Top Science Tutors serving Lincolnwood
Molly: Lincolnwood Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
...2. Diagnostically assess for instructional gaps and then fill in gaps to bolster a strong subject area foundation. 3. Impart test-taking skills and strategies necessary for school success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer....
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780
Alex: Lincolnwood Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
...I & II, economics and Spanish, but also love to assist students with ACT, SAT, LSAT and GMAT test prep. One of the greatest investments you can make is in improving your college/grad school aptitude testing skills, as just a couple hours of study per week can yield enormous results in admittances and scholarships. On...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
Karishma: Lincolnwood Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
...students in Spanish and English, and I was able to help them develop study strategies such as using flashcards or translating a sentence they had spoken aloud that day in their heads for extra language practice. I am very excited to be able to tutor again and to work with students. There is nothing more...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Ruthie: Lincolnwood Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
...I like to incorporate labs, hands-on experience, competitions, games, videos, and compelling activities (for example, writing letters to the government about harmful algal blooms to a graphing project on the abundance of the invasive species, "rock snot") into skill building and practice. I care deeply about my students and they know that. They know that...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Meriam: Lincolnwood Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
...language fluency and subject expertise. Since graduating, I have been attending a post-bac program at the University of Toronto in intensive Spanish and Arabic, before continuing on to medical school. I have also been tutoring numerous subjects for over 10 years, including Math, French, and Biology. I truly believe that it is with individual attention...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Biology and French
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Max: Lincolnwood Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
...I find that the two have similar way in promoting creativity. Not surprisingly, I will be tutoring Physics, Chemistry and Writing. Additionally, I will be tutoring for ACT prep. I took the test officially three times and was successful each time and believe that I can share effective tips on how to increase scores in...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, Physics with Concentration in Chemical Principles
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Lee: Lincolnwood Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
...transitioning into a new career. My Engineering curriculum at Northwestern was heavily centered around Math, Chemistry, Biology and Physics, so I can work with a student on more than one class at a time. I also have a lot of experience with test prep and love working with students who need help with standardized tests....
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Jack: Lincolnwood Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Ilana: Lincolnwood Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
...excel particularly in writing and editing and love tutoring in the humanities. My teaching philosophy is one of guidance rather than direct instruction, helping students to discover answers on their own. I am very patient and understand that sometimes all it takes to understand a difficult concept is to explain it in a few different...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Matt: Lincolnwood Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
...understand math at a more basic level. In high school I worked as a tutor and enjoyed helping those students. I loved the subjects I studied in college and my hope is to share my knowledge of math and physics with those who need extra help. Above all, I want to spread my knowledge to...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering
May: Lincolnwood Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
...with students and building connections with them on a personal level. I prefer to teach students the learning method and thinking process, rather than just the answer. I am good at guiding students and letting them come up with the answer by themselves. In college, I am a TA for a Calculus 1 class, helping...
Education & Certification
Bryn Mawr College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science & Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 800
Masooma: Lincolnwood Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
...that the most important way to help my students understand their material better is by simply being there for them every step of the way. This way, students can feel comfortable making and consequently recognizing their common mistakes, which we can then work on to eventually fully grasp the material. I recognize that each person...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Ellen: Lincolnwood Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
..."why" and "how" in school and I try to help my students achieve that level of understanding as well. I prefer to guide students through their problems to help them learn the skills needed for their classes in the future, though I am certainly happy to explain things outright when necessary. Outside of academics I...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelors, Biology, Chemistry Minor
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Jhonatan: Lincolnwood Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
...later extend into more advanced content and novel applications. I also believe that challenging students to think beyond the content presented is crucial for the development of critical thinking skills and curiosity. Beyond all else, however, I believe that one learns best when he or she finds meaning in the material that extends beyond textbooks...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Biological Sciences, Specialization in Neuroscience
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 31
Ebin: Lincolnwood Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
...worked closely with both the parent and the child to address their concerns to meet, and often, exceed their expectations. However, I had to take a hiatus from tutoring to focus on school. During the previous semester, my roommate had introduced me to Varsity Tutors. I was curious but I had to wait until a...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Chemical Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
Ian: Lincolnwood Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
...important to me as spending time with family, having a social life, and working to support myself. Thankfully, I was able to adapt. Over time I learned little tricks to make studying more efficient; to memorize more information in a shorter period of time. Of course, doing well in school also requires motivation. As your...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 33
Julian: Lincolnwood Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
...physics teacher in the classroom. Because my physics background entails studying a wide variety of math backgrounds I am qualified to tutor most subjects in both math and science . I most enjoy teaching calculus and physics because I find it beautiful how well they integrate with and play off of each other. Calculus is...
Education & Certification
Florida Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Boston University - Master of Science, Physics
Jonathan: Lincolnwood Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
...been enhanced by tutoring Human Physiology while in college and high school Biology through Horizons for Youth. While having performed well in the basic sciences in college, I have managed to gain an even more thorough mastery of the material through MCAT preparation. Part of what makes a great tutor is not only having a...
Education & Certification
Macalester College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Brandon: Lincolnwood Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
...you to find the other three.-Confucius As a tutor it is my goal to not only teach my students the material they need to learn, but to better their core understanding of a subject and their methods of learning for the future. This way, they can continue to learn at an advanced level long after...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Todd: Lincolnwood Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Lincolnwood, IL
...easier and fun if students see the relevance to their lives. I am a very patient person, and I believe that making mistakes is often when the most learning occurs. Specific to ACT tutoring, I use a variety of books, including The Complete Guide to ACT Reading and the Ultimate Guide to the Math ACT....
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 33
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