Award-Winning High School Chemistry Tutors serving Washington Park, IL

...recently graduated from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. I have prior tutoring experience at high school and college levels from my involvement in the on-campus tutoring program offered by Rose and from working with international students. My primary tutoring focus is with STEM fields, but I am passionate about reading,...

...Specifically, I'm proficient in teaching Chemistry, Biology, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry in addition to elementary and secondary mathematics. I make an effort to prioritize and teach students about the underlying logic behind concepts and questions so that they may thoroughly understand the concept and interdisciplinary connections to other topics. Happy to help any way I...

...my thoughts that teachers not only grow their students' minds, but they cultivate the entire child. Students need to know how to maneuver wisely in life to become successful. Especially high school students because they have a short period of time before they become adults and every step they take can either make or break...

I have studied a wide range of subjects and always try to connect students to understanding the reasons WHY things are the way they are. I love learning and want to make it as enjoyable as possible for everyone involved.

...alternative energy firm to gain experience in the field. I enjoy the arts, as well, and have a background in theatre and performance. I am best at solving problems when collaborating with others, which is what makes tutoring fun for me. I'm a goal oriented person, so I love learning about other's goals and encouraging...

...students outside of their comfort zone and give them challenging practice problems to try, providing aid along the way but otherwise allowing the student to lead the session. I worked as a supplemental instructor (group tutor) in organic chemistry at SLU for 2 years and helped facilitate the chemistry labs there as well. I hope...

I am motivated daily by a deep desire to learn about and understand the world around me.

...problems. I believe that relating problems to the world around us is a great way to be engaged in the material. With my liberal arts background, I have been exposed to various subjects which allows me to tutor a variety of topics. While academics is my main priority, I enjoy baking, 3D printing, and ballroom...

...helping students achieve their full potential, while having fun in the process. I also would love to help students with MCAT prep and encourage them throughout the process of getting to medical school. Outside of the classroom, I played varsity softball, and was involved in a variety of clubs. I also enjoy playing piano and...

...am passionate about tutoring subjects such as Algebra 2, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, and Spanish. My experience includes teaching at Kumon, where I focused on fostering a deep understanding of concepts rather than rote memorization. I believe that true learning comes from self-discovery and connecting ideas across disciplines, which I strive to instill...

...my teammates with general chemistry, math (algebra and calculus), and organic chemistry. I currently work as a research technician for a small biotec company doing cloning, enzyme work, instrument building, and field work. In my free time I still play rugby and also enjoy spending time with my dogs and exploring St. Louis.

...just finished my first year of college at Saint Louis University (SLU). I am premedical student who is majoring Biology, and I am seriously considering pursuing a second major in Anthropology. I have recently been accepted to work as a lecture assistant for the Principles of Biology class at SLU next fall. In that position,...

...subjects to tutor are ACT, math, and writing. I have experience tutoring ACT at local high schools. My tutoring philosophy is all about breaking things down to where the student can understand them. I also enjoy playing soccer, I played my freshman year at Rockhurst. I also have about 8 years of experience playing the...

My goals is to help my student think and gain confidence in what they do and to be passionate about their work and feel proud of their achievements. My role will be to empower my students to achieve things they did not think possible.

...served as a teaching assistant for three quarters of introductory-level undergraduate Chemistry courses, both lecture and lab. When I work with students, either in groups or one-on-one, I enjoy the challenge of trying to re-frame the material in a manner that appeals to their interests as much as their prior knowledge. While making science relatable...

...concepts that are crucial for the students to understand the material. By concentrating on the important concepts as opposed to memorization, I have found that students in the long run perform much better on their exams. My primary areas of experience are Chemistry through the college level and Biology at just about any level.

...the other in Hispanic language and literatures. Shortly after graduating, I accepted an international teaching job in Guayaquil, Ecuador, where I teach English as a second language to students of all ages and lead the natural sciences department for a large, bilingual elementary school. I tutor a broad range of subjects, and I am passionate...

My passion is to teach students who may be struggling in their coursework, and I'm willing to help with the greatest of knowledge and skills to teach all my students exceptionally. ... My teaching philosophy is to never give up and always to try your best.... Show myself as a nice person.... By helping them think in ways never imagined before.

...high school and college students. When teaching, I think the most important thing a tutor can do is get to know every student's personal learning styles, and figuring out what interests them the most about the topic. This can help tailor personalized assistance on a topic far better than just reading paragraphs out of the...

...in a strong position to tutor for the MCAT, an exam very centered around reading portions of research articles and understanding figures. Although I have not tutored for the MCAT before joining the Varsity Tutors platform, I have served as a Teaching Assistant for a large introductory biology and genetics course at WUSTL, and have...