Award-Winning Inorganic Chemistry Tutors serving Wheaton, IL

Hello, My name is Mary Mickelson and I'm currently a math teacher in Aurora, IL. I'm certified to teach math to grades 6-12 and have experience with a little bit of everything from 7th graders to AP Computer Science. I've also been an ACT and SAT test prep tutor for more than 5 years.

...of biology, chemistry, English, and Spanish. Additionally, I'm very 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 love for learning that I've found over the years in others...

...I've tutored elementary through college students for multiple years throughout college and I've 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...

...career as a professional engineer and scientist before transitioning into full time teaching at the university level. I also created engineering/science/mathematics programs between NASA, Oberlin College and Case Western Reserve University for students who could work with me and or get support in their academic endeavors with my assistance. I am also a published author of several books that have focused on an historical interdisciplinary examination of environmental health inequalities in the USA and globally....

...later a Clinical Documentation Specialist at Oak Street Health, a network of primary care clinics for adults on Medicare. Tola is now a medical student at Harvard Medical School. Tola has been teaching and tutoring for the past 7 years working with high school and undergraduate students, including college athletes. She has tutored or served as a teaching assistant in psychology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, and high school math courses. She has mentored and...

...have written more than 100 Technical Articles for Industry Publications. I served two (2) years as an enlisted soldier at the US Army Aberdeen Proving Grounds optimizing the 105mm Howitzer for the US Army. I have Masters' degrees in Chemistry (Analytical equipment) and Business Technologies. I have been honored by my peers with recognition as a Life Fellow in Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation. My favorite subjects are the ones where my students have their most...

...at Urbana-Champaign, to Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, to DePaul University's Graduate College of Education (MEd Secondary Science Education). An ACT composite of 29, MCAT composite of 33, and USMLE Step 1 score of 238 (all well above national averages) are illustrative of my academic success. I have 1.5 years of classroom teaching experience in Chicago Public Schools, having taught regular biology, honors biology, and International Baccalaureate biology to students in an urban setting....

...St. Louis. I went through a gifted curriculum prior to college and excelled in math and the sciences, ultimately being published nationally in the subject of neurosurgery. Part way through college, I decided to focus more of my energy on the social sciences which I have done ever since. When I was not attending school, I have worked as a Social Worker with vulnerable populations in many different positions. I plan to finish my Ph.D....

...with a Master's in Biological Science, I decided to go back into the classroom and teach Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, and Biology I at Ursuline Academy of New Orleans. I knew that this career would sharpen my basic science skills and cause my organizational skills to improve tremendously and it did just that. Every morning, I had to be prepared for all three courses in the likely hood that not only would I teach seventy-five...

Hello! I am a licensed math teacher with a Bachelors degrees in Mathematics as well as Mathematics Education. I am currently in my sixth year of teaching middle school and high school math. During my time as a math teacher, I have taught 6th Grade Math, 7th Grade Math, 8th Grade Math, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, and Probability & Statistics. I have also spent 300+ hours tutoring students, with 150+ of those hours...

...passion for medicine and problem solving. The summer after, I was chosen in a biomedical engineering research position where I wanted to learn more about the applications of biomedical engineering. A group of six students and me created the first working program that locates a tumor in the body. I also worked as a conference assistant because I wanted to improve my communication and leadership skills as I was able to communicate professionally with other...

...opportunity to help teach my colleagues technical skills. My teaching philosophy centers on an individualized approach, with a strong emphasis on cognitive modeling as a tool to enable students to learn how to reason through a problem - a vital skill, not only in math and science, but in life in general. I hold a deep love for physics, math, and astronomy, and also enjoy inorganic chemistry. In my spare time I enjoy reading and...

...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 in teaching younger students (elementary and middle school age) the basics of mathematics. A strong foundation of basic algebra is crucial for ACT or SAT preparation. Mastering these skills at a young age can...

...students' learning methods and catering to those to establish continued engagement in doing so, I hope to foster a love of learning similar to mine. Outside of tutoring and school, I enjoy reading and believe that reading consistently is the key to succeeding in writing and preforming well on Standardized Exams. My love for creative writing has also led me to draft a novel which I am continuing to edit, and as an Assistant Director...

...years. Although my career ultimately led me to a senior technical executive role in the food industry, my teaching and communication skills have remained invaluable whether mentoring young scientists or presenting technical concepts to business executives and partners. Additionally, raising my two wonderful children gave me extensive tutoring experience, from Chinese language instruction to homework support and standardized test preparation. Both became fluent in Chinese, and their academic achievements reflect our efforts: my son received...

...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 confident in my ability to support students academically and emotionally. I love the bright smile that comes...

...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 those eager to deepen their...

...implementation of custom PowerShell scripts. I will be returning full-time to this position. I have been tutoring online and in person for seven years. I tutor 30+ topics, including various Math, Physics, and Computer Programming subjects, as well as Test Prep and Productivity. I have taken advanced physics, computer science, hardware design, and mathematics courses. I have experience tutoring at a well-known math tutoring center for two years before college. I worked in person and...

...math to Calculus. I earned my Bachelors of Arts in Economics at the University of Illinois in Champaign. I earned my Masters in Education at North Park University. My teaching philosophy centers on a student centered approach. My tutoring style is laid back, allowing the students to show me what they know already and then to help them address any weaknesses to build their math knowledge. I also like to help students develop their math...

...navigate their way through this amazing industry. I work with a variety of student whether it's students fresh out of high school or, like myself, students that decided they wanted to go back and pursue another degree. I personally believe that every student must be treated as the individual they are. Everyone learns differently and it is up to me and the student I work with to figure out what works best for them when...