Award-Winning High School Chemistry Tutors serving Norridge, IL

Hello, I'm Sam! I have a scientific background in education, but love to read and have a knack for English and writing. I'm looking forward to helping all types of students unlock their potential through education!

I always try to learn using Einstein's approach to understanding: "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it enough." In my tutoring , I try to impart that same philosophy to my students.

...a recent graduate from Saint Louis University with a Master's in Health Sciences. I also have graduated from Marquette University with a Bachelor's of Science in Biology and minored in Psychology. I want to be able to bring my knowledge to the tutoring space. Please feel free to message me and we can work through...

Motivated individual that wants to help you excel in academics and your career. Computer Science Major at the Univeristy of Texas at Austin

...Science and I also have a love for history and the Social Sciences. I can teach pretty much anything except English, grammar and writing are just not for me. I like to focus on helping students to understand the concepts and then learn how to apply them not just to homework problems, but to real-world...

...disciplines. Since graduating, I have worked in the pharmaceutical industry as a chemist and more recently as a specialist in regulatory affairs, while teaching piano at the primer and intermediate levels to students aged 5-35. While I hope to tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about general and analytical chemistry, as...

I am a Neuroscience major and pre-nursing student. I would love to share some of my knowledge as a resource and guide to other students out there (irrespective of being pre-health or not) in order to work together to strengthen understanding and comprehension.

...engineering student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I'm the Special Projects Director of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Our committee in ASME is responsible for designing and building our RSO's homecoming float and for making interactive builds for UIUC's Grainger College of Engineering annual Engineering Open House. I'm also a member of...

...different science subjects. Between the math and science subjects I have tutored, my favorite is chemistry. This is because I have personally experienced how daunting and complex chemistry can be at first. However, by gaining a strong understanding in the theoretical background, having the right mindset, and through practice, chemistry can become easy to understand...

I find teaching and tutoring to be incredibly rewarding. Seeing somebody else understand a concept through my framing of that concept is the highest form of communication for which I strive. I look forward to working with Varsity Tutors and students everywhere.

I am a dedicated tutor with a goal to center my practice on finding the learning style of each unique learner and working to establish an effective teaching style around the specific needs of the learner. I believe in communication between the learner and the tutor, and I encourage interactive learning.

...would like to tutor other students interested in medicine (MCAT tutoring) or students struggling to master STEP 1 material (second year medical students). I believe these two exams are two of the most stressful exams a student can take, but with a good study schedule and study habits, they are manageable. I am also interested...

...age levels. I am a student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as a Chemical Engineering Major working towards my Bachelors in Science Chemical Engineering. I mostly tutor chemistry and math, as well as some physics. My favorite subject to tutor is chemistry because I love chemistry and know much about it. I teach in...

...to write (which is good because my graduate program requires a lot of it). Most of all, my mother, a 30+ high school and elementary teacher has constantly kept learning and education in my life as long as I can remember. Education has been one of the biggest parts of my life and I hope...

...deals with helping middle school and high school students work through mathematical concepts such as pre-calculus, geometry, and calculus. My teaching philosophy is that I try to provide as many different types of explanations necessary for a student to understand. Sometimes this means that I introduce logical proofs for why we do certain operations. I...

...my lab that studies child development and applying to medical school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about psychology and biology. My previous work experiences have included working as a teacher assistant at a preschool, a residential mentor at a high school academic summer program, and volunteering teaching science...

...the student in learning, and will hinder their progress, so I make it a point to provide discussion-based instruction, where the student has an active role in his/her own learning. I have an eclectic taste in music, enjoy reading and swimming, and will never say no to a friendly board game or a game of...

...my students to gain a complete conceptual understanding. I tend to use many analogies and consider my tutor sessions as "discussions." My overall goal is to provide a thorough explanation of difficult concepts, as well as make learning a fun experience for my students so that they're better motivated to learn in the future. Currently,...

...around understanding each student's unique background and adapting my methods to meet their individual needs. This has proven especially effective for students on the pre-med track, where I focus on demystifying complex concepts and building a strong foundation in these subjects. Currently pursuing a dual MD-PhD, I am deeply passionate about both research in biochemistry...

I currently work as an academic researcher, mentor, and teacher. I have taught multiple college level biology and science courses. Also, I have tutored middle and high school students in math and science. I truly enjoy working with students and I believe that everyone can understand math and science with the right instruction.