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

...other academic subjects and life in general. My academic background includes graduating from Loyola University Chicago with a BA in Chemistry and Physics minor. I received a MS in Chemistry from Carnegie Mellon University specializing in Theoretical/Physical Chemistry. I will be starting a Master’s program in the fall for Data Science at IIT. During that time, I will continue to tutor. When I am not "nerding" out on programming and science, I relax over video...

...degree in Industrial Engineering. After college, I have started my career in the Financial Services Industry and tutor high schoolers after work. Since my background was heavily focused on maths and sciences, those are the areas I like to focus tutoring in! With experiences in tutoring, but also being a camp counselor for many years, I am passionate about tutoring others to help them reach their goals and pursue their dreams. Other than tutoring, I...

...received my Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology in 2003. In 2014, I earned my Type 9 teaching certificate from Northeastern Illinois University and am now a 6th grade teacher. Prior to teaching, I have worked as a zookeeper, dog trainer and as a lab technician. As a teacher and a tutor, I am passionate about helping students improve their understanding of science, math and writing. I enjoy reading, swimming, politics and music.

...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 challenge my students to act as...

...high school, college, and adults :) I have worked at summer camps, tutored in school-affiliated programs, private tutored, and done lots of volunteer tutoring. I strive to help students not feel patronized or shamed in moments of confusion, but empowered to see that they CAN do it. Everyone is on their own individual education journey and each student should have the opportunity to learn in a way that best suits them. Let's be honest, math...

...and independently solve similar problems in the future. I am currently an adult ESL tutor at the Loyola Literacy Center. I have a lot of experience working with children as well. I volunteered at the summer camps at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens from 2015-2017 and more recently I worked at a crisis shelter in Cincinnati. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I especially enjoy English, Literature, and History because I think...

...both Reading and Math on the Illinois MAP and PARCC exams. My experience is not entirely limited to the classroom, either. In addition to teaching my students, I have over seven combined years of tutoring experience in math, history, science, and language arts. Those tutoring experiences have allowed me to work with a wide variety of ages from elementary all the way to adults in college. During my years as an educator, I have helped...

...Neuroscience and have a Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Biomedical Sciences and Health Equity. As a tutor I focus on problem solving and analytical skills. I am able to break down problems and difficult concepts in a way that every student can understand. I have numerous years of experience helping students excel in coursework, prepare for standardized tests, and compose comprehensive academic applications. I truly believe every student is capable of high levels of academic achievement and...

...UIC teaching Organic Chemistry, Chemistry, Cell Biology and Biology. My areas of expertise are all courses under Biology and Chemistry, including prepping students for the MCAT. I have had a lot of academic success in those areas personally, throughout my educational experience and I continue to do so as a graduate student. So, my understanding and mastery of Biology, Biochemistry and Chemistry is very strong. I practice many adaptive teaching methods, such as presenting relevant...

Hey! My name is Rohan, and I'm very excited to be a Varsity Tutor. I've been tutoring since I was fourteen years old, and being an older brother, I've also had countless experience tutoring my younger sister. I bring a positive and exciting attitude to my teaching style, and my main goal is always to ensure my client is learned and satisfied. ... My teaching philosophy revolves around ensuring the student has made positive progress in...

...University in St. Louis majoring in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology on the Premed track. I have two years worth of experience peer tutoring. I feel the most confident tutoring ACT preparation. During my time as a high school student, I worked from an ACT score of 25 to a 36 and developed many effective strategies that I will tailor to the students I tutor and understand the ins and outs of the test. In addition to working with...

...binge watching shows sometimes on Netflix. I found my passion for tutoring when I became a tutor at Kumon Math and Reading for three years in high school, teaching students of all ages. I was also a geometry tutor, so I have extensive experience with mathematics. I found both jobs to be extremely rewarding, and I loved seeing students grasp a math concept or write an incredible essay. I would love to be able to...

Hello, I am Maggie! I recently graduated college in Biomedical Engineering. Throughout college I was a TA and tutor for Chemistry, Calculus, and MATLAB. I am passionate about helping others in their education. Learning is difficult yet extremely rewarding! I look forward to helping students on both content and reaching their academic goals. I am currently a PhD Student in Biomedical Engineering.

...Chicago working toward a dual degree in french and biological sciences. I am pre-vet, so I love animals and pets! I have been studying the french language and culture for several years now and I absolutely adore it! I am a firm believer in the fact that understanding the culture is just as important as the language itself. Also, practice really does make perfect! Everyone learns differently, so my goal is to help you figure out...

I am a Sophomore at Northwestern University. My majors are neuroscience and economics on the pre-med track. I love tutoring others because I get to see their growth as students and individuals. I love to tutor all subjects.

...student and educator, I am passionate about teaching science at various academic levels. I work in research, gaining hands-on experience in biochemistry, virology, and molecular biology. I mentor students in the lab, guiding them through both the theoretical and practical aspects of their studies. Whether you're tackling qPCR or ChIP-seq, I'm confident we can work through any challenges together. Having also taught biology in high school, I am skilled in explaining fundamental science concepts. For...

I am willing to tailor my tutoring to the needs of any students interested in pursuing subjects of my expertise and improving their overall retention of knowledge and academic skills.

...given problem. On the flip side, I continually remind my students to critique and to question what I am presenting, especially if a point is unclear. This not only helps my students to gain a complete understanding, but it also drives me to improve how I explain a concept. My passion for being a tutor comes from my family. I am the oldest son in a family of four children and took great pride helping...

...on other private tutoring options. I tutored a 6th grade student on math and other skills. I have further developed this skills by tutoring many of my friends in college in math, exam prep, chemistry, biology, psychology and other subjects. All these experiences have allowed me to think of concept in new ways and create creative ways to understand them. As a tutor I hope to share some of my strategies for learning and help...

...me. That is the main thing I hope to show students. A passion that will help them understand the material better. One of my favorite parts of tutoring is getting to know the students' learning style and how they think. The best part is that I have just recently taken all the subjects I have listed to tutor in. The information is fresh in my mind, so I can approach the content from many different...