilities. My approach would center on encouragement and mutual respect above all else. I attended Crossroads College Preparatory School for seventh through twelfth grades. After one year at Reed College in...

...introduce myself. My name is Matthew, but I go by Matt. I am a medical student at SLU school of medicine. It is my personal goal to guide others to become well rounded individuals who succeed at all that they do. My tutoring style will consist of technical training, but also a personal touch to...

...enjoy using mnemonics and wordplay to help ease the burden of memorization that is so often affiliated with biology and I understand any frustration a student may have with the subject. I also have helped friends and siblings with essays of all types and am happy to help anyone willing to strengthen their writing. I...

...When I'm not busy, I enjoy playing my violin. I've been in the Saint Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra for four years and I plan to continue to play in college. I stay active by playing ultimate frisbee in the St. Louis Summer League. In my free time, I like to beat-boxing and taking long naps.

...the student an opportunity to work through similar problems with guidance as necessary. Currently as a medical student at SLU, I've grown to appreciate this method more and more. It is important to ensure my students understand the fundamental concepts and then be able to apply them backward and forward. For subjects such as English...

...has been in organic chemistry and biochemistry. My volunteer work has included Science Olympiad and robotics. I have always enjoyed teaching, and helping students to get excited about science. My experiences with my own childrens' learning issues (ADD, autism) have made me look into better ways to present material for different learning styles.

...the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.S. in Biology. I am planning on going to grad school and am filling my time in between doing what I love, teaching! I was a tutor and teaching assistant throughout undergrad and plan to make education a constant in my life. I believe in...

...of how concepts discussed in lectures apply to conducting science experiments and interacting with the natural world. For example, I interned at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University studying the effects of nutrient cycling on nutrient cycling to DNA of marine microbes, which has helped me with explaining difficult concepts in Genetics. I hope to...

I enjoy teaching, helping students gain knowledge, skill, and thereby power. I especially like the "aha" moments when students grab ahold of an idea and it becomes personal. (5 months later!) And I really like this company. Varsity Tutors is an awesome company to work for and be associated with.

...When I work with students, either in groups or one-on-one, I enjoy the challenge of trying to re-frame the material in a manner that appeals to their interests as much as their prior knowledge. While making science relatable can certainly be a tall order, as these are tough and sometimes discouraging subjects after all, I...

...needs to be able to perceive the problems a student is having, and then figure out a way to work with the student to find ways around his or her difficulties. And then there was the reward of the student actually gaining knowledge and understanding of a topic. There was always a good feeling when...

...more comfortable. I have a Bachelor's in Business Administration from UMSL. I have been in the Accounting field for the past seven years. It has been my goal to get back to tutoring math. There is nothing I enjoy more than tutoring students using my skills to benefit another person. My interests are traveling, reading,...

...me shortcuts on the SAT reading to help me reach my time goals and taught me new ways to approach math problems so that I could move forward. As a result, I was able to score 1460 on my SAT and be accepted into Washington University in St. Louis. WashU presented its own challenges such...

I have been a teacher and learner all my life. I can help with math and science from elementary grades through high school. I am especially good with chemistry and pre-algebra.

...test is by learning strategies. As a student myself, I have realized that the best way to ace tests and classes is by being confident. This is only possible if we understand the concepts rather than memorizing (especially in subjects such as math and science). Whenever I tutor, I always aim to build strong personal...

...share my abilities to help students maximize their education and gain an edge in their academic endeavors. My goal is to help students make learning fun, especially in the challenging areas such as biology, chemistry, anatomy and mathematics. My hope is that students leave their session feeling empowered and optimistic about academics and their own...

...comfort zone and give them challenging practice problems to try, providing aid along the way but otherwise allowing the student to lead the session. I worked as a supplemental instructor (group tutor) in organic chemistry at SLU for 2 years and helped facilitate the chemistry labs there as well. I hope to help you learn...

Harvard trained educator Professional chemist BS in Biology MBA MA w/emphasis in Counseling

...of truly mastering a topic. My tutoring approach takes a hands-on style that lets students work through problems with assistance first, and then on their own. This style allows the student to become confident in his/her knowledge of the material and face new problems with that same confidence. Each student is different and I do...

...would make a great tutor. I am very patient and will look for different ways to present the material so that it makes sense for you! I have always had a passion for teaching and am hoping this opportunity will allow me to share my skills with you and help you in any way I...