Award-Winning Elementary School Science Tutors serving Des Plaines, IL

I have a passion for learning new things and teaching fun and new and different things to others. I love to read and to share that love. After struggling with math in 3rd and 4th grade, but then excelling after some help, I love to help other kids through that struggle because the sense of accomplishment is amazing and they learn that they can solve any problem if they break it down into manageable chunks!

Hello, my name is Nicole and I am just finishing my 10th year of teaching. I've had a variety of teaching experiences including teaching middle school reading and writing, all subjects for 1st and 2nd grade, supporting students with an ELL background from grades 3-8, and teaching an English language class to adults. I have a great love of education and look forward to helping others succeed!

...instruction. Throughout my courses and time substituting, I have learned that as a teacher you need to able to adapt to your student's needs. To help overcome this challenge I utilized my strength and ability to think outside of the box to provide the assistance and instruction necessary for success. With this ability, I have been able to look at the big picture and adapt myself so not to conform to the saying "one size...

...learn best. Some kids need to make it kinesthetic, while other really need to slow things down. Its hard to imagine not being able to do addition in your head, but its that kind of intellectual empathy that makes me think I can help students. I was a biochem major at Grinnell College (ranked 19th best national liberal arts college). On the MCAT, I was in the 99th percentile for chemistry/physics and 97th for bio/biochem...

...of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology has exposed me to a rigorous curriculum that has prepared me to take on the challenges most young students have academically. Aside from that, I have over 4 years of tutoring experience in the sciences, math, and reading between elementary, high school, and even college environments. Thank you for taking the time to read my statement. I hope you allow me to demonstrate my philosophy...

...the importance of mathematics in everyday life .It also was the foundation to many other subjects such as physics and civil an industrial engineering. While in Europe, I gained significant real-world experience in civil-engineering, however I found my heartfelt excitement in tutoring. With over 2000+ students educated in subjects ranging from Pre - Algebra to Calculus, it is my sincere desire to continue to add value to the world as a tutor and teacher. This...

I love math and want to develop an ever-growing passion and constant curiosity for math in my students.

...University of Illinois at Chicago. Since receiving my BA, I've also worked in a variety of marketing roles, along with helping educate middle and high school students in reading comprehension, economics, and career skills through Junior Achievement and AT&T Aspire. I'm excited to tutor a variety of subjects, but I'm most passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, whether for their school coursework or for standardized testing. I believe in both targeting...

...I am most passionate about writing and language, and I truly believe that strong writing skills are an asset in every area of life. Through my experience as an after-school program manager, I learned to build relationships and work well with students, parents, and teachers to meet student goals. In response to the pandemic, I quickly learned ways to adapt my educational youth work to a virtual setting. My social work background helps me connect...

I am a former high school teacher and current PhD student. I have many years of experience tutoring middle school and five years of experience teaching a variety of high school subjects. I am passionate about education and hope to get to work with you!

I have been teaching and tutoring students for more than 15 years in Chicago-area high schools and elementary schools. I have experience in elementary mathematics, algebra, algebra 2, trigonometry, geometry, college algebra, chemistry, physics, and biology.

Hi, I'm Lindsey! I have a bachelor's degree in biology and I love science and math! One day I'd like to work in a research lab. I'm passionate about learning, education, and helping others.

...I spend my days as a Special Education teacher for Chicago Public Schools, working with students in kindergarten through 8th grade. I have also been working as an independent tutor for the last few years. I have extensive experience working with individuals of all ages with a diverse range of needs, including those associated with Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, cognitive delays, and general literacy troubles. I excel in differentiation and...

I'm passionate about helping others succeed in the classroom and in life. Learning quickly and effectively is not only a skill that is useful in school, but is directly applicable to any path you choose to pursue.

Hey guys! My name is Quinn McCarthy and I am going to be a sophomore at the University of Southern California. I am a computer science and business administration major and also have a minor in Chinese. I have a very strong background in math and science. I am also a strong test taker and can definitely help with standardized testing. Hit me up if you wanna get those grades or scores up!

...but this time in an unofficial capacity and focusing on helping my international student friends with their scientific writing. More recently I was a volunteer Chemistry tutor at one local college while teaching Chemistry at a second college. I enjoyed teaching at the college level, so I earned my teaching license and have been teaching middle school and high school Chemistry and Biology for the last several years. I have taught all levels from AP...

...found that writing down everything we go over and reviewing it at the end helps knowledge "stick," better too. I did well in school and I want you to do well, too! When I tutor I ask: what needs to be learned, how can it be taught, and have they learned it. I like to show students how this process can occur through class, homework, and review so they can become independent learners. I'm so...

...Biomedical Engineering with a Sports Medicine Minor. I excel at math and science, plus my experience with theater and entrepreneurial projects makes me an excellent presenter. I helped raise my four younger siblings and have worked as a counselor multiple times. Plus, some of my friends at college needed a bit of help, and I was happy to if they asked. I want to help your child succeed to the best of their abilities. I...

...pursuing my Bachelor's at Trinity International University in Biblical Studies. That being said my most comfortable subject to tutor is math. I am a licensed EMT in Illinois and have worked in an Emergency Department with a Level 1 Trauma Center for a year. I have counseled Jr. high and high school students at summer camps and at a local youth group for two years, and I have tutored students non-professionally and by teachers' recommendations...

...of 2023, I will be attending allopathic medical school location to be determined. Currently, I have 9 offers. As for my tutoring career, I've been with VT for 5+ years now and tutor the stem disciplines. Chemistry, organic chem, biochem, and MCAT chemistry are my strengths. I also tutor calc 1,2, and 3, algebra, pre calc, and geometry. I'm proud to say I've maintained a 5 star review, and I'm confident I can assist the...