Certified Tutors From Northwestern University

...and content development. I went to a top NYC specialized high school, the Bronx High School of Science. I took a number of AP courses including: AP Literature AP US History AP European History AP Art History AP Environmental Studies AP World History In my free time, I love traveling, writing, playing sports, and spending times...

...and college throughout my undergraduate career. As a college graduate I have the skills to assist the students in their studies, interact with students in a positive way, proofread and prepare documents, and maintain an orderly work environment. I am professional and take pride in the quality of work I produce. I enjoy helping others...

...I received my B.S. in Biochemistry (minors in Chemistry, Economics), summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Case Western Reserve University, where I was also a founding father of my fraternity and performed research at the interface of physical chemistry and microbiology. I'm passionate about teaching others the chemical basis of life!

...experience from helping elementary-aged students who were recent immigrants to the US, to tutoring college students in micro-economics. I have a passion for helping others uncover their own love of learning. I strive to understand my client's learning style and preferences, then make each session engaging, helpful, and fun! I also love spending time outdoors...

...beyond a class). In short, a student who might struggle in reading or writing could very well be the next Maya Angelou or Edith Wharton. It's my job - my purpose - to ensure they know they can work to reach their potential. In other words, struggle is opportunity - not an obstacle. I appreciate...

...and minored in Physics. While at USU, I worked at the math tutor center. Recently, I graduated from Northwestern University with a PhD in Chemistry. For my dissertation research I studied porous materials called metal-organic frameworks. After my PhD, I moved back to northern Utah and am enjoying views of the mountains and being close...

...and to appreciate literature is my life's passion. Throughout the many years of my teaching career, my students have ranged from age 5 through 55. So many of them keep in contact with me, even years after we have worked together. They all tell me the same thing: I helped them to improve their language...

...years. Furthermore, I have taught ACT, SAT, grammar, and math, classes to middle and high-school students for two years. In these roles, I have truly loved empowering students. I understand that no two students are alike, so I enjoy developing personalized plans for each of my students. I am dedicated to helping students pinpoint both...

...and a classroom aide for the past two years, helping students from the elementary to the high school levels. My academic specialties lie primarily in the areas of social science, literature, and grammar, and I have experience working with college essays and ACT testing. I would consider myself to be reliable, easygoing, friendly, flexible, and...

I am a seasoned tutor with over 7+ years of experience working with middle-school, high-school, and undergraduate students on a multitude of subjects, as well as guiding prospective applicants through the college admissions process.

...my nephew with his homework and most recently helped him figure out what to say in his college essay. I excel at spelling and grammar. I enjoy reaching young minds and seeing that spark of recognition when a student finally understands something. When not tutoring I enjoy sailing, swimming, bike riding and doing cryptic puzzles.

...student at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. I am an alumnus of Northwestern University where I was part of the Honors Program in Medical Education (HPME) and majored in Molecular Biology and Genetics. I graduated in 2016 Magna Cum Laude with Honors in Biological Sciences. I have had a number of teaching positions and...

...and refine my skill set as a personal academic instructor. Partnering up with Varsity Tutors has provided me with a golden opportunity to continue helping students hone their own academic performance across a wide array of subjects, and my own tutoring background, coupled with my flexible schedule as a by-day real estate investor and independent...

...University engineering grad who moved back to Evanston near the end of 2019. I'm great at math, and excited to help teach students in any subject I can! I'm predominately looking to do online tutoring currently, as it's important to stay healthy and responsible during these crazy times. Still plenty to learn online to stay...

...Northwestern University with a Major in Biological Sciences and a concentration in Biochemistry and Biophysics. Tutored Advanced Undergraduate Organic Chemistry throughout college. Years of experience tutoring Math, various Sciences, and Spanish from elementary through High School. I believe in approaching problems from multiple angles, understanding the processes, and using real world examples to comprehend complex...

...summer program activities in Shanghai, coordinated an after-school program for K-12 refugee students in Chicago, and interacted with secondary school students in Jinja, Uganda. Since my first year in college, I've worked as a tutor for a morning program in an elementary school in Evanston. I have the most experience tutoring Elementary School Math and...

...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...

...I recently completed a Fulbright English Teaching Scholarship in Germany, where I taught at an upper high school and vocational school. I worked with students on English grammar and writing, and held weekly conversational groups. Prior teaching experiences includes tutoring in math and reading with Apex Elite in Chicago, teaching horseback riding and horse science...

I love tutoring. It allows me to bring together my two degrees and decades of professional experience to help students better understand and appreciate the subjects I teach.

...at DigiPen Technical Institute for a year, topics including software engineering and artificial intelligence. I also do android apps for games and open science projects. I have collaborated on a robot of a wormlike creature that is on display currently at Ars Electronica in Linz Austria. See https://github.com/portegys and tom.portegys.com/programs.html for code projects. See tom.portegys.com/research.html...