Award-Winning High School Chemistry Tutors serving Des Plaines, IL

...a Master's degree in Chemistry from Purdue University. I earned my Bachelor's in Chemistry and Mathematics from Mount Holyoke College. Throughout my time in undergraduate and graduate school, I worked as a tutor and teaching assistant for Calculus and a variety of chemistry courses. I strive to create a supportive learning environment that increases student confidence and motivation. My teaching philosophy emphasizes connecting complex concepts to real-world applications, helping students see the relevance of their...

...is unique. People have all different types of backgrounds, passions, and goals. In students its these differences that excite me the most. I want to be able to get to know a student, so that I might learn about them, in order to help them learn. I am currently an undergraduate at Case Western Reserve University and I'm majoring in Mechanical Engineering. It should go without saying that because of this I love almost everything...

...love for tutoring my senior year of high school, when I tutored several of my peers in Calculus. I tutored throughout my undergraduate years, earning great praise as a chemistry tutor. My main approach as a tutor is to slowly ween my students off of my help. I usually begin the session with an example of myself performing a problem, and then I walk my students through the problem. Towards the end of the session,...

...I received my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with minors in Biology and History. As a classroom teacher, I taught grades 5-8 with an emphasis in the Sciences. As a tutor, I love that I have the chance to give a student the undivided attention that they are often unable to receive in a busy classroom. My goal as a tutor is to help students take ownership over their own learning and to become...

Hi! My name is Ryan; I am a recently graduated Mechanical Engineering major from Carnegie Mellon University. I tutored for three years before starting with Varsity, and I can't wait to help you!

Hello everyone! My name is Sindhu and I will be helping you with understanding chemistry better! I have teaching experience of more than 7 years now at universities and now at a college prep school too. Chemistry has been a fun subject for me and I want to ensure all of you feel the same way after taking the classes with me. See you soon!

I am an undergraduate student studying molecular biology and bioengineering. I have always enjoyed teaching others and have been tutoring for 4 years. I recognize that every student learns differently so I emphasize individualized lesson plans. I am excited at the possibility of sharing my knowledge and tips in math, science, reading, writing, the SAT, college essays, and more!

I am here to help to the best of my ability and to provide quality tutoring services to whomever that wish to learn and improve.

...because as a teacher, I had the invaluable ability to plant and nurture the character, self-motivation, and tenacity that Taekwondo gifted me into the lives of others. Academically, I attended Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) for high school, where I established an unshakable foundation in math and science, studied Spanish for 3 years in an immersion setting, began dreaming in Spanish after one semester (and continue to do so), and volunteered at an orphanage...

...chemistry and biology, which solidifies my math and science background. I am eager to spread my knowledge and get challenged by students to stay up to date with current curriculum. My teaching style is individualized per student, depending on what works with them. I constantly refer to books myself, or to internet for up to date information, so that the student is taught a method that is the same which is taught in school. I...

...subjects. I have a huge background in pharmacology, biology, and chemistry (organic, and medicinal). I have tutored biochemistry and pharmacology previously to doctorate students. Additionally, I have a lot of practice and work editing essays and preparing people for exams. My tutoring style is catered to your needs. Often times, I like to break things down and work with you for your individual needs and learning style. In my free time, you can catch me...

...enjoyed each of my experiences thoroughly. I really believe in making students understand the concepts and being able to understand why something is the way that it is, rather than just loading students with overwhelming information to memorize. I'm a pre-medical student doing a gap year before medical school so I'm in the process of applying to medical school right now! I'm extremely interested in the health field and my passion for helping others reach...

...chemistry. I also received a top tutor award based on student ratings and working habits. Outside of that I have helped students in Genetics, General Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics and a list of other classes. I like to engage students in the learning process and give them multiple perspectives on a given topic. I often ask tricky questions to test what confuses the student or what details they tend to overlook. I also like to use...

...been able to pass my passion for Science to many students through tutoring and training courses. I believe that with doing what I love; and loving what I do, I can inspire people around me, specially my students. In order to pursue my dream in becoming a better scientist, as well as a better teacher, I completed my Masters of Science in Biology from Bradley University in 2014, and I had the chance during that...

...need extra help to stay on track. I strive to make learning a pleasure by presenting fun, hands-on activities. And I support students by teaching study skills and ways to work 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...

...and helping the kids I lived with in Spain learn English and math. I am very passionate about writing, particularly creative and essay writing, and I also love to read, which makes it fun for me to teach English and to provide my help with close readings of texts. As a psych major, I love learning about and talking about psychology and the different branches of it. I am also a cellist, which I have...

...name is Professor Stacie Santangelo, and I am a dedicated student advocate. I am committed to helping you realize your full potential and become the individual and nurse you aspire to be. Understanding that each student is unique and has different learning needs is crucial. I will guide you in discovering the most effective learning methods for you. As your mentor, I will ensure that education and learning become a rewarding lifelong journey. I am...

...For the purposes of tutoring, my main proficiency is in chemistry, physics, math, Spanish, ACT/SAT prep, and some English. I think that tutoring is not about teaching but about learning. The student needs to be gain interest via examples, questions, and humor in order to become proficient. A combination of written, visual, and visual aids the learning; advancement occurs over several stages, but should end with the student being able to work on problems as...

...school as a Chemistry major. I was always ahead in math and science courses from a young age and completed calculus by the time I was a sophomore in high school. I have had five years of experience tutoring individuals in various science, math, and writing courses as well as for standardized testing. I believe it is in the student's interest that we make a personalized plan to tackling the tasks at hand in order...

...undergraduate student. I am currently study biochemistry to pursue medical school. It has been a long hope and dream of mine to become a practicing doctor. I have worked through many obstacles to reach my academic goals. In high school I was the graduations class salutatorian and obtained numerous awards. I gained tutoring experience while in high school after participating as a Hawk tutor and Hope leader. A hawk tutor took time out of their...