Award-Winning High School Chemistry Tutors serving Geneva, IL

...chemistry from Roosevelt University. I've honed my chemistry skills through my doctoral research on the synthesis of natural products, as well as through my work as an analytic chemist at Deibel Laboratories and a researcher at the NIH. While I love science in all its forms, my favorite subjects are medicinal and organic chemistry.

...my grades. I feel that each student must approach academics in a unique way that caters to his or her learning style as well as one that is appropriate for the subject. Once the preferred study style has been identified, it makes for a much more efficient process, and creates an environment in which the...

...cognitive framework through which we can process and understand new information from the world around us. Knowledge is critical for one's own success in the world as well as a requisite for a well functioning democracy. If you do not have a fully formed internal logos, you are at the whim of others determinative narratives...

I'm currently a student studying chemistry at Princeton University.

...no student learns material the same way. It takes dialogue between tutor, students, and parents to determine the best plan of action for the student to attain their academic goals. I believe in an active learning environment that includes discussion-based learning, supplemented with hands on learning activities within my sessions that is specifically tailored to...

...passionate about singing, and I participate in a pre-professional level choir at my university. I am thrilled by the opportunity to help students of various age groups gain essential skills and deeper understanding of subjects that they wish to improve upon in their academic or personal endeavors. In doing so, I'm dedicated to fostering the...

I have a passion for learning and for helping others to learn! Started teaching undergrad courses in 1991...began tutoring in 1999 and received a tutoring award from the University of Pennsylvania. I like to make hard subjects clear and easy to handle!... Usually it's part "get to know you." But then I ask them what is bothering them the most, and we start there. If we have to back up to review things, no problem; I...

...Ethics. During my time at SLU I also danced on a nationally competing Bollywood-Fusion Dance team, SLU Shakti, placing 4th (2017) and 10th (2018) in the nation! In my free time I enjoy playing piano and basketball. I also enjoy cooking and baking, as it is a way for me to express my creativity!

...the subjects I teach. Before transitioning into education, I spent four years working as a molecular technologist, where I developed a deep understanding of scientific processes and critical thinking. That hands-on experience continues to enrich the way I teach science, making concepts more tangible and meaningful for students. For the past three years, and continuing,...

...through many concepts of the basic science courses. Through this process, I not only build meaningful relationships with my peers, but promote an environment of healthy learning. With this and many other tutoring experiences before college, I have been able to craft my communication skills, gather perspective on diverse populations, and even fortify my work-ethic...

...teaching assistant for general chemistry labs and for medicinal/organic chemistry classes. My favorite subject to tutor is organic chemistry classes because it scares students so much. I think the best way to teach someone a chemical mechanism is to break it down into the smallest components and share exactly what I am thinking when I...

...to the world captivate me, and I enjoy sharing that enthusiasm with students. Whether exploring DNA replication or delving into ecology, I aim to make learning captivating and relatable, fostering both knowledge and confidence in my students. Additionally, I'm proficient in tutoring Calculus, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, and English Language, among others. In my tutoring approach,...

...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...

...pre-medicine track. I have a passion for service, spending time volunteering for Special Olympics Missouri, L'avenir tutoring, and Kids Vision for Life. I have a lot of fun tutoring and watching students grow and understand the subjects we work on together. I am comfortable tutoring many subjects but most enjoy tutoring economics, biology, and psychology.

...the four semesters in the graduate school when I was a teaching assistant. It gave me the opportunity to work with students and help them develop an understanding for the subject. These are the primary reasons that I have decided to go into teaching. I have a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Georgia Tech and...

...and effort. I am always eager to help someone understand concepts that are foreign to them because I love seeing them have an "Ah-ha!" moment and experiencing that moment myself as an everyday learner. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, listening to music, jogging, swimming, catching up on TV shows and watching films.

...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 how you learn best so that we can use it! I also have a strong science background which...

...love sharing my knowledge of sciences and math with students. My aim with every student I meet is to better equip them with the tools necessary to succeed in school. I take extra initiatives like creating individualized lesson plans and practice tests as well as utilize new study techniques for better retention and learning. I...

...experience and has taught me that each person learns differently and what works for one person may not work for another. This has taught me to flexible and modify my tutoring approach based on the tutee. Since I just graduated high school, I can empathize better with other high school students and build a personal...

...and explanatory power of the subject. As a tutor, I hope to provide my students with the tools and problem solving abilities they need to reliably solve the problems they may face in class. Rather than simply telling the answer to a question, I prefer to walk the student through the thought process behind the...