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Shannon

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As a passionate tutor in my fourth year of medical school, I am dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. With over 3 years of experience, I specialize in elementary through high school subjects, including math, reading, writing, and Spanish, as well as standardized test prep, including ACT/SAT and MCAT, and college application essay-writing. My teaching philosophy centers on building strong connections with my students, using interactive methods that cater to their individual learning styles. I find joy in guiding students towards academic success and helping them develop a love for learning. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy exploring all the different foods, music, and cultures that Chicago has to offer! I believe that every student has the potential to excel, and I strive to empower them on their educational journey.

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Shannon’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Degree: Georgetown University - Bachelor's, Human Science

Degree: University of Illinois Chicago - Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.), Medicine

Hobbies

Cooking/baking, music, tennis, travel, language, and reading.

Tutoring Subjects
Admissions
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Biology
Biochemistry
Biology
College Application Essays
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English
English Grammar and Syntax
Graduate Test Prep
High School Biology
High School English
High School Science
Math
MCAT
MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
Middle School Math
Middle School Reading
Middle School Writing
Other
Professional Certifications
Reading
Science
USMLE Step 1
USMLE Step 2 CK
Writing