Certified Tutors From University of Chicago

...high school and college-age materials, including standardized tests such as the ACT and SAT. I believe that the ultimate goal of teaching is to enable to student to function independently of the tutor. Therefore, I instill in my students not only an understanding of the core subject matter, but also key skills such as critical...

...Sam. I recently graduated from the University of Chicago with a degree in Environmental and Urban Studies and currently work as a Research Associate with the Environmental Law Institute. I plan on entering law school in the fall of 2020. I'm interested in land use, endangered species protection, and urban planning and design. In my...

...to meet as frequently or as infrequently as you'd like to reach your score goal. In addition to LSAT prep, I work as a college and law school admissions consultant, helping students craft competitive application packages. Getting into your dream school, be it a top college, a T-14 law school, or a regional school with...

...about lacrosse and football. I have been a boys lacrosse coach since high school; most recently I was the head coach of a high school JV team in Chicago. I come from Minnesota originally. I am currently attempting to learn Spanish in my free time. I am a licensed attorney in Illinois. LSAT: 176 (99.6th)...

...captivating universe. Similarly, it is critical to me to share the story of my career path to inspire students to consider a career in scientific research. I understand that many students may struggle with their science classes, and certainly not because they are incapable or lack talent. From my own experiences in high school and...

...as a member of the Peace Corps in Tanzania. I taught hundreds of secondary school students both math and physics. Now, having returned to the US, I am anticipating starting a master's program in the fall. When I'm not working I enjoy playing and watching basketball, reading and exercise. I love learning and I am...

...around standardized test preparation and college admissions. In college, I coordinated outreach to promising underrepresented minority students, developing and implementing seminars designed to guide them through the admissions process for top universities, bolster their chances of success, and connect them with resources aimed at increasing access and affordability. Among other things, I have a strong...

...times since I have worked with kids of all ages in Connecticut, Chicago, New York, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Mexico. I am an avid reader and writer, always excited to recommend a good book or hear any recommendations you might have! As a tutor I strive to help you find the questions to ask that make...

I've been tutoring for several years and love helping my students. I have worked with elementary, middle, high school, and college students in a range of subjects. I'm particularly enthusiastic about teaching writing, philosophy, and math. If academics ever wear on you, I'd love to help you learn how to play piano!

...minor in biology from the City College of New York. I have played several roles on research projects related to psychology and to clinical oncology. Additionally, I have served as a teaching assistant for an introductory psychology course. Although my expertise lies within psychology, I am knowledgable about the social sciences, reading comprehension, writing for...

...of industrial green chemistry and clinical chemistry. I believe the work I do has made me a patient person who has learned to explain the chemistry I pursue to a broad audience. This has shaped my teaching philosophy as I have grown more mature in my understanding of the chemical sciences. I am patient and...

...am looking forward to working with students interested in the learning process, willing to make mistakes, and also students who can accept that learning is an active process where the student and tutor work together to understand a concept, and then continually work on similar examples until the student is able to make connections from...

I am a historian (PhD) and teach college history at Loyola University Chicago. I have over 13 years experience as a tutor or instructor, and have helped hundreds of students improve their writing and score higher on essays and exams. I am engaging, encouraging, and skilled at individualizing instruction.

...I hope to soon be off to grad-school! Academically, I'm Interested in Political Theory and Philosophy. I took classes in many different departments in college, and can help with subjects all over the humanities. In my spare time I love all things sports and binge watching documentaries and podcasts. I'm looking forward to working with...

...test, but a series of wonderful teachers showed me the truth. I had thought that everything in math was invented arbitrarily just to torture students, but actually it all made sense in a deep way. When I caught a glimpse of what math really was, I found it irresistible and I ended up majoring in...

...experience, a degree in classics from the University of Chicago, and a strong academic background in many subjects. I am very familiar with the wide range of resources, online and in print, which facilitate better language-learning. I have worked with students on poetry as well as prose and have developed methods to focus on vocabulary,...

...tutoring in the SAT as I have extensive test prep experience and test taking strategies. I believe that practice makes perfect and my method includes doing practice problems and learning concepts and strategies along the way if students have problems in specific areas. Outside of academics, I enjoy powerlifting, exercising, and cooking. I'm passionate about...

...I have been teaching and tutoring math and physics for the past 6 years or so and I don't plan to stop anytime soon. Though I have been a teaching assistant in courses such as calculus, real analysis, electromagnetism, and relativity and other college level math and physics courses, I love tutoring students of all...

...Game of Thrones. I have tutored various subjects, focusing on math and physics, for nearly 4 years. I am currently studying physics at the University of Chicago, and I want to continue on to a PhD. Physics is my passion and I love sharing the joy of it with others; I hope to instill this...

...Over the years, I have done a lot of tutoring, I was a writing tutor at my undergraduate university's Writing Center, and I have been a tutor at an after school program my year in Chicago. I am very passionate about tutoring, and my specialties are writing and psychology/research. I am an introverted but easygoing...