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Dennis

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My background is mainly in Math, Physics and the Life Sciences. I obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Physics at the University of Illinois and double majored in Math with a minor in Biochemistry. I taught undergraduate courses in Mechanics and Thermodynamics as a graduate teaching assistant in my final year at the University. I did post graduate training in the Life Sciences at Northwestern University where I obtained an advanced degree.
I have taught undergraduate courses in Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, and Biology as an adjunct professor at the University of Illinois, Scottsdale Community College, and Phoenix College. I have tutored college and high school students in Math (Geometry through Calculus and Differential Equations), Physics, Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Genetics, Anatomy, and Physiology.
I have special interests in Biochemistry, Electric Circuits, Differential Equations/Vector Calculus, and Rectilinear (Projectile) Motion problems. I also enjoy playing and teaching guitar, violin, and viola. My hobbies include bicycling, tennis, skiing, weight lifting, and aerobic exercises.

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Dennis’ Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: University of Illinois - Bachelor of Science, Physics/Mathematics

Graduate Degree: University of Illinois Medical School - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine

Test Scores
SAT Math: 735
Hobbies

Skiing, Tennis, Cycling, Weight Lifting, Guitar, and Violin

Tutoring Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Anatomy
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Biology
AP Calculus AB
Biology
Calculus
Calculus 2
Chemistry
College Algebra
College Biology
College Chemistry
College Physics
Differential Equations
Geometry
High School Biology
High School Chemistry
High School Physics
Languages
Math
Physics
Physiology
Pre-Calculus
Science
Spanish 1
Trigonometry