Top MCAT Tutors serving Des Plaines
Karishma: Des Plaines MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...that will serve them throughout school. I previously tutored with Boys Hope Girls Hope in Evanston, IL. I tutored middle and high school 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...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Rade: Des Plaines MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am from Chicago Illinois. Currently a first year medical student at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. I started to tutor from my sophomore year of college and I love it! I find it beautiful how the student and I both grow from learning. Learning should be a fun and interactive experience. I hope to help all those who seek it in the most interactive way :) Let's get started and crush this!
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Nova Southeastern University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Meriam: Des Plaines MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...for years. Having worked in countries all over the world, I am comfortable working with a diverse range of people, regardless of their 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...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Biology and French
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Gabe: Des Plaines MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...well, so that they can be successful in the face of any future academic challenges. Aside from my teaching and academic pursuits, my favorite hobbies are playing music and cooking. I play the bass and sitar in any style from Indian classical music to Top 40 Taylor Swift hits. In the kitchen, I love to take a scientific approach to cooking, understanding the chemical reactions underlying why one dinner tasted delicious while another fell flat.
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Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Neuroscience and Behavior
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Masooma: Des Plaines MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...spare time, I can usually be found reading the news on actual physical newspapers. Regarding my tutoring philosophy: as a tutor, I believe 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...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Jhonatan: Des Plaines MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...of learning styles. I have come to believe in a tutoring style that prioritizes establishing a sound conceptual foundation that a student can 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...
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Biological Sciences, Specialization in Neuroscience
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 31
Richesh: Des Plaines MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
Hello, My name is Richesh Guragain. I completed my undergraduate from George Mason University in Biology and currently teaching biology and science classes. I am currently enrolled in medical school and finishing my fourth year.
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George Mason University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Ross University SOM - Masters, MD
Najla: Des Plaines MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...a course in pedagogy. Throughout this time, I continued to tutor K-12 students as well, and am comfortable working with students of all ages. Most importantly, however, I absolutely love working with students, and have a sincere passion and enthusiasm for teaching. I consider it a challenging calling, but one that has been immensely gratifying, both personally and professionally. I look forward to meeting and exploring how we can achieve your educational goals together!
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
University of Washington , Columbia University - PHD, History
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 720
Lee: Des Plaines MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...envision staying here for a long time. As a tutor, I have had students ranging from sophomores in high school to adults 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...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Brian: Des Plaines MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...for a year after undergrad to gain some real world work experience and gain knowledge of healthcare administration. In 2013, I started medical school at the University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine. I am currently in my fourth year of school, and will be applying tointernal medicine residency programs in the fall. I find the most effective learning strategy is to understand the underlying concepts behind a subject, which facilitates the application of this...
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Biology, General
University of Chicago - Current Grad Student, Medical Doctor
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
Robert: Des Plaines MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...core sciences, as it's more concretely observable than much of modern physics, but more connected to underlying physical principles than biology. My approach to teaching chemistry is to always keep in mind its connection to the other sciences, which can facilitate a better grasp on many chemical concepts. My approach to tutoring is based in the Harkness philosophy of teaching, which gives a great deal of responsibility to the student to figure things out. I...
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New York University - Bachelors, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700
John: Des Plaines MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...also tutored college and high school students through the African American Academic Network at UIC and the Columbia College Upward Bound program. Having come from a family of teachers, I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with others and helping them reach their goals in education. I believe teaching is an art form, and I am always working to improve every aspect of my teaching style; I've found success by carefully listening to each student's questions...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
University of Illinois at Chicago - PHD, Physics
Matt: Des Plaines MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Leadership. I have volunteered as a tutor of high school students through Centro Hispano and junior high students through Mentoring Positives in Madison, Wisconsin. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about biology, chemistry, and math, as well as the MCAT exam. I place a high emphasis on content comprehension in preparation for standardized tests, as well as in other coursework. I also enjoy teaching Spanish, in which I am...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Biology, Spanish
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36
Evan: Des Plaines MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a math and statistics double major. I am passionate about teaching and have a demonstrated ability to teach a variety of subjects, including standardized test preparation.
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University of Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Statistics
Jeremy: Des Plaines MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...high school and college I learned that I have both a passion and talent for imparting knowledge upon others. I am very excited for the opportunity in helping students achieve their potential. I have found that teaching is very rewarding for myself as well as my students. It helps cement my knowledge of the material and sometimes I can learn a little something from the students as well. I teach a wide variety of subjects...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Sarah: Des Plaines MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...was born and raised in France, lived 10 years in Israel where a earned my Bachelor degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences. I am working toward a Master degree in Nursing Studies. I am passionate about languages and sciences and hope to help you with these subjects. In the past I have tutored in French, Hebrew, and many science subjects (biology, biochemistry, anatomy, organic chemistry, etc). Sometimes a subject can appear intimidating, but by learning new...
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Hadassah Academic College - Bachelors, Medical Laboratory Sciences
Taha: Des Plaines MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...explained earlier, can push a student away from an interesting and exciting subject. My focus would be to improve the student’s knowledge about the topic by discussing why it is important and highlighting potential benefits of understanding the material. By enticing a student and tapping into their enthusiasm can evolve into a new found educational motivation. The best experience I can wish for is a student to learn something new, but also to apply learning...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
Georgetown University - Master of Science, Physiology and Biophysics
Angelina: Des Plaines MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...put in. I felt myself the anxiety surrounding standardized testing, especially before and during the ACT, SAT, and 10 AP exams I took as a high school student. It was through these less-than-pleasant experiences, though, that I sought out mentors and adopted strategies over the years that have not only led me to success on standardized tests, but sustainable academic success. My teaching philosophy centers much upon identifying learning styles, accountability, resilience, and growth, as...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Christopher: Des Plaines MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Gap Year and have been accepted into UIC's Medical School which I will attend next year. Overall, I've taken a total of 14 AP classes and achieved a 35 and 1570 on the ACT and SAT respectively. Furthermore, I have earned the title of National Merit Finalist by scoring well on the PSAT. I have worked in many different clubs and have tutored a wide variety of students. I'm happy to share my high school...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 790
SAT Writing: 780
Rhea: Des Plaines MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...to learn in the way that works best for them, and I love being able to help them succeed by creating a comfortable tutoring environment in which we can best assess their particular needs and use strategies specific to them. My passion for learning drives everything that I do, and tutoring is the platform that I use to try to spread that passion to others. In my free time, you can find me playing badminton,...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
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