Award-Winning Chemistry Tutors in Wrigleyville, IL

Hello! My name is Colleen. I am a seasoned tutor with over three years of tutoring experience. I have tutored students in writing, reading, science, math, and Chemistry. I love helping students to understand their subjects better.

...a student to have solid academic mentorship and support to succeed in their journey towards becoming a Doctor of Medicine. I also have three years of experience as a trained writing tutor, working as a Head Writing Fellow at the Barnard College Writing Center. I co-founded the Science Fellows Program to help science majors and...

...work and tutoring, I sing in a couple of groups and play jazz piano. I also love art - all kinds, particularly public art. I love the murals and sculpture that are part of the landscape of Chicago, where I live. I read all different kinds of materials, but especially American literature, both North and...

...have also tutored all sorts of students from ages 5 to 45 both at schools and at homes. I believe that these experiences have shaped me into a very versatile educator. My past as well as my personal passion for teaching and science is obvious during each tutoring session. Through engagement, inquiry, modelling, scaffolding, reciprocal...

...knowledge has led me to Lebanon, Canada, and the USA. Each location enriched me professionally and culturally. I have completed a bachelor's degree in science, a master's degree and a medical doctorate. Throughout my journey, I encountered great teachers and mentors, and I learned from their engaging teaching style. In addition, I honed different study...

Knowledge is a power that everyone should have access to. It is my goal to help empower as many as I can.

...smarter. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies with a minor in Zoology. I love to crochet, swim and belly dance in my spare time. With 18 years experience teaching children, including raising two wonderful children of my own, I am confident in my ability to support students academically and emotionally. I...

...of experience writing and editing college application essays, I thoroughly enjoy collaborating with students to portray the very best version of themselves in these profoundly important essays. Despite being comparatively young, I truly believe that my very recent exposure to high school academia enhances my ability to form a connection with students because I understand...

...in Biological Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and have been admitted to medical school. I took many upper-level biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry courses throughout my undergrad. I am passionate about tutoring students in science (biology, chemistry, and physics) and math (algebra). I am also keen on helping students master...

...the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Industrial Engineering. After college, I have started my career in the Financial Services Industry and tutor high schoolers after work. Since my background was heavily focused on maths and sciences, those are the areas I like to focus tutoring in! With experiences in tutoring, but also being...

...no such thing as a concept that is too complex to understand. Any concept can be broken down into things that people understand quite easily. Outside of the classroom, I dedicate most of my time to coaching lacrosse and working as an EMT. In my free time, I like to play basketball and cook.

I am a graduate student studying Natural Resources and Environmental Science at the University of Illinois. My education background also includes an undergraduate degree in Political Science with a focus on US government and public policy.

...working with high school students. I enjoy working with my students and sharing my love of science with them. I stress good study habits and design lessons that incorporate various learning styles. I get to know my students and develop lessons and materials that support them and their different needs. This past year with Varsity...

...score on my first geometry exam in 10th grade, my geometry teacher asked me if I wanted to get a prefect grade all the time. I said yes, and he told me the way to do it is by teaching the material to others. Then, my geometry teacher recommended me to the director of our...

...solo classroom teaching experience make me a great fit to help your child in anything from biology to physical sciences to the SAT. While teaching IB Biology for the last year at Hansberry College Prep on Chicago's Southside, I was able to hone my skills in unpacking difficult scientific topics in an approachable and relevant...

...NYC studying Neuroscience and Behavior on track to attend graduate school for a Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies. I am passionate about helping people learn and achieve their academic goals. I've spent the last year and a half as a Matriculate college advising fellow helping high school students get into their best-fit colleges, and...

...academia and teaching as a part of my career as a physician someday. I took nearly 90 credit hours of general and advanced biology/chemistry courses. I am comfortable with the more basic biology and chemistry concepts as well. My goal as a tutor is to educate and help students reach their greatest academic potential. I...

...for elementary and high school aged children and have thoroughly enjoyed those experiences. The same energy and passion I brought to sports camp, I try to channel into my tutoring. I always ensure I stay motivated, engaged, and having fun so that my students will (hopefully!) feel the same. Simply put, I try to make...

...amazing and made the class not only amusing and interesting but also fun. The experience of understanding Organic Chemistry inspired me to pursue a Master's degree specifically in this subject. While in graduate school, I was a teaching assistant and this was very rewarding for me as I had the opportunity to share the knowledge...

...Northwestern University. I also have a PhD in physical chemistry from Northern Illinois University. Since graduation, I have over 20 years experience performing research and development and business consulting on a wide range of nuclear waste management, nanomaterial, and nanomedicine fields. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about chemistry,...